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Hospice Pharmacy Technician
| Posting date: | 14 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 June 2024 |
| Location: | Scarborough, YO12 5RE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | R0025-24-0002 |
Summary
The pharmacy technician on site is responsible for managing and co-ordinating on site medication and working closely with the nursing staff to ensure all patients receive their medication as needed. Main responsibilities: Liaising with pharmacy branch staff to co-ordinate safe and effective medicine supply to the hospice; Upholding professional standards as per GPHC guidance; Communicate clearly and effectively with nursing staff; Stock management managing the supply and delivery of medications including controlled drugs, dressings, catheters; Completing weekly stock orders; Monthly date checking of all stock medication, expired stock is removed, and short dated stock is marked and stored so that it can be used first; Regular destruction of medication; Support with incoming patients and discharge; Unpacking, reconciling and putting orders away when they arrive.