Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated person with good communication and development skills to undertake this essential post. The role will involve supporting the Receipt & Distribution Manager working with the pharmacy receipt & distribution team and supporting staff for the receipt, supply, maintenance and future development of our ward top up and storage processes, and areas, to include automation at the Princess Royal Hospital & Royal Sussex Hospital, whilst supporting the QA Lead maintain MHRA guidelines and criteria for safe and secure receipt, storage and distribution of medicines.
Main duties of the job
Applicants are required to have experience of working within a Pharmacy environment, have a working knowledge of storekeeping, stock receipt, distribution and maintenance processes with experience in using Word and Excel.
It is essential you hold an NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Service certificate appropriate to the vacant role with. Pharmacy Receipt & Distribution experience or a UK pass of grade 4 or above in English and Maths and also be resident in the UK for 3 years.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
We would be looking to interview successful candidates around the first week of May 2025
Role Summary
To provide support and process designated duties and services for the receipt, supply and storage of all pharmaceuticals within the department, expiry date checking and stock rotation
To support the Pharmacy Storekeepers in ensuring the NHS Supplies/Sundries stock are receipted and stored away in respective areas and to support the Admin team in managing the department paperwork being labelled, boxed and distributed to archiving services for storage.
To support the ongoing maintenance of storage, staff working areas that need to comply with Wholesaler Dealer Licence requirements.
To support current working practices and to complete duties following processes and procedures for the Dispensary, Receipt and Distribution services throughout the trust by supporting stock management and Pharmacy Automation
Participate as an active member of the Pharmacy Receipt & DistributionTeam, providing support in areas required in line with departmental procedures.
Follow set day-to-day work tasks in relation to the stock control (including Daily Stock Takes), storage of Pharmaceuticals (to include Automation) and filtering Stock Returns.
To attend other UHSussex Pharmacy locations (if required) across the 4 sites to support the needs and requirements of UHSussex NHS Trust during possible staffing shortages or unplanned pressures.
Participate in on-going training and development and maintain skills necessary for the role.
Carry out daily practice in line with our Trust values:
Communication
Kindness, Understanding and Inclusion
Fairness and Transparency
Working Together
Excellence
Job description
Job responsibilities
We would be looking to interview successful candidates around the first week of May 2025
Role Summary
To provide support and process designated duties and services for the receipt, supply and storage of all pharmaceuticals within the department, expiry date checking and stock rotation
To support the Pharmacy Storekeepers in ensuring the NHS Supplies/Sundries stock are receipted and stored away in respective areas and to support the Admin team in managing the department paperwork being labelled, boxed and distributed to archiving services for storage.
To support the ongoing maintenance of storage, staff working areas that need to comply with Wholesaler Dealer Licence requirements.
To support current working practices and to complete duties following processes and procedures for the Dispensary, Receipt and Distribution services throughout the trust by supporting stock management and Pharmacy Automation
Participate as an active member of the Pharmacy Receipt & DistributionTeam, providing support in areas required in line with departmental procedures.
Follow set day-to-day work tasks in relation to the stock control (including Daily Stock Takes), storage of Pharmaceuticals (to include Automation) and filtering Stock Returns.
To attend other UHSussex Pharmacy locations (if required) across the 4 sites to support the needs and requirements of UHSussex NHS Trust during possible staffing shortages or unplanned pressures.
Participate in on-going training and development and maintain skills necessary for the role.
Carry out daily practice in line with our Trust values:
Communication
Kindness, Understanding and Inclusion
Fairness and Transparency
Working Together
Excellence
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Essential
- Stores/Receipt & Distribution Experience
- IT Experience in basic skills of Word, Excel software
- Basic level of Maths, Numerical Skills
- Pharmacy ATO NVQ Level 2 or UK pass of grade 4 or above in English & Maths
- UK Residency of 3 years
Desirable
- Pharmacy Receipt & Distribution Experience
- High standard of IT Experience
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Essential
- Stores/Receipt & Distribution Experience
- IT Experience in basic skills of Word, Excel software
- Basic level of Maths, Numerical Skills
- Pharmacy ATO NVQ Level 2 or UK pass of grade 4 or above in English & Maths
- UK Residency of 3 years
Desirable
- Pharmacy Receipt & Distribution Experience
- High standard of IT Experience
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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.
