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To support the work in the

pharmacy production unit to prepare

aseptic, and cytotoxic products not commercially available.

To work in accordance with professional

standards, good manufacturing practices and current legislation, to ensure all

health and safety, COSSH and departmental standards are met.

To

promote maintenance of adequate stock levels of pharmaceuticals within the

department and to ensure all transactions are correctly entered onto the

computer system to minimise stock discrepancies and out of stock situations.

To

identify prescribing practice which does not comply with Trust policy or

practice and ensure the appropriate action is taken to correct.

To

undertake quality assurance, particularly by drawing attention to items which

appear to be defective.

To

advise staff and patients on routine pharmaceutical matters and to be aware of

when to seek further advice or to refer to a pharmacist.

To

carry out relevant administration procedures such as documentation, and record

keeping.

To

assist in the organisation and working within the department to promote most

efficient utilisation of time i.e. prioritisation of workload.

To

ensure cleaning and maintenance of environment and equipment used for

dispensing and aseptic/extemporaneous preparation.

To

promote the proper storage of pharmaceuticals within the department, rotate

stock and perform expiry date checks to minimise financial loss and out of

stock situations.

To

provide cover to all areas and functions of the unit as and when required.

To

undertake checking during the dispensing process. To hold the appropriate

checking qualification and if not to work towards obtaining this qualification.

To

Identify and pursue personal training and development needs with the objective

of improving personal performance and keeping abreast of new developments.

FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT

Job description

To support the work in the

pharmacy production unit to prepare

aseptic, and cytotoxic products not commercially available.

To work in accordance with professional

standards, good manufacturing practices and current legislation, to ensure all

health and safety, COSSH and departmental standards are met.

To

promote maintenance of adequate stock levels of pharmaceuticals within the

department and to ensure all transactions are correctly entered onto the

computer system to minimise stock discrepancies and out of stock situations.

To

identify prescribing practice which does not comply with Trust policy or

practice and ensure the appropriate action is taken to correct.

To

undertake quality assurance, particularly by drawing attention to items which

appear to be defective.

To

advise staff and patients on routine pharmaceutical matters and to be aware of

when to seek further advice or to refer to a pharmacist.

To

carry out relevant administration procedures such as documentation, and record

keeping.

To

assist in the organisation and working within the department to promote most

efficient utilisation of time i.e. prioritisation of workload.

To

ensure cleaning and maintenance of environment and equipment used for

dispensing and aseptic/extemporaneous preparation.

To

promote the proper storage of pharmaceuticals within the department, rotate

stock and perform expiry date checks to minimise financial loss and out of

stock situations.

To

provide cover to all areas and functions of the unit as and when required.

To

undertake checking during the dispensing process. To hold the appropriate

checking qualification and if not to work towards obtaining this qualification.

To

Identify and pursue personal training and development needs with the objective

of improving personal performance and keeping abreast of new developments.

FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT

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

The advertised salary for this pharmacy technician role at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is £28392.00 to £31157.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacy technician pay in Sunderland varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 3 open pharmacy vacancies from South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust across the UK. Browse all South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Sunderland?

PharmSee is currently tracking 7 active pharmacy vacancies in Sunderland across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Sunderland pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

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