Job summary The post is based within the Private Pharmacy in the Moorfields Private Outpatient Centre at Bath Street. The post holder will work in conjunction with the Lead Pharmacy Technician and Specialist Pharmacist for Moorfields Private and assist in the provision of high quality, patient focused, safe, effective and efficient Clinical Pharmacy Services for Moorfields Private outpatients, laser, day-case and paediatric patients. Main duties of the job - Receive prescriptions from patients/practice managers for dispensing - Following a period of training and assessment, to undertake the assembly of medicines for out/inpatients - To give out dispensed and checked medications with appropriate instructions to patients - To support stock control within the Private Pharmacy and associated wards/clinics - Assist in the accurate processing of prescription filing and recording of KPI data - To maintain clean and tidy dispensing facilities and safe systems of work - To undertake mandatory training. -To undertake answering the telephone and dealing with queries where necessary - To arrange deliveries of medicines supplied on prescription to patients' homes either by post or courier services. - To be prepared to participate in other duties appropriate to grade at the request of the relevant manager. - To take part in regular performance appraisal to identify areas for development. - To assist the Lead Pharmacy Technician in supervision, training and mentoring of other Pharmacy staff - To participate in service rosters as determined appropriate by the Chief Pharmacist including late duty, weekend and bank holiday rotas, as required. - To participate in the annual pharmacy stock take (weekend). - Any other pharmacy duties, as deemed appropriate. About us At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer: Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme Free 24/7 independent counselling service Learning and development opportunities Easy and quick transport links A range of attractive benefits and discounts Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes Free Pilates classes Full support and training to develop your skills Flexible working friendly organisation And so much more To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document. Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £29,485 to £31,088 a year incl. HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 273-DS-7020972 Job locations Moorfields Private Outpatient Centre 9-11 Bath Street London EC1V 9LF Job description Job responsibilities 1. The post holder will provide support to the Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists in the Moorfields Private Pharmacy in accordance with relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 2. To receive prescriptions from patients/practice managers for dispensing. 3. Following a period of training and assessment, to undertake the assembly of medicines for individual out/inpatients. This will involve: - Generating a label. - Choosing the correct medicine from stock. - Counting and packing the medicine. - Completing Inpatient Charge Sheets for inpatients prescriptions. - Generating invoices via Compucare and taking payment for outpatient prescriptions. - Preparing prescriptions for checking by a pharmacist or Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician. 4. To give out specific dispensed and checked medications with appropriate instructions to patients after appropriate training and assessment. 5. To Process guarantee letters for Embassy and Insurance patients 6. To support stock control within the Private Pharmacy including ordering and receiving stock from Pharmacy stores and distribution and stock rotation within an acceptable time frame 7. To be involved in booking stock from pharmacy distribution where necessary. To participate in a ward / department stock top-up service. This will involve: Visiting wards/departments, checking stock levels and creating orders for stock medicines.Filling the orderEntering issued stock on the computer. Ensuring wards/departments receive their stock (via porter/courier) in a timely manner. 8. To make deliveries of medication to MP Clinical areas to supplement the porter service if needed. 9. To assist in the accurate processing of outpatient prescription filing and recording of KPI data of all prescriptions. 10. To participate in managing orders from other MP wards. This includes booking on the computer system, delivery, safe storage and liaising with the team as necessary. 11. To be involved in the safe transition of both TTO dispensed medication and TTO In-patient prescriptions between Cumberlege ward and MPOC pharmacy. 12. To be involved in stock control for ancillary stock (e.g. bottles, bags and labels) in the Private Pharmacy and ensure these are available in suitable quantities. 13. To ensure that all relevant Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) are photocopied and are always available. 14. To be involved in accurate stock control of medicines in Private Pharmacy, MP wards and clinics. 15. To maintain clean and tidy dispensing facilities and safe systems of work including expiry date checking and correct disposal of medications. 16. To undertake mandatory training. 17. To be responsible for the filing of prescriptions and other documents like delivery notes, requisitions, etc, in MP pharmacy daily. To undertake answering the telephone and dealing with queries where necessary 18. To handle medicines returned from the wards/departments and patients, making the appropriate computer records, and disposing of unwanted/expired stock following Trust policies and departmental procedures and in accordance with national guidance and legislation. 19. To arrange deliveries of medicines supplied on prescription to patients homes either by post or courier services. 20. To be prepared to participate in other duties appropriate to grade at the request of the relevant manager. 21. To take part in regular performance appraisal to identify areas for development. 22. To attend training courses as considered appropriate by the Chief Pharmacist and to show a commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in line with the departments strategy. 23. To assist the Lead Pharmacy Technician in supervision, training and mentoring of other Pharmacy staff where appropriate. 24. To participate in service rosters as determined appropriate by the Chief Pharmacist including late duty, weekend and bank holiday rotas, as required. 25. To participate in the annual pharmacy stock take (weekend). 26. Any other pharmacy duties, as deemed appropriate. Job description Job responsibilities 1. The post holder will provide support to the Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists in the Moorfields Private Pharmacy in accordance with relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 2. To receive prescriptions from patients/practice managers for dispensing. 3. Following a period of training and assessment, to undertake the assembly of medicines for individual out/inpatients. This will involve: - Generating a label. - Choosing the correct medicine from stock. - Counting and packing the medicine. - Completing Inpatient Charge Sheets for inpatients prescriptions. - Generating invoices via Compucare and taking payment for outpatient prescriptions. - Preparing prescriptions for checking by a pharmacist or Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician. 4. To give out specific dispensed and checked medications with appropriate instructions to patients after appropriate training and assessment. 5. To Process guarantee letters for Embassy and Insurance patients 6. To support stock control within the Private Pharmacy including ordering and receiving stock from Pharmacy stores and distribution and stock rotation within an acceptable time frame 7. To be involved in booking stock from pharmacy distribution where necessary. To participate in a ward / department stock top-up service. This will involve: Visiting wards/departments, checking stock levels and creating orders for stock medicines.Filling the orderEntering issued stock on the computer. Ensuring wards/departments receive their stock (via porter/courier) in a timely manner. 8. To make deliveries of medication to MP Clinical areas to supplement the porter service if needed. 9. To assist in the accurate processing of outpatient prescription filing and recording of KPI data of all prescriptions. 10. To participate in managing orders from other MP wards. This includes booking on the computer system, delivery, safe storage and liaising with the team as necessary. 11. To be involved in the safe transition of both TTO dispensed medication and TTO In-patient prescriptions between Cumberlege ward and MPOC pharmacy. 12. To be involved in stock control for ancillary stock (e.g. bottles, bags and labels) in the Private Pharmacy and ensure these are available in suitable quantities. 13. To ensure that all relevant Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) are photocopied and are always available. 14. To be involved in accurate stock control of medicines in Private Pharmacy, MP wards and clinics. 15. To maintain clean and tidy dispensing facilities and safe systems of work including expiry date checking and correct disposal of medications. 16. To undertake mandatory training. 17. To be responsible for the filing of prescriptions and other documents like delivery notes, requisitions, etc, in MP pharmacy daily. To undertake answering the telephone and dealing with queries where necessary 18. To handle medicines returned from the wards/departments and patients, making the appropriate computer records, and disposing of unwanted/expired stock following Trust policies and departmental procedures and in accordance with national guidance and legislation. 19. To arrange deliveries of medicines supplied on prescription to patients homes either by post or courier services. 20. To be prepared to participate in other duties appropriate to grade at the request of the relevant manager. 21. To take part in regular performance appraisal to identify areas for development. 22. To attend training courses as considered appropriate by the Chief Pharmacist and to show a commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in line with the departments strategy. 23. To assist the Lead Pharmacy Technician in supervision, training and mentoring of other Pharmacy staff where appropriate. 24. To participate in service rosters as determined appropriate by the Chief Pharmacist including late duty, weekend and bank holiday rotas, as required. 25. To participate in the annual pharmacy stock take (weekend). 26. Any other pharmacy duties, as deemed appropriate. Person Specification Education/Qualifcations Essential Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent including Maths and English BTEC or NVQ level 2 in pharmaceutical services or equivalent Experience Essential Recent experience of working in a Pharmacy Experience of working in a Pharmacy dispensary Desirable Experience of working in Private Pharmacy Knowledge Desirable Ascribe/EMIS Dispensing System Skills/Abilities Essential Excellent communication skills Customer service skills Ability to work on own initiative and be accountable for own actions Excellent organisational and problem solving skills Basic IT skills Person Specification Education/Qualifcations Essential Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent including Maths and English BTEC or NVQ level 2 in pharmaceutical services or equivalent Experience Essential Recent experience of working in a Pharmacy Experience of working in a Pharmacy dispensary Desirable Experience of working in Private Pharmacy Knowledge Desirable Ascribe/EMIS Dispensing System Skills/Abilities Essential Excellent communication skills Customer service skills Ability to work on own initiative and be accountable for own actions Excellent organisational and problem solving skills Basic IT skills 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. Employer details Employer name Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Moorfields Private Outpatient Centre 9-11 Bath Street London EC1V 9LF Employer's website https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)