Dispensary Duties: To carry out the dispensing and issue of prescriptions in the Pharmacy of the base hospital To query prescriptions with prescribers, within the capabilities of a Band 4 technician under the supervision of a high-level Pharmacy Technician, or when delegated to do so by a pharmacist. To contribute to the efficient use of the drug budget through effective medicines management whilst dispensing To process controlled drug orders and prescriptions To participate in the ordering, stock checks and stock control of medicines in each area of the pharmacy, ensuring efficient use of pharmaceuticals and resources To follow guidance on rotas and prioritise own workload accordingly, in conjunction with the Senior Technician of the section To accurately input data, patient and prescription details onto the computer system and assist with the maintenance of records relating to work and workload statistics To assist in the assessment of situations, some of which may require problem solving skills, informing the relevant higher level Pharmacy Technician if necessary To work toward achieving Accredited Checking Technician status following the in-house and regional framework May be required to undertake activities in relation to clinical trials in line with standing operating procedures Aseptic Duties To undertake the aseptic dispensing process according to SOPs once a required level of competence and validation has been achieved. Concentration at all times to minimize the risk of medication errors Working in a busy aseptic unit environment with frequent interruptions A large proportion of the day spent standing or working at a computer Working in an environment handling hazardous compounds such as cytotoxic medicines, monoclonal antibodies, radiopharmaceuticals, industrial ethanol and other cleaning products, and handling sharps