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. 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, supply issues management and stock rationalisation and coordination of the 3rd party led direct to ward IV fluids service. 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 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 thepharmacy 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 please refer to the Job Description and Personal Specification
- Manage the stores & distribution team and service, providing an efficient day to day running and coordination 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.
- 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 ward located automated drugs cabinet at the Sutton site and provide support and training on their use.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please refer to the Job Description and Personal Specification
- Manage the stores & distribution team and service, providing an efficient day to day running and coordination 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.
- 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 ward located automated drugs cabinet at the Sutton site 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
- Stock control and stock management experience
- At least 2 years experience post qualification in hospital pharmacy
Desirable
- Working knowledge/experience of writing SOPs
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary setting
- Understanding of the Epic inventory management and purchasing system
Skills Abilities/ Knowledge
Essential
- Communication Skills; ability to communicate effectively with members of the public and with all levels of health care professionals.
- Interpersonal Skills; 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
- Training Skills; ability to train/coach/teach tasks to other pharmacy staff
- Computer skills: ability to use Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, JAC
- Time Management/Organising Skills; ability to make decisions, prioritise own workload, capable of managing conflicting priorities and that of others and to manage own time effectively.
- Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Other Requirements
Essential
- Progressive and continuing professional development
- Enthusiastic
- Approachable
- Adaptable
- Assertive
- Team Player
- Good leadership qualities
- Reliable with good attendance record
- Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role
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
- Stock control and stock management experience
- At least 2 years experience post qualification in hospital pharmacy
Desirable
- Working knowledge/experience of writing SOPs
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary setting
- Understanding of the Epic inventory management and purchasing system
Skills Abilities/ Knowledge
Essential
- Communication Skills; ability to communicate effectively with members of the public and with all levels of health care professionals.
- Interpersonal Skills; 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
- Training Skills; ability to train/coach/teach tasks to other pharmacy staff
- Computer skills: ability to use Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, JAC
- Time Management/Organising Skills; ability to make decisions, prioritise own workload, capable of managing conflicting priorities and that of others and to manage own time effectively.
- Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Other Requirements
Essential
- Progressive and continuing professional development
- Enthusiastic
- Approachable
- Adaptable
- Assertive
- Team Player
- Good leadership qualities
- Reliable with good attendance record
- Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role
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.
