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• If not already achieved, to work towards achieving the necessary NVQ level 2 modules in pharmacy services.

• To assist with departmental filing, photocopying and general office work as required. This includes the use of basic packages such as Word.

• To assist the pharmacy technician (ACT) in creating new drug files on the pharmacy computer system and updating the system when new contracts are issued by the CMU

• To be responsible for the day to day ordering, receiving and unpacking of pharmaceutical products from suppliers according to GDP and departmental SOPs

• To be an authorised signatory for placing of orders up to £1.5K in value.

• To ensure that medicines are sourced from credible and reliable suppliers, and purchasing contracts are adhered to.AFC Reference Number 1740/14

• To accurately use the pharmacy computer system to receive goods into the pharmacy store according to departmental SOPs.

• To ensure that all goods received into pharmacy stores are kept under the appropriate storage conditions in accordance with GDP.

• To carry out regular stock checks, expiry date checks and other monitoring procedures such as logging fridge and ambient temperatures and dealing with any anomalies in accordance with GDP and departmental procedure.

• To ensure high standards and accuracy of work and to ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are read and adhered to.

• To ensure medicines returned from clinical areas, are sorted and either returned to stock or disposed of safely and appropriately in accordance with GDP, Trust guidelines and departmental procedures.

• To ensure that all work carried out in procurement is done in accordance with current legislation, including GDP and departmental and Trust financial procedures.

Management Responsibilities

• To manage work load in pharmacy stores to ensure tasks are carried out in a timely manner and orders are received on time.Communication

• To communicate with routine pharmaceutical suppliers and manufacturers to place orders, chase receipt of goods and to query invoice discrepancies.

• To deal with telephone queries and staff visiting the department, both dispensary and stores, as first point of contact, dealing with them or referring to others if required according to SOPs.

• To communicate, as necessary, with external regulatory bodies, information pertaining to the WDL or other requests.Other

• Post holders will need to undertake a prison security check (level 1) prior to being employed, as well the standard NHS recruitment checks.

• To appreciate the secure environment you are working in and to adhere to all prison procedures as necessary.

• To undertake any other tasks at the request of the senior prison services pharmacist.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.

You will need to provide:

Proof of right to work documentation

Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID

Proof of address documentation

Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.

Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.

Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.

In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be soughtfrom:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Job description

• If not already achieved, to work towards achieving the necessary NVQ level 2 modules in pharmacy services.

• To assist with departmental filing, photocopying and general office work as required. This includes the use of basic packages such as Word.

• To assist the pharmacy technician (ACT) in creating new drug files on the pharmacy computer system and updating the system when new contracts are issued by the CMU

• To be responsible for the day to day ordering, receiving and unpacking of pharmaceutical products from suppliers according to GDP and departmental SOPs

• To be an authorised signatory for placing of orders up to £1.5K in value.

• To ensure that medicines are sourced from credible and reliable suppliers, and purchasing contracts are adhered to.AFC Reference Number 1740/14

• To accurately use the pharmacy computer system to receive goods into the pharmacy store according to departmental SOPs.

• To ensure that all goods received into pharmacy stores are kept under the appropriate storage conditions in accordance with GDP.

• To carry out regular stock checks, expiry date checks and other monitoring procedures such as logging fridge and ambient temperatures and dealing with any anomalies in accordance with GDP and departmental procedure.

• To ensure high standards and accuracy of work and to ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are read and adhered to.

• To ensure medicines returned from clinical areas, are sorted and either returned to stock or disposed of safely and appropriately in accordance with GDP, Trust guidelines and departmental procedures.

• To ensure that all work carried out in procurement is done in accordance with current legislation, including GDP and departmental and Trust financial procedures.

Management Responsibilities

• To manage work load in pharmacy stores to ensure tasks are carried out in a timely manner and orders are received on time.Communication

• To communicate with routine pharmaceutical suppliers and manufacturers to place orders, chase receipt of goods and to query invoice discrepancies.

• To deal with telephone queries and staff visiting the department, both dispensary and stores, as first point of contact, dealing with them or referring to others if required according to SOPs.

• To communicate, as necessary, with external regulatory bodies, information pertaining to the WDL or other requests.Other

• Post holders will need to undertake a prison security check (level 1) prior to being employed, as well the standard NHS recruitment checks.

• To appreciate the secure environment you are working in and to adhere to all prison procedures as necessary.

• To undertake any other tasks at the request of the senior prison services pharmacist.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.

You will need to provide:

Proof of right to work documentation

Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID

Proof of address documentation

Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.

Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.

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

The advertised salary for this pharmacy assistant role at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is £27760.00 to £29476.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacy assistant pay in Eastchurch varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 11 open pharmacy vacancies from Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust across the UK. Browse all Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Eastchurch?

PharmSee is currently tracking 3 active pharmacy vacancies in Eastchurch across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Eastchurch pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

How do I apply for this role?

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