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See Job description attached.

WARD BASED RESPONSIBILITIES

Band 2 duties

To work on designated wards and perform a range of pharmacy related dutiesin accordance withset procedures.

Daily stock replenishments of medicines on assigned wards, to resolve any stock problems and communicate stock issues to the ward pharmacy team and other healthcare professionals, always upholding good medicines management practices.

To carry out regular expiry date checks and to remove any redundant or expired medication from the ward and report these to the ward pharmacist and ward manager.

Stock control and ensuring sufficient stock is kept as per stock list.

To alwaysmaintainsafe storage of medications on the ward and monitor the room and fridge temperatures to ensure medications are kept atoptimallevels.

Dispense discharge medicines on theallocatedwardsto support discharge flowand ensure pharmacy sundries are replenished regularly.

To highlight trends in excessive wastage or medication storage errors in the clinical areas.

To manage and ensure the smooth transfer between wards or return of medicines to the pharmacy department, following patient transfer or discharge, by liaising with ward staff and/or by checkingCareFlowon the Trust computer system.

Band 3 duties (in addition to above)

After a successful probation periodto undertake medicines management accreditationsfor transcribing and patients own drug (POD)checksandthencarry outtheseduties with the guidance of a qualified pharmacy technician or pharmacistonceaccredited.

STORES/DISTRIBUTION

Band 2 duties

Toassistwith the ordering, issue of stock items to wards and departments using the pharmacy computer system.

To supervise and assist in the assembly of stock for wards, including intravenous fluids when required. Record requests on our Patient Tracker System and respond to bleeps/calls with requests from ward teams

Assess returns from wards and return via the pharmacy computer system. Monitor returned stock and highlight wards returning large volumes of excessstock.

Band 3 duties (in addition to above)

Update and review ward stock lists on a regular basis in conjunction with the ward pharmacy technician/pharmacist and ward manager

Participate in improvement projects and have input on procedures within Stores.

DISPENSARY

Band 2 duties

Toassistin the dispensing of in-patient/out-patient prescriptions under thesupervision of a pharmacist/accredited checking technician (afterappropriate training).

Toassistin the preparation of porter bags/boxes for delivery of medicines to wards anddepartments.

To complete other tasks within the dispensary as directed by the Dispensary Team manager.

Support satellite dispensary in line with dispensing and medicines management standards.

Band 3 duties (in addition to above)

To be an active member of the team in the provision of suppling blisters packs or other compliance aid to patients that have been discharged from the ward, providing a prompt and efficient service in a timely manner.

Job description

See Job description attached.

WARD BASED RESPONSIBILITIES

Band 2 duties

To work on designated wards and perform a range of pharmacy related dutiesin accordance withset procedures.

Daily stock replenishments of medicines on assigned wards, to resolve any stock problems and communicate stock issues to the ward pharmacy team and other healthcare professionals, always upholding good medicines management practices.

To carry out regular expiry date checks and to remove any redundant or expired medication from the ward and report these to the ward pharmacist and ward manager.

Stock control and ensuring sufficient stock is kept as per stock list.

To alwaysmaintainsafe storage of medications on the ward and monitor the room and fridge temperatures to ensure medications are kept atoptimallevels.

Dispense discharge medicines on theallocatedwardsto support discharge flowand ensure pharmacy sundries are replenished regularly.

To highlight trends in excessive wastage or medication storage errors in the clinical areas.

To manage and ensure the smooth transfer between wards or return of medicines to the pharmacy department, following patient transfer or discharge, by liaising with ward staff and/or by checkingCareFlowon the Trust computer system.

Band 3 duties (in addition to above)

After a successful probation periodto undertake medicines management accreditationsfor transcribing and patients own drug (POD)checksandthencarry outtheseduties with the guidance of a qualified pharmacy technician or pharmacistonceaccredited.

STORES/DISTRIBUTION

Band 2 duties

Toassistwith the ordering, issue of stock items to wards and departments using the pharmacy computer system.

To supervise and assist in the assembly of stock for wards, including intravenous fluids when required. Record requests on our Patient Tracker System and respond to bleeps/calls with requests from ward teams

Assess returns from wards and return via the pharmacy computer system. Monitor returned stock and highlight wards returning large volumes of excessstock.

Band 3 duties (in addition to above)

Update and review ward stock lists on a regular basis in conjunction with the ward pharmacy technician/pharmacist and ward manager

Participate in improvement projects and have input on procedures within Stores.

DISPENSARY

Band 2 duties

Toassistin the dispensing of in-patient/out-patient prescriptions under thesupervision of a pharmacist/accredited checking technician (afterappropriate training).

Toassistin the preparation of porter bags/boxes for delivery of medicines to wards anddepartments.

To complete other tasks within the dispensary as directed by the Dispensary Team manager.

Support satellite dispensary in line with dispensing and medicines management standards.

Band 3 duties (in addition to above)

To be an active member of the team in the provision of suppling blisters packs or other compliance aid to patients that have been discharged from the ward, providing a prompt and efficient service in a timely manner.

What is the salary for this pharmacist role in London?

The advertised salary for this pharmacist role at Whittington Hospital NHS Trust is £31066.00 to £33270.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacist pay in London varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does Whittington Hospital NHS Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 2 open pharmacy vacancies from Whittington Hospital NHS Trust across the UK. Browse all Whittington Hospital NHS Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in London?

PharmSee is currently tracking 87 active pharmacy vacancies in London across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open London pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

How do I apply for this role?

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