Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable individual to join our friendly team at North Bristol NHS Pharmacy based at Southmead Hospital.
The post-holder will work in the pharmacy stores team receiving deliveries, booking in orders, and looking after the stock in the Pharmacy at North Bristol NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
To be an operational member of the Pharmacy Stores Team.
The post holder will be responsible for:
Ensuring the correct receipt of incoming pharmaceutical products in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Effective stock rotation within the stores area
Acting as a Robotic super-user.
Liaising with relevant pharmacy staff over stores issues and queries.
You will commence as a Band 2 (£22,383 per annum). All the relevant training will be provided under the supervision of the Pharmacy Learning and Development team. After successful completion of all in-house training and Buttercups training course, you will be assessed by the Pharmacy Supply Services Manager/Lead before the final sign off and if successful, you will automatically progress to Band 3 (£22,816 - £24,336 per annum).
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialties. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services. North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
If you are from outside the area, Bristol is consistently voted as one of the best places to live in the UK, with a rich history, thriving arts, music, gastronomic and independent retails scenes, excellent transport links and easy access to the spectacular countryside and coastlines of South Wales, Devon, and Cornwall.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Personal Specification documents for further details on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Personal Specification documents for further details on the role.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Mathematics Level C or above, IT competencies equivalent to the EDCL or ELITE, including experience using Microsoft Office software.
Desirable
- Buttercups Level 2 (or equivalent), Knowledge of WDA (H), Knowledge of FMD
Work Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of goods receipt in a stores environment, Previous Experience dealing with stock discrepancies, Experience of using systemic working practices with very high degrees of accuracy
Desirable
- Previous experience in a pharmacy environment, Knowledge and experience of Good Distribution Practice (GDP), Recent experience of working in an Acute Trust
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Well-developed problem-solving skills, Ability to react to and manage changing situations, work demands and priorities, and to liaise with staff and external contractors accordingly and to escalate whenever indicated, Excellent time management skills, Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, Understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential
- Self-motivated individual with an organised and logical approach to work, Ability to work flexibly under pressure as part of a busy team, and on own initiative without direct supervision to prioritise and achieve workload and deadlines, Able to deal professionally with staff and suppliers when dealing with sensitive information, Excellent interpersonal skills, Able to work during normal working week, scheduled extended hours and rota cover, weekends and bank holidays as required for service provision, Able to cope with frequent heavy lifting, Able to work accurately under pressure and interruptions, Frequent requirement for detailed concentration
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Mathematics Level C or above, IT competencies equivalent to the EDCL or ELITE, including experience using Microsoft Office software.
Desirable
- Buttercups Level 2 (or equivalent), Knowledge of WDA (H), Knowledge of FMD
Work Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of goods receipt in a stores environment, Previous Experience dealing with stock discrepancies, Experience of using systemic working practices with very high degrees of accuracy
Desirable
- Previous experience in a pharmacy environment, Knowledge and experience of Good Distribution Practice (GDP), Recent experience of working in an Acute Trust
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Well-developed problem-solving skills, Ability to react to and manage changing situations, work demands and priorities, and to liaise with staff and external contractors accordingly and to escalate whenever indicated, Excellent time management skills, Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, Understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential
- Self-motivated individual with an organised and logical approach to work, Ability to work flexibly under pressure as part of a busy team, and on own initiative without direct supervision to prioritise and achieve workload and deadlines, Able to deal professionally with staff and suppliers when dealing with sensitive information, Excellent interpersonal skills, Able to work during normal working week, scheduled extended hours and rota cover, weekends and bank holidays as required for service provision, Able to cope with frequent heavy lifting, Able to work accurately under pressure and interruptions, Frequent requirement for detailed concentration
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).
