Pharmacy Technician Band 4-5 Progressive role

Dispensing Services • Dispense medication accurately for inpatients, outpatients, day cases and patients being discharged. • Assess prescriptions for completeness and clarify discrepancies with pharmacists, prescribers and nursing staff when appropriate. • Accurately generate dispensing labels and assemble medicines according to prescriptions and SOPs. • Maintain accurate dispensing records using pharmacy computer systems. • Ensure all medicines are supplied safely and within required timescales Ward-Based Services • Participate in ward-based pharmacy services. • Assist with the management of patients' own drugs and One-Stop Dispensing schemes. • Liaise with ward staff regarding medication supply issues. • Support the timely discharge of patients by facilitating prompt medication supply. Accuracy and Quality • Maintain high standards of accuracy in all pharmacy activities. • Undertake final accuracy checking if accredited and authorised to do so. • Identify and report dispensing incidents, near misses and risks. • Contribute to service improvement and patient safety initiatives. Stock Management • Monitor and maintain stock levels within dispensary and ward areas. • Ensure medicines are stored correctly and securely. • Participate in stock rotation and expiry date checking. • Assist with receipt, storage and distribution of pharmaceutical products. • Support management of controlled stationery and emergency stock items as required. Communication • Communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals. • Respond professionally to medication and supply enquiries. • Escalate complex clinical or operational issues to senior staff. • Maintain confidentiality and comply with Information Governance requirements Training and Supervision • Support the induction and training of pharmacy assistants, apprentices and new staff. • Share knowledge and promote good practice within the team. • Participate in competency assessments where appropriate. • Act as a positive role model for professional behaviour and patient-centred care. • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY • Use pharmacy computer systems and electronic prescribing systems effectively. • Maintain accurate electronic records relating to dispensing and medicines management. • Ensure data quality and compliance with Trust documentation standards. [technician...template) | Word] Professional Responsibilities • Maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). • Adhere to GPhC Standards for Pharmacy Professionals. • Participate in continuing professional development (CPD) and mandatory training. • Work within own competency and seek support when required. • Contribute to audits, quality improvement projects and service developments Please be aware that this vacancy may be closed prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. Job description Job responsibilities Dispensing Services • Dispense medication accurately for inpatients, outpatients, day cases and patients being discharged. • Assess prescriptions for completeness and clarify discrepancies with pharmacists, prescribers and nursing staff when appropriate. • Accurately generate dispensing labels and assemble medicines according to prescriptions and SOPs. • Maintain accurate dispensing records using pharmacy computer systems. • Ensure all medicines are supplied safely and within required timescales Ward-Based Services • Participate in ward-based pharmacy services. • Assist with the management of patients' own drugs and One-Stop Dispensing schemes. • Liaise with ward staff regarding medication supply issues. • Support the timely discharge of patients by facilitating prompt medication supply. Accuracy and Quality • Maintain high standards of accuracy in all pharmacy activities. • Undertake final accuracy checking if accredited and authorised to do so. • Identify and report dispensing incidents, near misses and risks. • Contribute to service improvement and patient safety initiatives. Stock Management • Monitor and maintain stock levels within dispensary and ward areas. • Ensure medicines are stored correctly and securely. • Participate in stock rotation and expiry date checking. • Assist with receipt, storage and distribution of pharmaceutical products. • Support management of controlled stationery and emergency stock items as required. Communication • Communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals. • Respond professionally to medication and supply enquiries. • Escalate complex clinical or operational issues to senior staff. • Maintain confidentiality and comply with Information Governance requirements Training and Supervision • Support the induction and training of pharmacy assistants, apprentices and new staff. • Share knowledge and promote good practice within the team. • Participate in competency assessments where appropriate. • Act as a positive role model for professional behaviour and patient-centred care. • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY • Use pharmacy computer systems and electronic prescribing systems effectively. • Maintain accurate electronic records relating to dispensing and medicines management. • Ensure data quality and compliance with Trust documentation standards. [technician...template) | Word] Professional Responsibilities • Maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). • Adhere to GPhC Standards for Pharmacy Professionals. • Participate in continuing professional development (CPD) and mandatory training. • Work within own competency and seek support when required. • Contribute to audits, quality improvement projects and service developments Please be aware that this vacancy may be closed prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.