Senior Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer
| Posting date: | 26 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,039.00 to £31,088.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £30039.00 - £31088.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 July 2025 |
| Location: | London, SW9 9NU |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9334-25-0603 |
Summary
1. To ensure the safe, efficient and correct receipt, storage and distribution of pharmaceuticals. 2. To participate in stock topping up service to wards and departments. 3. To interpret and accurately dispense prescriptions and requests for medication including in-patients, outpatients, and community prescriptions that have been clinically screened by a pharmacist. 4. To use the pharmacy computer system to dispense, issue, label, return, order and requisition medicines in accordance with level of training provided. 5. To ensure that the stores, dispensary and distribution areas are kept clean and tidy. 6. To dispose of and recycle pharmaceuticals in accordance with the departmental and local policies. 7. To ensure an adequate supply of sundries and stationary at all times in the dispensary and stores 8. To undertake day-to-day housekeeping tasks and other basic duties as necessary 9. To assist the purchasing officer to ensure supplies are maintained at optimum levels. 10. To ensure that requisitions are dealt with in a timely manner. 11. To ensure the maintenance of efficient stock control, including stock checks, stock rotation and expiry date checks 12. To assist in the induction and training of new members of staff, for example student pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants and pre-registration pharmacists as appropriate. 13. To work as a practice supervisor 14. To work in line with department policies and procedures and line manager contactable. 15. To attend course and study days as deemed appropriate. 16. To participate in education and training schemes and meetings organised within the department. 17. To participate in all relevant departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department. 18. To always practice in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the General Pharmaceutical Council. 19. Any other duties deemed appropriate by the Dispensary Manager