Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (including weekends and bank holidays)
- Job ref
- 200-NN-7056670-HS-Y
- Employer
- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Tooting
- Salary
- £35,964 - £43,780 p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Pharmacy Stores, Distribution and Dispensing Cabinet Deputy Manager
Band 5
*The pay scales advertised have been confirmed by NHS England, we are awaiting confirmation of when these will be reflected. The new scales can be found here: Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Pharmacy department at St Georges University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The individual will support the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution manager in the day to day management of the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution service across the Trust.
The Pharmacy Department is highly regarded in the Trust and has over 270 staff members. The department is friendly, forward thinking and constantly expanding with opportunities for personal development and further postgraduate education. All of our pharmacists complete a postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent and we are constantly expanding our pool of non-medical prescribing pharmacists. We support pharmacists to pursue opportunities in research to further expand their portfolio.
Investment in facilities includes automated dispensing in our large main dispensary, which covers inpatient, outpatient and home delivery services. We have four satellite dispensaries, attached to specialist areas to promote efficient dispensing. Our dispensaries are led by experienced pharmacy technicians allowing clinical staff to focus on patient care, medicines optimisation and care group work. Automated dispensing cabinets are used in the Emergency Department and Major Trauma Ward, supporting automated pharmacy services on ward level. The aseptic unit holds of a “Specials” Manufacturing Authorisation (MS) licence by MHRA.
Main duties of the job
· To support the Pharmacy Stores & Distribution Manager in the day to day management of the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution Service (receipt, storage, assembly and distribution) including responsibility over stock control and investigations.
· To support the Lead Pharmacy Technician – Procurement, Stores & Distribution by being an Omnicell Superuser and supporting the implementation and management of Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs) within the Trust
· To assist in the development and implementation of training programs that ensure that all staff are trained to the appropriate level, reviewing, and evaluating training needs on a regular basis.
· To participate in the Pharmacy topping up service to wards and departments within the Trust, including raising and assembling of orders on the Pharmacy computer system
· To assist in the provision, maintenance and support of specialist Pharmacy systems including JAC/CMM, BD Rowa robotics, Omnicell etc.
· To conduct annual Performance and Development Reviews (PDRs) for all Stores & Distribution
Working for our organisation
The GESH hospital group is a leading healthcare provider in South West London, comprised of St George’s University Hospitals and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, together, by collaborating and working in partnership to meet the needs of our patients, and making sure our services are affordable and fit for the future.
St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust itself is a major acute hospital that offers specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac care, lipid disorders, renal transplantation, cancer care and stroke. We are the regional specialist care provider for South-West London, Surrey and beyond. Acute and tertiary health services are delivered from over 1,000 beds across two sites, by around 8,000 staff.
With national and regional referrals added to our local 3.5m catchment, we serve a population of around 5m. We provide services at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Roehampton. These include outpatient rapid diagnostic and treatment facilities, a minor injuries unit, limb fitting services and 70 elderly, intermediate care and rehabilitation beds. Our main site, St George’s Hospital in Tooting – one of the country’s principal teaching hospitals – is shared with St George’s, University of London.
Together, as a Group, we will be the driving force behind the most integrated local system in the NHS.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Maths & English GCSE grade 4 or equivalent qualification
- NVQ 2 – Pharmacy Services
- Working towards or willingness to work towards NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services
Desirable criteria
- NVQ level 3
Experience
Essential criteria
- Hospital Pharmacy experience
- Pharmacy stores and distribution experience
- Experience of using Omnicell/ADC cabinets
- Experience of working with Pharmacy Robotics
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with BD Robotics
- Experience in troubleshooting medicine discrepancies using multiple systems
- Omnicell System administrator qualification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Proficient use of the JAC/CMM computer system
- Able to accurately follow written procedures under pressure
- Demonstrate experience in prioritisation of medicines supply
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate experience in mentorship and training
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work on own initiative and effectively as part of a team
- Ability to prioritise and plan work effectively alone and for a team
- Excellent communication skills
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust – being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful – and behave in a way that reflects these. More information on the vision and values of St. George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is attached below.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and informed by email.
If you are appointed to the post, as part of your pre-employment check we will be required to verify your identity. The document/s you present for this purpose will be checked for their authenticity by scanning all known security features. These features will include:
- The machine readable zone
- An ultra violet image
- An infra red image
As part of your pre-employment checks, we will also be required to obtain satisfactory, written references. Please ensure that the referee details which you provide on your application form are correct. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent line manager. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.
Telephone: 02082963786
Text: 07501066267
Email: [email protected].
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Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Des Leonard
- Job title
- Pharmacy Stores & Distribution Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0208 725 1771
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