Skill Mix and Working Practice in Hospital Pharmacy

Bevan S, Strebler M T, Yeates J | Report 241 | Institute for Employment Studies | Dec 1993

This publication reviews the organisation of ten hospital pharmacy departments across England. Staff roles, task allocation and skill mix of hospital pharmacists, technicians and assistants, are examined, highlighting points of good practice.

The report recommends ways of looking at both the total service and the way tasks are allocated for greater efficiency, and for moves towards greater job enrichment for many pharmacy staff.

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