Client:
NHS Scotland
Location:
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
162f875779e7
Job Description:
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
This is a permanent full-time position.
The shift pattern for this position is Monday to Friday 10:00 to 18:00 (1 day 17:30 finish).
An opportunity has arisen to work within the Board’s automated Pharmacy Distribution Centre (PDC). The post will be based within Unit F Warehouse environment of the PDC to assist in the management and facilitation of supply of medicines to all NHS GG&C areas and other Health Boards.
A good knowledge and appreciation for NHS policies, procedures and legislation in relation to dispensing/supplying medication is required.
Duties will include:
* The issue and receipt of medicines using the latest robotic systems, over labelling of clinic packs and stock management.
* Ensuring the effective and timely processing and purchasing of all requests for medicines from services to external suppliers.
* Participating in the management of stock control systems including stock checks, stock rotation, expiry date checks and good housekeeping of medicines.
The successful candidate will have:
* Proficient IT skills including typing and knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel), email systems (Outlook).
* Able to communicate effectively with the ability to persuade/influence people and having excellent people management skills.
* A proficient level of general education at National 5/Standard Grade level or above is required and basic numeric and literacy skills.
* Experience working in a Pharmacy or similar environment and relevant SVQ qualifications is desirable.
Full training will be given to the successful candidate.
Successful candidate(s) will undertake an SVQ in Pharmacy Services Group Award (at SCQF Level 6) as per the General Pharmaceutical Council’s (GPhC) requirements for the education and training of pharmacy support staff.
This post is a full-time post of 37 hours per week – Monday to Friday 10:00 to 18:00 (1 day 17:30 finish) including participation in weekend working and public holiday rotas.
Further information available from:
Stephen Glackin, Technician Specialist Warehouse 0141 347 8998 (please note working hours 6am to 2pm).
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
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