Need some help
I am finding it increasingly difficult to exercise my statutory responsiblities whilst working as a locum in certain pharmacies.I am aware that nowadays there are no clear-cut boundaries between pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, apart from the fact that pharmacists have the overall responsibility for pharmaceutical services provided from a pharmacy.
I find working as a locum quite tedious nowadays;the other day I was expecting a query on the use of Oral Contraceptives to be refered to me but it wasn't and I had to intervene as the tech was not giving appropriate advice.....I wasn't happy doing this, as the tech was obviously displeased.
On another occasion a member of staff signed for a CD delivery without informing me or showing me the invoice as the delivery was recieved before the pharmacy opened for business and needless to say she didn't record it in the CD register...as a locum I had no idea they were expecting a CD..as you can imagine,I was horrified,when I found out this has happened under my watch especially in light of the Shipman business !
Has anyone had similar experiences and if so how did you deal with them?
I feel the society should provide clear cut guidance
I am finding it increasingly difficult to exercise my statutory responsiblities whilst working as a locum in certain pharmacies.I am aware that nowadays there are no clear-cut boundaries between pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, apart from the fact that pharmacists have the overall responsibility for pharmaceutical services provided from a pharmacy.
I find working as a locum quite tedious nowadays;the other day I was expecting a query on the use of Oral Contraceptives to be refered to me but it wasn't and I had to intervene as the tech was not giving appropriate advice.....I wasn't happy doing this, as the tech was obviously displeased.
On another occasion a member of staff signed for a CD delivery without informing me or showing me the invoice as the delivery was recieved before the pharmacy opened for business and needless to say she didn't record it in the CD register...as a locum I had no idea they were expecting a CD..as you can imagine,I was horrified,when I found out this has happened under my watch especially in light of the Shipman business !
Has anyone had similar experiences and if so how did you deal with them?
I feel the society should provide clear cut guidance
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