Job summary
THIS IS A FULL TIME POSITION
Ward stock control and replenishment.
On a rotational basis , ward stock levels to be topped up and put away correctly with regards to rotation and expiry dates and also safe and secure storage.
Regular review of stock lists liaising with ward pharmacists and ward staff.
Main duties of the job
There is an exciting opportunity in the pharmacy department for a band 2 - 3 ward based assistant
The successful candidate will already hold, or be willing to work towards an NVQ level 2 in pharmacy Services.
Ward based stock replenishment and control. Review of stock and recycling where appropriate .
Liaising with ward staff and ward pharmacist
Monitoring of safe storage
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ward based stock control and replenishment . Ward stock reviews , recycling and rotation .
Cost saving ,storage monitoring .
Putting stock away, rotation , expiry date checking .
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £21.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 pharmacy services or equivalent
Team work
Essential
- Examples of being able to work within a team
Ward Based Work
Desirable
- Experience working on a ward environment
Procedures
Essential
- Able to follow procedure accurately
Organisation
Essential
- Evidence of organisational skills
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 .
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pharmacy - Stepping Hill hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE