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.
You will need to possess excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and have a flexible approach to work and be open to changing practices. Attention to detail is important and you must be able to work as part of a team but also able to demonstrate initiative and work in a professional and timely manner.
You will need to be able to work well under pressure and have a flexible approach. Computer literacy is required although appropriate training on pharmacy systems will be provided.
37.5 hrs per week. Staff will be expected to work weekends, Bank Holidays & late duties on a rotational basis. Staff are expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business and services provided as required.
You will assist the Pharmacy Department to ensure the smooth discharge of patients, lead the dispensary team and participate in the Accuracy checking program (ACP).
Under the supervision of a Pharmacist or Senior Technician you will be involved in a broad range of activities in the Pharmacy department and at ward level. You will visit a variety of wards to provide medicines provision for patients. You will work 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.
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 is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
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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