Job summary
Assisting the dispensary manager and the dispensary team in providing a safe and cost effective dispensary service.
Career Progression pathways and development opportunities:
We are committed to get the very best out of our staff and support staff in their career aspirations. We have career pathways available, where you will be able to develop your skills and build on your experience to progress into other roles across different specialties.
Flexible working:
As one of the few Trusts in London we are proud to offer flexible working as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage.
Main duties of the job
To ensure the safe, efficient and correct storage and distribution of pharmaceutical stock as appropriate.
Ensuring the timely procurement and correct storage of medication within the dispensary. Being responsible for replenishing stock, using stock rotation methods to ensure minimum waste.
Regularly date check stock medication and assist the dispensary manager in the implementation of systems to reduce waste.
Regularly partake in the dispensing of routine inpatient, outpatient and community mental health team prescriptions and the replenishment of ward medication stock.
Act as a support net for all members of the dispensary team, to allow them to concentrate on more clinical activities.
About us
South London and Maudsley employ around 5000 staff and serve a local population of 1.1 million people. We have more than 230 services including inpatient wards, outpatient and community services. Currently, provide inpatient care for approximately 5,300 people each year and treat more than 45,000 patients in the community in Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark; as well as substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich.
By coming to work at SLaM, you will gain experience of being part of an organisation with a rich history and international reputation in mental health care. You will have access to professional development and learning opportunities, and have the chance to work alongside people who are world leaders in their field. SLaM delivered more than 14,000 training experiences in 2014; providing an extensive range of learning opportunities for staff at all levels. In addition, our working relationship with King's Health Partners allows those working at the Trust to get involved in academic research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure the safe, efficient and correct receipt, storage and distribution of pharmaceuticals.
- To participate in stock topping up service to wards and departments.
- To carry out the routine dispensing and issuing of prescriptions including in-patients, outpatients, and community prescriptions that have been clinically screened by a pharmacist
- To use the pharmacy computer system to dispense, issue, label and return medicines in accordance with level of training provided.
- To ensure correct storage and stock rotation of all items.
- To ensure that the stores, dispensary and distribution areas are kept clean and tidy.
- To dispose of and recycle pharmaceuticals in accordance with the departmental and local policies.
- To ensure a supply of sundries in the dispensary area.
- To assist the purchasing officer to ensure supplies are maintained at optimum levels.
- To ensure that requisitions are dealt within a timely manner.
- To ensure the maintenance of efficient stock control, including stock checks and expiry date checks.
- Any other duties deemed appropriate by the Dispensary Manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure the safe, efficient and correct receipt, storage and distribution of pharmaceuticals.
- To participate in stock topping up service to wards and departments.
- To carry out the routine dispensing and issuing of prescriptions including in-patients, outpatients, and community prescriptions that have been clinically screened by a pharmacist
- To use the pharmacy computer system to dispense, issue, label and return medicines in accordance with level of training provided.
- To ensure correct storage and stock rotation of all items.
- To ensure that the stores, dispensary and distribution areas are kept clean and tidy.
- To dispose of and recycle pharmaceuticals in accordance with the departmental and local policies.
- To ensure a supply of sundries in the dispensary area.
- To assist the purchasing officer to ensure supplies are maintained at optimum levels.
- To ensure that requisitions are dealt within a timely manner.
- To ensure the maintenance of efficient stock control, including stock checks and expiry date checks.
- Any other duties deemed appropriate by the Dispensary Manager
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- 5 GCSEs or equivalent (Grade C or above including maths and English)
- Commitment to undertake and complete NVQ Level 2 in pharmaceutical services
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a team
- Experience of working within standard operating procedures
- Adapting to different computer packages / systems
Desirable
- Previous experience with computerised stock control system.
- Experience of working in a mental health setting
- Previous experience of working in a hospital
- Previous experience of working in a pharmacy
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Ability to lift and handle heavy goods
- Good time management skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good verbal and written communication
- Ability to work within a team and individually
- Good attention to detail and a responsible attitude towards quality and accuracy
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- 5 GCSEs or equivalent (Grade C or above including maths and English)
- Commitment to undertake and complete NVQ Level 2 in pharmaceutical services
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a team
- Experience of working within standard operating procedures
- Adapting to different computer packages / systems
Desirable
- Previous experience with computerised stock control system.
- Experience of working in a mental health setting
- Previous experience of working in a hospital
- Previous experience of working in a pharmacy
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Ability to lift and handle heavy goods
- Good time management skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good verbal and written communication
- Ability to work within a team and individually
- Good attention to detail and a responsible attitude towards quality and accuracy
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).
