Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for an assistant to join our pharmacy stores and procurement team responsible for the purchasing of medicines for the Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.The procurement team mange the ordering of over xc2xa320 million worth of medicines each year. We are looking for someone with the right skills and attention to detail who is an excellent team player, hardworking and enthusiastic to participate in and support the provision of our services.Main duties of the jobA good general understanding of IT systems is essential as the majority of our ordering and stock management systems are electronic. You will also be expected to be able to update excel spreadsheets and competently interact with other Microsoft applications.You will be contributing to the maintenance of a good stock control system within the Pharmacy department, as well as participating in the provision of a high standard of service within the Pharmacy Stores, Procurement and Distribution department.About usOur Vision is to be a first-class provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care for our patients; and being a great place to work for our people. Our Proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision. As members of staff we will always:

• Show COMPASSION- treating everyone with kindness - welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values
• AMBITION- Aspiring to be the best - reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people's health and wellbeing
• RESPECT- Valuing and appreciating everyone - listening, learning and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits
• ENCOURAGEMENT- Opportunities for all - supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future

Date posted20 February 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salaryxc2xa323,615 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number166-ICD-6983704Job locationsChesterfield Royal HospitalCalowChesterfieldS44 5BLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesKEY RESULT AREASThese are the key areas that support the purpose of the job:1. To carry out general stock management duties on all wards and clinics, including housekeeping, stock counts, stock rotation expiry date checks and investigation of stock discrepancies when necessary.2. To participate and support the use of Pharmacy automation systems, to assist in the control of the large remit of stock management in the Pharmacy Department and ensuring that data entry on the pharmacy computer system is accurate and timely.3. Contribute to the maintenance of accurate stock holding4. To process orders for medicines under the terms of the Wholesale Dealers License in accordance with relevant SOPs and adhering to Good Distribution Practice.5. To provide Pharmacy Stores core service, through the receipt, storage, and distribution of medicines.6. To order, pick, deliver, and put away stock supplies of pharmaceutical products (including bulk fluids and feeds), for wards, departments and clinics through the top up service.7. To undertake a wide range of duties within the Pharmacy Department, and to undertake relevant training as required. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesKEY RESULT AREASThese are the key areas that support the purpose of the job:1. To carry out general stock management duties on all wards and clinics, including housekeeping, stock counts, stock rotation expiry date checks and investigation of stock discrepancies when necessary.2. To participate and support the use of Pharmacy automation systems, to assist in the control of the large remit of stock management in the Pharmacy Department and ensuring that data entry on the pharmacy computer system is accurate and timely.3. Contribute to the maintenance of accurate stock holding4. To process orders for medicines under the terms of the Wholesale Dealers License in accordance with relevant SOPs and adhering to Good Distribution Practice.5. To provide Pharmacy Stores core service, through the receipt, storage, and distribution of medicines.6. To order, pick, deliver, and put away stock supplies of pharmaceutical products (including bulk fluids and feeds), for wards, departments and clinics through the top up service.7. To undertake a wide range of duties within the Pharmacy Department, and to undertake relevant training as required.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• A-C /or Grade 4-9 in English and Maths

Desirable

• Level 2 NVQ Pharmacy Services

ExperienceEssential

• Team Working

Desirable

• Previous experience in a hospital environment
• Previous experience in stock management role

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• A-C /or Grade 4-9 in English and Maths

Desirable

• Level 2 NVQ Pharmacy Services

ExperienceEssential

• Team Working

Desirable

• Previous experience in a hospital environment
• Previous experience in stock management role

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