Due to a recent promotion in Pharmacy Logistics, an exciting opportunity has arisen to enter the world of Pharmacy Distribution and its many career options.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the pharmacy distribution services provided from the Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) Pharmacy Stores department.
Responsible for ensuring a professional, courteous, safe, and effective service is provided to patients and service users in accordance with Good Distribution Practice, Wholesale Dealer requirements, Medicine legislation, and local policies and procedures. Named departmental lead for Waste.
To assist the Procurement and Distribution Services Manager and Principal Pharmacy Technician in the strategic and operational development of the distribution services.
Main duties of the job
* Ward based supplies of stock medication
* Ward Stocklist maintenance
* In-house overlabel preparation
* Receipt of all medication into pharmacy stores at RDH
* Safe and Secure ward audits of wards stocked from RDH
* Medication returns and recycling
* Emergency drug boxes
* Portering / deliveries
* PTS System oversight
Closing date of applications:
Interview date:
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people, and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential
* Registered Pharmacy Technician (GPhC)
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
* Management qualification
Desirable
* Approved final checker
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
* Substantial post-qualification experience including operational and line management
* Current knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice
* Detailed pharmacy technical knowledge including Law & Ethics pharmacy practice
* Working knowledge of NHS Trust and departmental section procedures and priorities
Desirable
* Coaching/mentoring experience
* Experience of managing change
Skills and Ability
Essential
* Able to provide technical and procedural information and resolve complaints
* Able to produce accurate written work to a high standard
* Able to demonstrate that they can work on their own initiative but know limitations of their own authority and knowledge
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
* Able to communicate clearly verbally and electronically within the pharmacy team and with external customers
* Demonstrate that they are approachable and a team player
* Demonstrate that they can give feedback negative/positive in an appropriate way
Desirable
* Adapt verbal communication to a learner's/team individual's needs
Values and Behaviours
Essential
* Has a positive approach and is able to involve and motivate others
* Has a flexible approach
* Able to build a rapport with people
* To act as a role model for pharmacy technicians and support staff
* Innovative and forward-thinking
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
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