Pharmacy Support Worker Higher Level Stores, Distribution, Procurement

Due to progression of the existing post holder we have an exciting opportunity for a pharmacy support worker higher level to work within Stores, Distribution and Procurement. You will carry out regular visits to our wards/teams to provide stock topping up and audit checks. You will work within teams consisting of Pharmacy Support Workers and Pharmacy Technicians but will be expected to work without close supervision in this role., This exciting role will ensure medicines are delivered safely and efficiently to our patients, Co-ordinate workload within the Stores, Distribution & Procurement team (SDP) Supervise team members within SDP and support training Receive, Assemble, Check and Distribute medicines as per rota. Procure medicines in line with regional contracts and follow up medicines supply shortages. Participate in routine Pharmacy stock takes. Participate in the replenishment of resuscitation drugs to wards and teams. Support supply of vaccines to the trust premises. Ensure housekeeping tasks are completed. Ensure stock medicines are replenished against agreed stockists in a timely manner. Stock is stored correctly in medicine cupboards, expiry dates are checked and medicine management audits completed at regular intervals to ensure standards are maintained. Answer queries on the supply and availability of medicines. Support ward/teams with maintenance and organisation of pharmacy record keeping and resources, such as delivery notes, information booklets, pharmacy ward memo's and information posters.

Working for organisation insert Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of making a positive difference in people's lives. CQC rated us as 'GOOD overall, commenting on how our colleagues treated patients with compassion and kindness and felt positive and proud about working for the trust.

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Access to Vivup
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
Structured learning and development opportunities