About this role
Job summary
To assist in the day-to-day duties of the Pharmacy Procurement and Distribution unit with a specific focus on the distribution and subsequent receiving of all medicines. Work will be carried out under the supervision of the Lead Pharmacy Procurement and Distribution Team. This role will be cross site helping ensure receiving practice across the unit is the same.
Main duties of the job
Distribution:
To accurately use the internal computer system EPIC to issue stock items to replenish wards, departments and community clinics.
To use information obtained from Omnicell system to respond to stock requests and assist with stock optimisation.
To accurately assemble items on picking tickets ready for checking.
To accurately check items previously picked by another member of staff and pack appropriately ready for delivery to required areas
To have responsibility for the top-up of drugs to a designated ward/ department and to provide cover as necessary for any unavailable staff on their wards/department.
Maintenance of stocked items in the Omnicell cabinets including assigning, removing and adjusting stock locations.
To generate Omnicell critical items report
To assist in the issue of 'to follow' items for wards and departments daily.
To monitor and action requests and queries received in the distribution email inbox, including 'ad hoc' items to wards.
To check and record environmental temperatures, referring to a senior colleague in the event of any anomalies.
Procurement:
To provide cover for ordering in the absence of the Procurement Assistant
To provide cover for invoicing in the absence of the Procurement Assistant
To investigate ordering and invoicing discrepancies
Investigation and escalation of out-of-stock items
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. Transforming Healthcare is the vision at the heart of the King's Strategy - 2026 to 2031. Together, we are pursuing six strategic ambitions: delivering high-quality patient care; being a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability. Achieving these ambitions will require all of us to work as one Team King's, united by a shared commitment to our values of being caring, collaborative, inclusive and innovative. By living these values every day, we will transform healthcare for our patients, our communities and each other
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description Job responsibilities
General Duties:
To participate in the department 7 day service including weekends
To deal with enquires received over the telephone and within Pharmacy Stores environment referring to the Senior Technicians if necessary.
To attend promptly to all internal and external customers and provide a high standard of customer service.
To be responsible for data accuracy on the computer system.
To undergo training to ensure competence.
To follow all procedures and policies in the department, including any other relevant duties, as may be required by the Director of Pharmacy.
To maintain satisfactory personal performance and professional standards and achieve, where possible, agreed objectives described in the Annual Staff Appraisal system.
All King's College Hospital NHS Trust employees must carry out their duties with due regard to the Fair Access Policy and respect the cultural beliefs and customs held by clients and staff.
To ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and other relevant legislation, national and local policies and procedures.
To comply with the Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions of King's College Hospital NHS Trust.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics grades A-C or grades 4-9 NVQ Level 2 accredited knowledge in Pharmacy Services or willing to work towards obtaining.
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Ability to understand the importance of the medicines supply chain in a hospital environment Stock Handling Experience
Desirable
Experience in Hospital Environment Experience of training staff members
Skills and Competencies Essential
Ability to prioritise and organise routine daily tasks using own initiative in an accurate, methodical manner Ability to resolve/escalate emergency stock problems Able to work in busy demand-led service including on wards and stores and to respond to changing situations and environments
Desirable
To be able to analyse Ward Stock Usage figures and adjust Stock levels accordingly
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Princess Royal University Hospital
Farnborough Common
ORPINGTON
BR6 8ND
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)