Job summary
Senior Pharmacy Assistant Medicines Distribution Unit (MDU)
Band 3 plus outer London HCAS
The Pharmacy Department at Barts Health is one of the largest in the country and covers a population of 2.5 million. We provide clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation services from our five hospital sites across the City of London, East and North East London.
An opportunity has arisen to join our team in the Medicines Procurement and Distribution Department as a Senior Pharmacy Assistant(SATO)
The post holder will assist in the supply of medicinal items in the Medicines Distribution Unit (MDU) to all wards and departments across Barts Health. The role will include procurement , receiving stock from suppliers, maintaining stock control systems, including the Pharmacy Robot. In addition the post holder will be support the supervision of the ATOs and rotational staff working in MDU.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Main duties of the job
Candidates must possess a minimum functional skills qualification in English and maths and a Level 2 in Pharmacy services. Experience of supervising a team and of working in a healthcare environment would be desirable but not essential as training would be provided. The successful candidate will be a good communicator, flexible, adaptable and organised.
At Barts Health, we recognise and celebrate the value of our staff. Therefore, dedication to creating and maintaining an outstanding working environment for all staff is essential. In return, you will have access to excellent training and development opportunities.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
To discuss this role further, please get in touch with Jas Minhas, Pharmacy Lead, Procurement and Distribution Services J.Minhas1@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
To discuss this role further, please get in touch with Jas Minhas, Pharmacy Lead, Procurement and Distribution Services J.Minhas1@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Functional (English & Maths)
- Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support staff or equivalent stock control units which meet the GPHC guidelines for pharmacy support staff
Desirable
- Practice supervisor qualification
- ILM level 2 - Team leader qualification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of good performance in previous posts, where relevant
- Computer and Keyboard experience
- Manual handling skills
- Stock management
Desirable
- Experience of working in healthcare / pharmacy environment
- Experience of working in pharmacy procurement / distribution services
- Experience using pharmacy stock management systems (JAC)
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of customer care principles
- An understanding of stock control systems and principles
- An understanding of the importance of self-organisation and accuracy
Skills
Essential
- Numerate and able to perform simple calculations
- Organised, accurate and Methodical approach to tasks
- Ability to pay Attention to detail and to work effectively and accurately in a busy environment
- Able to work alone and as part of a team
- Flexible and adaptable
- Ability to work weekends/bank holidays
- Able to communicate effectively with all grades of staff and internal customers
- Good time management skills
Other
Essential
- Enhanced DBS
- Commitment to CPD
- Professional attitude
- Able to use own initiative
- Reliable honest and possesses Integrity
- Able to push heavy trolleys
- Able to lift heavy loads frequently of up to 15kg
Desirable
- Able to operate a pallet/electric truck
- An interest in learning about drugs and their uses
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Functional (English & Maths)
- Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support staff or equivalent stock control units which meet the GPHC guidelines for pharmacy support staff
Desirable
- Practice supervisor qualification
- ILM level 2 - Team leader qualification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of good performance in previous posts, where relevant
- Computer and Keyboard experience
- Manual handling skills
- Stock management
Desirable
- Experience of working in healthcare / pharmacy environment
- Experience of working in pharmacy procurement / distribution services
- Experience using pharmacy stock management systems (JAC)
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of customer care principles
- An understanding of stock control systems and principles
- An understanding of the importance of self-organisation and accuracy
Skills
Essential
- Numerate and able to perform simple calculations
- Organised, accurate and Methodical approach to tasks
- Ability to pay Attention to detail and to work effectively and accurately in a busy environment
- Able to work alone and as part of a team
- Flexible and adaptable
- Ability to work weekends/bank holidays
- Able to communicate effectively with all grades of staff and internal customers
- Good time management skills
Other
Essential
- Enhanced DBS
- Commitment to CPD
- Professional attitude
- Able to use own initiative
- Reliable honest and possesses Integrity
- Able to push heavy trolleys
- Able to lift heavy loads frequently of up to 15kg
Desirable
- Able to operate a pallet/electric truck
- An interest in learning about drugs and their uses
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
