Pharmacy Assistant- Stores

Job Description:

Pharmacy Assistant Stores

Cromwell Hospital Cromwell Road London SW5 0TU

Permanent

27000 per annum

Full time 37.5 hours per week

Shift patterns MondayFriday 8:30am5pm and Saturdays 8:30am 2pm

We make health happen

The Cromwell Hospital is a leading private hospital in south West London providing outpatient and Inpatient service. The hospital has 180 beds and 4 suites 6 theatres level 2 and 3 full intensive care facilities paediatrics diagnostic services physiotherapy a dedicated day surgery unit and private GP services.

Youll make this happen by

A key member of the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution Team you will assist in the provision of a comprehensive pharmacy stores service which consistently meets the needs of all service users. You will contribute to the efficient day to day running of the area working under the supervision of a Senior Pharmacy Technician.

The pharmacy assistant will assist with the distribution of stock drugs to wards and departments and participate in delivery of the purchasing and stock maintenance function of the pharmacy department.

This role will be flexible between the pharmacy locations to ensure that a consistent high quality effective and safe service is delivered to all our customers.

• To participate in delivery of the purchasing and stock maintenance function of the pharmacy stores department.
• To process and coordinate the wholesale orders direct purchasing and deliveries
• To assist with the distribution of stock drugs to wards and departments.
• To build strong professional relationships with our Direct and Wholesaler suppliers.
• To resolve issues problems or queries with Direct and Wholesaler suppliers in a timely manner with accuracy to detail.
• To support and assist in identifying and implementing service improvements.
• This is a key role to the pharmacy service to minimise medicines shortages and delays to patient care.
• Assisting the procurement team in managing out of stock and suggesting clinically and financially suitable alternatives.
• All processes must be in line with GPhC MHRA RPS Home Office and CH SOP standards.

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role;

• Btec Pharmaceutical Sciences orNVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Assistant (essential)
• Proven experience in a pharmacy purchasing role
• Organised analytical and proactive.
• Open mind in problem solving.
• Accurate and concise written and oral communication skills
• Willing to learn and selfdevelop.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health from mental and physical to financial social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

One off Golden Hello payment (Ts and Cs apply)

Payment of Professional Registration fees

Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year increasing through length of service with option to buy or sell

Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind

An enhanced pension plan and life insurance

Annual performancebased bonus

Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work

Discounted access to online gym sessions through Gympass

Various other benefits and online discounts

Free onsite massages as a recognition for your hard work

Opportunity to participate in our annual awards ceremony

Why Bupa

Were a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose helping people live longer healthier happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to Be you at Bupa we champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. Thats why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. Well make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

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