Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Lead Pharmacy Assistant
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Lead Pharmacy Assistant
Lead Pharmacy Assistant
As a Lead Pharmacy Assistant you will be responsible for supervising in the pharmacy dispensary and the supervision of the pharmacy decentralised service and support with line management of pharmacy assistants.
You are expected to have completed or be working towards an accuracy checking qualification to allow you to accurately final check medications. You will also provide Medicine Management services to inpatients at Dorset County Hospital ensuring patients own medications are checked and able to be used and ensure supplies for the inpatients are managed and prepared for discharge.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervising in the pharmacy dispensary and the supervision of the pharmacy decentralised service.
- Providing support with line management of pharmacy assistants.
- Completing or working towards an accuracy checking qualification.
- Providing Medicine Management services to inpatients.
- Ensuring patients' own medications are checked and ready for use.
- Managing and preparing supplies for inpatients for discharge.
Essential Skills and Attributes
- Excellent communication skills.
- Self-motivated and flexible approach to work.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and work in a professional and timely manner.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Computer literacy with appropriate training on pharmacy systems provided.
Working Conditions
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- Hours: 37.5 hrs per week.
- Shifts: Weekends, Bank Holidays & late duties on a rotational basis.
- Flexibility: Staff are expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business and services provided as required.
Additional Responsibilities
- Assisting the Pharmacy Department to ensure the smooth discharge of patients.
- Leading the dispensary team.
- Participating in the Accuracy checking program (ACP).
- Working under the supervision of a Pharmacist or Senior Technician.
- Involved in a broad range of activities in the Pharmacy department and at ward level.
- Visiting a variety of wards to provide medicines provision for patients.
- Working as part of a team providing a quality dispensing service.
Right to Work in the UK
This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
About DCHFT
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission: To work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best.
Our Vision: Healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
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We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
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Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Eleanor Lake
Job Title: Dispensary Manager
Email Address: Eleanor.Lake@dchft.nhs.uk
Telephone Number: 01305 255587
Alternative Contact:
Name: Aaran Bellamy
Job Title: Clinical Services Manager
Email Address: Aaran.bellamy@dchft.nhs.uk
Telephone Number: 01305 256951
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