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• To assist in the receipt of prescriptions accurately according to safe working practices.

• To assist in the dispensing of prescriptions accurately and according to safe working practices.

• To fully participate in the Trainee technicians rota through each area of the pharmacy, including the dispensaries at St Helens and Whiston, Pharmacy stores, Medicines information and the Aseptic dispensing unit.

• To assist in the dispensing of controlled drug prescriptions and associated record keeping.

• To assist in stock control within the Pharmacy, wards, departments, and clinics.

• To request stocks and special line items in order to fulfil prescriptions.

• To take payment for prescriptions according to the departmental procedure.

• To assist in the preparation and assembly of supplies for delivery to wards and departments.

• To assist in the dispensing of extemporaneous medicines, using specific equipment (e.g., fume cupboards and weighing balances) and taking protective measures. Weighing and measuring must be accurate as there are narrow margins for errors.

• To assist in the preparation and dispensing of aseptically prepared products and cytotoxic drugs in accordance with agreed procedures of good practice and safety.

• To assist other members of staff in the performance of their duties.

• To answer phone calls and queries from patients and other healthcare professionals and refer to the appropriate person when necessary.

• To assist in the provision of individual dose dispensing and blister packing services for patients who have difficulty with normal medicines packaging.

• To assist in the preparation and assembly of resuscitation and anaphylaxis boxes according to Trust Policy.

• To participate as necessary in weekend, evening, bank holiday and on-call rotas in response to the changing needs of the service.

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To work to the code of ethics and standards of practice as laid down by the General Pharmaceutical Council.

• To undertake and successfully complete all aspects of the Approved training course for Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians, including work-based projects and college assignments, as employment and progression to year 2 of the course is entirely dependent on completing year 1.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• To use the CMM computer system and input data responsibly and accurately, for all duties requiring its use.

RESEARCH & AUDIT

• To assist in departmental audit research projects to improve and develop the service provision, and to record and information required and assist in the compilation of necessary data.

Job description

• To assist in the receipt of prescriptions accurately according to safe working practices.

• To assist in the dispensing of prescriptions accurately and according to safe working practices.

• To fully participate in the Trainee technicians rota through each area of the pharmacy, including the dispensaries at St Helens and Whiston, Pharmacy stores, Medicines information and the Aseptic dispensing unit.

• To assist in the dispensing of controlled drug prescriptions and associated record keeping.

• To assist in stock control within the Pharmacy, wards, departments, and clinics.

• To request stocks and special line items in order to fulfil prescriptions.

• To take payment for prescriptions according to the departmental procedure.

• To assist in the preparation and assembly of supplies for delivery to wards and departments.

• To assist in the dispensing of extemporaneous medicines, using specific equipment (e.g., fume cupboards and weighing balances) and taking protective measures. Weighing and measuring must be accurate as there are narrow margins for errors.

• To assist in the preparation and dispensing of aseptically prepared products and cytotoxic drugs in accordance with agreed procedures of good practice and safety.

• To assist other members of staff in the performance of their duties.

• To answer phone calls and queries from patients and other healthcare professionals and refer to the appropriate person when necessary.

• To assist in the provision of individual dose dispensing and blister packing services for patients who have difficulty with normal medicines packaging.

• To assist in the preparation and assembly of resuscitation and anaphylaxis boxes according to Trust Policy.

• To participate as necessary in weekend, evening, bank holiday and on-call rotas in response to the changing needs of the service.

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To work to the code of ethics and standards of practice as laid down by the General Pharmaceutical Council.

• To undertake and successfully complete all aspects of the Approved training course for Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians, including work-based projects and college assignments, as employment and progression to year 2 of the course is entirely dependent on completing year 1.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• To use the CMM computer system and input data responsibly and accurately, for all duties requiring its use.

RESEARCH & AUDIT

• To assist in departmental audit research projects to improve and develop the service provision, and to record and information required and assist in the compilation of necessary data.

What is the salary for this pharmacy technician role in Prescot?

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

Does Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 4 open pharmacy vacancies from Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust across the UK. Browse all Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Prescot?

PharmSee is currently tracking 6 active pharmacy vacancies in Prescot across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Prescot pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

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