The Inpatient Pharmacy department is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Pharmacy Services Assistant to join the friendly, sociable team at the LGI.
The successful candidate will undertake a NVQ level 2 qualification whilst training on the job over a 12 - 15 month period. On completion of this qualification, the candidate will then be able to apply to progress to a Senior Pharmacy Services Assistant should they wish to do so.
Full training will be given in labelling and dispensing of medicines, ordering and stock maintenance, reception duties, and processing homecare ordering.
Our pharmacy department is friendly and supportive and we will fully support the successful candidate.
Main duties of the job
Complete a NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services whilst working in the Inpatient Pharmacy, LGI.
Training will include:
1. Labelling and dispensing medicines for inpatients following standard operating procedures
2. Reception duties
3. Ordering, stock receipt and stock counting
4. Processing homecare prescriptions
On completion of the NVQ Level 2, the successful candidate will then be able to apply for a Senior Pharmacy Services Assistant or a Pre-registration Technician role to continue on to complete a NVQ Level 3 and become a qualified technician.
About us
Leeds is a wonderful city to work in and LTHT is an organisation that puts its patients first and highly values and supports its staff.
Pharmacy is a forward-thinking department that values the contribution of all our staff. There are plenty of opportunities to progress within different areas of our pharmacy services should you wish to.
The inpatient pharmacy team at LGI is a small, friendly and extremely supportive team that is also very sociable. The work is often fast-paced and busy and the whole team pulls together to achieve the most efficient service for our patients.
Job responsibilities
Train to be a Pharmacy Services Assistant over a 12-15 month period, undertaking a GPhC accredited Level 2 qualification.
To perform a variety of support duties within the medicines supply chain. These include:
1. Stock receipt, stock counting & ordering (top-ups)
2. Medicines order assembly and distribution
3. Stock control procedures and stocktaking
4. The cleaning of aseptic facilities and the disposal of pharmaceutical waste
5. Assembly, packaging and over-labelling pharmaceutical products
There are no line management responsibilities. All duties are performed working to procedures, mostly under direct supervision. The jobholder will work as a member of a team of Support Workers. Although duties are generally rostered across the team, there may be changes in response to urgent demand, service cover etc.
The post holder will be required to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis.
Working to relevant SOPs and undertaking a GPhC accredited Level 2 qualification.
Required to work in dispensaries, stores, aseptic units and on wards/clinical areas.
Receipt of consignments from suppliers, including checking and booking into the Pharmacy Computer System. Prompt reporting of discrepancies to the stores supervisor.
Deal with returned goods from customers and process paperwork according to SOPs. Includes processing and recycling unused medicines returned from wards.
Carry out routine stock control procedures. Ensure stock is located under correct storage conditions and continuous evaluation of stock levels, stock rotation and expiry dates is undertaken.
Perform necessary clerical tasks associated with the service. These may be manual but more routinely involve keyboard data entry onto the JAC system. This includes order entry, stock list maintenance & printing, issuing to correct cost centres.
Participate in regular stock-takes according to departmental procedures.
Contribute to the ward & department medicines top-up service.
Pick and pack orders for distribution, under supervision. Pack and process materials for sterilization.
Over-labelling of commercial packs.
Deliver medicines to wards and departments, ensuring compliance with Trust Medicines Management policies.
Maintenance of work areas and good housekeeping in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Operation of specialist equipment e.g. powered stacking equipment, aseptic tray washer, tablet packaging equipment etc.
Cleaning aseptic facilities and equipment in accordance with SOPs.
Transfer waste (pharmaceutical and household) to the appropriate collection points, according to procedures.
Person Specification
Other
* Time management skills and able to study whilst on the job training
Experience
* Health and safety knowledge
Skills & behaviours
* Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
* Flexible, reliable, calm disposition, and able to work alone and in a team.
* Ability to retain information and follow/interpret procedures accurately.
* Reliable, punctual, honest and trustworthy
Qualifications
* Basic skills level 1 in Maths and English
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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