Job summary
Due to recent promotion in Pharmacy Logistics an exciting opportunity has arisen to enter the world of Pharmacy Distribution and it's many career options.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the pharmacy distribution services provided from the Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) Pharmacy Stores department.
Responsible for ensuring a professional, courteous, safe and effective service is provided to patients and service users in accordance with Good Distribution Practice, Wholesale Dealer requirements, Medicine legislation and local policies and procedures.Named departmental lead for Waste
To assist the Procurement and Distribution Services Manager and Principal Pharmacy Technician in the strategic and operational development of the distribution services.
Main duties of the job
- Ward based supplies of stock medication
- Ward Stocklist maintenance
- In house overlabel preparation
- Receipt of all medication into pharmacy stores at RDH
- Safe and Secure ward audits of wards stocked from RDH
- Medication returns and recycling
- Emergency drug boxes
- Portering / deliveries
- PTS System oversight
Closing date of applications:
Interview date:
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician (GPhC)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Management qualification
Desirable
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial post qualification experience including operational and line management
- Current knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice
- Detailed pharmacy technical knowledge including Law & Ethics pharmacy practice
- Working knowledge of NHS Trust and departmental section procedures and priorities
Desirable
- Coaching/mentoring experience
- Experience of managing change
Skilla and Ability
Essential
- Able to provide technical and procedural information and resolve complaints
- Able to produce accurate written work to a high standard
- Able to demonstrate that they can work on their own initiative but know limitations of own authority and knowledge
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly verbally and electronically within the pharmacy team and with external customers
- Demonstrate that they are approachable and a team player
- Demonstrate that they can give feedback negative/positive in an appropriate way
Desirable
- Adapt verbal communication to a learners/team individual needs
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Has a positive approach and is able to involve and motivate others
- Has a flexible approach
- Able to build a rapport with people
- To act as a role model for pharmacy technicians and support staff
- Innovative and forward thinking
Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician (GPhC)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Management qualification
Desirable
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial post qualification experience including operational and line management
- Current knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice
- Detailed pharmacy technical knowledge including Law & Ethics pharmacy practice
- Working knowledge of NHS Trust and departmental section procedures and priorities
Desirable
- Coaching/mentoring experience
- Experience of managing change
Skilla and Ability
Essential
- Able to provide technical and procedural information and resolve complaints
- Able to produce accurate written work to a high standard
- Able to demonstrate that they can work on their own initiative but know limitations of own authority and knowledge
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly verbally and electronically within the pharmacy team and with external customers
- Demonstrate that they are approachable and a team player
- Demonstrate that they can give feedback negative/positive in an appropriate way
Desirable
- Adapt verbal communication to a learners/team individual needs
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Has a positive approach and is able to involve and motivate others
- Has a flexible approach
- Able to build a rapport with people
- To act as a role model for pharmacy technicians and support staff
- Innovative and forward thinking
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.
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
