Pharmacy stores Assistant

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in the UK is seeking a team member to assist in the distribution of pharmaceutical products across multiple hospitals. No previous experience is required, but strong communication and time management skills are essential. Responsibilities include maintaining stock levels and documentation handling. This role operates in a busy environment and includes weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Mathematical and English ability.
• Basic IT skills.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the computerized distribution of pharmaceutical products.
• Organize and file appropriate documentation.
• Maintain accurate stock levels and assist in stock-take.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Basic IT skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Summary

How would you like to be part of a busy team rotating between St Helier and Epsom Hospitals?

The Stores and Distribution team within Pharmacy provides the medicine supply service for three dispensaries, all wards and departments at Epsom and St Helier hospitals and a wide variety of local community clinics.

No previous hospital or pharmacy experience required just a willingness to take on a dynamic and rewarding role supplying medicines to fellow healthcare professionals for use within the Trust and local community

You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and time management skills, basic IT skills and have a good attention to detail. Evidence of previous basic experience of stock control & maintenance, such as stock rotation, ordering and/or receiving stock should be included in your application.

There is a requirement to rotate through the Epsom Pharmacy and participate in the weekend and Bank Holiday rota.

Main duties of the job

• To assist with the computerised and physical distribution of pharmaceutical products to all clients and departments, (including internal pharmacy requisitions) ensuring documentation is completed appropriately.
• To assist with the organisation and filing of appropriate documentation.
• To assist with the ward/departmental topping up system to ensure that appropriate pharmaceutical products are available for use by relevant health care personnel.
• To print computerised lists for stock issues to all relevant clients.
• To assist with receipt, storage and disposal/return of all pharmaceutical products from wards and departments.
• To assist in the maintenance of accurate stock levels in all areas including the completion of daily stock-take sheets.
• To participate in the booking in and checking of goods from the suppliers on the Pharmacy Computer System.
• To be responsible in liaison with the clerical staff and the Senior Technician for supplier notification and actioning of any necessary follow-up and paperwork associated with delivery shortages, errors, damage and inappropriate expiry dated products.

Person Specification

Essential

• Evidence mathematical and English ability
• Evidence of IT skills
• Evidence of team and lone working

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 modules or equivalent provided by on the job training
• Knowledge of stock rotation & expiry dates
• Knowledge of different medicine formulations
• Experience of pharmacy distribution/dispensing systems.
• Experience of working in a hospital
• Ability to organise own workload

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