Job summary
Job Purpose
To ensure all pharmaceuticals received correspond to those ordered and to ensure they are received and stored in a safe and timely manner.
To participate in appropriate routine duties within distribution and stores
To ensure good distribution practices are observed and maintained.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
1. To carry out duties according to standard operating procedures.
2. To work in the Pharmacy goods-in area which although under cover is by necessity generally more open to the elements.
3. To receive the full range of medicines and pharmaceuticals, including cytotoxic, controlled drugs, antidotes, injections, external preparations, dressings, diagnostic agents, bulk intravenous fluids, irrigations, dialysis fluids, vaccines, x-ray contrast media, highly inflammable products, and enteral and parenteral feeds into the Pharmacy Store from a range of external suppliers.
4. To check the integrity of delivered packages and sign for their receipt - in the case of controlled drugs sign for the appropriate item and quantity.
5. To prioritise items to be received according to storage conditions, i.e., items requiring storage in a freezer or refrigerator, supplier type and urgency of requirement.
6. To unpack all items and ensure they are not potential falsified medicines and are in a safe condition to handle. Where packages are found to be broken deal with any spills according to procedures, this could potentially involve dealing with cytotoxic spillages.
7. To check goods received against delivery notes to ensure correct item and quantity has been delivered.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To carry out duties according to standard operating procedures.
2. To work in the Pharmacy goods-in area which although under cover is by necessity generally more open to the elements.
3. To receive the full range of medicines and pharmaceuticals, including cytotoxic, controlled drugs, antidotes, injections, external preparations, dressings, diagnostic agents, bulk intravenous fluids, irrigations, dialysis fluids, vaccines, x-ray contrast media, highly inflammable products, and enteral and parenteral feeds into the Pharmacy Store from a range of external suppliers.
4. To check the integrity of delivered packages and sign for their receipt - in the case of controlled drugs sign for the appropriate item and quantity.
5. To prioritise items to be received according to storage conditions, i.e., items requiring storage in a freezer or refrigerator, supplier type and urgency of requirement.
6. To unpack all items and ensure they are not potential falsified medicines and are in a safe condition to handle. Where packages are found to be broken deal with any spills according to procedures, this could potentially involve dealing with cytotoxic spillages.
7. To check goods received against delivery notes to ensure correct item and quantity has been delivered.
8. To note batch numbers of all items and bring to the attention of the Senior Assistant Technical Officer Procurement any items with a short expiry.
9. To check goods received against relevant Pharmacy order, the use of the Pharmacy computer system stock control module may be required for some of these processes.
10. To complete the relevant paperwork for part delivered orders.
11. To bring to the attention of the Senior Assistant Technical Officer Procurement any discrepancies in goods received and goods received note or goods ordered.
12. To date stamp all received items and annotate with a signature as the receiving storekeeper.
13. To assist in the loading or offloading of a delivery vehicle if necessary, including the use of electric or manual pallet moving equipment (Including forklift).
14. To ensure electric pallet moving equipment is kept charged and checked according to manufacturers instructions.
15. To put all received items away in their correct locations in the Pharmacy store ensuring this is done in a timely, accurate and safe way and that stock is stored/rotated according to expiry date and batch segregated.
16. Liaise, when necessary, with appropriate Pharmacy staff concerning timing and sizes of deliveries and orders.
17. Assist the Senior Procurement ATO with the process of conducting stock checks and Pallet store expiry date checks.
18. To maintain the goods receipt/stores area in a clean, tidy, safe, and secure manner.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To carry out duties according to standard operating procedures.
2. To work in the Pharmacy goods-in area which although under cover is by necessity generally more open to the elements.
3. To receive the full range of medicines and pharmaceuticals, including cytotoxic, controlled drugs, antidotes, injections, external preparations, dressings, diagnostic agents, bulk intravenous fluids, irrigations, dialysis fluids, vaccines, x-ray contrast media, highly inflammable products, and enteral and parenteral feeds into the Pharmacy Store from a range of external suppliers.
4. To check the integrity of delivered packages and sign for their receipt - in the case of controlled drugs sign for the appropriate item and quantity.
5. To prioritise items to be received according to storage conditions, i.e., items requiring storage in a freezer or refrigerator, supplier type and urgency of requirement.
6. To unpack all items and ensure they are not potential falsified medicines and are in a safe condition to handle. Where packages are found to be broken deal with any spills according to procedures, this could potentially involve dealing with cytotoxic spillages.
7. To check goods received against delivery notes to ensure correct item and quantity has been delivered.
8. To note batch numbers of all items and bring to the attention of the Senior Assistant Technical Officer Procurement any items with a short expiry.
9. To check goods received against relevant Pharmacy order, the use of the Pharmacy computer system stock control module may be required for some of these processes.
10. To complete the relevant paperwork for part delivered orders.
11. To bring to the attention of the Senior Assistant Technical Officer Procurement any discrepancies in goods received and goods received note or goods ordered.
12. To date stamp all received items and annotate with a signature as the receiving storekeeper.
13. To assist in the loading or offloading of a delivery vehicle if necessary, including the use of electric or manual pallet moving equipment (Including forklift).
14. To ensure electric pallet moving equipment is kept charged and checked according to manufacturers instructions.
15. To put all received items away in their correct locations in the Pharmacy store ensuring this is done in a timely, accurate and safe way and that stock is stored/rotated according to expiry date and batch segregated.
16. Liaise, when necessary, with appropriate Pharmacy staff concerning timing and sizes of deliveries and orders.
17. Assist the Senior Procurement ATO with the process of conducting stock checks and Pallet store expiry date checks.
18. To maintain the goods receipt/stores area in a clean, tidy, safe, and secure manner.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English (A-C/ 4-9) or equivalent level of qualification / equivalent demonstrable experience.
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy or prepared to work towards.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team
- Ability to prioritise and work well within a busy working environment
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of stock management and stock control systems.
Desirable
- Previous demonstrable forklift/Lifting equipment experience.
- Previous demonstrable warehouse experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English (A-C/ 4-9) or equivalent level of qualification / equivalent demonstrable experience.
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy or prepared to work towards.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team
- Ability to prioritise and work well within a busy working environment
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of stock management and stock control systems.
Desirable
- Previous demonstrable forklift/Lifting equipment experience.
- Previous demonstrable warehouse experience
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.
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.
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).
