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Location
Sidcup, Greater London | United Kingdom
Job description
To ensure that the principles of safe and secure handling of medicines are adopted and to take part in quality assurance systems for pharmaceutical services. To provide a basic clinical service to wards as required. To provide professional support for stores staff in the absence of the responsible person. Plan and organise own workload in accordance with the requirements of the job. To comment on changes to protocols and SOPs for use in the dispensary. To ensure that all queries and complaints regarding the dispensary service are referred to the senior pharmacist and dealt with appropriately in accordance with the complaints procedure. To provide professional support to stores staff in the absence of the responsible person. To train and develop staff in all clinical aspects of the dispensary and act as a role model for junior pharmacists. To assist the dispensary manager with training of staff of varying grades on appropriate tasks in the dispensary. To supervise trainees during their dispensary rotation To assist in providing relevant teaching sessions for ward staff where appropriate. To assist in reviewing clinical incidents relating to the dispensary and ensure any required actions are taken. To recognise areas of service delivery requiring development and, in consultation with the site lead, to take responsibility for planning and implementation of change. To provide professional information and advice to pharmacy and other hospital staff which can be of a highly complex nature. To provide a clinical service to wards as required. To receive prescriptions from outpatients, give out medication, counsel patients to promote concordance and answer any questions a patient may have about their medication. To participate in relevant audits and quality improvement projects. The post holder may be required to support dispensing supplies of medicines for clinical trials. To liaise with relevant clinical staff including pharmacy regarding the clinical aspects of medicines management. To contribute ideas to improve service delivery To maintain current professional knowledge and keep records of continuing professional development (CPD.) To be aware of, and apply, relevant legislation such as the Medicines Act, GMP, GDP, COSHH etc. To at all times practice in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). To undertake any other relevant duties, as may be required by the lead pharmacist QMH, or the chief pharmacist.
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Salary
£40.7k - £48.05k per annum
