Job summary
The
Pharmacy Stores & Distribution team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
provide ward stock medicines top-up and delivery to wards and departments
throughout the Trust via the onsite top-up teams. The Leeds Pharmaceutical Warehouse service
is predominantly concerned with receipt, storage and issue of medicines
orders, with associated stock control activities.
*Please
note, these posts do not involve direct patient care
We
are looking to recruit 3 enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals with
drive to undertake the role of Senior Pharmacy Stores Operatives based in the
Pharmacy Stores and Distribution team at LGI MRDU and Moor house Warehouse.
The
successful candidates must be pro-active and flexible in their approach to
working within the busy department and other areas in the Stores and
Distribution Services and have excellent organisational skills.
Main duties of the job
These
posts will support the Senior Team Leaders and Pharmacy Technician
Specialists on the relevant site with the day-to-day delivery of the Pharmacy
Stores and Distribution service, which includes the supervision, organisation
and training of the local Pharmacy Services Assistants on site. This also includes supporting, and working
with, the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution Operations Manager and Pharmacy
Technician Specialists with the implementation of service upgrades and new
projects as required.
For
all posts, this will involve working across ALL sites at Leeds Teaching
Hospitals as required.
Please
be aware that for all posts there is a significant amount of walking and
moving and handling, including bulk consignments.
Applicants
must already hold Level 2 Apprenticeship / NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
The
post holder will be required to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays on
a rotational basis.
About us
Leeds
is a wonderful city to work in and LTHT is an organisation that puts its
patients first and highly values and supports its staff,
Pharmacy
is a forward-thinking department that values the contribution of all our
staff. There are plenty of opportunities to progress within different areas
of our pharmacy services should you wish to.
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 assembly, supply and
checking of pharmaceuticals ensuring tight deadlines are met. Stock control
management and clerical duties are also assigned to this post. Ensures
adherence and trains staff including H&S and COSHH issues.
There
are no direct line management responsibilities for this post. The post holder will supervise and train
staff within the department. The post is based in the Pharmacy dept which
will be LGI or Moor House however the post holder will be required to work
cross site. The post holder will be required to work weekends and Bank
Holidays. The post holder will support the day to day running of the
department, 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 assembly, supply and
checking of pharmaceuticals ensuring tight deadlines are met. Stock control
management and clerical duties are also assigned to this post. Ensures
adherence and trains staff including H&S and COSHH issues.
There
are no direct line management responsibilities for this post. The post holder will supervise and train
staff within the department. The post is based in the Pharmacy dept which
will be LGI or Moor House however the post holder will be required to work
cross site. The post holder will be required to work weekends and Bank
Holidays. The post holder will support the day to day running of the
department, prioritising work load and giving direction and supervision as
required. They will be required to work accurately whilst under pressure.
Person Specification
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- 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
- Good numeric and written skills
- Ability to work accurately
- Good team player
- Able to influence and persuade others
- Professional manner
- Supports and values others
- Able to work under pressure
Other Criteria
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
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of stock control systems
- Knowledge of Customer care
- Pharmacy experience
- Understanding of Standard Operation procedures in the workplace.
Desirable
- Planning and organising of workloads, allocation of work to staff
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy services/or training and experience to an equivalent level.
- The application of Standard Operating Procedures
- Health and Safety in the Workplace
- Cleanliness and Hygiene in the workplace.
Desirable
- Level 2 qualification in supervision or customer care.
- Good manufacturing, dispensing or distribution practices.
Person Specification
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- 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
- Good numeric and written skills
- Ability to work accurately
- Good team player
- Able to influence and persuade others
- Professional manner
- Supports and values others
- Able to work under pressure
Other Criteria
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
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of stock control systems
- Knowledge of Customer care
- Pharmacy experience
- Understanding of Standard Operation procedures in the workplace.
Desirable
- Planning and organising of workloads, allocation of work to staff
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy services/or training and experience to an equivalent level.
- The application of Standard Operating Procedures
- Health and Safety in the Workplace
- Cleanliness and Hygiene in the workplace.
Desirable
- Level 2 qualification in supervision or customer care.
- Good manufacturing, dispensing or distribution practices.
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.
