Pharmacy Assistant - Pharmacy Repackaging UnitNHS

Job summary

Farnham Pharmaceutical Repackaging Unit

(Located in North Lane, Aldershot close to A331)

The Pharmacy Repackaging Unit based in Aldershot , close to the A331, currently supplies Frimley Park and many other hospitals with pre-packs and emergency kits.

You will join our very busy team supplying hospital pharmacies, accident and emergency units and out-patient clinics with patient ready packs.

No previous experience is necessary, full training will be given.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake a range of production duties under the management of the above, in a manner which ensures a quality service to customers.
• To be responsible for receipt and distribution of pharmaceuticals ensuring good stock control within the unit.

Job description

PRODUCTION:

To work in the Repackaging Unit under the direction of the Chief Technician/Production Manager.To pre-pack bulk pharmaceuticals into A&E packs, OPD packs and ward packs for all customers of the unit, using appropriate packaging equipment.To observe the requirements of good manufacturing practice (GMP) as demonstrated during training in order to uphold Medicines and HealthcareRegulatory Agency (MHRA) assembly licence.To overlabel pre-packed medicines for A&E, OPD and Clinic use for allcustomers of the unit.To observe COSHH regulations when pre-packing and storing bulkpharmaceuticals.To adhere to current procedures and keep up to date with procedurechanges in line with MHRA inspections and departmental changes.

For full details of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

About us

Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.

We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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