Employer: The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Freeman Hospital
Town: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing date: 30/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 19/02/2025
Senior Assistant Technical Officer (Stores/Distribution)
Band 3
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 15,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.6 billion. We provide high-quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally, and internationally.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Job overview
The supply of medication to the wards and departments is a complex process involving a Stores team of over 40 people across the Trust. Are you an enthusiastic individual with attention to detail who could supervise a team of Pharmacy Assistants carrying out tasks associated with the receipt and supply of medication?
Exceptional organisational and time management skills are essential for this role. The ability to direct and motivate team members and provide help, support, and training is crucial.
Main duties of the job
* Supervise the receipt and distribution of medication throughout NuTH
* Provide support to the Pharmacy Team Leader as required
* Assist in the routine work of the Pharmacy Stores
* Act as a positive role model to the team
* Contribute to the development of the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution Service
* Provide training and guidance to junior staff during their induction
* Act as first line point of contact for all aspects of the Distribution and/or Receipt of Medicines services
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Supervise the daily goods receipt into the pharmacy stores or distribution services
* Contribute to the development of the stores and distribution service
* Carry out replenishment of stock on wards and departments
* Manage the re-call, replenishment, and re-distribution of Adult and Cardiac arrest boxes
* Manage the ordering and stock control of critical drugs
* Manage the receipt and processing of unlicensed medicines
* Assist in the routine work of the Pharmacy Stores
* Organise and deliver training in all aspects of pharmacy stores
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
* NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent practical experience
* Evidence of achievement at CSE or GCSE in maths and English
Knowledge & Experience
* Knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations
* Experience of working in a stores/warehouse environment
* Experience of supervising and directing staff
* Knowledge of drug names and uses
* Experience of managing or supervising staff in a Hospital or retail stores environment
Skills & Abilities
* Good Organisational Skills
* Customer Care Skills
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Ability to maintain high level of accuracy
* Ability to organise and delegate tasks
Important note on completion of reference section of Application Form
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment.
Please note it is a requirement that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month’s pay.
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