Job summary
The opportunity has arisen for an exceptional individual to join our Pharmacy Department in the role of Pharmacy Stores Assistant.
Medicines optimisation is at the heart of our services and we strive to deliver the best possible patient experience and care in order for patients to achieve the best possible outcomes from their medicines.
Our friendly and progressive Pharmacy department is currently looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking individual to join our stores team. This role will involve maintaining, receipting and ordering of pharmacy medication both within the pharmacy department and at ward level.
Main duties of the job
To perform general pharmaceutical duties under the supervision of a Section Manager (or deputy) and/or Pharmacist and assist in the provision of a safe and effective Pharmacy service, in line with current policies and procedures. In the stores this would be undertaking ward based top ups and picking stock boxes, processing stock request slips, receipting and putting orders away, ordering and invoicing for stock and sorting out returned medicines from the wards. This will be undertaken under the supervision of the stores and dispensary managers in line with current policies and procedures. There may also be a requirement to undertake a regular dispensary slot, and to be able to assist when required. It is expected that the post holder will undertake in depth training to obtain a QCF level 2 in a relevant subject for the post or equivalent qualification. Please note: Significant manual handling is involved in this role.
About us
"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Ordering Pharmaceutical stock in line with department procedures and rotas.
2. Receiving orders from hospital suppliers
3. To maintain computerised records for stock items in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, including stock arriving in Pharmacy.
4. Completing ward top ups as per department procedures.
5. Putting together orders from various hospital clinics, departments and outside units.
6. Sorting and disposing of returned drugs from the wards and departments according to the Pharmacy and Trust policies.
7. Understanding procedures required when encounter potentially hazardous products such as cytotoxics, irritants and poisons etc.
8. Answering the telephone dealing with enquiries as appropriate.
9. Receive, validate and process in a timely manner via the Pharmacy Computerised systems; invoices, credit notes and other authorisations for payment / rebate pertaining to the Pharmacy Department.
Please refer to attached JD for full responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
10. QCF level 2 in Pharmacy services - or willing and able to work towards
11. GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English grade C or above
Desirable
12. ECDL qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
13. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and undertake instruction
14. Demonstrates sensitivity in dealing with staff
15. Ability to work effectively within a team in a co-operative and collaborative manner
16. Experience of working with multi disciplinary teams
Desirable
17. Previous pharmacy experience
Skills
Essential
18. Good IT skills including Microsoft applications
19. Good literacy & numeracy skills required
20. Well-developed physical accuracy and dexterity
21. Able to concentrate for prolonged periods when subject to changing working patterns
22. Demonstration of good manual handling practices
Desirable
23. Knowledge of Pharmacy computer systems
24. Knowledge of WDA