Job Description

JOB PURPOSE Perform a range of organisational, supervisory and supply functions in order to provide efficient and quality services to patients, wards and clinics within the Trust. Duties will be predominantly concerned with the organisation and direct supervision of staff and activities; including assembly, supply and checking of pharmaceuticals ensuring tight deadlines are met. Stock control management and clerical duties are also assigned to this post. Ensures adherence and trains staff including H&S and COSHH issues.



PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Works under guidance of SOPs, GDP and COSHH and works independently: - Responsible for the day to day supervision and co-ordination of staff and service delivery. Is guided by defined protocols and procedures and ensures work activities are in accordance with these. Evaluates circumstances and situations and makes well judged decisions on the information at hand but is aware when refer to more senior supervisors and managers Organises and prioritises work within assembly and preparation areas covering fast track and routine service requirements Is responsible for the checking of medicines including the release of unlicensed medicines and is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of orders to all customers. Responsible for the safe use of equipment, training staff in use of equipment, ensuring staff use equipment in accordance with instructions and SOPs Ensures that all required functional tests, inspections and verifications are carried out on equipment before and after work sessions.



Reports equipment faults and deviations and ensures that deviations are authorised and records are diligently completed. Ensures all statutory legislation and established quality systems relating to departmental policies and procedures are complied with on a day to day basis. Liaises with other supervisory staff, speciality team leaders and management on a regular basis to ensure optimum efficiency and quality of service. Delivers staff training and supports staff development Contributes to the development of new ways of working and to the implementation of new and revised policies and procedures Documents, labels, assemble, prepare and checks medicines to patients, wards and clinics.



Maintains correct documentation and audit trails. Is responsible for the release of restricted medicines under controlled conditions. Participates in stock control, assist in ordering processes for medicines and consumables, including requisitioning, unpacking, checking and booking in. Resolves immediate problems with out of stock medicines, liaising with procurement department wards, pharmacists and suppliers where necessary Carries out reception duties to include: - handling incoming calls and routine enquiries.



Performs clerical tasks associated with the department e.g. filing, expiry date checks and data collection for statistics. Oversees the general housekeeping e.g. cleaning and tidying of work areas.



Participates in the weekend and Bank Holiday working on a rotational basis. Undertakes other duties associated with providing an efficient Pharmacy Service to patients and wards as allocated by specialist pharmacy technicians. Contributes to and is a named member of the Pharmacy Majax call out