General Duties To undertake ward-based drug stock-checks as part of the ward topping-up system, to assess suitability for use and.....
General Duties To undertake ward-based drug stock-checks as part of the ward topping-up system, to assess suitability for use and further need to supply. To undertake accurate entry of data into the Pharmacy computer system. To deal with incoming telephone calls and take accurate messages as necessary. To undertake deliveries to wards and departments. To process returns of goods to the section according to Standard Operating Procedures. To monitor and record drug storage temperatures. To effect stock rotation within all stock storage areas and to perform stock-level and expiry date checks. To assist with routine filing, archiving of records and general clerical duties. To maintain a neat and tidy working environment. Any other duties as required by the Pharmacy Manager in accordance with this grade of post. To provide short-term cover for colleagues during periods of leave. To ensure that all Trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all whom come into contact with services provided by South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust. To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives. To participate in appropriate training and development activities. To participate in team, professional and personal development activities and promote commitment to continuous development and improvement. Consciously review mistakes, complaints and incidents/near misses as well as successes to improve performance and the level of customer care. Stores and Distribution To produce picking lists via the pharmacy computer system. To pick, process assemble and pack orders for stock items supplied by pharmacy, ensuring that appropriate storage is maintained and that transport deadlines are met. To process orders received from other sections of the Pharmacy Service. To ensure planned work in the area is completed on-time, and that ad-hoc work is completed in a timely manner, escalating to senior colleagues when necessary. To ensure accurate recording and communication of to-follow lines. To receive, unpack, check and appropriately store in accordance with defined stock locations, deliveries received from external suppliers. To check and replenish drug resuscitation boxes and maintain accurate records of their contents and locations. To produce, maintain and update ward and department drug stock lists on the pharmacy computer system. To participate in the documented process of additional/over-labelling of drugs for issue to patients, by wards and departments, for discharge. Aseptic Unit To work to Aseptic Unit SOPs and complete relevant areas of the AsepticTraining manual Work within specified job role, referring to senior staff at appropriate time. Aid in the daily cleaning and setting up of rooms and isolators within theAseptic Unit. To carry out daily, weekly , monthly, quarterly and annualcleans and procedures, and ensure all records relating to these activitiesare kept up to date and complete To carry out wipe, spray, spray, wipe process for all products andequipment entering the clean rooms, as per SOPs. To manufacture simple products, as defined in relevant SOP To carry out setting up of worksheets, ingredients and consumables undersupervision of suitably trained Aseptic staff. To final pack products as per SOPs and store product according to specified storage conditions