Pharmacy Technician Basic Grade Rotational

at  Beacon Hospital

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB

To undertake a broad range of pharmaceutical activities and by participation in the structured rotational programme, demonstrate competence to provide a service making full use of Technician extended roles to provide excellent pharmaceutical care to the patients of Beacon Hospital

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES

• The purchase, storage and supply of all medicines and related items consistent with quality and value for money.
• The provision of dispensary-based services, including the provision of extemporaneous dispensing, Pyxis maintenance, stock management, charging and returns processing.
• The timely collation and input of data concerning drug usage in the hospital, in line with departmental policy.
• The performance of all duties and responsibilities in line with all Pharmacy Department procedures and protocols, as well as hospital wide procedures.
• Participate in continuing education consistent with the post.
• Ensure that all departmental and hospital wide Health and Safety protocols and procedures are adhered to and all areas of non-compliance are promptly addressed.
• Performance of such other duties appropriate to the post, including on call and the participation in extended opening rosters including weekend opening and other such services that may from time to time be introduced by the Head of Pharmacy Services