Bank Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician

Job description Job responsibilities KEY TASKS: Dispensary Dispense prescribed items for in-patients, patients awaiting discharge and out-patients, in accordance with standard operating procedures. This will include, but is not limited to, controlled drugs, unlicensed medication, cytotoxic medication, medication for clinical trials and high-cost drugs. As an accredited accuracy checking pharmacy technician (ACPT), complete the final accuracy check for dispensed items (clinically screened by a pharmacist) against inpatient requests, discharge prescriptions and outpatient prescriptions, safely handing the latter out to patients with appropriate counselling. Utilise the electronic prescribing system (e-Care) within scope of job remit and use the pharmacy computer system (CMM) to maintain accurate patient records and information regarding supplies thepharmacy department have made. Query prescription anomalies and potential supply problems with relevant clinical staff. Undertake patient medication counselling and provide advice on medicines to patients, carers and healthcare professionals as required, within the dispensary environment. This will include selling over the counter (OTC) medicines to the public and offering advice under the supervision of a pharmacist. Provide information to patients, carers and other healthcare professionals as required. Undertake effective stock rotation, expiry date checking, appropriate storage of medicines in the dispensary environment and close communication with the procurement team to organise supply of urgent medication if not immediately available. Assist the dispensary manager to ensure workflow, staffing levels and skill mix is adequate for service provision within the dispensary. Undertake dispensing and accuracy checking of controlled drugs, ensuring accurate records are maintained through use of the Omnicell Automated Drug Cabinets (ADC) and Med X electronic controlled drugs register. Ensure controlled drug stock discrepancies are rectified in a timely manner. Assist in daily dispensary housekeeping tasks as required by the dispensary manager. Always follow departmental standard operating procedures. Education and Training Attend relevant training courses as appropriate. Assist in the training of Pharmacy staff and other professional staff as required. Assist with inductions and training of Pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians, junior pharmacy technicians and other staff as appropriate. Keep up to date with all relevant mandatory training as required by the Trust. Contribute to the effectiveness of the pharmacy department and its services by providing suggestions for innovation and development and upholding the Pharmacy department team charter. Health, Safety and Security Report any incidents/accidents and near misses in accordance with the Trusts incident reporting procedure. To be aware and comply with policies and procedures relating to Health and Safety/COSHH issues regarding handling of potentially hazardous materials. Comply with all Trust policies and procedures to protect the health, safety, and welfare of self and anyone affected by the Trusts business. Comply with the Trusts Risk Management Strategy and Directorate/Department health and safety policies and procedures. Ensure that equipment and facilities provided for the protection of health and safety is well-maintained, used appropriately and defects reported to relevant senior staff. Comply with emergency procedures e.g. resuscitation, evacuation, and fire precaution procedures. Comply with the requirements of mandatory training. Additional Duties Receptionist duties, when necessary, including dealing with internal and external customers, receiving cash and debit/credit cards for payment, operating the dispensary till and confirming exemption where necessary. To ensure that statutory requirements are always met and to implement Trust policy as directed by the Chief Pharmacist. Maintain professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a registered pharmacy technician. Maintain appropriate Continuing Professional Development (CPD) records as required by the GPhC. Act as an ambassador for the pharmacy service at West Suffolk Hospital. To give professional advice on pharmaceutical matters to medical, nursing and other professional staff or refer requests when necessary to the appropriate pharmacist. To undertake other reasonable duties within the framework of the post as directed by the Chief Pharmacist. The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.