To provide dispensing support to The Medicines Chest. Undertake receptionist duties and support stock control.
To ensure all work processes are carried out accurately and efficiently by following all TMC Policies, Guidelines and Departmental Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs); providing a safe and efficient service to all patients of TMC, underpinned by TMC.
Under the supervision of the lead pharmacy technician participate in the dispensing process for the Outpatient Dispensary; accurately labelling and dispensing medicines and other pharmacy products, including unlicensed and named-patient products, to fulfil all types of prescriptions.
To participate in stock control management, maintaining adequate levels of stock and preventing wastage of drugs due to expiry.
To use the current pharmacy computer system to accurately and responsibly record all issues, stock transfers and returns in order to maintain stock balances and promote efficient ordering and distribution.
At all times to comply with all relevant policies of TMC, and to ensure the maintenance of professional standards and compliance with legal requirements.
At all times to maintain the safe standards of work and a safe and appropriate environment as required by the provisions of the Medicines Act, the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, and waste disposal regulations, and any other requirements that may from time to time be placed upon the department
To participate on a rota basis in the provision of the TMC pharmacy services including weekends, this time being recompensed according TMC agreements, as appropriate.
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centered care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Subhaan Younis Job title: Business and Operations manager Email address: subhaan.younis@nhs.net Telephone number: 01213339311