We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated person with good communication and development skills to undertake this essential post.
The role will involve supporting the Receipt & Distribution Manager working with pharmacy dispensary and support staff for the provision and future development of our ward stock supply and pharmacy stores services at the Royal Sussex County Hospital & Princess Royal Hospital to include 7 day working.
You will have duties in the ward distribution & receipt areas, whilst supporting the Receipt & Distribution Manager in developing and maintaining policies and procedures to ensure a safe, efficient and contemporary service, whilst supervising the day to day processes and staff.
Applicants essentially to have an experience of working within a Pharmacy environment, have a working knowledge of stock distribution and maintenance systems and experience using Word and Excel.
A NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Service certificate appropriate to your role is desirable and Receipt & Distribution experience essential.
* To provide day to day support in the receipt, supply and storage of, and storage areas for all pharmaceuticals within the Pharmacy footprint, securely storing stock into the allocated areas of shelving and Pharmacy automation, ensuring tidiness, correct labelling, rotation of stock to comply with product storage guidelines and oversee stock stored in appropriate temperature-controlled areas, whilst presenting stock in such a way to enable efficient issues by Pharmacy staff.
* To support the Receipt & Distribution Team in completing ward top ups which include visiting wards and providing top up stock checks, picking, packing and setting out for delivery all orders processed by completing the top ups and following the same processes for picking, packing and setting out for delivery all orders processed by the Receipt & Distribution Ward Services ATO’s.
* To provide support and assistance for Pharmacy ATO’s to ensure the Daily Stock Takes are printed, checked, and investigated to comply with Trust Audit requirements.
* To provide support with the Pharmacy ATO responsible for departmental expiry date checking to ensure all pharmaceutical areas within the department are checked, reported, and removed monthly to comply with departmental Quality System procedures.
* To support and assist ATO’s emptying ward boxes and filter drugs for return, recycling & destruction whilst following COSHH regulations.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Nick Hawkins
Job title: Receipt & Distribution Manager
Email address: Nick.Hawkins1@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01273 696955
Extension 63494 (RSCH or Ext 68425 (PRH)
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