To work as a member of the procurement team supporting the procurement officer in the purchase of medicine supplies for the Trust. To utilise the computerised pharmacy stock control system for the ordering and receipt of medicine.
To perform routine operations of the robot.
To work as a member of the pharmacy stores team to ensure pharmacy goods are received into the Trust and that fluids and feeds are provided to clinical areas. Work under our wholesale distributors' authorisation providing fluid and feeds to our external customers. Ensure the pharmacy store is maintained to a high standard.
Working for our organisation
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities:
1. To receive goods using the stock control system.
2. To input the deliveries via the robot, paying attention to specific detail.
3. Process authorised invoices for payment.
4. To inform pharmacy staff concerning delivery delays and stock shortages.
5. To liaise with suppliers and pharmacy staff regarding stock discrepancies and assist in rectifying discrepancies in orders.
6. To assist the Purchasing Department in monitoring procurement activities.
7. To be able to work under own initiative using departmental procedures.
8. To check robot deliveries against relevant paperwork.
9. Perform various robot maintenance activities.
10. To monitor expiry dates and ensure stock is stored and rotated appropriately to minimise waste.
11. To monitor stocks of bulk fluids and place orders using the stock control system.
12. To complete all KPI spreadsheets in order to monitor supplier performance.
Thank you for your application. If you have not received a reply within 21 days of the closing date, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be aware that your application and related documents will be retained confidentially for a period of 12 months.
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require a visa - we may be able to provide sponsorship, but this is not guaranteed.
Benefits include optional pension and life assurance and a dedicated Childcare Co-ordination Team.
We are committed to ensuring our staff are developed, engaged and supported to work in different ways to support the ever-changing environment in which we operate.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is a non-smoking organisation.
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The Pharmacy Department is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking individual to join our purchasing team as a Pharmacy Purchasing and Stores Assistant working in the pharmacy store and with the pharmacy robot to ensure urgent medicines are received into the Trust and that fluids and feeds are stored and supplied according to the high standards set out by our wholesale dealer's licence. You will also cover the priority porter role on a planned basis working on a shift rota.
This is a full-time post working an average of 37.5 hours per week including weekends and late evenings on a rota. #J-18808-Ljbffr