NhsJobs Orpington

Job Description and Main Responsibilities:

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

To be responsible for planning and allocating work for all dispensary and rotational staff to ensure that pharmacy dispensary services are delivered at PRUH.

To propose changes to working practices and dispensing techniques that will maximize the potential for efficiency and safety in order to reduce waiting times while working in the dispensary

To provide Patient Services staff with details of output, performance and activity at specified time intervals in a format agreed with Principle Technician Patient Services.

To ensure that FP10 prescriptions are stored in a secure manner and are issued in accordance with agreed procedures to appropriate staff and to ensure that prescription pad issues are monitored and that they are re-ordered in a timely fashion.

To ensure that all dispensary staff are trained in the use of any transactional equipment used in the collection of prescription charges (if appropriate).

To ensure effective two-way communication amongst the dispensary staff, to the rest of the pharmacy department and across the Trust as necessary.

To ensure all dispensary staff use pharmacy computer systems correctly, that data is entered accurately from transcription sheets, prescription forms and any other prescriptions written by others and that data is stored and archived appropriately in accordance with local and regionally agreed guidelines.

To be a member of the PRUH Pharmacy Senior Staff meeting

To ensure that drugs (including controlled drugs) are distributed efficiently and safely by the dispensary porters and to liaise regularly with the portering services manager.

To assist the Education & Development Chief Pharmacy Technician to manage the development programme for all pharmacy technical staff during their dispensary rotation

To ensure that all dispensary staff are trained in the use of Omnicell Controlled Drugs Cabinet and Controlled drugs are stored, maintained and dispensed as per the legal requirements and local policies

To ensure timely issue of all relevant rotas

To provide operational oversight to Beckenham Beacon & Orpington dispensary in the absence of the Principle Technician Patient Services.

To ensure that the prescription tracking system is active at all times and that ward and pharmacy staff are adequately trained in its use.

To deputise for the Principle Technician Patient services in his/her absence.

Job description

Job Description and Main Responsibilities:

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

To be responsible for planning and allocating work for all dispensary and rotational staff to ensure that pharmacy dispensary services are delivered at PRUH.

To propose changes to working practices and dispensing techniques that will maximize the potential for efficiency and safety in order to reduce waiting times while working in the dispensary

To provide Patient Services staff with details of output, performance and activity at specified time intervals in a format agreed with Principle Technician Patient Services.

To ensure that FP10 prescriptions are stored in a secure manner and are issued in accordance with agreed procedures to appropriate staff and to ensure that prescription pad issues are monitored and that they are re-ordered in a timely fashion.

To ensure that all dispensary staff are trained in the use of any transactional equipment used in the collection of prescription charges (if appropriate).

To ensure effective two-way communication amongst the dispensary staff, to the rest of the pharmacy department and across the Trust as necessary.

To ensure all dispensary staff use pharmacy computer systems correctly, that data is entered accurately from transcription sheets, prescription forms and any other prescriptions written by others and that data is stored and archived appropriately in accordance with local and regionally agreed guidelines.

To be a member of the PRUH Pharmacy Senior Staff meeting

To ensure that drugs (including controlled drugs) are distributed efficiently and safely by the dispensary porters and to liaise regularly with the portering services manager.

To assist the Education & Development Chief Pharmacy Technician to manage the development programme for all pharmacy technical staff during their dispensary rotation

To ensure that all dispensary staff are trained in the use of Omnicell Controlled Drugs Cabinet and Controlled drugs are stored, maintained and dispensed as per the legal requirements and local policies

To ensure timely issue of all relevant rotas

To provide operational oversight to Beckenham Beacon & Orpington dispensary in the absence of the Principle Technician Patient Services.

To ensure that the prescription tracking system is active at all times and that ward and pharmacy staff are adequately trained in its use.

To deputise for the Principle Technician Patient services in his/her absence.

What is the salary for this pharmacist role in Orpington?

The advertised salary for this pharmacist role at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is £55524.00 to £62652.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacist pay in Orpington 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 5 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 Orpington?

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

How do I apply for this role?

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