Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Stores Controller

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Job summary

We are looking for a positive, self-motivated, and hardworking individual to join our busy, friendly Pharmacy Department at Homerton Healthcare.

The role will be suited to a forward thinking and innovative applicant who will be key to making changes to systems, with a view to improve efficiency, sustainability by streamlining current practices.

You should be organised, accurate and methodical in your approach to work; with good communication, computer and customer service skills. You must have GCSE or equivalent level of education including English, Maths and Science at Level C or above. You must also be qualified to NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and have extensive experience in hospital pharmacy distribution.

Key duties for the post include:

-Receive all incoming pharmacy goods using the Pharmacy JAC stock control system, checking if they are correct in identity, quantity and condition, dealing with any discrepancies the same day goods are received, in order to ensure adequate stocks and financial recompense. Putting stock away and loading the Pharmacy Robot.

Main duties of the job

This role entails a significant amount of physical effort e.g. manual handling of moderately heavy loads, including IV fluids, pushing trolleys and walking. Experience within a logistics/ warehouse setting would also be welcomed.

The candidate will be responsible for supervising and training rotational staff on a day-to-day basis.

Accurate receipt of Pharmacy Orders in compliance with GDP guidelines and local Pharmacy procedures.

Maintenance of the Pharmacy store to ensure safe and secure handling and storage of Medicines

About us

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, our procedures and our People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Date posted

08 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £29,468 a year p.a. inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

293-EMRS2-0256

Job locations

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Row

Homerton

E9 6SR

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 on this page

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Essential

NVQ Level 2
Experience working in Pharmacy
Experience of working in a stores environment
Good verbal written skills
Good IT skills
Manual handling skills
Ability to work unsupervised
Ability to work under pressure in a busy enviroment
Understanding Confidentiality issues
Commitment and adherence to the equality act
Understand trust values
undertake weekend late duty and bank holiday work

Desirable

Experience of working in a Hospital Pharmacy Stores/Distribution
Good problem solving skills
Good planning and organisational skills

Person Specification

Essential

NVQ Level 2
Experience working in Pharmacy
Experience of working in a stores environment
Good verbal written skills
Good IT skills
Manual handling skills
Ability to work unsupervised
Ability to work under pressure in a busy enviroment
Understanding Confidentiality issues
Commitment and adherence to the equality act
Understand trust values
undertake weekend late duty and bank holiday work

Desirable

Experience of working in a Hospital Pharmacy Stores/Distribution
Good problem solving skills
Good planning and organisational skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Row

Homerton

E9 6SR

Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Row

Homerton

E9 6SR

Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)