Band 3 - Watford, United Kingdom - West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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Watford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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We have a vacancy for a hard-working, organised and motivated person to join our friendly Stores team in the Pharmacy Department at Watford General Hospital as a Senior Pharmacy Stores Assistant.

37.5 hours per week, 7.5hrs per day, Monday to Friday.

For further information and to arrange an informal visit please contact Deepa Harji on


The purpose of this post is to:

Organise the workload of the pharmacy assistants in Pharmacy Stores, in collaboration with the Senior and Chief Pharmacy Technician, Procurement, Stores and Distribution.

Monitor workflow in distribution area, issuing stock medicines and providing a ward top up service to clinical areas.

Ensure that wards, departments, clinics and customers are provided with an efficient supply service for all their pharmaceutical needs.

Update reviewed ward/department stock lists.

Check prepared orders for accuracy before packing and distribution.

Work in the following sections of the pharmacy, to include homecare service, procurement, stores and distribution.

Undertake duties in support of pharmacists.

Undertake related clerical duties.

To train, supervise work of pharmacy stores assistants, trainees.


There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme.

These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.


The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.

We are a flexible working employer

At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

Deal with routine and general enquiries relating to stock and distribution made by phone or in person.


Work effectively as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary and Pharmacy environment and maintain good communication with all staff listed under key relationships above.

During busy periods, to assist the

Pharmacy Technician Specialist:

Homecare Medicines & High Cost drugs in carrying out routine homecare medicines service activities such as raising homecare medicine Purchase Order (PO) using the pharmacy stock control system - EMIS, with the relevant homecare providers, in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

To visit critical wards and departments on an agreed schedule to order stock (top-up).

To assist with the review and maintenance of ward/department stock lists following approval by the ward/senior pharmacists.

See Job Description for further information.
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