Pharmacy Support Services Supervisor - Bristol, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
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An opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Services Supervisor.


The Pharmacy Support Services Supervisor has responsibility for the provision and management of stock medicinal products to all wards and departments throughout the trust.

The post holder will be expected to work closely with the pharmacy distribution team to ensure that all stock medicinal products are available, held in a safe and suitable environment and fit for purpose when issued.


The post holder is responsible for the daily supervision of all staff working in the pharmacy distribution team and will be expected to liase with pharmacy purchasing and distribution storekeepers regarding outstanding orders and any/all stock supply issues.

The post holder will also provide the necessary oversight of mentoring/training the ATO's within the department.


The post holder will be responsible for the daily review and release of all orders for stock medicinal products, fluids and feeds and will ensure that, within reasonable limits all stock held within pharmacy distribution is ordered in a cost effective and timely manner.

The post holder will need to work closely with nursing and ward pharmacy teams, dispensary staff, pharmacy technical services, quality control teams and provide supervision of pharmacy porters.


The pharmacy support services supervisor will be expected to deputise for the line manager regarding the day-to-day management of all staff within pharmacy distribution, to implement service innovations and developments and be responsible for the review and release of primary cardiac arrest kits.


The post holder is responsible for carrying out all activities in accordance with the standard operating procedures of the unit and in accordance with the medicines and healthcare products regulatory agency guidance on good distribution practice.


University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston.

UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients.

As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust, committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.


Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South West offers.

UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.


For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

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