Senior Dispensing Assistant

at  The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES To work with and support Dispensary Manager in the Pharmacy Dispensary to: Co-ordinate daily activities including ensuring compliance with the rota and escalating to the dispensary manager any issues Take a lead in ensuring the dispensary environment is maintained to a high standard Direct team leading the pharmacy dispensary Take a lead in training, guiding and supervising staff in their duties in the dispensary including rotational ATOs, dispensing assistants, Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians, Pre-Registration Pharmacists and locums. Deputise for the dispensary manager on a short term basis when required Identify, select and issue drugs including clinical trials and controlled drugs Be a part of the on-call rota to provide an out of hours service in the dispensary weekdays, weekends and bank holidays according to rotas Identify and receive drugs against an official order, using the Pharmacy Computer system to update stock levels. Carry out reception duties, involving dealing with patients, relatives and all grades of healthcare workers. Ensure adequate supplies and accurate stock control of all items required in the department Receiving out-patient prescriptions against set criteria Deal with telephone enquiries and handle prescription charges.
Undertake drug checks and orders at ward level Operate the automated pharmacy storage and dispensing system Assist in the issuing of prescribed items Assist in the maintenance of quality systems in the dispensary including error reportin

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