Job summary
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
Prepare labels using the pharmacy computer system and correctly assemble prescriptions, ensuring each item is accurately dispensed and in the correct packaging, according to standard operating procedures (SOP).? Organise the timely supply of out of stock medication to patients, prioritise and delegate to other pharmacy team members when necessary.? Communicate any delays in supply to the appropriate person.? Counsel patients on the use of their dispensed medications, offering advice and answering any queries.? To provide information and advice to nursing and medical staff on all aspects of drug usage and availability.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
1. Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Qualifications
Essential
2. Registered with GPhC
3. NVQ Level 3 and BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
4. Qualified ACPT
Desirable
5. Management Experience
Skills
Essential
6. Demonstrate ability to work independently or as a member of a team
7. Ability to complete any required documentation correctly
8. Good communications skills
9. Demonstrated attention to detail
10. Demonstrated ability to meet set deadlines
Desirable
11. Demonstrable knowledge of setting up procedure
Experience
Essential
12. Demonstrate ability to dispense accurately
13. Demonstrate ability to counsel and give advice to patients/carers on medication
14. Experience/knowledge of the principles of stock control
15. Experience of working in an NHS hospital environment
16. Computer literate including Microsoft software products
Desirable
17. Experience of working in an NHS environment
18. Previous assessable experience/understanding of JAC Pharmacy computer system
19. Previous experience in an outpatient pharmacy setting
20. ACT/MMT
21. Experience in PTS