Pharmacy Automation Supervisor - Southsea, United Kingdom - Lalys Pharmacy

Lalys Pharmacy

Verified Company

Southsea, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Lalys Pharmacy is looking for a forward-thinking, technically minded individual to support and oversee our pharmacy hub operations.

We use Medimat technology to process the majority of our prescriptions from all of our branches centrally at our hub on Fawcett Road.

This is a supervisory position which will firstly involve learning how to use Medimat technology and our processes.

This will evolve into a leadership role whereby you will be expected to oversee running of the hub on a day-today basis.

This is a unique position in which full training will be provided.

A background involving some IT and business management is desirable however the most important aspect is that you must be a real 'hands on' person with a positive attitude to team working and team management.

As Pharmacy Automation Supervisor, under the supervision of the Automation Lead, you will lead on the day to day operation, maintenance and training for the automation facility to provide safe, high quality and effective operational and production pharmacy services.

You will be supporting the provision of an innovative technology driven medicines management service through automation, robotics and closed loop medicines administration.

You will provide user support, perform maintenance activities and troubleshooting of the Medimat Robot, escalating issues to the Lead where necessary.

Guides and assists pharmacists and technicians and other staff in the safe, effective, and efficient operation of the automated medication distribution process;
Operate the MediMat robot, augmentation, induction, sortation, packing, bagging and toting.

Monitor and adjust automation practice, analysing issues and suggesting options, actions and follow up on outcomes;
Communicates the status of activities and issues to Automation Lead, Lead Pharmacist, branch leads, drivers and other staff where appropriate;
Troubleshoots as issues arise;
Reviews daily reports, such as 'non-supply', cancelled items, discrepancies, etc.;
Liase with Stock co-ordinator, deliveries in, positioning of stock, filling the MediMat, the movement of stock throughout the facility and deliveries out;
May perform other incidental tasks, as required.

Skills, Abilities and Atributes

Ability to determine and gain understanding of technical system problems;
Ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of professional, technical, and support staff;
Good communication skills;
Self starter, should be able to use own initiative;
Sound judgment; accuracy; tact; resourcefulness
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

A background in production and/or supply chain and logístical planning will be of benefit in this role, no previous experience in community Pharmacy required.

Salary:
£11.00-£15.00 per hour

Schedule: