Job summary Provide a comprehensive, high quality and cost-effective pharmaceutical service toLiverpool University Teaching Hospitals (LUHFT) and partner organisations, via servicelevel agreements, adhering to policies and procedures and delivering services in anefficient, courteous and professional manner. Main duties of the job To co-operate in providing a comprehensive, high quality and cost effective pharmaceutical service to LUHFT, adhering to policies and procedures and delivering services in an efficient, courteous and professional manner.Working within a busy department you will need good communication skills to work with your team and service users. You must be able to present yourself in a professional manner. About us Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page. Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum pro rata Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 287-BANK-10-25 Job locations Liverpool University Hospitals - All Sites Liverpool L9 7AL Job description Job responsibilities To carry out dispensing and issuing of medicines from the pharmacydepartment to include extemporaneously prepared products, Controlled Drugs, unlicensed and clinical trials, in accordance with the policies, procedures and safe systems of work, which prevail in the department at the time. To participate in the ordering and supply of pharmaceuticals as part of theward stock top-up service. To participate in NVQ level 2 training where appropriate in line withgovernment legislation. To participate in the loading of the automated dispensing machine. To co-operate in all aspects of reception duties. To input data into the Pharmacy computer system to ensure all appropriate records are made and kept up-to-date. To undertake the receipt of goods ensuring that documentation and computer entry is carried out in a timely and accurate manner. To release purchase orders, expedite overdue orders, and liaise with suppliers over delivery and supply chain issues, keeping line manager fully briefed about key operational matters. To receive deliveries and process receipts through the Pharmacy computer system according to prevailing local procedures. To investigate and resolve delivery discrepancies, liaising with invoicing staff, and suppliers, making appropriate records of all investigations and outcomes. To ensure that all unused medicines (if appropriate) returned to the pharmacy are recycled in accordance with the safe systems of work and participate in the safe disposal of medicines at all times in accordance with departmental procedures. To assist in the compilation of departmental statistics. To participate in the delivery of medicines to ward and departments. To participate in training and to highlight training needs. To participate in, and co-operate with, individual personal assessment and continuing education programmes in order to keep abreast of pharmaceutical matters and legislative changes which affect pharmacy. To participate in development and project work in line with the objectives of the Trust and Pharmacy Directorate. Together with other members of staff to ensure that procedures are carried out in accordance with current legislation and regulations in respect of the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH and that other pertinentrecommendations and standards are complied with. To participate and co-operate in weekend, Bank Holiday, Statutory Holiday, early morning and evening services as per departmental arrangements. To undertake such reasonable duties as may be required from time to time The post holder will be expected to adapt to changes that may occur, which may affect the current practices within the Pharmacy Department, such as the introduction of new equipment, procedures, policies and hours of working. To ensure that total confidentiality throughout the Trust is upheld at all times. Job description Job responsibilities To carry out dispensing and issuing of medicines from the pharmacydepartment to include extemporaneously prepared products, Controlled Drugs, unlicensed and clinical trials, in accordance with the policies, procedures and safe systems of work, which prevail in the department at the time. To participate in the ordering and supply of pharmaceuticals as part of theward stock top-up service. To participate in NVQ level 2 training where appropriate in line withgovernment legislation. To participate in the loading of the automated dispensing machine. To co-operate in all aspects of reception duties. To input data into the Pharmacy computer system to ensure all appropriate records are made and kept up-to-date. To undertake the receipt of goods ensuring that documentation and computer entry is carried out in a timely and accurate manner. To release purchase orders, expedite overdue orders, and liaise with suppliers over delivery and supply chain issues, keeping line manager fully briefed about key operational matters. To receive deliveries and process receipts through the Pharmacy computer system according to prevailing local procedures. To investigate and resolve delivery discrepancies, liaising with invoicing staff, and suppliers, making appropriate records of all investigations and outcomes. To ensure that all unused medicines (if appropriate) returned to the pharmacy are recycled in accordance with the safe systems of work and participate in the safe disposal of medicines at all times in accordance with departmental procedures. To assist in the compilation of departmental statistics. To participate in the delivery of medicines to ward and departments. To participate in training and to highlight training needs. To participate in, and co-operate with, individual personal assessment and continuing education programmes in order to keep abreast of pharmaceutical matters and legislative changes which affect pharmacy. To participate in development and project work in line with the objectives of the Trust and Pharmacy Directorate. Together with other members of staff to ensure that procedures are carried out in accordance with current legislation and regulations in respect of the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH and that other pertinentrecommendations and standards are complied with. To participate and co-operate in weekend, Bank Holiday, Statutory Holiday, early morning and evening services as per departmental arrangements. To undertake such reasonable duties as may be required from time to time The post holder will be expected to adapt to changes that may occur, which may affect the current practices within the Pharmacy Department, such as the introduction of new equipment, procedures, policies and hours of working. To ensure that total confidentiality throughout the Trust is upheld at all times. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE grade C/4 or above (must include Maths and English) or equivalent (such as functional skills) working towards NVQ2 Experience Desirable Experience of stock rotation Experience working in Healthcare Environment Experience of working in stores and distribution Knowledge Essential Numerate - able to carry out simple calculations in relation to work Skills Essential Good written communication skills Good verbal communication skills Ability to work in a busy environment Ability to work alone or as part of a team Methodical with attention to detail Ability to adapt to change Ability to show initiative and work efficiently Able to prioritise tasks and manage own workload Desirable Standard keyboard/IT skills Other Essential Enthusiasm for the position Interest in pharmacy service provision Reliable and flexible to the needs of the service Proactive Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker able to relate to all grades of staff Willingness to learn Commitment to work Ability to work as per departmental weekend, evening and bank holiday rotas Desirable Positive impact on morale Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE grade C/4 or above (must include Maths and English) or equivalent (such as functional skills) working towards NVQ2 Experience Desirable Experience of stock rotation Experience working in Healthcare Environment Experience of working in stores and distribution Knowledge Essential Numerate - able to carry out simple calculations in relation to work Skills Essential Good written communication skills Good verbal communication skills Ability to work in a busy environment Ability to work alone or as part of a team Methodical with attention to detail Ability to adapt to change Ability to show initiative and work efficiently Able to prioritise tasks and manage own workload Desirable Standard keyboard/IT skills Other Essential Enthusiasm for the position Interest in pharmacy service provision Reliable and flexible to the needs of the service Proactive Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker able to relate to all grades of staff Willingness to learn Commitment to work Ability to work as per departmental weekend, evening and bank holiday rotas Desirable Positive impact on morale 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Liverpool University Hospitals - All Sites Liverpool L9 7AL Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)