Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice- - London, United Kingdom - Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is pleased to run the "Get Started in the NHS" programme, in partnership with The Prince's Trust.

The programme consists of a two-day virtual workshop on MS Teams and is aimed at young people aged 18 to 29 who are interested in Pharmacy.

The workshops will take place on Monday 6th February and Tuesday 7th February.

The first day will be an introduction to Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, and to the Pharmacy roles. There will be interactive activities and opportunities to chat to healthcare assistants working at the Trust.


The role includes:


  • Labelling and dispensing prescriptions
  • Issuing stock drugs to wards and clinics
  • Assisting in the supply of chemotherapy
  • Ward visits to topup stock drugs


You will need to hold the Level 2 NVQ in Pharmacy Services qualification and have a commitment to learning and self-development.


The post holders will be required to participate in a weekend rota system so should be a minimum of 18 years of age to comply with working time obligations regarding weekly rest.

Pay Band - Band - Annex 21 (70% of salary for first 6 months then 75% until receipt of certificate then full salary)

To accept and sign receipt for deliveries of pharmaceutical products from suppliers,
checking that delivery is for pharmacy department.


2.

To unpack goods received and:

  • Check items and quantities received match delivery notes
  • Check are in good condition
  • Check have adequate shelf life
  • Check prices match those on delivery note
  • Sign delivery note to accept goods into the pharmacy.
  • To accurately use the computer system to receive goods into the pharmacy store.
  • To answer initial enquiries and when authorised, contact suppliers to resolve delivery
queries (on the telephone and in person).

  • To distribute cardiac boxes to wards and departments and when necessary return
any out of date boxes to the pharmacy and complete appropriate documentation.

  • To accurately put received goods into their correct location within the pharmacy,
ensuring stock rotation.

  • To accurately use the computer system to issue stock items list to replenish stocks
on wards, departments and community clinics. This includes creating picking tickets
and delivery notes for the required items.
High quality care for every patient, every day

  • To accurately select items on picking tickets ready for checking.
  • To accurately check items previously picked by another staff member and pack
appropriately ready for delivery to required areas.

  • To accurately check picking tickets created by other staff members to ensure correct
issues.

  • To accurately check community clinic orders, record details and complete time
sheets for courier

  • To be responsible for processing the return of excess ward stock into the pharmacy
stores, checking remaining appropriate shelf life and confirming quantities.

  • To accurately record batch numbers and expiry dates of all vaccines issued to wards/
departments and community clinics.
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