Pharmacy ATO

Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

To contribute to an efficient and accurate pharmacy service to ensure the safe and effective use and procurement of medicines throughout at SHSC NHS Foundation Trust.
Under the direction of the Chief Pharmacist, Deputy Chief Pharmacist and the Senior Pharmacy Technicians, the post holder will perform whatever duties are reasonable and necessary to achieve the job purpose and overall safe provision of pharmacy services throughout the trust.
There is a requirement to be confident and able to work with service users and other healthcare professionals internally and other organisations.
The following represent a broad outline of tasks the post holder will be expected to perform in achieving their key result areas. This is not intended as a fixed list of duties.
Provide support to the technical services of the department.
Participate in continuous personal and professional development.
Must hold a level 2 NVQ in Pharmacy Services

Main duties of the job

To participate in the provision of dispensing services across the Trust.

To participate in the non-clinical aspects of their work, e.g., stock

unpacking and checking, assembly of orders/requisitions, top-ups etc.

To support the clerical functions of the department in activities such as

ordering, filing, data input and retrieval, and other general tasks.

To undertake other non-clinical tasks as required.

To undertake supporting with the administration duties within the

department and other colleagues.

Undertake matching and completing invoices on medications used throughout the department.
Participate in phlebotomy services.

About us

Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust is a major employer and provider of services. Our Service Users, Carers and Staff are central, and our Values are important, to the delivery of high-quality care. We actively seek out individuals who share these values:

Working together for service users
Respect and kindness
Everyone counts
Commitment to quality
Improving lives

Date posted

31 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

457-24-6417918-B

Job locations

Michael Carlisle Centre

OSBORNE ROAD

SHEFFIELD

S11 9BF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Participate in audits relevant to pharmacy and in accordance with

clinical governance requirements.

Source new suppliers as part of the CMU (Commercial Medicines Unit)

Subject to the provision of appropriate training Maintain and update drug contracts.

Undertake training and development programmes as appropriate.

To participate in a rota of early, late, weekend and bank holiday working.

To travel across SHSC wards and outpatient areas as required to perform your relevant duties.

To promote the professional image of pharmacy by ensuring that the standard of dress and behaviour reflects the professional service provided by the department.

To participate in annual personal development review (PDR) and to agree to training objectives set.

To comply with trust policies including confidentiality, personal and patient safety.

Undergo further training as necessary and attend regular process reviews.

To assist and cover for other staff members in other areas within the department