Job summary
Are
you an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with the drive to
undertake the role of Assistant Practitioner - Pharmacy Supervisor in the
Pharmacy Stores & Distribution team?
This
exciting opportunity has arisen within the Pharmacy Stores & Distribution
service provided from the Pharmacy Warehouse based in Hunslet, South
Leeds.
Have
you got excellent people management skills? Duties will be predominantly
concerned with the local line management, supervision and organisation of the
warehouse team, and the day to day running of the medicines receipt and
supply service from this site. Essential requirements are excellent
communication, team leading and supervision skills, and ability to organise
and prioritise workload. Use of initiative and an ability to make decisions
are also needed. Qualifications required are Level 3 in Pharmacy Services (or
equivalent) or Level 2 plus training and experience to an equivalent level;
ILM award in Leadership and Management skills (or equivalent experience).
Expected Shortlisting
Date
15/09/2025
Planned Interview
Date
01/10/2025
Main duties of the job
The
Pharmacy Stores & Distribution Service is an integral part of the LTHT
Pharmacy department as a whole and the wider community. We provide our customers with all their
Pharmaceutical Stock requirements ensuring Patients and customers receive
their medicines before they are needed.
The
successful candidate will liaise, communicate and network with the Pharmacy
Stores and Distribution teams and management, other Pharmacy Service teams
and leads, and department staff as required.
The
post requires a broad knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures, Health
& Safety in the workplace, logistics, warehouse and Good Distribution
Practice. Experience of Pharmacy Services or equivalent, and supervising /
team leading experience are also essential to this post. Knowledge and
experience of stock control systems are also required for this post.
The
post holder must be committed to own development and undertake relevant
learning / courses in agreement with their line manager.
The
post holder may be required to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays on a
rotational basis.
About us
The
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the country,
offering a range of both general and specialist hospital services with
excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We have an international reputation
for excellence in specialist care, research and academic training.
Our
vision as a Trust is to be the best for specialist and integrated care. This
is underpinned by our values - The Leeds Way. The Leeds Way defines who we
are, what we believe and how we will work together to deliver the best
outcomes for our patients.
MMPS
is nationally recognised as an exemplar service. The CSU responsibilities span the provision
and use of medicines across all patient pathways. We offer a range of diverse opportunities
to all our staff - https://youtu.be/yxygQFQZcr0.
Our
vision is Making it easy for people to get the most from their medicines
and we are continually innovating to improve our services for patients and
staff.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perform
a range of organisational, supervisory and supply functions in order to
provide efficient and quality services to patients, wards and clinics within
the Trust. Duties will be predominantly concerned with the organisation and
direct supervision of staff and activities; including supply of medicines to
LTHT wards and departments ensuring tight deadlines are met. This also
includes assembly, supply and checking pharmaceuticals. Stock control management and clerical
duties are also assigned to this post. Ensures adherence and trains staff
including H&S and COSHH issues.
The
post holder will be responsible for the day to day line management of a team
of pharmacy assistants. They will induct, supervise and train staff within
the team including weekend and evening staff. The post is based in the Stores
and Distribution team based at either SJUH/LGI or the Pharmacy Warehouse but
the post holder may be required to work in other areas of pharmacy throughout
the trust. The post holder is required to work weekends and Bank Holidays.
The post holder will ensure that all environmental controls are suitable for
operation before the team begin work. The post holder will be responsible for
the day to day running of the delivery team, prioritising work load and
giving direction and supervision as required. They will be required to work
accurately whilst under pressure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perform
a range of organisational, supervisory and supply functions in order to
provide efficient and quality services to patients, wards and clinics within
the Trust. Duties will be predominantly concerned with the organisation and
direct supervision of staff and activities; including supply of medicines to
LTHT wards and departments ensuring tight deadlines are met. This also
includes assembly, supply and checking pharmaceuticals. Stock control management and clerical
duties are also assigned to this post. Ensures adherence and trains staff
including H&S and COSHH issues.
The
post holder will be responsible for the day to day line management of a team
of pharmacy assistants. They will induct, supervise and train staff within
the team including weekend and evening staff. The post is based in the Stores
and Distribution team based at either SJUH/LGI or the Pharmacy Warehouse but
the post holder may be required to work in other areas of pharmacy throughout
the trust. The post holder is required to work weekends and Bank Holidays.
The post holder will ensure that all environmental controls are suitable for
operation before the team begin work. The post holder will be responsible for
the day to day running of the delivery team, prioritising work load and
giving direction and supervision as required. They will be required to work
accurately whilst under pressure.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) or NVQ Level 2 plus training and experience to an equivalent level
- ILM Level 3 Award in leadership and management skills (or equivalent experience).
- Broad knowledge in: The application of Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Assurance Systems Health and Safety in the Workplace Cleanliness and Hygiene in the workplace Good manufacturing, dis
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Able to influence and persuade others
- Professional manner
- Supports and values others
- Able to work under pressure
- Good attention to detail
- Flexible/adaptable/ Reliable Good team player
- Proven skills in organising and supervising staff
- Ability to organise and prioritise workloads
- Ability to make adjustments to plans in the light of changing circumstances
- Evaluates circumstances and situations and makes well judged decisions, knowing when to refer
- Uses initiative to solve problems
- Ability to communicate with tact and persuasiveness in a manner that will neither offend or antagonise
- Good numeric and written skills
- Good dexterity, able to work accurately
Experience
Essential
- Experience of line management of staff
- Planning and organising of workload allocation of staff
- Knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace
- Knowledge of stock control systems
- Experience of Customer care
- Experience in Pharmacy Services OR other healthcare sciences or medical laboratory work.
- Understanding of a wide range of work procedures and practices, requiring use of good theoretical knowledge gained from experience
- Experience and understanding of working under the guidance of standard operating procedures and good practices guidelines, some of which may require a good degree of knowledge to ensure quality outcomes
Desirable
- Knowledge of service improvement
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) or NVQ Level 2 plus training and experience to an equivalent level
- ILM Level 3 Award in leadership and management skills (or equivalent experience).
- Broad knowledge in: The application of Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Assurance Systems Health and Safety in the Workplace Cleanliness and Hygiene in the workplace Good manufacturing, dis
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Able to influence and persuade others
- Professional manner
- Supports and values others
- Able to work under pressure
- Good attention to detail
- Flexible/adaptable/ Reliable Good team player
- Proven skills in organising and supervising staff
- Ability to organise and prioritise workloads
- Ability to make adjustments to plans in the light of changing circumstances
- Evaluates circumstances and situations and makes well judged decisions, knowing when to refer
- Uses initiative to solve problems
- Ability to communicate with tact and persuasiveness in a manner that will neither offend or antagonise
- Good numeric and written skills
- Good dexterity, able to work accurately
Experience
Essential
- Experience of line management of staff
- Planning and organising of workload allocation of staff
- Knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace
- Knowledge of stock control systems
- Experience of Customer care
- Experience in Pharmacy Services OR other healthcare sciences or medical laboratory work.
- Understanding of a wide range of work procedures and practices, requiring use of good theoretical knowledge gained from experience
- Experience and understanding of working under the guidance of standard operating procedures and good practices guidelines, some of which may require a good degree of knowledge to ensure quality outcomes
Desirable
- Knowledge of service improvement
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.
