Pharmacy Technician
| Posting date: | 09 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 March 2025 |
| Location: | London, NW8 9LE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0115-25-0032 |
Summary
The successful post holder will accurately dispense and issue prescription medicines, including controlled drugs to inpatients, outpatients, and patients offsite across the Wellington Hospital and various outpatient centres. As an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) the postholder will be expected to accuracy check prescriptions according to the ACPT policy. As an Omnicell user the post holder will produce and analyse stock discrepancy reports and actively promote cost-effective purchasing, distribution, storage, and stock control. In addition, the role will manage and maintain IV fluids, medical gases, and stock shortages and ensure that these are managed safely, effectively and efficiently. The successful post holder may need to also undertake basic procurement duties and become a proficient user of the Meditech electronic health solution IT system. The post holder will ensure that processes are delivered safely, efficiently and in a timely manner for our patients. They will also ensure implementation of procedures and be responsible for updating and reviewing policies and procedures relevant to patient services activities as well as participate in the educating and training of the team. You will also provide support within distribution by: fulfilling stock and top up orders for the wards and theatres efficiently and accurately according to hospital policy and protocol using the Meditech IT software system for stock transfer and charging.