Pharmacy Assistant Distribution

Job summary

We have a vacancy for enthusiastic Pharmacy Assistant who will beresponsible for topping up wards, receiving deliveries and providingadministration support for Procurement and Distribution Teams.You will work as part of a team of Pharmacy Assistants by assisting with the accurate receipt of medicines into the Hospital and the replenishment of medicines used on the wards . You must have excellent attention to detail and be willing to undertake a training module relating to the job role. We support training and progression throughout the Pharmacy DepartmentWe are looking for someone with a good understanding of spoken and writtenEnglish, basic Maths, basic IT and good communication skills in order to deal with a wide variety of pharmacy staff and ward staff.You should be able to follow procedures closely and be able work well in ateam or alone to provide a high-quality patient-focused service.

For further information please contact Celia Dineley, Lead Technician -Procurement and Distribution (celia.dineley@gosh.nhs.uk) 0207 829 8854 , or Poonam Kabhra Purchasing and Homecare Team Manager,poonam.kabhra@gosh.nhs.uk 020 7 829 533

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be required to participate in the Ward topping up service on a regular basis
• To accurately check and receive all goods addressed to the Pharmacy against delivery notes and complete computer transactions in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• To ensure that all received goods are processed in accordance with the correct storage requirements and handling procedures.
• To complete the Quality Assurance paperwork and record batch numbers and expiry dates for unlicensed and "special" medicines and isolate the stock in the appropriate location
• To rotate stock stored within the distribution area to ensure that short dated items are used first
• To ensure that goods are stored in the correct location according to the computer and inform the Senior Technician, Purchasing & Distribution of any anomalies
• In conjunction with the Pharmacy Technician on rotation in Distribution, process stock requests from Theatres, wards and departments promptly and prioritise urgent requests
• To participate in the ward top-up rota for the replenishment of stock items, liaising with the ward pharmacists and ward staff on a regular basis as required
• To attend monthly departmental meetings and other arranged CPD sessions, in order to keep one self-informed and to communicate information

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.