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Main Duties and Responsibilities

Dispensary

To ensure the safe, effective and economical use of drugs for all patients in the Trust.

To be able to follow departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

To be able to dispense inpatient, outpatient and discharge medication accurately.

To contribute to wider policies that has an impact within the pharmacy department and across the Trust.

To support the Dispensary Manager by contributing to the development of the Dispensary Services.

To refer non-routine enquiries to a more senior member of staff as appropriate.

To be able to use pharmacy computer systems correctly and enter data accurately from transcription sheets, prescription forms and any other prescriptions written by others.

To ensure that data is stored and archived appropriately in accordance with local and regionally agreed guidelines.

To be able to participate in a 7 day operational model including working weekends and late shifts

To counsel patients on the use of their outpatient medication, where applicable.

To be able to use initiative to appropriately prioritise work.

To be able to dispense Controlled Drugs using the Omnicell System

To be able to carry out daily housekeeping duties as per daily and weekly rotas

Aseptics

To tidy, clean and disinfect the Aseptic Services environment and equipment according to local SOPs. This may involve an early start.

To assist with the environmental monitoring in Aseptic services.

To produce and keep such records as defined by local SOP, and as required by the Associate Director and Chief Technician.

To comply with departmental Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements of dress and hygiene relating to working in aseptic services.

To work within the health and safety guidelines of the department at all times.

To undertake any relevant validation to ensure on going validation of aseptic competence.

To prepare documentation and labels using the pharmacy computer system.

To undertake transfer disinfection into the aseptic unit and isolators according to procedures.

To sit or stand at isolators for long periods.

Stores & Distribution

Follows laid down procedures for the issuing of medicines to wards and departments.

Follow procedures for the Investigation/Retrieval of products from the Pharmacy Automated System(s) if errors occur (on applicable sites only).

To accept and sign receipt for deliveries of pharmaceutical products from suppliers, checking that delivery is for the pharmacy department.

To unpack goods received

Job description

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Dispensary

To ensure the safe, effective and economical use of drugs for all patients in the Trust.

To be able to follow departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

To be able to dispense inpatient, outpatient and discharge medication accurately.

To contribute to wider policies that has an impact within the pharmacy department and across the Trust.

To support the Dispensary Manager by contributing to the development of the Dispensary Services.

To refer non-routine enquiries to a more senior member of staff as appropriate.

To be able to use pharmacy computer systems correctly and enter data accurately from transcription sheets, prescription forms and any other prescriptions written by others.

To ensure that data is stored and archived appropriately in accordance with local and regionally agreed guidelines.

To be able to participate in a 7 day operational model including working weekends and late shifts

To counsel patients on the use of their outpatient medication, where applicable.

To be able to use initiative to appropriately prioritise work.

To be able to dispense Controlled Drugs using the Omnicell System

To be able to carry out daily housekeeping duties as per daily and weekly rotas

Aseptics

To tidy, clean and disinfect the Aseptic Services environment and equipment according to local SOPs. This may involve an early start.

To assist with the environmental monitoring in Aseptic services.

To produce and keep such records as defined by local SOP, and as required by the Associate Director and Chief Technician.

To comply with departmental Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements of dress and hygiene relating to working in aseptic services.

To work within the health and safety guidelines of the department at all times.

To undertake any relevant validation to ensure on going validation of aseptic competence.

To prepare documentation and labels using the pharmacy computer system.

To undertake transfer disinfection into the aseptic unit and isolators according to procedures.

To sit or stand at isolators for long periods.

Stores & Distribution

Follows laid down procedures for the issuing of medicines to wards and departments.

Follow procedures for the Investigation/Retrieval of products from the Pharmacy Automated System(s) if errors occur (on applicable sites only).

To accept and sign receipt for deliveries of pharmaceutical products from suppliers, checking that delivery is for the pharmacy department.

To unpack goods received

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

The advertised salary for this pharmacy assistant role at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is £31066.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacy assistant pay in London varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 6 open pharmacy vacancies from King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust across the UK. Browse all King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in London?

PharmSee is currently tracking 67 active pharmacy vacancies in London across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open London pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

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