Homecare Pharmacist 2pm to 10pm
Homecare Pharmacist 2pm to 10pm
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Job Description
This is where you save and sustain lives
At Baxter we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. Youll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.
Baxters products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.
Together we create a place where we are happy successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.
Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining liveswhere your purpose accelerates our mission.
Summary
**18 Month Fixed Maternity Contract**
We are currently looking for an experienced pharmacist to work from our hardworking National Distribution Centre (NDC) on the Brackmills estate in Northampton.
The role will involve the physical checking of all prescriptions and orders (PD HHD and Nutrition MCB) that contain POM & P (Prescription Only Medicines & Pharmacy medicines) and ancillary items before their dispatch from NDC to patients.
Working hours will be Monday to Friday 2pm to 10pm (Weekly shift allowance provided). On call hours cover required.
Role Responsibilities
Ensure all POM & P medicines (PD HHD and Nutrition MCB) are 100% checked for accuracy in product code product description batch expiry date and quantity required
Screen and process all Renal (PD HHD and Travel) and Nutrition (MCB) prescriptions clinically
Record all errors on designated forms and corrected. For serious errors complete a Pharmacist Intervention Form
Confirm that the Renal Checking Form F04UKPHN001 and MCB Checking form has been completed with patient names order numbers pickers initials pharmacy checkers name and pharmacists initials (for MCB labellers initials and polar track labellers initials).
Make sure that on all home patient orders patient labels (pharmacist labels) are correct and are applied to every box of product and one to the box of ancillary products. All POM & P medicines must be labelled in accordance with the labelling requirements in the Medicines Ethics and Practice guide for Pharmacists and the labelling recommendations of the NPSA.
Ensuring orders for both Renal and Nutrition MCB are processed on time as the need arises by the patient
Works under the guidance of SOPs GPhC and RPS standards and documents
Ensure the name of the patient on the pharmacy labels matches the name on the dispatch label.
Check all orders in a timely manner to ensure that they meet scheduled deliveries.
Check all returns and complete the relevant documents.
Ensure a hand over is completed before the end and the beginning of each shift.
Clinically check all Renal and Nutrition prescriptions.
Recording all prescriptions errors and risk assessments and reporting appropriately
Audit the service against set targets
Provide advice on medicines and processes to patients prescribers and Baxter employees
Ensure all complaints are followed up investigated run and reported appropriately.
Maintain an uptodate knowledge of developments in pharmacy practice medicines and pharmacy legislation as part of their own CPD.
Ensure that all FMD requirements are met at point of receiving stock dispensing and returns.
Qualifications and Experience
Membership of GPhC
Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm)
Action on own initiative
Experience in supervising staff
Experienced knowledge of good dispensing and distribution practice
Ability to deal with unexpected workload
Flexibility to work in a fastpaced environment
Ability to work under a changing shift pattern
What are some of the benefits of working at Baxter
Competitive total compensation package
Professional development opportunities
High importance placed on work life balance
Commitment to growing and developing an inclusive and diverse workforce
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Employment Type
Full-Time
