Higher Level Pharmacy Assistant - Computer Assistant Homecare

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description attached for further information.

1) To maintain the dispensing robot, JAC computer system, perform backups, fault diagnostics and monitor performance.

2) Liaise with Specialist Pharmacists and finance regarding the development and production of statistical and financial drug transactions

3) To liaise with JAC/Rowa personnel, IT staff, pharmacy staff and other stake holders under the direction of the computer systems manager in relation to maintaining the functionality of the dispensary Robot and computer system.

4) To identify, organise and provide individual training for new andexisting pharmacy staff on existing and new software/technologies (e.g. JAC, Pharmacy Robot) and encourage pharmacy staff to develop their knowledge base in IT.

5) To deputise for the Pharmacy Computer Systems Manager in their absence.

6) To carry out dispensing of prescriptions, including extemporaneous prescriptions, unlicensed drugs, in-patient and out-patient prescriptions in accordance with the agreed safe systems of work practice.

7) To assist in routine duties in the dispensary including maintenance of stock levels, checking expiry dates and ensuring a tidy work environment.

8) To participate in ensuring the efficient running of the dispensary, including sending and receiving prescriptions via the air tube and using the prescription tracker software system.

9) To undertake basic patient counselling in the out-patient area of the pharmacy in accordance with pharmacy procedures and under the supervision of a pharmacist or technician.

10) To provide a top-up service for stock items held on wards and departments, including checking stock levels and placing newly ordered items into stock.

11) To process orders using the Pharmacy JAC computer system.

12) To input data into the pharmacy computer system as necessary and to produce information such as computerised picking lists.

13) To produce and transmit orders using computerised systems.

14) To assist in the receipt, storage and issue of pharmaceutical products including the maintenance of manual and computerised records.

15) To undertake, under appropriate supervision, routine procedures connected with the preparation and packing of pharmaceutical products, including aseptic techniques.

16) To observe the recommendations contained in the Guide to Good Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Practice and its supplements and to assist in ensuring that work carried out in the department is in accordance with these and any other recommendations which may be issued from time to time by the Department of Health or Medicines Inspectorate.

17) To observe the regulations in respect of the Health and Safety at WorkAct and Data Protection Act.

18) To assist in maintaining reasonable stock levels, in accordance with the policies that are in force and to assist in ensuring correct storage and turnover of stock to maintain quality and potency.

19) To attend appropriate training courses for Assistants, to encourage other staff to undertake further training and to participate in such training schemes as necessary to keep relevant pharmaceutical clinical and technical knowledge up to date.

20) To participate in Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holiday and late night duties as is considered appropriate by the Chief Pharmacist or pharmacy management.

21) To participate in ward based stock audits under the direction of the Dispensary Manager or Stores Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of pharmacy computer systems

Skills

Essential

• Literacy
• Numeracy
• Good interpersonal skills
• Keyboard and mouse skills
• Demonstrable ability to accurately input data
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to use own initiative

Desirable

• Good communication skills

Other

Essential

• Willingness to undertake on the job training

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree

Liverpool

L9 7AL

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)