Job summary
The supply of medication to the wards and departments is a complex process which involves a Stores team of over 40 people across the Trust.
Are you an enthusiastic individual with an attention for detail who could supervise a team of Pharmacy Assistants carrying out a range of tasks associated with the receipt and supply of medication?
Healthcare at this present point in time is an extremely rewarding and fulfilling area of employment and the supply of medication has its fair share of problems and issues which need to be overcome to ensure patient care is not compromised.
Exceptional organisational and time management skills are essential for this person to excel in this post. The ability to direct and motivate team members and provide help, support and training to allow individuals to perform to their best and collectively for the team to achieve their goals.
- Interview Date: 19 February 2025
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37 hours 30 minutes/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
- As a member of the senior team, share the responsibility for supervising the receipt and distribution of medication throughout NuTH
- Provide help and support to the Pharmacy Team Leader as and when required
- Assist in the general routine work of the Pharmacy Stores
- Act as a positive role model to other members of the team
- Contribute to the development of the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution Service
- Provide training and guidance to junior members of staff during their induction
- Listen to the observations and feedback of colleagues and feed information back to members of the management team
- Act as first line point of contact for all aspects of the Distribution and/or Receipt of Medicines services
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Share responsibility for supervising the daily goods receipt into the pharmacy stores or distribution and topping up services with the other Senior Pharmacy Assistant
- Contribute to the development of the stores and distribution service throughout the RVI, Freeman site and Community Health
- Carry out replenishment of stock on wards and departments throughout the RVI or Freeman site
- Manage the re-call, replenishment and re-distribution of Adult and Cardiac arrest boxes and Anaphylaxis boxes throughout the RVI and Freeman sites.
- Manage the ordering and stock control of critical drugs required for the replenishment of all cardiac arrest and anaphylaxis boxes.
- Manage the receipt and processing of unlicensed medicines within the Pharmacy Store
- Manage the disposal and collection of chemical waste from the Pharmacy Store
- Assist in the general routine work of the Pharmacy Stores.
- Organise and deliver training in all aspects of pharmacy stores to new members of staff.
- Participate in training programmes as appropriate.
- Provide support to the Stores and Distribution Manager as and when required.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Share responsibility for supervising the daily goods receipt into the pharmacy stores or distribution and topping up services with the other Senior Pharmacy Assistant
- Contribute to the development of the stores and distribution service throughout the RVI, Freeman site and Community Health
- Carry out replenishment of stock on wards and departments throughout the RVI or Freeman site
- Manage the re-call, replenishment and re-distribution of Adult and Cardiac arrest boxes and Anaphylaxis boxes throughout the RVI and Freeman sites.
- Manage the ordering and stock control of critical drugs required for the replenishment of all cardiac arrest and anaphylaxis boxes.
- Manage the receipt and processing of unlicensed medicines within the Pharmacy Store
- Manage the disposal and collection of chemical waste from the Pharmacy Store
- Assist in the general routine work of the Pharmacy Stores.
- Organise and deliver training in all aspects of pharmacy stores to new members of staff.
- Participate in training programmes as appropriate.
- Provide support to the Stores and Distribution Manager as and when required.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 qualification or have equivalent practical experience which demonstrates underpinning knowledge.
Desirable
- Evidence of achievement at CSE or GCSE in maths and English
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations
- Knowledge of the principles of good stock management
- Experience of working in a stores/warehouse environment, receiving, storing, assembling and delivering goods
- Experience of supervising and directing staff
Desirable
- Knowledge of drug names and uses Knowledge of Pharmacy Procedures
- Working knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
- Experience of managing or supervising staff in a Hospital or retail stores environment
- Experience of working in a pharmacy
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Good verbal communication skills
- Good Organisational Skills
- Customer Care Skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to maintain high level of accuracy in a busy environment
Desirable
- Ability to work to an SOP or protocol
- Ability to organise and delegate tasks
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 qualification or have equivalent practical experience which demonstrates underpinning knowledge.
Desirable
- Evidence of achievement at CSE or GCSE in maths and English
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations
- Knowledge of the principles of good stock management
- Experience of working in a stores/warehouse environment, receiving, storing, assembling and delivering goods
- Experience of supervising and directing staff
Desirable
- Knowledge of drug names and uses Knowledge of Pharmacy Procedures
- Working knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
- Experience of managing or supervising staff in a Hospital or retail stores environment
- Experience of working in a pharmacy
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Good verbal communication skills
- Good Organisational Skills
- Customer Care Skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to maintain high level of accuracy in a busy environment
Desirable
- Ability to work to an SOP or protocol
- Ability to organise and delegate tasks
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).
