Pharmacy Storekeeper

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Storekeeper to manage stock and support the Drug Distribution Service in Sheffield. The role requires NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services and entails responsibilities like managing stock, receiving deliveries, and ensuring compliance with Good Distribution Practice. Candidates must demonstrate attention to detail and good communication skills. This is a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
• Good GCSEs or working towards full NVQ in pharmacy services.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock and provide a ward top-up service.
• Receive and unpack deliveries from suppliers.
• Check expiry dates and rotate stock.
• Ensure good housekeeping in the work area.
• Deal with non-clinical enquiries.
• Comply with Good Distribution Practice.
• Assist in training of new staff.

Skills

Stock management

Attention to detail

Good communication

Education

NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Good GCSEs or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Storekeeper will report to the Section Manager in Purchasing and Distribution. The post holder will predominantly be based in the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution department and will support the Drug Distribution Service when necessary. This is a full-time post and the post holder will be required to participate in the weekend & bank holiday rota.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock and provide a ward top-up service (including replenishing Omnicell cabinets) when required
• Receive and unpack deliveries from external suppliers and put drugs away, dealing promptly with any discrepancies according to SOPs
• Check expiry dates and rotate stock
• Oversees good housekeeping by ensuring benches are kept clear of drugs no longer required and stored appropriately
• Deal with non-clinical enquiries from patients and other healthcare professionals
• Be compliant with the requirements of Good Distribution Practice (GDP)
• Assist in training and induction of new staff

Qualifications and Requirements

• NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)
• Good GCSEs or equivalent and working towards a full NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent

About LNWH

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country, with a full range of services including a top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: internationally renowned for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital with 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site with surgical and outpatient services and an urgent care centre

We are a university teaching NHS trust, recognised for training clinicians of the future and bringing research benefits to the public.