To dispense prescriptions for hospital in patients and out patients, discharge prescriptions and controlled drugs for all service users. To undertake stock management in the dispensary e.g. daily stock checks, checking expiry dates To effectively and accurately use the computer stock control system for the issue of pharmaceuticals for prescriptions and ad-hoc stock requests, and maintenance of accurate patient records To ensure that all activities carried out in the Dispensary follow departmental Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) To file completed prescriptions, requisitions ensuring easy retrieval of information. To ensure that the dispensary is regularly replenished with cartons, dispensing bottles, medicine spoons, oral syringes etc. To assist in the maintenance of adequate stocks and stock rotation in the dispensary To participate in a continuing stock check, ensuring items are in date and dealing with out of date medication according to procedure. To participate in the ward stock top up scheme on a regular basis including audit of stock. To support Pharmacy Distribution staff during periods of low staffing. To undertake Emergency drug cupboard checks as rostered, and fill and supply Emergency drug boxes as requested. To maintain a tidy and clean work area and put away stock containers after use To undertake reception duties as necessary including responding to calls at the Pharmacy hatch and dealing with telephone queries. To undertake general administration duties as required. To support Cancer Services Unit as required. To participate in late night, weekend and Bank Holiday rotas To assist with duties relevant to the post as deemed necessary by the Dispensary Team Leader All pharmacy staff must show confidentiality with regard to any information about patients, confidential information about the Trust and commercial information (e.g. drug prices).