NhsJobs Bromley

Rotate between Dispensary, Stores & Aseptics.

Follow all SOPS in all areas

Complete all competencies in all areas

Liaises with (internal): All pharmacy staff including:

Principal Pharmacists

Senior Pharmacists

Pharmacy technicians

Other Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officers and admin & clerical staff

Liaises with (external): Nursing staff

Portering staff

Admin & clerical staff

Patients & their relatives

The general public

Dispensary ManagerDeputy Dispensary Manager B6Senior Technician B5

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

• To contribute to wider policies that has an impact within the pharmacy department and acrossthe 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 regionallyagreed guidelines.

• To be able to participate in a 7 day operational model including working weekends, late shiftsand bank holidays

• 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 rota 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. To check volumes of other staff in the aseptic unit after an appropriate period of training and competenceassessment.

• To participate in the monitoring and cleaning rota of the isolators following SOPs.

• To assist in the maintenance of equipment as required

Job description

Rotate between Dispensary, Stores & Aseptics.

Follow all SOPS in all areas

Complete all competencies in all areas

Liaises with (internal): All pharmacy staff including:

Principal Pharmacists

Senior Pharmacists

Pharmacy technicians

Other Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officers and admin & clerical staff

Liaises with (external): Nursing staff

Portering staff

Admin & clerical staff

Patients & their relatives

The general public

Dispensary ManagerDeputy Dispensary Manager B6Senior Technician B5

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

• To contribute to wider policies that has an impact within the pharmacy department and acrossthe 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 regionallyagreed guidelines.

• To be able to participate in a 7 day operational model including working weekends, late shiftsand bank holidays

• 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 rota 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. To check volumes of other staff in the aseptic unit after an appropriate period of training and competenceassessment.

• To participate in the monitoring and cleaning rota of the isolators following SOPs.

• To assist in the maintenance of equipment as required

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

The advertised salary for this pharmacy assistant role at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is £30142.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacy assistant pay in Bromley 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 2 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.

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