Pharmacy Distribution & Medical Gas Senior Assistant

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare employer in Manchester seeks a Pharmacy Distribution & Medical Gases Senior Assistant to manage the distribution processes of medical gases. Candidates should possess NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services and relevant public sector experience. The role demands knowledge of stock management, procurement practices, and a commitment to safety policies. Opportunities include professional development in a supportive health care environment.

Qualifications

• Evidence of experience in a public sector distribution/medical gases role.
• Understanding of stock management processes and medical gas procedures.
• Knowledge of audits and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Manage storage and distribution of medical gases.
• Ensure compliance with hospital procurement services.
• Participate in training and developing other staff.

Skills

Stock management

Medical gas management

Knowledge of hospital distribution practices

Education

NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services

GCSE in Maths and English

Procurement qualification

Job description

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the 'Candidate Essentials Guide' that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how 'we care for you as you care for others'. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

We're looking forward to hearing from you!

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent nationally recognised qualification
• GCSE'S or equivalent (C or above) in Maths and English

Desirable criteria

• Procurement qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Evidence of experience in a public sector distribution/medical gases role.
• Experience and understanding of stock management processes and stock take
• Experience of medical gas management of storage and distribution

Desirable criteria

• Experience of training and developing other staff.
• Experience of involvement in producing and evaluating SOPs

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of hospital distribution practices
• Knowledge of hospital procurement service including ordering and stock control
• Knowledge of medical gases and liquid nitrogen process and procedures
• Knowledge of audits and risk assessments
• Demonstrates an understanding of Health and Safety policies and standards

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• ORC Pharmacy Distribution & Med Gas Senior Assistant JD (PDF, 264.6KB)
• Pharmacy Distribution & Med Gas Senior ATO Person spec (PDF, 344.4KB)
• Pharmacy Distribution & Med Gas Senior ATO Functional (PDF, 928.2KB)
• Candidate Essential Guide Non Medical (PDF, 1.3MB)