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Senior Pharmacy Technician, Purchasing & Distribution
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Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston upon Thames
- Onsite working
- Full time
- Permanent
Posted 2 weeks ago, 1 Mar
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Full Job Description
You would be expected to deputise for the Chief Pharmacy Technician and cross cover for the purchasing co-ordinator.
This role will suit someone with existing hospital pharmacy experience with an interest in pharmacy purchasing and distribution services.
You will require excellent communication skills and be able to work under pressure, multi-task and meet deadlines while working in a fast-paced environment.
The pharmacy department provides a high quality, professional pharmacy service and has an excellent reputation within the Trust and community. Both the pharmacy department and the Trust have a long-standing reputation for being a friendly and rewarding place to work., As the senior pharmacy technician of purchasing and distribution service your main duties include:
Provide day to day management of the pharmacy distribution and IV
fluid service, including: co-ordination of workflow, tasks and supervision
of the pharmacy stores assistants,
Acting as the responsible person for good stock management and control,
Supervising and participating in the medicine's distribution service,
Supervising and participating in the goods in receipting process,
Deputising for the chief pharmacy technician and purchasing coordinator,
Provide services to external customers including community units.
On occasion you will be expected to cover the purchasing coordinator, work cross site at Teddington Memorial Hospital and arrange cover for the IV fluid service.
You will also be expected to participate in late duties, weekend working and bank holidays.
Working for our organisation
Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you., To deputise for the Chief pharmacy technician to oversee the day to day running of the pharmacy distribution service.
Responsible to lead the teams and implement changes that benefit the service.
Promote and manage good stock control within the department.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of this post.