About this role
Job summary
The ATO, under supervision, will assist in the provision of stock medicinal products and feeds to wards and departments.
This will involve selecting medicinal products using a prepared picking list, visiting wards to check ward stock, processing information onto the computer, load handling and stock control.
Daily duties require the post holder to relay messages between ward and departmental staff, pharmacy staff and to liaise with and support the Pharmacy Storekeepers and the Pharmacy Porters in their duties.
The ATO, once trained and under supervision may assist ward-based pharmacy technicians/pharmacists to deliver medicines optimisation on the wards by completing POD (Patients own medication) checks and ordering of stock where required.
Main duties of the job
From the prepared list of requirements select items required from the Pharmacy Store and Pharmacy Robot and pack them ready for return to wards and departments.
Visit wards and departments to check and review all stock other than Controlled Drugs.
Using details from stock check input information into pharmacy computer and prepare a list of medicines, fluids and enteral products required to bring the ward stock up to correct levels.
To maintain the ward or department stock cupboard in as neat and tidy a condition as possible.
To monitor expiry dates and ensure stock rotation.
To list and remove excess, out-dated or near-dated stock from ward or department and highlight with senior team where necessary.
To identify wards or departments who could use near-dated stock and ensure stock rotation means this material is used first.
To use Pyxis machines at ward level ensuring stock is maintained accurately and in a timely manner.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description Job responsibilities
Preparation of cardiac arrest kits.
To provide support for Pharmacy Central Store by unloading, checking, receipt, storage, and issue of orders.
To provide support for the Pharmacy Porter in the delivery of medicinal products to wards and departments when required.
To provide support for Dispensary, Bristol Royal Infirmary by stock checking, receipt, and storage of orders.
Undertake any other duties that may be required by the senior management team.
Implement maximum flexibility of work to maintain a high level of efficiency.
Undertake any training that may be required by the Trust.
Compliance to the procedures provided.
Archiving of documents within the department keeping to recommended guidelines and protocols.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Achievement of Level 2 Standard in Maths + English (GCSE grade C or 4)
Desirable
NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy or Level 2 apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services Willingness to undertake Pharmacy services training
Skills and Abilities Essential
Good oral and written communication skills Good time management High level of attention to detail Flexible and adaptive approach
Values Essential
Supportive Respectful Innovative Collaborative
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Experience of stock control and stock rotation Experience of working in a team
Desirable
Demonstrate experience of working to set procedures Experience of working with computer programmes eg Microsoft Office, or In House systems
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 University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)