We are pleased to share a new and exciting opportunity for a permanent Band 3 Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join the Infection and Immunity team at Barts Health NHS Trust.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive team player with effective communication skills and attention to detail.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the day to day co-ordination of repeat prescription service for HIV patients, in conjunction with the HIV clinical support Technician and HIV Specialist Pharmacist.
The post holder will carry out pharmacy top up service of stock medicines within the service and ensure good communication between patients and the multi disciplinary team.
The post holder will be expected to maintain patient confidentiality, as all patient information is strictly confidential and information may only be shared with a minimum number of designated staff.
- Ensure that all HIV homecare prescriptions, orders and invoices are processed in a timely and accurate manner.
- Liaise directly with homecare providers and service users to ensure an efficient service and supplies continue as appropriate.
- Liaise with finance team and homecare providers to resolve invoice related queries.
- Assist the HIV/Sexual Health Pharmacists with day-to-day queries.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- GCSE grades A -C or 1-4 in Maths and English Language
- Level 2 Apprenticeship Pharmacy Services Assistant or committed to undertake
Experience
- Demonstrate knowledge of commonly used medicines
- Demonstrate ability to perform relevant calculations
- Demonstrate ability to problem solve and use initiative
- Experience of Office systems including use of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
- Interpret and dispense prescriptions accurately
- Experience of CMM
Knowledge
- Understand customer care issues
- Understand stock control issues
- Good understanding of filing systems and office procedures
- Understanding of relevant legislation, e.g. Health and Safety, GDPR, confidentiality, principles of equality and diversity.
- Understanding of stock control systems Protection
- Good knowledge of pharmacy terminology or pharmaceutical products
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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