Job Description

Job Title:

Senior Pharmacy Assistant Stores (Band 3)

Location:

University Hospital Lewisham, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Contract:

Permanent Full-Time

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, including 1 in 7 weekends

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Senior Pharmacy Stores Assistant to join our team. You will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy stores and dispensary, ensuring safe and efficient handling of medicines and supplies. Duties include receiving and checking deliveries, stock management, dispensing prescriptions, and providing excellent customer service to patients and staff.

What We're Looking For:

Good communication skills and attention to detail



Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team



Basic IT skills and numeracy



Previous pharmacy or hospital experience desirable but not essential



Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a busy hospital pharmacy environment and contribute to high-quality patient care.

PLEASE NOTE:

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post

The role includes:

To supervise the provision of an accurate and timely distribution of drugs to Wards, departments and within the pharmacy department. This will include: -



1. Managing the day to day running of the distribution service



2. Stock control



3. Training other staff



4. Covering the storekeeper in receiving goods from external suppliers



We are looking for hardworking, reliable candidates with good communication skills. You will also need to have good literacy and numeracy skills which will be assessed during the selection process. It is vital that you list your educational qualifications on the application form in order to be shortlisted for interview.



Please ensure that you use your supporting statement to demonstrate how your skills and experience match the person specification.



Why Join Us?



At Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, our values guide everything we do:



Respect and Compassion - treating everyone with dignity and kindness.



Working Together - collaborating to deliver the best outcomes for patients.



Commitment to Quality - striving for excellence in everything we do.



As part of our team, you'll be supported to develop your skills and make a real difference to patient care.



Benefits



NHS Pension Scheme - one of the most generous in the UK.



Annual Leave - starting at 27 days plus bank holidays (pro rata).



Staff Wellbeing Support - including counselling and health initiatives.



Learning and Development Opportunities - to help you grow in your career.



Job Summary



To supervise the provision of an accurate and timely distribution of drugs to Wards, departments and within the pharmacy department. This will include: -



1. Managing the day to day running of the distribution service



2. Stock control



3. Training other staff



4. Covering the storekeeper in receiving goods from external suppliers



Work force



You will be responsible for two regular members of staff plus two rotational staff and any students rotating through the Stores and Distribution area.

Work will be generated by staff within the pharmacy department and by staff in wards and departments within the hospital and community services.



Partnerships



Communications and Relationships

You will work closely with the Principal Pharmacy Technician and Senior Pharmacy Technicians to ensure the smooth running of the Stores and Distribution departments.



You will liaise with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other staff within the Pharmacy department.



You will be communicating with staff from wards and departments around the hospital.



General duties



1. Supervise the day to day running of the distribution section ensuring that all pharmacy assistant duties are completed daily. Liaise with the Chief/Senior Pharmacy Technician(s) appropriately.



2. Organise and ensure daily stock checks are completed making any amendments necessary.



3. Produce and circulate the weekly ward top up rotas taking into account staff sickness and annual leave.



4. Ensure staff availability is sufficient to cover ward top-ups on a daily basis and refer to the Chief/ Senior Technician(s) where necessary.



5. Check and sign off Pharmacy ward top up boxes before releasing them for the porter to take to the ward.



6. Complete the distribution error form for all boxes checked and discuss all errors with affected staff.



7. Report any computer problems to the Pharmacy System Manager.



8. Deal with Stores / distribution queries from wards, other hospital departments and external sources.



9. Update ward top up sheets after liaising with the ward Pharmacist or relevant nurse or ward manager.



10. Run and check To-follow reports from the Pharmacy computer system and supply any out of stock items to wards. Liaise with Order Clerk as necessary.



11. Ensure that internal orders are dealt with promptly and sent to the respective area.



12. Ensure any equipment failure is reported to the appropriate person/ department.



13. Ensure the daily filing of requisition order forms from wards.



14. Ensure the monthly filing is completed for archiving.



15. Input onto the computer system all weekend and out of hour's stock requests, which had not been booked out at the time.



16. Provide ward top up cover in the event of staff absence



17. Provide cover for Storekeeping duties when requested



18. Monitor and record environmental temperatures within the Stores and Distribution area. Report any out of range temperatures immediately to the Chief/Senior Pharmacy Technician(s).



19. Organise the distribution staff to perform the three monthly expiry date check of the drugs kept in the departments and clinics, which are not topped up regularly.



20. Responsible for ensuring the daily cleaning of stores area & trolleys is performed and the log completed.



21. Maintain the Porter's log for delivering the green boxes & packages to the wards & departments.



22. Act as a witness for the NVQ level 2 & 3 students while they cover the elements in stores & distribution