Pharmacy Stores Assistant Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Katalysysts Consulting; Swindon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Stores Assistant in a dynamic and forward-thinking Pharmacy Department. This role is integral to ensuring the efficient management of pharmaceutical stock, providing essential support to both the pharmacy and ward teams. The successful candidate will engage in various tasks, such as ordering, receipting, and maintaining accurate records of medications, all while adhering to the highest standards of safety and care. In this supportive environment, you will have the chance to grow your skills and contribute to delivering exceptional patient outcomes. Join a team that values service, teamwork, ambition, and respect, and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Expected to obtain QCF level 2 in a relevant subject or equivalent qualification.
• Significant manual handling is involved in this role.

Responsibilities

• Ordering and receiving pharmaceutical stock in line with procedures.
• Maintaining computerised records for stock items.
• Sorting and disposing of returned drugs according to policies.

Skills

Pharmaceutical stock management

Computerised record maintenance

Manual handling

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

QCF level 2 in a relevant subject

Equivalent qualification

Tools

Pharmacy Computerised systems

Job description

The opportunity has arisen for an exceptional individual to join our Pharmacy Department in the role of Pharmacy Stores Assistant.

Medicines optimisation is at the heart of our services and we strive to deliver the best possible patient experience and care in order for patients to achieve the best possible outcomes from their medicines.

Our friendly and progressive Pharmacy department is currently looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking individual to join our stores team. This role will involve maintaining, receipting and ordering of pharmacy medication both within the pharmacy department and at ward level.

To perform general pharmaceutical duties under the supervision of a Section Manager (or deputy) and/or Pharmacist and assist in the provision of a safe and effective Pharmacy service, in line with current policies and procedures. In the stores, this would include undertaking ward-based top-ups and picking stock boxes, processing stock request slips, receipting and putting orders away, ordering and invoicing for stock, and sorting out returned medicines from the wards. This will be undertaken under the supervision of the stores and dispensary managers in line with current policies and procedures. There may also be a requirement to undertake a regular dispensary slot and to be able to assist when required. It is expected that the post holder will undertake in-depth training to obtain a QCF level 2 in a relevant subject for the post or equivalent qualification. Please note: Significant manual handling is involved in this role.

“Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined-up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.”

1. Ordering Pharmaceutical stock in line with department procedures and rotas.
2. Receiving orders from hospital suppliers.
3. To maintain computerised records for stock items in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, including stock arriving in Pharmacy.
4. Completing ward top-ups as per department procedures.
5. Putting together orders from various hospital clinics, departments and outside units.
6. Sorting and disposing of returned drugs from the wards and departments according to the Pharmacy and Trust policies.
7. Understanding procedures required when encountering potentially hazardous products such as cytotoxics, irritants and poisons etc.
8. Answering the telephone and dealing with enquiries as appropriate.
9. Receive, validate and process in a timely manner via the Pharmacy Computerised systems; invoices, credit notes and other authorisations for payment / rebate pertaining to the Pharmacy Department.

Please refer to attached JD for full responsibilities.

This advert closes on Monday 2 Dec 2024.

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