NhsJobs Luton

To issue stock from the pharmacy to wards and departments.

To deal with any queries or problems concerning ward stocks and pharmacy stocks as and when they arise. To liaise with ward pharmacists and ward Pharmacy Technicians so that they are aware of problems which may lead to temporary alternatives being issued.

To receive prescriptions and other requests into the Main Dispensary and Dispensary Satellites according to the agreed procedures and deal with straightforward problems.

To interpret prescriptions and where necessary, contact a pharmacy technician or pharmacist to clarify prescriptions.

To undertake dispensing tasks under supervision including use of the pharmacy computer system for labelling and assessment of patients own drugs (PODs) and previously dispensed ward-TTAs for appropriateness for use at discharge .

To check and restock the emergency drug cupboard.

To answer the telephone and resolve problems.

To replenish dispensing sundries such as bottles and cartons and order stock.

To be responsible for ordering and maintaining stock of additional labels.

To be responsible for ordering stock and maintaining display of leaflets for outpatient waiting area.

To ensure the distribution/dispensing area is maintained in a tidy and orderly manner.

To perform environmental monitoring of the stores areas, e.g. temperature monitoring.

To be responsible for the destruction of drug waste in accordance with COSHH principles and Trust waste disposal procedures including completion of necessary paperwork.

To adhere to the policies and procedures of the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as they relate to the delivery of services.

To participate fully in the individual performance review and objective setting process of the Trust.

To train other staff members and volunteers as outlined in their training schedule. This will include Dispensary Assistants, Junior Technicians, and Pre-Registration Pharmacists and Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians.

To maintain safe systems of work in accordance with relevant medicines legislation and with the Health and Safety at Work Act.

To cover duties of any other stores assistant or senior stores assistant duties as and when required.

To pack and check emergency trays.

To participate in departmental audit programmes

To participate in the weekend, bank holiday and late dispensary rota.

To undertake other duties as reasonably requested by the Chief Pharmacist.

Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.

Job description

To issue stock from the pharmacy to wards and departments.

To deal with any queries or problems concerning ward stocks and pharmacy stocks as and when they arise. To liaise with ward pharmacists and ward Pharmacy Technicians so that they are aware of problems which may lead to temporary alternatives being issued.

To receive prescriptions and other requests into the Main Dispensary and Dispensary Satellites according to the agreed procedures and deal with straightforward problems.

To interpret prescriptions and where necessary, contact a pharmacy technician or pharmacist to clarify prescriptions.

To undertake dispensing tasks under supervision including use of the pharmacy computer system for labelling and assessment of patients own drugs (PODs) and previously dispensed ward-TTAs for appropriateness for use at discharge .

To check and restock the emergency drug cupboard.

To answer the telephone and resolve problems.

To replenish dispensing sundries such as bottles and cartons and order stock.

To be responsible for ordering and maintaining stock of additional labels.

To be responsible for ordering stock and maintaining display of leaflets for outpatient waiting area.

To ensure the distribution/dispensing area is maintained in a tidy and orderly manner.

To perform environmental monitoring of the stores areas, e.g. temperature monitoring.

To be responsible for the destruction of drug waste in accordance with COSHH principles and Trust waste disposal procedures including completion of necessary paperwork.

To adhere to the policies and procedures of the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as they relate to the delivery of services.

To participate fully in the individual performance review and objective setting process of the Trust.

To train other staff members and volunteers as outlined in their training schedule. This will include Dispensary Assistants, Junior Technicians, and Pre-Registration Pharmacists and Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians.

To maintain safe systems of work in accordance with relevant medicines legislation and with the Health and Safety at Work Act.

To cover duties of any other stores assistant or senior stores assistant duties as and when required.

To pack and check emergency trays.

To participate in departmental audit programmes

To participate in the weekend, bank holiday and late dispensary rota.

To undertake other duties as reasonably requested by the Chief Pharmacist.

Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.

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

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

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

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

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Luton?

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

How do I apply for this role?

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