Job summary
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe. Our Pharmacy Department plays a key role in maintaining and enhancing the Trust's reputation. An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic person to join the department in the role of Pharmacy Stores Manager (as maternity cover). Leading a team of four staff members, you will be responsible for managing and ensuring the smooth transition of stock from receipt into Stores, through to distribution to wards, dispensary areas and other clinical areas across the Trust, as well as participating in specific departmental projects as seen appropriate. Other key areas of focus for the role include good stock control, waste minimisation, supporting supply issues management and stock rationalisation and IV fluids service coordination. You will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and able to manage and supervise a team of staff to ensure continued excellent service provision. For further information, please contact Michelle Higgins 0208 642 6011 ext1213 or Tim McCarthy 0208 642 6011 ext1366
Main duties of the job
- To manage the effective and safe operation of the Pharmacy Stores, to ensure safe provision of the pharmacy stores services at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust (RMH)
- Key working relationships- Senior Pharmacy Technician distribution, Central London site- Pharmacy Purchasing Team, Sutton- Named Patient Technician, Sutton- In-patient Dispensary staff, Cross site- Pharmacy Systems Manager and Deputy- Deputy Chief Pharmacy Technician, Technical Services- Chief Technician, Clinical Trials- Other RMH staf
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
- Manage the stores & distribution team and service, providing an efficient day to day running and co-ordination of services and personnel in the stores and distribution area.
- Ensure an efficient and effective top-up and distribution service is provided to all wards and departments including the Chelsea site.
- Ensure stock level and expiry date checks are carried out in accordance with the relevant SOPs.
- Participate in the education and training of pharmacists, technicians & assistants.
- Manage, develop and perform appraisals for staff working within Pharmacy Stores and ensure all staff working in the stores team uphold the value framework of the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.
- Critically review the service to ensure resources are used efficiently, and implement service improvement initiatives as identified.
- Become a super user for the Epic system for stores and distribution related issues and provide support and training on its use.
- Become a super user for the automated drugs dispenser at the Sutton site store and provide support and training on their use.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
- Manage the stores & distribution team and service, providing an efficient day to day running and co-ordination of services and personnel in the stores and distribution area.
- Ensure an efficient and effective top-up and distribution service is provided to all wards and departments including the Chelsea site.
- Ensure stock level and expiry date checks are carried out in accordance with the relevant SOPs.
- Participate in the education and training of pharmacists, technicians & assistants.
- Manage, develop and perform appraisals for staff working within Pharmacy Stores and ensure all staff working in the stores team uphold the value framework of the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.
- Critically review the service to ensure resources are used efficiently, and implement service improvement initiatives as identified.
- Become a super user for the Epic system for stores and distribution related issues and provide support and training on its use.
- Become a super user for the automated drugs dispenser at the Sutton site store and provide support and training on their use.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Good level of education to GCSE level (including English & Maths)
Desirable
- Advanced certification in procurement and Supply (CIPS) level 3
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
- Experience acting as a practice supervisor
Experience
Essential
- Working experience post qualification
- Minimum two year's staff management/supervision experience
Desirable
- Working knowledge/experience of writing SOPs
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary setting
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- ability to communicate effectively with members of the public and with all levels of health care professionals.
- ability to work effectively as part of a team and with staff at all levels. Resilience and ability to lead a team in a dynamic environment
- ability to train/coach/teach tasks to other pharmacy staff
Desirable
- ability to use Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, JAC
- ability to make decisions, prioritise own workload, capable of managing conflicting priorities and that of others and to manage own time effectively.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Adaptable; must be flexible and able to adapt to changes for example in procedures and practice.
- Self-motivated and pro-active.
- Patient Care; must be committed to safe and effective patient care.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Good level of education to GCSE level (including English & Maths)
Desirable
- Advanced certification in procurement and Supply (CIPS) level 3
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
- Experience acting as a practice supervisor
Experience
Essential
- Working experience post qualification
- Minimum two year's staff management/supervision experience
Desirable
- Working knowledge/experience of writing SOPs
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary setting
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- ability to communicate effectively with members of the public and with all levels of health care professionals.
- ability to work effectively as part of a team and with staff at all levels. Resilience and ability to lead a team in a dynamic environment
- ability to train/coach/teach tasks to other pharmacy staff
Desirable
- ability to use Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, JAC
- ability to make decisions, prioritise own workload, capable of managing conflicting priorities and that of others and to manage own time effectively.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Adaptable; must be flexible and able to adapt to changes for example in procedures and practice.
- Self-motivated and pro-active.
- Patient Care; must be committed to safe and effective patient care.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
