Pharmacy stores Assistant | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals; St Helier; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in St Helier seeks a Pharmacy team member to assist with the distribution of medicines across hospitals and community clinics. This rewarding role doesn't require previous pharmacy experience but requires excellent communication, time management, and attention to detail. You will help ensure that pharmaceutical products are available for healthcare personnel and participate in stock management activities.

Qualifications

• Previous basic experience of stock control and maintenance is an advantage.
• Willingness to rotate through the Epsom Pharmacy and participate in weekend and Bank Holiday rota.
• No previous hospital or pharmacy experience required, but a willingness to adapt is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the distribution of pharmaceutical products to all clients and departments.
• Help with the organisation and filing of appropriate documentation.
• Maintain accurate stock levels and participate in stock-taking.
• Liaise with staff for follow-up on delivery issues.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management skills

Basic IT skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the computerised and physical distribution of pharmaceutical products to all clients and departments, including internal pharmacy requisitions, ensuring documentation is completed appropriately.
• Assist with the organisation and filing of appropriate documentation.
• Assist with the ward/departmental topping up system to ensure that appropriate pharmaceutical products are available for use by relevant health care personnel.
• Print computerised lists for stock issues to all relevant clients.
• Assist with receipt, storage and disposal/return of all pharmaceutical products from wards and departments.
• Maintain accurate stock levels in all areas including completion of daily stock-take sheets.
• Participate in the booking in and checking of goods from the suppliers on the Pharmacy Computer System.
• 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.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Excellent communication and time management skills, basic IT skills and good attention to detail.
• Evidence of previous basic experience of stock control and maintenance, such as stock rotation, ordering and/or receiving stock, should be included in your application.
• Willingness to rotate through the Epsom Pharmacy and participate in weekend and Bank Holiday rota.
• No previous hospital or pharmacy experience required, but a willingness to take on a dynamic and rewarding role is essential.

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, St Helier Hospital, and Epsom Hospital. After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021 to collaborate more closely on research, development, and the education and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.