Job summary
The post holder will consistently work in an accurate, effective and efficient manner to support the provision of a high quality service to patients, trust staff and departments. They will be part of a high performing team that is expected to demonstrate the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust values. This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave in a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of respectful and compassionate care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with a team of pharmacy Senior Assistant Technical Officer (SATO) in the Stores & Distribution, and Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) . They will be responsible for managing medicines returns from wards and outpatient areas, accurately ordering/ picking of all stock medicines requested from wards and departments, hatch duty, stock receipt and stock control.
They will be responsible for supporting the Pharmacy Stores Team in the provision of an efficient service to all users and in the day to day running of Pharmacy Stores Department following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). And they will behave in a manner that is sensitive and that always ensures patient confidentiality.
The post holder will consistently work in an accurate, effective and efficient manner to support the provision of a high quality service to patients, trust staff and departments. They will be part of a high performing team that is expected to demonstrate the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust values. This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave in a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of respectful and compassionate care.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education
Essential
- GCSE Matchs, English and Science - Grade A* - C (or equivalent)
Desirable
- BTEC and NVQ in Pharmaceutical Science
- Registered Pharmacy Technician (GPhC)
- CIPS qualification (or working towards)
Experience
Essential
- Significant hospital pharmacy experience
- Previous experience/understanding of JAC Pharmacy Computer System (or equivalent)
- Experience of training & supervising staff
Desirable
- Experience of design & implementation of pharmacy service provision
- Knowledge of principals of procurement e.g. contracting administration and legal requirements
Skills
Essential
- Able to plan, prioritise and organise the work of others
- Able to improve service quality at operational level/develop new systems of work
- Ability to deal with conflict and complaints
- Advanced IT skills including email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases
- Able to communicate complex, contentious and sensitive information effectively
- Able to meet deadlines/Good time keeping
- Able to work unsupervised
- Vigilant and high attention to detail
- Excellent team worker
- High level of work organisation, planning and prioritisation skills
- Enthusiastic and self -motivated
- Reliable and flexible in approach and attitude
- Ability to use key performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of a service
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Ability to work in a stressful environment
- Empathetic and approachable
- Willingness to continue personal development
Desirable
- Able to work in areas of the section
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education
Essential
- GCSE Matchs, English and Science - Grade A* - C (or equivalent)
Desirable
- BTEC and NVQ in Pharmaceutical Science
- Registered Pharmacy Technician (GPhC)
- CIPS qualification (or working towards)
Experience
Essential
- Significant hospital pharmacy experience
- Previous experience/understanding of JAC Pharmacy Computer System (or equivalent)
- Experience of training & supervising staff
Desirable
- Experience of design & implementation of pharmacy service provision
- Knowledge of principals of procurement e.g. contracting administration and legal requirements
Skills
Essential
- Able to plan, prioritise and organise the work of others
- Able to improve service quality at operational level/develop new systems of work
- Ability to deal with conflict and complaints
- Advanced IT skills including email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases
- Able to communicate complex, contentious and sensitive information effectively
- Able to meet deadlines/Good time keeping
- Able to work unsupervised
- Vigilant and high attention to detail
- Excellent team worker
- High level of work organisation, planning and prioritisation skills
- Enthusiastic and self -motivated
- Reliable and flexible in approach and attitude
- Ability to use key performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of a service
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Ability to work in a stressful environment
- Empathetic and approachable
- Willingness to continue personal development
Desirable
- Able to work in areas of the section
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).
