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PRODUCTION:
a) To work in the Repackaging Unit under the direction of the Chief
Technician/Production Manager.
b) To pre-pack bulk pharmaceuticals into A&E packs, OPD packs and ward
packs for all customers of the unit,  using appropriate packaging equipment.
c) To observe the requirements of good manufacturing practice (GMP) as
demonstrated during training in order to uphold ‘Medicines and Healthcare
Regulatory Agency’ (MHRA) assembly licence.
d) To overlabel pre-packed medicines for A&E, OPD and Clinic use for all
customers of the unit.
e) To observe COSHH regulations when pre-packing and storing bulk
pharmaceuticals.
f) To adhere to current procedures and keep up to date with procedure
changes in line with MHRA inspections and departmental changes.
g) To complete accurate detailed batch records.
h) To observe COSHH regulations when pre-packing and storing bulk
pharmaceuticals.
i) To adhere to current procedures and keep up to date with procedure
changes in line with MHRA inspections and departmental changes.
j) To complete accurate detailed batch records.
k) To safely dispose of waste pharmaceuticals
l) To shrink-wrap finished products ready for distribution. To be responsible for safe use of the shrink-wrapping machine.
m) To keep accurate records for environmental monitoring of all areas so as to maintain suitable storage conditions for drugs.
n) Ensure accurate filing of Production Unit paperwork

Receipt of goods:
a) To be responsible for the accurate receipt of goods to the department i.e.
to ensure that incoming stock is of the correct description, quantity and
quality and accompanied by the requisite documentation.
b) To update and maintain accurate computer and paper records of all
receipts of goods.
c) To be responsible for safe operation of fork-lifter truck

Distribution:
a) To provide an accurate distribution service to all the unit’s customers.
b) To issue goods on pharmacy computer system and assemble customer
orders.
c) To maintain accurate computer and manual stock records for all ‘finished products’
d) To assist in packaging of customer orders for transportation.
e) To complete relevant documentation for transportation of consignments to customers.

Stock control:
a) To be responsible for stock rotation of bulk materials and finished products
b) To be responsible for maintaining stock control
c) To assist in stock taking activities

Education & Training
a) To co-operate with and assist with training of new staff
b) To attend training courses relevant to the post.
c) To be involved in (Continual Professional Development) CPD Programme

Other:
a) To answer telephone and help with customer queries where appropriate
b) To co-operate and assist with the introduction and implementation of new technology and systems of work.
c) To undertake any other duties which may be required from time to time, by the Production Manager
d) To participate at departmental staff meetings

Pharmacy Computer System:
a) Take personal responsibility for the accurate and timely input of
information onto the computer system, to ensure the maintenance of a
reliable database.
b) Assist with the routine verification of stock levels to ensure accuracy and reliability of database information.