Clinical Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for passionate and ambitious pharmacy assistants to join our friendly and enthusiastic team at the William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, Kent.

As a Clinical Pharmacy Assistant, you will work within a friendly and supportive clinical team to ensure wards have the medications they need when they need them. You will complete ward-based stock checks, manage and replenish Automated Dispensing Cabinets, ensure medicines are in date and stored safely, and review stock levels. You will also support medicines governance by carrying out audits and helping ensure safe storage of medicines on wards. You will be responsible for a designated group of wards, managing stock shortages to ensure patients receive the medicines they require. The role offers opportunities for development, including progression into more senior roles and pathways to become a registered pharmacy professional.

Main duties of the job

To support and participate in the ward based top-up service locally and to satellite units as required. Including offsite at Pilgrims Hospice.

To support the review of ward stock lists on a regular basis.

To participate in routine checks of stock levels within the pharmacy, including expiry date monitoring, following written protocols.

To participate in the daily stock check and regular expiry date checks and to deal with expired stocks according to the standard operating procedures.

Complete any Medication returns to Trustwide stores or dispensary and put away in appropriate places.

Liaise with procurement team and feedback any supply issues to Pharmacist/ Technician for the ward team

Ensure stock levels are correct in Automated Dispensing Cabinets

To re-order medications needed for Automated Dispensing Cabinets and to re stock them daily

Ensure cardiac arrest cases are assembled as needed.

Ensure Emergency Drug Cupboard is re stocked daily

To support the clinical team in the supply of stock and non-stock drugs to the wards.

To support the transfer medicines to the appropriate ward/area.

To ensure fridge and drug storage room temperatures are monitored and recorded and escalate to ward manager where this is not being done.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.

Job description

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Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• GCSEs grade C or above or equivalent in English, Mathematics and Science or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ 2 level in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
• Completion of Patients Own Drugs checking accreditation

Clinical skills and experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a customer facing role

Desirable

• Previous pharmacy experience

Governance

Desirable

• Understanding of audits and audit cycles
• Understanding of following standard operating procedures

Personal/professional attributes

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate good attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to prioritise tasks appropriately and delegate tasks to meet deadlines
• Flexible team worker to meet the needs of the service
• Ability to work without supervision
• Able to work under pressure

Other requirements

Essential

• Demonstrates Trust Values

Person Specification
Qualifications and training

Essential

• GCSEs grade C or above or equivalent in English, Mathematics and Science or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ 2 level in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
• Completion of Patients Own Drugs checking accreditation

Clinical skills and experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a customer facing role

Desirable

• Previous pharmacy experience

Governance

Desirable

• Understanding of audits and audit cycles
• Understanding of following standard operating procedures

Personal/professional attributes

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate good attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to prioritise tasks appropriately and delegate tasks to meet deadlines
• Flexible team worker to meet the needs of the service
• Ability to work without supervision
• Able to work under pressure

Other requirements

Essential

• Demonstrates Trust Values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address

William Harvey Hospital

Kennington Road, Willesborough

Ashford

TN24 0LX

United Kingdom

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