Band 3 Pharmacy Assistant – Callington Road Pharmacy-Apply now

Job Details

Posting Date: 20 February 2024

Salary : £22,816.00 to £24,336.00 per year

Hours : Full time

Closing Date : 05 March 2024

Location : Bristol, BS4 5BJ

Company : NHS Jobs

Job Type : Permanent

Job Reference : C

Dispensary

• Assist in providing a safe dispensary service under supervision, following policies.
• Dispense prescriptions accurately, referring unusual cases to a Pharmacist.
• Use pharmacy IT system for precise labels.
• Dispense controlled drugs, maintaining records per legislation.
• Dispense clinical trial materials and special items.
• Dispense compliance aids, addressing nursing staff and patient needs.
• Undertake manual top-up of medication, stock checks, and expiry date checks.
• Assist in quality assurance procedures and maintain safe systems of work.
• Keep the department clean, tidy, and assist in staff training.

Pharmacy Stores

• Assist in safe pharmacy stores and distribution service under supervision.
• Raise and receipt orders, check stock levels, and issue required amounts to wards.
• Receive and put away deliveries, resolving errors with suppliers.
• Issue stock items to wards and clinics, perform stock checks and expiry date checks.
• Deliver urgent items to the dispensary.
• Use pharmacy’s computerized stock control system.

General Duties

• Take responsibility for personal and professional development.
• Foster good relationships with pharmacy and other AWP staff.
• Follow Trust manual handling guidelines.
• Ensure proper stock rotation and documentation.
• Refer drug-related requests to the appropriate Pharmacist.
• Maintain safe systems of work, following department policies and health guidelines.
• Participate in weekend and bank holiday services.
• Manage workload effectively, demonstrate multitasking capabilities, and complete in-house training.

Other Duties

• The post holder may perform duties beyond the job description, subject to variations without changing the general character of the role. Significant changes may warrant re-evaluation.