Pharmacy Storekeeper - Leicester, United Kingdom - University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Description
Due to an internal progression, we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who would like to join our Pharmacy Stores team in the Pharmacy Department at University Hospitals of Leicester.
Applicants must have a can-do attitude and have excellent manual handling skills.Travel between Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield will be required
An understanding of stock management is crucial to this role; this involves receiving all incoming pharmacy goods, checking that they are correct in identity, quantity and condition.
Reporting any discrepancies to the Purchasing Office on the day received, in order to ensure adequate stocks and financial recompense.
Participating in stock-taking and the checking of medicines is an important part of this role, so attention to detail is vital.
Record all batch numbers and expiry dates, input the data onto the pharmacy computer and put the stock away by the end of the working day to maintain the efficiency of the pharmacy stock system.
Ensure that all stock is rotated within pharmacy, and that the oldest stock or stock with the shortest expiry is used first to minimise wastage.
Maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of the stores area and yard, disposing of hazardous and non-hazardous waste in accordance with local policies in order to adhere to Trust and local health and safety procedures.
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicester shire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
Record all batch numbers and expiry dates, input the data onto the pharmacy computer and put the stock away by the end of the working day to maintain the efficiency of the pharmacy stock system.
Ensure that all stock is rotated within pharmacy and that the oldest stock or stock with the shortest expiry is used first to minimise wastage.
Maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of the stores area and yard, disposing of hazardous and non-hazardous waste in accordance with local policies in order to adhere to Trust and local health and safety procedures.
Participate in the bonding of hazard recalled products in accordance with the hazard recall procedure.
Ensure all goods for return are labelled and documented in accordance with stores procedures to minimise wastage.
Maintain stores security and safe custody of pharmaceuticals ensuring that access is only given to authorised personnel.
Participate in the delivery/collection of pharmaceuticals to and from other departments within the hospital and within UHL to maximise a timely and accurate supply.
To ensure that unlicensed products are bonded appropriately and that all documentation is available for release of the product by a qualified person.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment
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