Job summary
To accurately dispense clinically checked prescriptions against the relevant prescription documentation, referring any areas of doubt promptly to the ACT or duty Responsible Pharmacist To contribute to responsibility for the ordering and management of all medicines within KCHFT, working collaboratively together with the ACTs, the other dispensing assistants and under the guidance of the pharmacy manager To identify potential problems in the administration of medicines such as medicine interactions, newly prescribed drugs, physical factors that could affect patient compliance etc. To contribute to the development and maintenance of a high quality and timely outpatient service for patients. To contribute to the safe and accurate issue of completed dispensed prescriptions to patients To contribute to the maintenance of complete and accurate patient medication records for all supplies from the pharmacy To work collaboratively with the ACTs and other dispensing assistants to get the most from pharmacy automation
Main duties of the job
Understands basic community pharmacy dispensing legislation and professional guidance relating to management of medicines . Understands and can use the Drug Tariff, and other common reference sources like Martindale, MIMS etc. Methodical and accurate approach to practical tasks, Can maintain concentration over long periods Prioritisation, and the employment of good time management Knows own limits and when therefore to refer to a pharmacist or manager Use Key board skills, including PMR applications Self-motivated able to organise and prioritise own work within operating procedures with limited supervision Trustworthy and able to always maintain patient confidentiality Employ good interpersonal and communication skills with work colleagues and with customers Deal with difficult, angry, annoyed patients and/or healthcare colleagues Work effectively with other disciplines.
About us
KFM is a provider of healthcare support services. The purpose of KFM is to partner with and support healthcare providers in providing world class patient care, with all profits and cost savings reinvested in the NHS. KFM provides a fully managed service across all clinical areas which includes providing all required clinical supplies and equipment along with maintenance, training and technical support, endoscopy decontamination, sterile services, renal dialysis support, outpatients pharmacy, radiology IT, transformation and project management. KFM also runs a procurement and contract management service for all departments. KFM is a Limited Liability Partnership owned by Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with no private sector partners. KFM is a public authority not a private company. KFM has an annual turnover of around £150 million and over 300 staff.
Details
Date posted
28 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£29,250 to £31,100 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VPA406DAA4
Job locations
London
SE5 9RW
Employer details
Employer name
KFM
Address
London
SE5 9RW
Employer's website
https://www.kings-fm.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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