Duties and Responsibilities Key results from the job holder To receive, interpret, dispense and handout prescriptions in line with departmental standard operating procedures. To undertake patient counselling in the pharmacy / wards under the supervision of a pharmacist or more senior pharmacy technician and in accordance with pharmacy procedures To supply medication to wards, departments and other agencies. To recycle or destroy medicines returned from wards, departments and external agencies. To order, issue and receive medication and maintain pharmacy stock control system. To check expiry dates and safe storage of medicines within areas of responsibility ensuring effective action is taken when necessary. To participate in clinical trials under direct supervision ensuring relevant details are maintained in trials documentation. To assist in audit and surveys as directed by line manager. To support medicines administration at ward level. Planning and Organisational Duties To have understanding of & implement relevant departmental procedures. To suggest improvements to departmental procedures through line management where appropriate. Communications and Key Working Relationships To communicate in a professional manner, factual information about availability of medicines to other Trust staff, external departments and patients To participate in the induction training of student technicians, pre-registration pharmacists and other relevant members of the pharmacy team. To train and supervise the work of pharmacy assistants.