Job summary Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer, Band 2 (22.5 hours a week) We currently have a part-time position for an enthusiastic, conscientious and hardworking person to join our friendly pharmacy department in the distribution and stores area. Main duties of the job Duties will include ward visits as part of our topping-up service, assembling stock drug orders, answering telephone calls for stock medicine orders, operating automated systems and assisting in Pharmacy Stores. Previous pharmacy experience is desirable. Whilst no pharmacy qualification is required candidates must be prepared to work towards an accredited Pharmacy Services qualification relating to stock management, which will involve being observed and assessed. Full training will be given. About us Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir. Both hospitals are located in the city centres with access to shops and cafes. The pharmacy department has approximately 240 staff. The 2 sites provide dispensary services to inpatients & outpatients, medicines information, procurement services and full clinical service to wards; the onsite aseptic and manufacturing services are centralised at CGH. Pharmacy is at the forefront of many exciting projects including an award-winning service provided by pharmacist prescribers in orthopaedic pre-admission clinic. Within the department are specialist clinical teams; the Specialist Mental Health Pharmacy facilitates delivery of Specialist services for Mental Health & Learning Disabilities. The cancer services team provide a pharmacy service at both sites for oncology & haematology and satellite pharmacy. We are a friendly, inclusive department who wish to nurture and develop our staff at all grades, from a mentoring programme for band 6 pharmacists to the development of pharmacist prescribers Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 318-24-D&S-T1882 Job locations Gloucestershire Royal Hospital Great Western Road Gloucester GL1 3NN Job description Job responsibilities Ward Top-up service - Regular visits to wards or clinics to check stock levels & re-order medicines where necessary according to a set stock list - Check expiry dates - Liaise with ward staff - Return medicines no longer required to Pharmacy for credit or destruction Supply of Medicines to wards & Departments - Computer data entry of ward medicines order to produce picking list for supply - Selecting & assembling drug order for checking by another pharmacy assistant - Contacting porters to arrange for delivery of completed orders - Assembling orders from picking lists in order to meet transport deadlines - Checking orders assembled by other pharmacy assistants - Preparing TTO packs according to approved worksheets - Ensure that all orders for external customers are completed in time for allocated transport and prepared in-line with Good Distribution Practice. Return of unwanted medicines from wards & departments - Emptying returned wards boxes of unused or returned items - Assess stock for reuse and credit as appropriate - Destroy medicines that are unsuitable for recycling - Arrange for waste bin collection Pharmacy Stores - Unpack goods in the pharmacy stores - Check received stock against delivery note and enter onto the Pharmacy computer or process using automated systems. - Put stock away in the correct location. - Restock shelves in distribution area. - Other duties as requested by Senior Technician purchasing and supplies. - Deal with incoming telephone calls for stock ordering and take accurate messages as necessary. - Transcribe fluid orders and book out the stock on the pharmacy computer system - Assemble boxes of IV fluids for onward transport/porters (can include significant manual handling) Job description Job responsibilities Ward Top-up service - Regular visits to wards or clinics to check stock levels & re-order medicines where necessary according to a set stock list - Check expiry dates - Liaise with ward staff - Return medicines no longer required to Pharmacy for credit or destruction Supply of Medicines to wards & Departments - Computer data entry of ward medicines order to produce picking list for supply - Selecting & assembling drug order for checking by another pharmacy assistant - Contacting porters to arrange for delivery of completed orders - Assembling orders from picking lists in order to meet transport deadlines - Checking orders assembled by other pharmacy assistants - Preparing TTO packs according to approved worksheets - Ensure that all orders for external customers are completed in time for allocated transport and prepared in-line with Good Distribution Practice. Return of unwanted medicines from wards & departments - Emptying returned wards boxes of unused or returned items - Assess stock for reuse and credit as appropriate - Destroy medicines that are unsuitable for recycling - Arrange for waste bin collection Pharmacy Stores - Unpack goods in the pharmacy stores - Check received stock against delivery note and enter onto the Pharmacy computer or process using automated systems. - Put stock away in the correct location. - Restock shelves in distribution area. - Other duties as requested by Senior Technician purchasing and supplies. - Deal with incoming telephone calls for stock ordering and take accurate messages as necessary. - Transcribe fluid orders and book out the stock on the pharmacy computer system - Assemble boxes of IV fluids for onward transport/porters (can include significant manual handling) Person Specification Knowledge/ Skills Essential Excellent communication skills Understanding of written procedures Ability to use computer, basic skills to operate Pharmacy Systems Desirable Recent experience of implementing change or quality improvement Highly IT literate Experience Essential Previous pharmacy experience Previous experience of distribution & stores duties Desirable Previous pharmacy experience working in a hospital Qualifications Essential Good level of literacy and numeracy Desirable Entry Level qualification in principles of stock management (eg. NVQ or Buttercups) or equivalent or willing to work towards qualification if required Personal qualities Essential Excellent interpersonal skills Cheerful, friendly personality Honesty and integrity Professional appearance Able to perform manual handling tasks Desirable Capacity to work calmly under pressure Ability to adapt working hours to suit service needs on a daily basis Positive approach Ability to work in a team or independently as necessary Motivated and reliable Person Specification Knowledge/ Skills Essential Excellent communication skills Understanding of written procedures Ability to use computer, basic skills to operate Pharmacy Systems Desirable Recent experience of implementing change or quality improvement Highly IT literate Experience Essential Previous pharmacy experience Previous experience of distribution & stores duties Desirable Previous pharmacy experience working in a hospital Qualifications Essential Good level of literacy and numeracy Desirable Entry Level qualification in principles of stock management (eg. NVQ or Buttercups) or equivalent or willing to work towards qualification if required Personal qualities Essential Excellent interpersonal skills Cheerful, friendly personality Honesty and integrity Professional appearance Able to perform manual handling tasks Desirable Capacity to work calmly under pressure Ability to adapt working hours to suit service needs on a daily basis Positive approach Ability to work in a team or independently as necessary Motivated and reliable Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Gloucestershire Royal Hospital Great Western Road Gloucester GL1 3NN Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)