Pharmacy Stores

An excellent and exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Assistant Technical Officer to oversee our busy Pharmacy Stores at Whittington Health and provide a high-quality pharmaceutical and stock management service to Pharmacy.

We are a bright, diverse and forward thinking Pharmacy department keen to develop our staff and innovate how we provide our services to best support our patients.

The post holder will work closely with the Procurement and Distribution teams to:
1. Supervise and participate in the unloading, unpacking and storing of all goods in the appropriate locations within the department.
2. Supervise and provide training to Pharmacy ATO staff and trainees and participate in induction of new staff.
3. Keep accurate records of all transactions on the Pharmacy computer system or other required paperwork.
4. Ensure stock returned into the robot and external storage areas is checked in accordance with the returns policy and pharmacy stock control system updated accurately.
5. Carry out rolling stock checks and monitor stock levels for inaccuracies.
6. Monitor slow-moving lines and excess stock.
7. Maintain storage areas in appropriate conditions and adequately stocked, specifically IV fluids and feeds.
8. Support and manage the storing and issue of intravenous fluids and other bulky products to wards and departments.
9. Contribute to the creation and review of pharmacy stores standard operating procedures.

Please see the Job Description and the Person Specification for further details about the job role.

The Whittington Health is an Integrated Care Organisation that provides, safe, personal, coordinated care, high quality community and hospital services to the populations of Haringey and Islington and aims to help local people live longer and healthier lives for the community we serve.

The Whittington Hospital is one of the first Integrated Care Organisations in London providing a seamless transition from Hospital to Community Care.

Our innovative Pharmacy Department is a great place to work and has previously undergone extensive and exciting developments. The Dispensary and Distribution areas benefit from an ARX robot installation and a Prescription Tracking System (PTS). We have also implemented full Inpatient Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration across the trust.

Please see the Job Description and the Person Specification documents for further details about the job role.