NhsJobs Harlow

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

• Stores – Lifting boxes up to 10kg, picking and packing ward orders, using pallet pump truck, bending and reaching.

• Will be required to walk between different departments within Pharmacy and across the Hospital on a daily basis to deliver and collect items

• Must have the ability to drive or use transport to travel to other hospitals or offsite training sessions as required

Main duties of the job

• To work with and support the Pharmacy Stores Supervisor to:

• Deputise when needed

• Support with training of Rotational staff

• Support with dealing with Drug Alerts

• To work with and support Pharmacy Technicians in the Pharmacy Store to:

• Identify, select and issue drugs.

• Identify and receive drugs against an official order, using the Pharmacy Computer system to update stock levels.

• Deal with telephone enquiries, ward/department and community issues.

• Load and operate the automated pharmacy storage and dispensing system.

• Participate in the ward top-up system,

• Appropriately dispose of Pharmaceutical items

• Deal with Flammable waste appropriately

• Ensure appropriate storage of pharmaceutical items.

• Answering the pharmacy stores hatch, dealing with all grades of healthcare workers, porters and external delivery drivers.

• To carry out the following:

• Maintain stock control and stock rotation

• Follow all Standard operating procedures (SOP’s) accurately

• Maintain a clean and tidy working environment

• Maintain accurate manual and computer records

• ‘House-keeping’ duties

• Using the pallet pump truck to put away bulk fluid orders

• Liaise with the Pharmacy Procurement office with out of stock issues

• To work in all areas of pharmacy and the wider hospital to:

• Assist with Waste management

• Support the movement of work around the organisation including medicines and pharmacy orders

• To follow all Health and Safety standards in compliance with Trust policies and procedures. This includes:

• Report all accidents, incidents and near misses

• Dealing with hazardous chemicals (including cytotoxic drugs) used in the department

• Attendance of all mandatory training

This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and the manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure.

Job description

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

• Stores – Lifting boxes up to 10kg, picking and packing ward orders, using pallet pump truck, bending and reaching.

• Will be required to walk between different departments within Pharmacy and across the Hospital on a daily basis to deliver and collect items

• Must have the ability to drive or use transport to travel to other hospitals or offsite training sessions as required

Main duties of the job

• To work with and support the Pharmacy Stores Supervisor to:

• Deputise when needed

• Support with training of Rotational staff

• Support with dealing with Drug Alerts

• To work with and support Pharmacy Technicians in the Pharmacy Store to:

• Identify, select and issue drugs.

• Identify and receive drugs against an official order, using the Pharmacy Computer system to update stock levels.

• Deal with telephone enquiries, ward/department and community issues.

• Load and operate the automated pharmacy storage and dispensing system.

• Participate in the ward top-up system,

• Appropriately dispose of Pharmaceutical items

• Deal with Flammable waste appropriately

• Ensure appropriate storage of pharmaceutical items.

• Answering the pharmacy stores hatch, dealing with all grades of healthcare workers, porters and external delivery drivers.

• To carry out the following:

• Maintain stock control and stock rotation

• Follow all Standard operating procedures (SOP’s) accurately

• Maintain a clean and tidy working environment

• Maintain accurate manual and computer records

• ‘House-keeping’ duties

• Using the pallet pump truck to put away bulk fluid orders

• Liaise with the Pharmacy Procurement office with out of stock issues

• To work in all areas of pharmacy and the wider hospital to:

• Assist with Waste management

• Support the movement of work around the organisation including medicines and pharmacy orders

• To follow all Health and Safety standards in compliance with Trust policies and procedures. This includes:

• Report all accidents, incidents and near misses

• Dealing with hazardous chemicals (including cytotoxic drugs) used in the department

• Attendance of all mandatory training

This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and the manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure.

What is the salary for this pharmacist role in Harlow?

The advertised salary for this pharmacist role at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is £25272.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacist pay in Harlow varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Harlow?

PharmSee is currently tracking 2 active pharmacy vacancies in Harlow across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Harlow pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

How do I apply for this role?

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