Are you a Rotational Pharmacy Technician looking for rewarding role in new setting? look no further! Renowned Hospital in Channel Islands are looking for long term staff.
JOB SUMMARY:
To work as part of the pharmacy team, undertaking the full range of duties within a rotational program to provide comprehensive services including dispensing (for in and out patients), manufacturing, aseptic preparation, radio-pharmacy, Procurement, Medicines Management and ward services to all hospitals in Channel Islands.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Health and Social Care staff of all disciplines and at all levels, members of the public, doctors in private practice, other external agencies, staff of other departments and colleagues within the pharmacy department.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To participate in general dispensary duties, ensuring services are provided in accordance with departmental procedures, and legal requirements for in—patients, outpatients and satellite units attached to the hospital.
- Receiving, storing and transporting prescriptions
- Checking prescriptions for accuracy and suitability, contacting prescriber or ward to solve problems, after checking with the ward pharmacist
- Checking – performing a final accuracy check on items dispensed by other members of staff (after completion of nationally approved Accuracy Checking Course)
- To take an active role in assessing the fitness for use of and processing previously dispensed items returned to the department and either returning them for re-use or disposing of them following the relevant SOP’s.
- To receive and check incoming goods including controlled drugs.
- To assist the Pharmacist in taking accurate medication histories, assessing and reviewing medications bought into the hospital by patients, and reviewing suitability for use
- Participate in and assist in developing Technician lead Drug Administration rounds.
- To answer queries about the medication supplied and side effects which have occurred (with assistance/supervision from Pharmacists) and to also supply Medicines Information to Medical and Nursing staff or arrange for complex enquiries to be passed on to the Medicine Information Pharmacist for investigation.
- To take part in the storage, disposal and destruction of waste produced within the department , including cytotoxic products, radioactive waste and controlled drugs following the required SOP’s
- Using the pharmacy computer system, create and generate new orders from suppliers as required on the specific days and at the specific times required.
- Check weekly for goods not supplied, unresolved or old orders and act accordingly, notifying senior staff of any supply issues or goods not supplied.
- To assist in the induction, supervision, training and assessment of new staff, pharmacy students and colleagues working through their competency assessments, NVQ or other approved training programs.
- To take part in the departmental and organisational audit process when required.
- To have an active role in departmental and organisational meetings including staff and patient safety meetings.
- To comply with the principles contained in the Data Protection Law 2007.
- To undertake any other duties that may be required from time to time by the Head Technician or the Pharmacy Manager.
ESSENTIAL
- BTech/NVQ 3 or equivalent
- Registered with GPhC
- General knowledge and understanding of Pharmaceutical Manufacture and GMP
- Experience of stock control
- Evidence of up to date and relevant CPD
- Evidence of or a Willingness to provide training and support to pre-registration staff and Pharmacy assistants
- Good organisational skills and time management
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to use own initiative appropriately and work as an individual whilst contributing to the overall aims and objectives of the team.
- Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to motivate self.
- Ability to use pharmacy computer systems as well as Microsoft Office e.g. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook
DESIRABLE
- C.T. or Medicines Management qualification
- Experience of the greater hospital environment
- Familiarity with Chemocare
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Knowledge of GMP and current standards in dispensary and ward services
How to Apply: If you are a dedicated pharmacy technician looking for exciting opportunities, we invite you to join National Locums. To apply for the position you can do so by clicking apply, by emailing me on ‘joanna.glora@nationallocums.co.uk‘ or simply call our office on 01908 776477 and ask for Joanna.
