Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Pharmacy Purchasing and Stores Assistant

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Job summary

The Pharmacy Department is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking individual to join our purchasing team as a Pharmacy Purchasing and Stores Assistant working in the pharmacy store and with the pharmacy robot to ensure urgent medicines are received into the Trust and that fluids and feeds are stored and supplied according to the high standards set out by our wholesale dealer's licence. You will also cover the priority porter role on a planned basis working on a shift rota.

This is a full time post working an average of 37.5 hours per week including weekends and late evenings on a rota.

Main duties of the job

To work as a member of the procurement team supporting the procurement officer in the purchase of medicine supplies for the Trust. To utilise the computerised pharmacy stock control system for the ordering and receipt of medicine.To perform routine operations of the robotTo work as member of the pharmacy stores team to ensure pharmacy goods are received into the Trust and that fluids and feeds are provided to clinical areas. Work under our wholesale distributors authorisation providing fluid and feeds to our external customers. Ensure the pharmacy store is maintained to a high standard.

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 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

156-6656195

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

To receive goods using the stock control system.To input the deliveries via the robot, paying attention to specific detail.Process authorised invoices for payment.To inform pharmacy staff concerning delivery delays and stock shortages.To liaise with suppliers and pharmacy staff regarding stock discrepancies and assist in rectifying discrepancies in orders.To assist the Purchasing Department in monitoring procurement activities.To be able to work under own initiative using departmental procedures.To check robot deliveries against relevant paperwork.Perform various robot maintenance activities.To monitor expiry dates and ensure stock is stored and rotated appropriately to minimise waste.To monitor stocks of bulk fluids and place orders using the stock control system.To complete all KPI spreadsheets in order to monitor supplier performance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To receive goods using the stock control system.To input the deliveries via the robot, paying attention to specific detail.Process authorised invoices for payment.To inform pharmacy staff concerning delivery delays and stock shortages.To liaise with suppliers and pharmacy staff regarding stock discrepancies and assist in rectifying discrepancies in orders.To assist the Purchasing Department in monitoring procurement activities.To be able to work under own initiative using departmental procedures.To check robot deliveries against relevant paperwork.Perform various robot maintenance activities.To monitor expiry dates and ensure stock is stored and rotated appropriately to minimise waste.To monitor stocks of bulk fluids and place orders using the stock control system.To complete all KPI spreadsheets in order to monitor supplier performance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • GCSE Grade C in Maths and English or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a customer care environment or warehouse

Desirable

  • Experience in a hospital or pharmacy

Practical and intellectual ski

Essential

  • Good all round communication skills
  • Able to demonstrate good levels of accuracy in all work areas

Desirable

  • Able to work with PCs and other devices

Disposition

Essential

  • Able to work effectively as part of a team

Training

Essential

  • Prepared to attend those course which are deemed necessary by the Chief Pharmacist

Physical Make up

Essential

  • Able to meet the requirements of the role. This job involves constant walking around site.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • GCSE Grade C in Maths and English or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a customer care environment or warehouse

Desirable

  • Experience in a hospital or pharmacy

Practical and intellectual ski

Essential

  • Good all round communication skills
  • Able to demonstrate good levels of accuracy in all work areas

Desirable

  • Able to work with PCs and other devices

Disposition

Essential

  • Able to work effectively as part of a team

Training

Essential

  • Prepared to attend those course which are deemed necessary by the Chief Pharmacist

Physical Make up

Essential

  • Able to meet the requirements of the role. This job involves constant walking around site.

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

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

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:

Senior Pharmacy Warehouse and Stores Manager

Ross James

ross.james1@nhs.net

01872252842

Details

Date posted

30 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

156-6656195

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


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