Job Description
· To work alongside pharmacy advisers and under the supervision of the responsible pharmacist to ensure the safe, accurate and timely supply of prescribed medication to patients.
· To provide medicines-related and healthy lifestyle advice to patients as well as assisting in the smooth operation of the pharmacy.
Key responsibilities:
· To be working towards or have completed an accredited NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) Dispensing Assistant training course under the guidance of the pharmacist.
· To select, label and dispense pharmaceutical products in accordance with a prescription by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and complying with all legal requirements.
· To ensure the safe and correct transfer of dispensed items to patients.
· To accurately maintain Patient Medication Records (PMR) to ensure patient safety and in accordance with data protection requirements.
· To identify medicine related problems or queries and bring these to the attention of the pharmacist.
· To answer queries on the supply and availability of medicines, where it is within your competence.
· To receive stock in accordance with SOPs.
· To ensure the safe and appropriate storage of medicines.
· To assist with stock control and the maintenance of reasonable stock levels within the pharmacy environment.
· To liaise with other healthcare professionals to assist in the continuity of patient care across primary and secondary care
· To assist with service provision to care homes including the preparation of Monitored Dosage Systems.
· To respond to symptoms described by customers by following agreed protocols and using own knowledge and judgement.
· To select and recommend suitable products and provide advice on their correct use.
· To provide advice on leading a healthy lifestyle.
· To refer to the pharmacist when appropriate.
· To assist with the engagement of patients onto advanced services such as MURs and NMS.
· To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of medicines and minor ailments by reading journals, product information and training resources.
· To assist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients by carrying out reasonable duties as determined by needs of the business.
Personal specification:
· To be working towards or have completed an accredited NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) Dispensing Assistant training course under the guidance of the pharmacist.
· Good attention to detail and high levels of concentration.
· Excellent communication and customer service skills.
· Excellent team working skills.
· Good level of IT literacy and numeracy
· A warm and friendly but professional attitude towards customers.
· An ability to respond to medical queries in a sensitive and professional manner.
· Experience of working in a retail environment (desirable).
· Experience of handling money and maintaining finance records
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £10.50-£12.00 per hour
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bradford, BD13 4BL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Pharmacy: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 24/04/2023