Job summary *Previous applicants need not apply* We are looking to recruit TWO enthusiastic, conscientious, flexible and reliable Pharmacy Stores Support Workers (In Training) to join our Pharmacy Stores and Distribution teams based at the Pharmacy Stores at the LGI and the Pharmacy Warehouse in Hunslet.
*Please note, this post does not involve direct patient care* Are you a motivated individual who has good reading and numeracy skills and shows initiative?
Do you have a flexible approach to your work, good communications skills and have the ability to work as part of a team?
Applicants will need to Train to be a Pharmacy Stores Support Worker over a 6-month period undertaking the Dispensary Stock Management course supported by in-house competency assessment.
It is a requirement of this role to complete the training and qualification.
This is initially a 12-month contract and will be made substantive on completion of training.
Applicants must be able to meet the requirement for basic skills Maths and English Level 1 or equivalent.
Expected Shortlisting Date 05/02/2025 Planned Interview Date 24/02/2025 Main duties of the job These Posts will be based within the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution Team, where we have vacancies at the Pharmacy Warehouse Leeds 10 and MRDU (Medicines Receipt and Distribution Unit within the Leeds General Infirmary, time may also be spent with the Stores and Distribution Team at St Jamess Hospital.
The primary role of the Pharmacy Stores & Distribution Team is to ensure timely and accurate replenishment of pharmacy stock on wards and departments at Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
This includes assembly and delivery of stock medicines to wards, departments, and our own Pharmacy areas across the Trust.
You will be involved in a variety of duties associated with this, including receipt, storage, dispatch, ward top-up, stock control and delivery of medicines.
Please be aware that for all posts there is a significant amount of walking, and moving and handling, including bulk consignments.
Successful candidates will be part of a busy service within friendly and welcoming teams!
About us Leeds is a wonderful city to work in and LTHT is an organisation that puts its patients first and highly values and supports its staff, Pharmacy is a forward-thinking department that values the contribution of all our staff.
There are plenty of opportunities to progress within different areas of our pharmacy services should you wish to.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles.
As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed.
If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY Train to be a Pharmacy Warehouse operative over a 6-month period undertaking the Dispensary stock management course supported by inhouse competency assessment.
To perform a variety of support duties.
These include stock receipt, stock counting & ordering (top-ups), picking and packing of orders, and distribution.
Stock control procedures and stocktaking and the.
disposal of pharmaceutical waste.
There are no line management responsibilities.
All duties are performed working to procedures, mostly under direct supervision.
The jobholder will work as a member of the team in the Pharmacy warehouse.
Although duties are generally rostered across the team, there may be changes in response to urgent demand, service cover etc.
The post holder will be required to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Working to relevant SOPs and undertaking the Dispensary stock management course.
Required to work in the Pharmacy Warehouse, Pharmacy Stores and Distribution areas.
areas Receipt of consignments from suppliers, including checking and booking into the Pharmacy Computer System.
Prompt reporting of discrepancies to the stores supervisor.
Carry out routine stock control procedures.
Ensure stock is located under correct storage conditions and continuous evaluation of stock levels, stock rotation and expiry dates is undertaken.
Perform necessary clerical tasks associated with the service.
These may be manual but more routinely involve keyboard data entry onto the JAC system.
This includes order entry, stock list maintenance & printing, issuing to correct cost centres.
Participate in regular stock-takes according to departmental procedures.
Contribute to the ward & department medicines top-up service.
Pick and pack orders for distribution, under supervision.
Pack and process materials for sterilization.
Deliver medicines to wards and departments on the main trust sites, ensuring compliance with Trust Medicines Management policies And other required duties within role.
Maintenance of work areas and good housekeeping in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Operation of specialist equipment powered stacking equipment, Transfer waste (pharmaceutical and household) to the appropriate collection points, according to procedures Person Specification Other Criteria Essential Ability to work accurately.
Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
Experience Essential Ability to retain information and follow procedures accurately.
Good inter-personal communication skills Knowledge of the principles of good customer care Ability to integrate as a team member Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures Ability to interpret written instructions Qualifications Essential Basic skills level 1 in Maths and English * Health and Safety Desirable Keyboard skills; Customer Care; Stock control Skills & Behaviours Essential Flexible, reliable, calm disposition, ability to work alone and in a team.
Ability to manage time effectively Flexibility; Reliability Work accurately; Follow safe working practices; Report observed discrepancies/non-conformances/incidents, promptly and correctly.
Honesty; Integrity; Attention to detail; Confidentiality Commitment to the provision of best possible service.
Supporting and valuing others