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Pharmacy Stores & Goods Receipt Assistant

North Bristol NHS Trust
Bristol
5 days ago
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Job Overview

  • PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE APPLY**

North Bristol NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated and organised Pharmacy Stores Goods Receipt Assistant to join our dynamic team. This role operates within our Brunel Pharmacy Goods In Department as well as our dedicated off-site warehouse location. The successful candidate will play a vital part in supporting the efficient management of pharmaceutical supplies and stock, ensuring that high standards are maintained across both sites.

If you are enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced environment and contributing to the efficient operation of our pharmacy services, we would love to hear from you.

Join us in making a difference in patient care through exceptional pharmacy support

To learn more about Pharmacy at NBT, click here to watch our video.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

  • Receive, inspect, and process deliveries of pharmaceutical goods in accordance with NHS policies and procedures.
  • Ensure accurate documentation and recording of goods received, including checking delivery notes against purchase orders.
  • Maintain inventory control and ensure proper storage and organisation of stock.
  • Assist in stock rotation and monitoring expiry dates to minimise wastage.
  • Prepare and distribute pharmaceutical supplies to relevant departments as required.
  • Participate in stock checks and audits to ensure compliance with governance and regulatory standards.
  • Work collaboratively with the wider pharmacy and logistics teams.
  • Rotate between the Brunel Pharmacy site and the off-site warehouse, providing flexibility and adaptability to meet operational demands.

You will commence on Agenda for Change pay scale Band 2 . All the relevant Pharmaceutical training will be provided under the supervision of the Pharmacy Learning and Development team. After successful completion of all in-house training and Buttercups training course, you will be assessed by the Pharmacy Supply Services Manager/Lead before the final sign off and if successful, you will automatically progress to Band 3.

Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialties. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services. North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

If you are from outside the area, Bristol is consistently voted as one of the best places to live in the UK, with a rich history, thriving arts, music, gastronomic and independent retails scenes, excellent transport links and easy access to the spectacular countryside and coastlines of South Wales, Devon, and Cornwall.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Personal Specification documents for further details on the role.

Person specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • GCSE English and Mathematics Level C or above,
  • IT competencies equivalent to the EDCL or ELITE, including experience using Microsoft Office software.

Desirable criteria

  • Buttercups Level 2 (or equivalent)
  • Previous Training in WDA (H).
  • Previous training in GDP
  • Proficiency in operating forklifts safely and efficiently (in date certification)
  • Proficiency in operating powered pallet trucks for transporting goods (in date certification)
  • Proficiency in operating manual pallet jacks effectively (in date certification)

Work Experience

Essential criteria

  • Recent Experience in a warehouse, stock management, or similar role
  • Familiarity with inventory management systems
  • Previous Experience dealing with stock discrepancies
  • Experience of using systemic working practices with very high degrees of accuracy.

Desirable criteria

  • Knowledge of cold chain management and handling unlicensed medicines.
  • Understanding of MHRA and GDP regulations
  • Previous experience in a pharmacy environment

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

  • Well-developed problem-solving skills
  • Ability to react to and manage changing situations, work demands and priorities, and to liaise with staff and external contractors accordingly and to escalate whenever indicated.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
  • Understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times.

Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances

Essential criteria

  • Ability to perform manual handling tasks (e.g., lifting, carrying, and moving stock).
  • Willingness to work at multiple locations, managed by NBT Trust.
  • Own a Vehicle: Need own car or mode of transport to commute to various sites managed by NBT Trust
  • Travel Between Sites: Be prepared to travel between locations as part of work responsibilities.
  • Have a Clean Driving License: Possess a valid driving license without any endorsements, penalties, or points that may disqualify individual from driving legally or safely.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Able to work during normal working week 07:00 – 18:00 on rotation, including weekends and bank holidays as required for service provision.
  • Frequent requirement for detailed concentration.

Seniority level

  • Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

  • Employment typeFull-time

Job function

  • Job functionSales and Business Development
  • IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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