Job summary
To transport pharmaceutical and related products within the Pharmacy department and around the site. To order items as necessary. To support pharmacy staff as appropriate
Main duties of the job
To collect, convey and deliver pharmaceutical and related products to wards and departments, including controlled drugs, following agreed procedures and using necessary equipment.
To hold a bleep and be available at short notice to deliver urgent items
To ensure relevant paperwork is completed
To place orders for IV fluids and medical gases as necessary
To pick and deliver IV Fluids, Irrigations and Dietetic products to Wards and Departments using the produced paperwork
To communicate relevant information to nurses and other healthcare professionals
- To attend departmental meetings as appropriate.
To participate in Late Night, Saturday and Bank Holiday rotas.
To have due regard for your own personal safety and that of other staff, Patients/carers and parents.
- To have due regard for relevant regulations and procedures, including but not restricted to Health & Safety, Moving & Handling.
- To maintain concentration in relevant aspects of pharmacy services for prolonged periods
- To be flexible to the demands of the environment including deadlines..
- To work within infection control and health and safety guidelines.
About us
The pharmacy departments are a friendly, progressive and expanding units dedicated to providing World class standards of pharmaceutical care and service to all our patients. The post would suit an energetic, organised and highly motivated person who is able to work individually and or part of a team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To collect, convey and deliver pharmaceutical and related products to wards and departments, including controlled drugs, following agreed procedures and using necessary equipment.
To hold a bleep and be available at short notice to deliver urgent items
To ensure relevant paperwork is completed
To place orders for IV fluids and medical gases as necessary
To pick and deliver IV Fluids, Irrigations and Dietetic products to Wards and Departments using the produced paperwork
To communicate relevant information to nurses and other healthcare professionals
To attend departmental meetings as appropriate.
- To participate in Late Night, Saturday and Bank Holiday rotas.
To have due regard for your own personal safety and that of other staff, Patients/carers and parents.
To have due regard for relevant regulations and procedures, including but not restricted to Health & Safety, Moving & Handling.
To maintain concentration in relevant aspects of pharmacy services for prolonged periods
- To be flexible to the demands of the environment including deadlines..
- To work within infection control and health and safety guidelines.
To employ appropriate strategies to manage aggressive behaviour within the workplace
2. RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
- To plan own workload according to departmental priorities following written procedures.
- To work independently and as part of a team and refer queries as appropriate.
- To have a good working knowledge of Pharmacy procedures and comply with them
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To collect, convey and deliver pharmaceutical and related products to wards and departments, including controlled drugs, following agreed procedures and using necessary equipment.
To hold a bleep and be available at short notice to deliver urgent items
To ensure relevant paperwork is completed
To place orders for IV fluids and medical gases as necessary
To pick and deliver IV Fluids, Irrigations and Dietetic products to Wards and Departments using the produced paperwork
To communicate relevant information to nurses and other healthcare professionals
To attend departmental meetings as appropriate.
- To participate in Late Night, Saturday and Bank Holiday rotas.
To have due regard for your own personal safety and that of other staff, Patients/carers and parents.
To have due regard for relevant regulations and procedures, including but not restricted to Health & Safety, Moving & Handling.
To maintain concentration in relevant aspects of pharmacy services for prolonged periods
- To be flexible to the demands of the environment including deadlines..
- To work within infection control and health and safety guidelines.
To employ appropriate strategies to manage aggressive behaviour within the workplace
2. RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
- To plan own workload according to departmental priorities following written procedures.
- To work independently and as part of a team and refer queries as appropriate.
- To have a good working knowledge of Pharmacy procedures and comply with them
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Well-developed concentration skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Good team working skills
Desirable
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Desirable
- Experience in staff Training
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Well-developed concentration skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Good team working skills
Desirable
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Desirable
- Experience in staff Training
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).
