Job summary
Due to an internal progression, we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who would like to join our Pharmacy Stores team in the Pharmacy Department at University Hospitals of Leicester. Applicants must have a can-do attitude and have excellent manual handling skills.
Travel between Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield will be required
Main duties of the job
An understanding of stock management is crucial to this role; this involves receiving all incoming pharmacy goods, checking that they are correct in identity, quantity and condition.
Ensuring that medicines are stored appropriately and securely in pharmacy
Reporting any discrepancies to the Purchasing Office on the day received, in order to ensure adequate stocks and financial recompense.
Participating in stock-taking and the checking of medicines is an important part of this role, so attention to detail is vital.
Record all batch numbers and expiry dates, input the data onto the pharmacy computer and put the stock away by the end of the working day to maintain the efficiency of the pharmacy stock system.
Ensure that all stock is rotated within pharmacy, and that the oldest stock or stock with the shortest expiry is used first to minimise wastage.
Maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of the stores area and yard, disposing of hazardous and non-hazardous waste in accordance with local policies in order to adhere to Trust and local health and safety procedures.
Previous pharmacy experience would be an advantage, but full training will be provided. You will also be required to undertake an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiestNHStrusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicester shire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
o We focus on what matters most
o We treat others how we would like to be treated
o We are passionate and creative in our work
o We do what we say we are going to do
o We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
We also offer a range of benefits to support our staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Record all batch numbers and expiry dates, input the data onto the pharmacy computer and put the stock away by the end of the working day to maintain the efficiency of the pharmacy stock system.
Ensure that all stock is rotated within pharmacy and that the oldest stock or stock with the shortest expiry is used first to minimise wastage.
Maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of the stores area and yard, disposing of hazardous and non-hazardous waste in accordance with local policies in order to adhere to Trust and local health and safety procedures.
Maintain the availability, and label accordingly, the clinical and cardboard waste containers in order to comply with Trust policy.
Participate in the bonding of hazard recalled products in accordance with the hazard recall procedure.
Ensure all goods for return are labelled and documented in accordance with stores procedures to minimise wastage.
Maintain stores security and safe custody of pharmaceuticals ensuring that access is only given to authorised personnel.
Participate in the delivery/collection of pharmaceuticals to and from other departments within the hospital and within UHL to maximise a timely and accurate supply.
To ensure that unlicensed products are bonded appropriately and that all documentation is available for release of the product by a qualified person.
To participate in the training of staff, as appropriate, including pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists, technicians, student technicians and assistants.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Record all batch numbers and expiry dates, input the data onto the pharmacy computer and put the stock away by the end of the working day to maintain the efficiency of the pharmacy stock system.
Ensure that all stock is rotated within pharmacy and that the oldest stock or stock with the shortest expiry is used first to minimise wastage.
Maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of the stores area and yard, disposing of hazardous and non-hazardous waste in accordance with local policies in order to adhere to Trust and local health and safety procedures.
Maintain the availability, and label accordingly, the clinical and cardboard waste containers in order to comply with Trust policy.
Participate in the bonding of hazard recalled products in accordance with the hazard recall procedure.
Ensure all goods for return are labelled and documented in accordance with stores procedures to minimise wastage.
Maintain stores security and safe custody of pharmaceuticals ensuring that access is only given to authorised personnel.
Participate in the delivery/collection of pharmaceuticals to and from other departments within the hospital and within UHL to maximise a timely and accurate supply.
To ensure that unlicensed products are bonded appropriately and that all documentation is available for release of the product by a qualified person.
To participate in the training of staff, as appropriate, including pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists, technicians, student technicians and assistants.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths
Experience
Essential
- Previous store keeping experience
Communication
Essential
- Good written communication
Skills
Essential
- Team work and able to take direction
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths
Experience
Essential
- Previous store keeping experience
Communication
Essential
- Good written communication
Skills
Essential
- Team work and able to take direction
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).
