Job summary
Farnham Pharmaceutical Repackaging Unit
(Located in North Lane, Aldershot close to A331)
The Pharmacy Repackaging Unit based in Aldershot , close to the A331, currently supplies Frimley Park and many other hospitals with pre-packs and emergency kits.
You will join our very busy team supplying hospital pharmacies, accident and emergency units and out-patient clinics with patient ready packs.
No previous experience is necessary, full training will be given.
Main duties of the job
To undertake a range of production duties under the management of the above, in a manner which ensures a quality service to customers.
To be responsible for receipt and distribution of pharmaceuticals ensuring good stock control within the unit.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.
As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.
We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.
Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.
We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRODUCTION:a) To work in the Repackaging Unit under the direction of the ChiefTechnician/Production Manager.b) To pre-pack bulk pharmaceuticals into A&E packs, OPD packs and wardpacks for all customers of the unit, using appropriate packaging equipment.c) To observe the requirements of good manufacturing practice (GMP) asdemonstrated during training in order to uphold Medicines and HealthcareRegulatory Agency (MHRA) assembly licence.d) To overlabel pre-packed medicines for A&E, OPD and Clinic use for allcustomers of the unit.e) To observe COSHH regulations when pre-packing and storing bulkpharmaceuticals.f) To adhere to current procedures and keep up to date with procedurechanges in line with MHRA inspections and departmental changes.g) To complete accurate detailed batch records.h) To observe COSHH regulations when pre-packing and storing bulkpharmaceuticals.i) To adhere to current procedures and keep up to date with procedurechanges in line with MHRA inspections and departmental changes.j) To complete accurate detailed batch records.k) To safely dispose of waste pharmaceuticalsl) To shrink-wrap finished products ready for distribution. To be responsible for safe use of the shrink-wrapping machine.m) To keep accurate records for environmental monitoring of all areas so as to maintain suitable storage conditions for drugs.n) Ensure accurate filing of Production Unit paperwork
Receipt of goods:a) To be responsible for the accurate receipt of goods to the department i.e.to ensure that incoming stock is of the correct description, quantity andquality and accompanied by the requisite documentation.b) To update and maintain accurate computer and paper records of allreceipts of goods.c) To be responsible for safe operation of fork-lifter truck
Distribution:a) To provide an accurate distribution service to all the units customers.b) To issue goods on pharmacy computer system and assemble customerorders.c) To maintain accurate computer and manual stock records for all finishedproductsd) To assist in packaging of customer orders for transportation.e) To complete relevant documentation for transportation of consignments to customers.
Stock control:a) To be responsible for stock rotation of bulk materials and finished productsb) To be responsible for maintaining stock controlc) To assist in stock taking activities
Education & Traininga) To co-operate with and assist with training of new staffb) To attend training courses relevant to the post.c) To be involved in (Continual Professional Development) CPD Programme
Other:a) To answer telephone and help with customer queries where appropriateb) To co-operate and assist with the introduction and implementation of new technology and systems of work.c) To undertake any other duties which may be required from time to time, by the Production Managerd) To participate at departmental staff meetings
Pharmacy Computer System:a) Take personal responsibility for the accurate and timely input ofinformation onto the computer system, to ensure the maintenance of areliable database.b) Assist with the routine verification of stock levels to ensure accuracy and reliability of database information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRODUCTION:a) To work in the Repackaging Unit under the direction of the ChiefTechnician/Production Manager.b) To pre-pack bulk pharmaceuticals into A&E packs, OPD packs and wardpacks for all customers of the unit, using appropriate packaging equipment.c) To observe the requirements of good manufacturing practice (GMP) asdemonstrated during training in order to uphold Medicines and HealthcareRegulatory Agency (MHRA) assembly licence.d) To overlabel pre-packed medicines for A&E, OPD and Clinic use for allcustomers of the unit.e) To observe COSHH regulations when pre-packing and storing bulkpharmaceuticals.f) To adhere to current procedures and keep up to date with procedurechanges in line with MHRA inspections and departmental changes.g) To complete accurate detailed batch records.h) To observe COSHH regulations when pre-packing and storing bulkpharmaceuticals.i) To adhere to current procedures and keep up to date with procedurechanges in line with MHRA inspections and departmental changes.j) To complete accurate detailed batch records.k) To safely dispose of waste pharmaceuticalsl) To shrink-wrap finished products ready for distribution. To be responsible for safe use of the shrink-wrapping machine.m) To keep accurate records for environmental monitoring of all areas so as to maintain suitable storage conditions for drugs.n) Ensure accurate filing of Production Unit paperwork
Receipt of goods:a) To be responsible for the accurate receipt of goods to the department i.e.to ensure that incoming stock is of the correct description, quantity andquality and accompanied by the requisite documentation.b) To update and maintain accurate computer and paper records of allreceipts of goods.c) To be responsible for safe operation of fork-lifter truck
Distribution:a) To provide an accurate distribution service to all the units customers.b) To issue goods on pharmacy computer system and assemble customerorders.c) To maintain accurate computer and manual stock records for all finishedproductsd) To assist in packaging of customer orders for transportation.e) To complete relevant documentation for transportation of consignments to customers.
Stock control:a) To be responsible for stock rotation of bulk materials and finished productsb) To be responsible for maintaining stock controlc) To assist in stock taking activities
Education & Traininga) To co-operate with and assist with training of new staffb) To attend training courses relevant to the post.c) To be involved in (Continual Professional Development) CPD Programme
Other:a) To answer telephone and help with customer queries where appropriateb) To co-operate and assist with the introduction and implementation of new technology and systems of work.c) To undertake any other duties which may be required from time to time, by the Production Managerd) To participate at departmental staff meetings
Pharmacy Computer System:a) Take personal responsibility for the accurate and timely input ofinformation onto the computer system, to ensure the maintenance of areliable database.b) Assist with the routine verification of stock levels to ensure accuracy and reliability of database information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths GCSE or equiv
Desirable
- Knowledge of pharmaceuticals
Competencies
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- To be able to work unsupervised as well as part of a team. Understanding 'stock control'. To be able to follow laid down procedures.
Desirable
- Ability to complete detailed documentation. Computer stock control and stock rotation. Receipt and issue of goods.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths GCSE or equiv
Desirable
- Knowledge of pharmaceuticals
Competencies
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- To be able to work unsupervised as well as part of a team. Understanding 'stock control'. To be able to follow laid down procedures.
Desirable
- Ability to complete detailed documentation. Computer stock control and stock rotation. Receipt and issue of goods.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Farnham Pharmaceutical Repack Unit
Manawey Business Park, 14 Holder Road
Aldershot
GU12 4RH
Employer's website
https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
