Rotational Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

Rotate between Dispensary, Stores & Aseptics. Follow all SOPS in all areas Complete all competencies in all areas Liaises with (internal): All pharmacy staff including: Principal Pharmacists Senior Pharmacists Pharmacy technicians Other Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officers and admin & clerical staff Liaises with (external): Nursing staff Portering staff Admin & clerical staff Patients & their relatives The general public DispensaryDeputy DispensaryManager B6Senior Technician B5 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). be able to dispense inpatient, outpatient and discharge medication accurately. To contribute to wider policies that has an impact within the pharmacy department and acrossthe Trust. To support the Dispensary Manager by contributing to the development of the Dispensary Services. 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 from transcription sheets, prescription forms and any other prescriptions written by others. To ensure that data is stored and archived appropriately in accordance with local and regionallyagreed guidelines. To be able to participate in a 7 day operational model including working weekends, late shiftsand bank holidays To counsel patients on the use of their outpatient medication, where applicable. To be able to use initiative to appropriately prioritise work. To be able to dispense Controlled Drugs using the Omnicell System To be able to carry out daily housekeeping duties as per daily and weekly rota Aseptics To tidy, clean and disinfect the Aseptic Services environment and equipment according to local SOPs. This may involve an early start. To assist with the environmental monitoring in Aseptic services. To produce and keep such records as defined by local SOP, and as required by the
Associate Director and Chief Technician. To comply with departmental Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements of dress and hygiene relating to working in aseptic services. To work within the health and safety guidelines of the department at all times. To undertake any relevant validation to ensure on going validation of aseptic competence. To prepare documentation and labels using the pharmacy computer system. To undertake transfer disinfection into the aseptic unit and isolators according to procedures. To sit or stand at isolators for long periods. To check volumes of other staff in the aseptic unit after an appropriate period of training and competenceassessment. To participate in the monitoring and cleaning rota of the isolators following SOPs. To assist in the maintenance of equipment as required