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Interpret and dispense inpatient, outpatient and

discharge prescriptions in accordance with department procedures This will

include supply for inpatients, outpatients and TTOS and include oral cytotoxic

prescriptions and Controlled Drugs (CD) prescriptions and requisitions.

Complete all relevant paperwork for dispensing

including IVIG paperwork and unlicensed records as needed.

Ensure any medication required for the discharge

process is available at the point of entry to the dispensing process.

Ensure prescribed items are put on order when

insufficient supply is made and once received from the supplier ensure owings

are completed in a timely manner with support from the Lead and Senior Pharmacy

Technicians for Dispensary.

To help the co-ordination and assembly of missed

doses and returning these to the ward for checks and distribution to the

appropriate area to prevent any delays in medications being available.

Ensure that the tracker is checked routinely to

ensure patient flow is maintained and any delays are escalated as needed

Assist in the receipt and issue of controlled

drugs and stationery including FP10S in accordance with legal and departmental

procedures.

Undertake reception duties to include greeting

patients/staff at hatch

Taking in of prescriptions and requisitions and

booking work onto the pharmacy tracker system assessing the urgency of requests

and acting accordingly and advising on wait times.

Assess patient eligibility to pay prescription

fees and collect prescription charge using card machine or identify the reason

for free prescriptions

Undertake daily replenishment of the emergency

drug cupboard issuing and replacing stock that has been removed and ensuring

that all necessary paperwork has been completed.

File all dispensary generated paperwork

including orders and prescriptions in line with the legal requirements for the

retention of pharmaceutical records.

Answering of telephone queries relevant to role.

See attached job description for a full list of duties

Job description

Interpret and dispense inpatient, outpatient and

discharge prescriptions in accordance with department procedures This will

include supply for inpatients, outpatients and TTOS and include oral cytotoxic

prescriptions and Controlled Drugs (CD) prescriptions and requisitions.

Complete all relevant paperwork for dispensing

including IVIG paperwork and unlicensed records as needed.

Ensure any medication required for the discharge

process is available at the point of entry to the dispensing process.

Ensure prescribed items are put on order when

insufficient supply is made and once received from the supplier ensure owings

are completed in a timely manner with support from the Lead and Senior Pharmacy

Technicians for Dispensary.

To help the co-ordination and assembly of missed

doses and returning these to the ward for checks and distribution to the

appropriate area to prevent any delays in medications being available.

Ensure that the tracker is checked routinely to

ensure patient flow is maintained and any delays are escalated as needed

Assist in the receipt and issue of controlled

drugs and stationery including FP10S in accordance with legal and departmental

procedures.

Undertake reception duties to include greeting

patients/staff at hatch

Taking in of prescriptions and requisitions and

booking work onto the pharmacy tracker system assessing the urgency of requests

and acting accordingly and advising on wait times.

Assess patient eligibility to pay prescription

fees and collect prescription charge using card machine or identify the reason

for free prescriptions

Undertake daily replenishment of the emergency

drug cupboard issuing and replacing stock that has been removed and ensuring

that all necessary paperwork has been completed.

File all dispensary generated paperwork

including orders and prescriptions in line with the legal requirements for the

retention of pharmaceutical records.

Answering of telephone queries relevant to role.

See attached job description for a full list of duties

What is the salary for this pharmacy assistant role in Redditch?

The advertised salary for this pharmacy assistant role at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is £25760.00 to £27476.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacy assistant pay in Redditch varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 4 open pharmacy vacancies from Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust across the UK. Browse all Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Redditch?

PharmSee is currently tracking 8 active pharmacy vacancies in Redditch across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Redditch pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

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