Job summary
We are looking for hardworking, reliable people with good communication skills. You will also need to have good literacy and numeracy skills which will be assessed during a selection process.
Applications are welcome from candidates with Level 2 NVQ in Community Pharmacy services from community background. Applications are also welcome from candidates without the Level 2 NVQ in Pharmacy Services qualification. Suitable candidates will be Interviewed on the day after 14:00
Positions available at both University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth, Woolwich
Main duties of the job
The post holders will be required to participate in a weekend rota system so should be a minimum of 18 years of age to comply with working time obligations regarding weekly rest.
About us
You will be joining a friendly, forward thinking pharmacy team and will work in the dispensary, stock distribution and technical services providing a valuable service to our patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
To accept and sign receipt for deliveries of pharmaceutical products from suppliers,checking that delivery is for pharmacy department.2. To unpack goods received and: Check items and quantities received match delivery notes Check are in good condition Check have adequate shelf life Check prices match those on delivery note Sign delivery note to accept goods into the pharmacy.
3. To accurately use the computer system to receive goods into the pharmacy store.4. To answer initial enquiries and when authorised, contact suppliers to resolve delivery queries (on the telephone and in person).5. To distribute cardiac boxes to wards and departments and when necessary return any out of date boxes to the pharmacy and complete appropriate documentation.6. To accurately put received goods into their correct location within the pharmacy, ensuring stock rotation.7. To accurately use the computer system to issue stock items list to replenish stocks on wards, departments and community clinics. This includes creating picking tickets and delivery notes for the required items. High quality care for every patient, every day8. To accurately select items on picking tickets ready for checking.9. To accurately check items previously picked by another staff member and pack appropriately ready for delivery to required areas.10. To accurately check picking tickets created by other staff members to ensure correct issues.11. To accurately check community clinic orders, record details and complete time sheets for courier12. To be responsible for processing the return of excess ward stock into the pharmacy stores, checking remaining appropriate shelf life and confirming quantities.13. To accurately record batch numbers and expiry dates of all vaccines issued to wards/departments and community clinics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To accept and sign receipt for deliveries of pharmaceutical products from suppliers,checking that delivery is for pharmacy department.2. To unpack goods received and: Check items and quantities received match delivery notes Check are in good condition Check have adequate shelf life Check prices match those on delivery note Sign delivery note to accept goods into the pharmacy.
3. To accurately use the computer system to receive goods into the pharmacy store.4. To answer initial enquiries and when authorised, contact suppliers to resolve delivery queries (on the telephone and in person).5. To distribute cardiac boxes to wards and departments and when necessary return any out of date boxes to the pharmacy and complete appropriate documentation.6. To accurately put received goods into their correct location within the pharmacy, ensuring stock rotation.7. To accurately use the computer system to issue stock items list to replenish stocks on wards, departments and community clinics. This includes creating picking tickets and delivery notes for the required items. High quality care for every patient, every day8. To accurately select items on picking tickets ready for checking.9. To accurately check items previously picked by another staff member and pack appropriately ready for delivery to required areas.10. To accurately check picking tickets created by other staff members to ensure correct issues.11. To accurately check community clinic orders, record details and complete time sheets for courier12. To be responsible for processing the return of excess ward stock into the pharmacy stores, checking remaining appropriate shelf life and confirming quantities.13. To accurately record batch numbers and expiry dates of all vaccines issued to wards/departments and community clinics.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Maths GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent) (2)
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Maths GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent) (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).
