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Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Pharmacy Assistant- Stores & Transport Services

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Job summary

We have a new exciting role for a Band 2 Transport Driver/Stores Assistant to work within our pharmacy team who would like to be part of the covid-19 response in Cornwall. The Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust is the designated 'lead provider' for the covid-19 vaccination response in the county and is the designated Trust for the supply of new medicines for the treatment of covid-19. As such, the pharmacy department has a key role in ensuring the population of Cornwall has timely access to covid vaccines and covid treatments, both through its own covid services but also supporting other healthcare partners to deliver these services close to people's homes across the county.

Main duties of the job

Supporting our covid response, you will assist in the delivery of medicines of both a hazardous and non-hazardous nature and a variety of pharmaceutical products, documents and other materials around the Royal Cornwall Hospital site and the wider county so a full, valid manual driving license is essential. This role will also involve supporting the Senior Stores Assistant in all aspects of stock control and distribution.

This is a part-time post of 37.5 hrs/week and may include weekends and evenings.

About us

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

Details

Date posted

30 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

156-6094716-B

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Treliske

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Under the direction of the Senior Stores Assistant/Driver provide support for the delivery of medicines which will include hazardous products such as dry ice. These medicines must be transported safely, securely and in a timely fashion and where necessary in line with transport regulations.Ensure delivered goods are stored in authorised locations and appropriately rotatedEnsure that the delivery vehicle is cleaned and that maintenance activities are carried out.Meet tight deadlines associated with the delivery of medicines liaising with senior colleagues in prioritising and managing workflows.The successful applicant will also be expected to become trained in stock control of general vaccine supplies and related consumables to ensure they are available as needed.Participate in Trust Performance and Development Reviews.Support weekend and Bank Holiday rotas as required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Under the direction of the Senior Stores Assistant/Driver provide support for the delivery of medicines which will include hazardous products such as dry ice. These medicines must be transported safely, securely and in a timely fashion and where necessary in line with transport regulations.Ensure delivered goods are stored in authorised locations and appropriately rotatedEnsure that the delivery vehicle is cleaned and that maintenance activities are carried out.Meet tight deadlines associated with the delivery of medicines liaising with senior colleagues in prioritising and managing workflows.The successful applicant will also be expected to become trained in stock control of general vaccine supplies and related consumables to ensure they are available as needed.Participate in Trust Performance and Development Reviews.Support weekend and Bank Holiday rotas as required.

Person Specification

Disposition

Essential

  • Able to work effectively as part of a team

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Grade C (level 4) (or equivalent) in Maths and English
  • Holds a full, valid UK driving license and able to drive a manual vehicle

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of driving and delivery duties

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a stores environment
  • Experience of working in a pharmacy or healthcare environment

Physical

Essential

  • Ability to lift heavy objects safely- in line with Health & Safety guidance
Person Specification

Disposition

Essential

  • Able to work effectively as part of a team

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Grade C (level 4) (or equivalent) in Maths and English
  • Holds a full, valid UK driving license and able to drive a manual vehicle

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of driving and delivery duties

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a stores environment
  • Experience of working in a pharmacy or healthcare environment

Physical

Essential

  • Ability to lift heavy objects safely- in line with Health & Safety guidance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Treliske

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Treliske

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Stores Manager

Ross James

ross.james1@nhs.net

01872252592

Details

Date posted

30 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

156-6094716-B

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Treliske

Truro

TR1 3LJ


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