Job summary
The Senior Pharmacy Assistant (SATO) will be the main point of contact for wards and clinics and will be responsible for ensuring all wards and clinics receive their regular supply of medicines within the required timeframe. They will also provide clerical and administrative support to the pharmacy purchasing team, which includes processing orders.
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Main duties of the job
We are looking for a dedicated and friendly individual with an approachable personality and willingness to learn to support our pharmacy team in the local delivery of high quality pharmacy services to patients within Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
You will have a variety of duties within the department, involving the purchasing & supply ofmedicines to wards and departments within the Trust.
As part of a team you will perform tasks such as ordering via Medecator, issuing stock to on and off site wards and distributing stock.
You will also be involved in the dispensing process which will include producing labels using the computer system Ascribe and dispensing medication for patients.
You will be required to have a NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services, or be signed off as competent by a supervising Pharmacist if covered by the Grandparent Clause.
About us
The Senior Pharmacy Assistant (SATO) will check all orders assembled by support staff, supervise Pharmacy Assistant (ATO) staff working in the pharmacy stores, and will report to the Deputy Purchasing & Distribution Manager. The postholder is based in the Pharmacy stores and will have either completed the NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services, or be signed off as competent by a supervising Pharmacist if covered by the Grandparent Clause. The SATO also provides housekeeping and support duties including helping to manage stock, administrative duties, cleaning and tidying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Supervising and training the ATOs in stores
- Checking orders assembled by support staff
- Managing the distribution e mail and processing the order requests
- Booking out stocklists for Peripheral Site wards.
- Replenishing the Omnicells with weekly orders and carrying out regular audits
- Ensure good stock rotation and carry out monthly checks of expiry dates of all goods. Notify the Purchasing Manager of slow moving lines, and excess stocks.
- Return of excess stock from wards
- Monitoring to follows daily.
- Administrative responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Supervising and training the ATOs in stores
- Checking orders assembled by support staff
- Managing the distribution e mail and processing the order requests
- Booking out stocklists for Peripheral Site wards.
- Replenishing the Omnicells with weekly orders and carrying out regular audits
- Ensure good stock rotation and carry out monthly checks of expiry dates of all goods. Notify the Purchasing Manager of slow moving lines, and excess stocks.
- Return of excess stock from wards
- Monitoring to follows daily.
- Administrative responsibilities
Person Specification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a Hospital Pharmacy
- Customer Services
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with Omnicell's
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work to set procedures
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to prioritise routine daily tasks using own initiative
- Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to organise own workload
- Ability to supervise and train others
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Ability to communicate routine information effectively using clear written and spoken English
- Demonstrated ability to clearly and accurately complete routine documentation
- Ability to use basic IT including word & e-mail.
- Demonstrated effective customer service skills
- Good knowledge of stock control
Desirable
- Demonstrated Pharmacy ASCribe computer skills
- NVQ customer Services Level 2
Person Specification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a Hospital Pharmacy
- Customer Services
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with Omnicell's
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work to set procedures
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to prioritise routine daily tasks using own initiative
- Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to organise own workload
- Ability to supervise and train others
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Ability to communicate routine information effectively using clear written and spoken English
- Demonstrated ability to clearly and accurately complete routine documentation
- Ability to use basic IT including word & e-mail.
- Demonstrated effective customer service skills
- Good knowledge of stock control
Desirable
- Demonstrated Pharmacy ASCribe computer skills
- NVQ customer Services Level 2
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).
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).
