Job Description

We're Hiring - Full time (40 hours per week) Medication purchasing Pharmacy assistant



We are seeking applicants to join our Outpatient Pharmacy team. Whether purchasing medication, managing Pharmacy stock, navigating mediation supply problems, dispensing medication or providing pharmacy services - you will be providing personalised solutions to help people lead healthier lives - this is work with real purpose.



The Pharmacy medication purchasing assistant plays a key role in ensuring safe and efficient patient care is maintained. Applicants must be qualified to NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) or working towards this qualification and must have a good working knowledge of medication and Pharmaceutical goods in the UK. This role is perfect for a Pharmacy assistant with excellent Microsoft office skills and at least two years of UK community pharmacy or UK hospital pharmacy experience .



Accuracy, excellent written and verbal communication skills are key to undertaking the role. Applicants will need to use their initiative in resolving problems and be prepared to change priorities to ensure patients receive the right medications in a timely manner.



Main duties of the job



Processing POM, OTC and Pharmacy stationary orders



Liaise with suppliers, Pharmacy colleagues and other hospitals to obtain urgent medication



Liaise with Pharmacy stores staff to ensure orders are received accurately and in time



Complete regular stock check, stock rotation, date checking and maintenance of the medication robot



Review and resolve medication stock shortages by liaising with manufacturers and suppliers as well as the Outpatient Pharmacy clinical colleagues



Process medication MHRA alerts, stock returns and claims in a timely manner.



Process Pharmacy invoices and credits in a timely manner to ensure good medication account position



Participate in the annual stock check day



Support the Pharmacy dispensary by assisting with dispensing and healthcare counter cover



The Whittington Health is an Integrated Care Organisation that provides, safe, personal, coordinated care, high quality community and hospital services to the populations of Haringey and Islington and aims to help local people live longer and healthier lives for the community we serve.



The organisation is the biggest employer in the area, with over 4,500 staff; delivering healthcare not only on the acute hospital site which has 420 beds, but also from a variety of other community based health centres and through visits to patients homes across the boroughs to address the health needs of the local population. We are one of the three main teaching campuses for the Royal Free and University College Medical School and support staff training and development.



Our ICARE (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence) Values not only help us shape what we do, but also how we do it and why. They are fundamental to the way we do business and care for our patients.



Our innovative Outpatient Pharmacy is a great place to work and has undergone extensive and exciting developments as part of this new organisation.



The Dispensary and Distribution areas benefit from an ARX robot installation & a Prescription Tracking System and the Pharmacy I.T team have implemented full Inpatient Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration across the trust.



PLEASE NOTE THIS JOB DOES NOT FALL UNDER AGENDA FOR CHANGE.



You will be a vital part of the Outpatient Pharmacy team in procuring medicines and identifying alternatives for items that are on shortage.



You will need to liaise with suppliers and become familiar with using a variety of online catalogues. Full training will be provided.



An accurate eye for detail in checking prices and investigating invoicing discrepancies is needed.