Take in prescriptions, verifying the patients identity and the validity of the prescription, clarifying any other details and putting forward for processing. Undertake patient facing and patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use, through shared decision-making conversations with patients enabling them to comply safely with their medication as prescribed and referring to a more senior member of the team when necessary. Dispensing medicines correctly in line with local policies; this may include some hazardous substances, special storage and heavy or bulky items in addition to clinical trials dispensing, according to written or printed prescriptions. Keep complete and accurate records of dispensing Participating in accuracy checking activities of prescribed medicines and products in line with local policies and dealing with errors or near misses Receiving medication from a number of suppliers and processing this safely and accurately to assist in the process of supplying medication to patients in a timely manner. Dealing with queries from a variety of healthcare professions and patients, face to face and remotely. Undertake any other duties as required by the Director of Pharmacy in accordance with the grade and nature of the post. Supplying stock medication to wards, departments or external organisations. To be responsible for topping up individual ward(s) which includes supplying stock, communicating with the ward staff and assisting with queries regarding the automated medicines cabinets (Omnicell) to maintain appropriate stock levels. To understand the cost implications of over supplying and help to minimise waste through the return or safe disposal of medicine where appropriate. To have involvement in medicines reconciliation which includes completing drug histories, assessing patients own medication and ordering necessary supplies for patients in a timely manner to avoid omitted doses. Incident reporting where processes have not been followed For further details of the role please see the attached job description.