Pharmacy Stores & Distribution Team Leader (Training)

University Hospitals Of North Midlands Nhs Trust; Stafford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join the Pharmacy team at County Hospital, Stafford, overseeing Stores and Distribution and ensuring timely medicines supply to wards and external customers.

The role requires experience in a pharmacy setting, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to supervise staff and manage workloads. UKVI sponsorship applies to Band 2–4 roles.

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs or equivalent - must include Maths and English at grade 4 or above - and BTEC Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services or be working towards.
• 4 GCSEs or equivalent - must include Maths and English at grade 4 or above plus an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, in an area relevant to the role and willing to work towards BTEC Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services
• At least 1 year experience in a similar role
• Experience of using computer systems and applications
• Ability to lead and supervise other members of the team, prioritising and allocating work, ensuring rotas are complied with
• Good organisational skills for example when liaising with Lead Technician to compile rotas
• Ability to deal confidently and directly with all members of healthcare teams and members of the public
• Ability to investigate queries, taking appropriate action, liaising with technicians and pharmacists as necessary
• Pride in establishing and maintaining high standards of work and attention to detail
• Ability to work unsupervised and alone within departmental guidelines/SOPs

Responsibilities

• You will support the supply of medicines, including liaising with wards and departments and external customers.
• It is necessary to liaise with internal stakeholders to support the timely supply of medicines and processing of orders.
• We are looking for someone who is able to show initiative; is helpful and approachable; organised and can work accurately; good IT skills, problem solving and communication skills.
• It is a requirement to be able to demonstrate working unsupervised to the required deadlines.
• You will have previous experience in a similar environment, with a willingness to work in other areas within pharmacy.
• You will be responsible for co-ordinating and supporting the pharmacy support staff in the processing of ward orders and stock requisitions for the delivery of medicines.
• You will provide leadership as part of the Pharmacy team and co-ordinate and support the training of staff.
• You will be required to liaise with clinical teams, ward staff and external customers to resolve queries and to ensure patients receive their medicines in a timely manner.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Supervision

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English + NVQ/BTEC Pharma

Tools

Hospital IT systems

Job description

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join the Pharmacy team at County Hospital, Stafford, overseeing Stores and Distribution and ensuring timely medicines supply to wards and external customers.

The role requires experience in a pharmacy setting, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to supervise staff and manage workloads. UKVI sponsorship applies to Band 2–4 roles.