Pharmacy Assistant, Medicines Returns

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team within the pharmacy medicines management service. You will provide safe, timely, appropriate and high quality pharmaceutical services and assist in returns and distribution of medicines in the hospital wards and clinics throughout the Denmark hill site., The post holder will work on designated wards and perform a range of pharmacy related duties as well as medicine returns in accordance with set procedures.
Assist in the transfer of medicines between wards and locating medicines that have been left behind when patients are transferred between wards,Including patient's own drugs.
The post holder will assist the dispensary team in the delivery of the dispensing activities in the dispensary. They will carry out duties in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Full training will be provided in all areas along with working towards the NVQ Level 2 in the Principles and Practices of the Pharmacy Assistant qualification, + To work on designated wards and in the Pharmacy department to perform a range of pharmacy related duties in accordance with set procedures.
+ To reduce wastage of medicines by assisting with medication transfer within the trust.
+ To be responsible for processing the returns of excess stock or dispensed medication from the wards into the pharmacy stores or ward omnicell as per procedure, checking remaining appropriate shelf life and confirming quantities.
+ To comply with SOPs relating to efficient stock control in the issue, return and recycling or safe disposal (as appropriate) of drugs from wards, departments & clinics.
+ The post holder will assist the dispensary team in the delivery of dispensing activities in the dispensary. They will carry out duties in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
+ To be able to participate in a 7 day operational model including working weekends and bank holidays.
+ To refer non-routine enquiries to a more senior member of staff as appropriate.
+ To be able to use pharmacy computer systems correctly and enter data accurately.
+ To ensure the safe, effective and economical use of drugs for all patients in the Trust.
+ To be able to follow departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
+ To be able to dispense inpatient, outpatient and discharge medication accurately.
+ To contribute to wider policies that has an impact within the pharmacy department and across the Trust.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,500 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley., King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level., + Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust's criminal records checking policy
+ All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
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