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• Perform routine cycle counts of stock to ensureanydiscrepancies areidentified,investigatedand rectified promptly

• Undertake regular date-checking of pharmacy stock and ensureappropriate stockrotation takes place

• Maintain asrequired, the main IV fluids store, ensuring effective stock control and ordering stock where necessary.

• Liaise with purchasing staff about the availability of out-of-stock medicines / pharmaceutical sundries to ensure the completion of outstanding orders

• Monitor drug storage conditions e.g. refrigerator temperatures tomaintainefficacy and compliance with product requirements and report any discrepancies.

• Answer routine queries and resolve straightforward problems from wards / specialties e.g. availability of stock; discrepancies with orders

• Ensure pharmacy items are available for collection by Trust Transport staff drivers, liaising with other Distribution staff where necessary. Ensureappropriate documentationis completed toestablishan effective audit trail.

• Arrange the delivery of urgent or missed community orders via the Transport Service

• Deliver pharmacy stock items and prescriptions to wards and departments at Torbay Hospital, ensuring thatappropriate documentationis completed toestablishan effective audit trail.

• Receive and unpack goods supplied to the pharmacy department. Process appropriatedocumentation, andrecord accurately and promptly all necessary details (both manual andin EPIC) to ensure continuity of supply.

• Put away medicines and other items received from suppliers into designated locations in the department, including the Automated Dispensing System, ensuring compliance with storage conditions and effective rotation of stocks.

Job description

• Perform routine cycle counts of stock to ensureanydiscrepancies areidentified,investigatedand rectified promptly

• Undertake regular date-checking of pharmacy stock and ensureappropriate stockrotation takes place

• Maintain asrequired, the main IV fluids store, ensuring effective stock control and ordering stock where necessary.

• Liaise with purchasing staff about the availability of out-of-stock medicines / pharmaceutical sundries to ensure the completion of outstanding orders

• Monitor drug storage conditions e.g. refrigerator temperatures tomaintainefficacy and compliance with product requirements and report any discrepancies.

• Answer routine queries and resolve straightforward problems from wards / specialties e.g. availability of stock; discrepancies with orders

• Ensure pharmacy items are available for collection by Trust Transport staff drivers, liaising with other Distribution staff where necessary. Ensureappropriate documentationis completed toestablishan effective audit trail.

• Arrange the delivery of urgent or missed community orders via the Transport Service

• Deliver pharmacy stock items and prescriptions to wards and departments at Torbay Hospital, ensuring thatappropriate documentationis completed toestablishan effective audit trail.

• Receive and unpack goods supplied to the pharmacy department. Process appropriatedocumentation, andrecord accurately and promptly all necessary details (both manual andin EPIC) to ensure continuity of supply.

• Put away medicines and other items received from suppliers into designated locations in the department, including the Automated Dispensing System, ensuring compliance with storage conditions and effective rotation of stocks.

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

The advertised salary for this pharmacy assistant role at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is £25272.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacy assistant pay in Torquay varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 6 open pharmacy vacancies from Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust across the UK. Browse all Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Torquay?

PharmSee is currently tracking 9 active pharmacy vacancies in Torquay across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Torquay pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

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