Pharmacy Stores, Distribution and Dispensing Cabinet Deputy Manager

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Pharmacy department at St Georges University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The individual will support the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution manager in the day to day management of the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution service across the Trust.

The Pharmacy Department is highly regarded in the Trust and has over 270 staff members. The department is friendly, forward thinking and constantly expanding with opportunities for personal development and further postgraduate education. All of our pharmacists complete a postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent and we are constantly expanding our pool of non-medical prescribing pharmacists. We support pharmacists to pursue opportunities in research to further expand their portfolio.

Investment in facilities includes automated dispensing in our large main dispensary, which covers inpatient, outpatient and home delivery services. We have four satellite dispensaries, attached to specialist areas to promote efficient dispensing. Our dispensaries are led by experienced pharmacy technicians allowing clinical staff to focus on patient care, medicines optimisation and care group work. Automated dispensing cabinets are used in the Emergency Department and Major Trauma Ward, supporting automated pharmacy services on ward level. The aseptic unit holds of a "Specials" Manufacturing Authorisation (MS) licence by MHRA.

Main duties of the job

To support the Pharmacy Stores & Distribution Manager in the day to day management of the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution Service (receipt, storage, assembly and distribution) including responsibility over stock control and investigations.

To support the Lead Pharmacy Technician - Procurement, Stores & Distribution by being an Omnicell Superuser and supporting the implementation and management of Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs) within the Trust

To assist in the development and implementation of training programs that ensure that all staff are trained to the appropriate level, reviewing, and evaluating training needs on a regular basis.

To participate in the Pharmacy topping up service to wards and departments within the Trust, including raising and assembling of orders on the Pharmacy computer system

To assist in the provision, maintenance and support of specialist Pharmacy systems including JAC/CMM, BD Rowa robotics, Omnicell etc.

To conduct annual Performance and Development Reviews (PDRs) for all Stores & Distribution

About us

TheGESHhospital group is a leading healthcare provider in South West London, comprised of St George's University Hospitals and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, together, by collaborating and working in partnership to meet the needs of our patients, and making sure our services are affordable and fit for the future.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust itself is a major acute hospital that offers specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac care, lipid disorders, renal transplantation, cancer care and stroke. We are the regional specialist care provider for South-West London, Surrey and beyond. Acute and tertiary health services are delivered from over 1,000 beds across two sites, by around 8,000 staff.

With national and regional referrals added to our local 3.5m catchment, we serve a population of around 5m. We provide services at Queen Mary's Hospital in Roehampton. These include outpatient rapid diagnostic and treatment facilities, a minor injuries unit, limb fitting services and 70 elderly, intermediate care and rehabilitation beds. Our main site, St George's Hospital in Tooting - one of the country's principal teaching hospitals - is shared with St George's, University of London.

Together, as a Group, we will be thedriving force behind the most integrated local system in the NHS.