Pharmacy Technician, Higher Level Specialist Mental Health

• Dispense in-patient, out-patient, and leave/discharge prescriptions and clinical trial materials. Process prescriptions using the pharmacy IT system; select, compile, package and label and record prescription items according to departmental procedure.
• Final check clinically screened prescriptions and orders prepared by other pharmacy staff, before release to the ward or unit.
• Maintain controlled drug registers, making entries, checking and reconciling stock as appropriate.
• Assess suitability of pharmaceutical products for return to stock. Return items using the pharmacy IT system, or dispose of them according to departmental procedure.
• Assist with order checking, unpacking and storage of stock, ensuring appropriate stock rotation.
• Process ward stock orders using the pharmacy IT system, pick and package orders for delivery.
• Take an active role in the pharmacy team and provide support to less experienced staff.
• Seek advice from senior pharmacy colleagues as appropriate in order to provide advice to clinicians
• Take part in weekend, bank holiday, early and late working rotas, as required.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation relating to the use of medicines, including the Medicines Act, Misuse of Drugs Act, Human Medicines Regulations etc.
• Undertake appropriate training at ward level to continue expanding skills and maintain clinical knowledge.
• Actively participate in the education and training of new staff members, including pre-registration pharmacy technicians and foundation pharmacists.

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Pharmacy experience

Desirable

• Hospital experience
• Accuracy Checking

Essential

• Time management skills
• Self-motivation
• Communication skills
• Empathy skills

Desirable

• Evidence of staff management
• Evidence of education and training