MW Phillips Chemist – Telford

MUST BE ABLE TO DRIVE – vacancy is to include 1 hour of delivering mediation each day.

Hours of work-

9am – 2pm

or

1pm – 6pm

HAS TO BE QUALIFIED TO NVQ 2 STANDARD

Salary dependent on experience and qualifications.

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 and label 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 retail 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 the pharmacist.PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

• Good attention to detail and high levels of concentration.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Excellent team working skills.

• High level of IT literacy.

• 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