Pharmacy Technician - Band 5 Adult Assessment Unit

Other duties

Organise stock and non-stock provision, including Controlled Drug supply. Assist in Self Medication Schemes as needed Assist and advise in the use of compliance aids, against set criteria. Undertake specific project/audit work as agreed by the Pharmacy Department. Write Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and other policies and procedures and contribute to the updating of existing SOP’s. Maintain stock control and stock rotation on AAU, SDEC & OPAL . Follow all standard operating procedures (SOP’s) accurately. Maintain a clean and tidy working environment. Maintain accurate manual and computer records. ‘house-keeping’ duties. Ensure disposal of pharmaceutical waste in all areas is carried out according to SOP’s. Assist in the training of Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officers and Student Medical Technical Officers and Trainee Pharmacists Ensure any problems with prescriptions are referred on to the most appropriate member of staff, where necessary. Ensure action for drug/drug related recalls is carried out in accordance with SOP’s. Ensure professional and legal standards are adhered to. All work will be checked by a pharmacist and or designated staff in accordance with SOP’s, except for areas covered by a competency framework agreed by the Chief Pharmacist. Contribute to the updating of existing SOP’s. Participate in ACPT Checking Rota for dispensary to maintain checking numbers To follow all Health and Safety standards in compliance with Trust policies and procedures.

This includes

Report all accidents, incidents and near misses Dealing with hazardous chemicals (including cytotoxic drugs) used in the department, following COSHH regulations. Attendance of all mandatory training To be registered and maintain registration, as a Pharmacy Technician, with the General Pharmaceutical Council, and to act in accordance with the code of ethics. The post holder agrees to participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) including further training and learning in order to develop the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and values to become competent in the duties described. This will include the Regional Technician Self Development Scheme, the Regional Accredited Technician Checking Scheme, Counselling and Medicine Management Regional Accreditation. SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT Pharmacy stock control system Pharmacy Prescription Tracking system Microsoft Office PAH staff Alexnet Datix incident reporting Multifunctional printers Automated drug storage and dispensing system Personal protective equipment provided Mobile dispensing carts DECISIONS & JUDGEMENTS The post holder is required to escalate in situations that are out with the trust process, agreed procedures or nationally agreed terms and conditions. The post holder uses professional and specialist knowledge to provide complex information so it is understood. The post holder is required to prioritise their own work effectively in a busy and often pressurised environment The post holder will abide by the General Pharmaceutical Council’s Standards of Conduct, Ethics and Performance. COMMUNICATIONS & RELATIONSHIPS Main working relationships are with the following groups, and communication is mainly face to face, electronic and by telephone: Pharmacy Technicians Pharmacy Department Managers Assistant Technical Officers Clerical Staff Pharmacists Multidisciplinary team including nurses and doctors Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB Will be required to walk between different departments within Pharmacy and across the Hospital on a daily basis May involve sitting or standing for extended periods including at a computer screen MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB Ensuring safe and legal systems of work are in operation at all times following quality standards whilst ensuring a timely and customer focused service This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and the manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. For any enquiries please contact sabaanaz@nhs.net