Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the pharmacy team, if you are interested we would love to hear from you.
Base: You may be required to work in other designated locations of theTrust as well as your primary base. In particular, flexibility isrequired across the three main hospital sites (Leicester RoyalInfirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital).
If your initial location is one of these sites excess travelreimbursement would not apply for a permanent or temporarychange of base
Reports to: Lead Pharmacy Technician
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Pharmacy Team in providing an efficient, effective, and safe pharmaceutical service to patients and customers.
To receive all orders for pharmaceutical products, to maintain effective stock control, storage, rotation and supply of pharmaceuticals to all units served by the relevant Pharmacy department.
To work as part of a team providing a high quality collection and delivery service covering a large site to collect and deliver medicines and medicine requests, and other items as required.
Working flexibly across the pharmacy department in core areas to support goods receipt, medicine distribution and customer service.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
All deliveries are processed and put away on the day received.
All discrepancies and returns are reported and processed to the purchasing office on the day received.
To accurately check deliveries against orders, and input the information onto the computer, then file the paperwork accordingly.
All excess stock is rotated into its correct location on a daily basis.
Courtesy and helpfulness are maintained at all times.
To keep the stores area and yard clean and tidy at all times, including disposing of pallets, cardboard and delivery boxes, whilst maintaining health and safety regulations.
Collect and deliver medicines including chemotherapy, IV fluids, TPN and various other pharmaceutical preparations, for use in wards and departments, including waste, as required, within collection and delivery schedules or as otherwise required.
Take responsibility for security of all items in transit at all times and ensure hand-over to clinic/ward staff, maintaining a written audit trail of deliveries and collections.
Work in accordance with the relevant legal requirement on safe handling of medicines including the delivery of controlled drugs.
Ensure the safe functioning of all equipment and report any problems as required.
Maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of the collection trolleys and containers and distribution area, according to Trust and local health and safety procedures and Infection prevention policy.
To maintain standards of safety, tidiness and cleanliness within the department in accordance with COSHH and Health and Safety regulations. To ensure all working practices and Standard Operating Procedures are followed.
Prioritise work and contribute to improvements and problems solving within the scope of the role.
To provide an effective, efficient and timely medicine delivery service, ensuring professional communication with pharmacy and ward staff at all times
Job description
Job responsibilities
All deliveries are processed and put away on the day received.
All discrepancies and returns are reported and processed to the purchasing office on the day received.
To accurately check deliveries against orders, and input the information onto the computer, then file the paperwork accordingly.
All excess stock is rotated into its correct location on a daily basis.
Courtesy and helpfulness are maintained at all times.
To keep the stores area and yard clean and tidy at all times, including disposing of pallets, cardboard and delivery boxes, whilst maintaining health and safety regulations.
Collect and deliver medicines including chemotherapy, IV fluids, TPN and various other pharmaceutical preparations, for use in wards and departments, including waste, as required, within collection and delivery schedules or as otherwise required.
Take responsibility for security of all items in transit at all times and ensure hand-over to clinic/ward staff, maintaining a written audit trail of deliveries and collections.
Work in accordance with the relevant legal requirement on safe handling of medicines including the delivery of controlled drugs.
Ensure the safe functioning of all equipment and report any problems as required.
Maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of the collection trolleys and containers and distribution area, according to Trust and local health and safety procedures and Infection prevention policy.
To maintain standards of safety, tidiness and cleanliness within the department in accordance with COSHH and Health and Safety regulations. To ensure all working practices and Standard Operating Procedures are followed.
Prioritise work and contribute to improvements and problems solving within the scope of the role.
To provide an effective, efficient and timely medicine delivery service, ensuring professional communication with pharmacy and ward staff at all times
Person Specification
Training/Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths
- Undertaken, or willingness to undertake, on the job training to develop knowledge of pharmacy procedures and protocols
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) in pharmacy services
Communication
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as a team
- Methodical and Organised
- Time management skills
- Accurate with attention to detail
Planning and organisation
Essential
- Prioritisation skills
- Ability to work to deadlines, reliable, punctual
Physical skills
Essential
- Physically fit as the job requires a degree of physical effort e.g. pushing trollies
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of how to deal with related nonroutine activities, such as answering first level queries
- Responsible for actions - handling/security
Desirable
- Knowledge or understanding of pharmacy services
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Health & Safety
- Data input
- Lifting and handling experience
Desirable
- Previous storekeeping experience
- Forklift experience
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of highquality care and interactions with others
Person Specification
Training/Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths
- Undertaken, or willingness to undertake, on the job training to develop knowledge of pharmacy procedures and protocols
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) in pharmacy services
Communication
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as a team
- Methodical and Organised
- Time management skills
- Accurate with attention to detail
Planning and organisation
Essential
- Prioritisation skills
- Ability to work to deadlines, reliable, punctual
Physical skills
Essential
- Physically fit as the job requires a degree of physical effort e.g. pushing trollies
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of how to deal with related nonroutine activities, such as answering first level queries
- Responsible for actions - handling/security
Desirable
- Knowledge or understanding of pharmacy services
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Health & Safety
- Data input
- Lifting and handling experience
Desirable
- Previous storekeeping experience
- Forklift experience
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of highquality care and interactions with others
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).
