Pharmacy Services Porter

3 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals Full time

JOB PURPOSE The post holder is member of the pharmacy operational team and will be responsible for carrying out any duties commensurate with the grade of post. The role includes provision of transfer of medicines from the pharmacy department to wards, theatres and other departments within the Trust, assisting with reception duties and supporting the dispensaries with other routine tasks. The role requires flexibility in approach to the duties required as these may alter throughout the course of a work day/week, however the post holder will have one primary role that they will orientate towards on a daily basis. High standards of quality will be expected to be delivered in line with MMPS/LTHT practices and policies.

The post holder will be expected to have basic knowledge of a number of administrative and operational functions and utilise LTHT IT systems in order to complete their job role. The nature of the role requires the use of responding to some tasks via a defined communication system. JOB DIMENSIONS Adhering to standards and practices in Trust Policy and Pharmacy practices/procedural manuals alongside national initiatives, to ensure that medicines are transferred in a safe and secure manner. To be a point of contact for patients and other visitors to the Trust and provide a warm friendly welcome offering directions, support and assistance.

Team members will be expected to operate as part of the Pharmacy team covering any Trust managed service. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY The safe and efficient transportation of medicines to wards and departments across the Trust ensuring compliance with Trust Medicines Management policies. All medicines including controlled drugs have a requirement to be signed out of pharmacy and a signature of receipt at ward/dept level To remove recyclable medicines waste from wards and departments and deliver securely back to pharmacy To clean areas/equipment in line with infection prevention and control practices/policy, portering duties must take priority. The removal of refuse and waste to designated areas in line with Trust Infection Prevention and Control Policy/Waste Policy The movement of medicines, fluids, dietry products and/or goods as determined by the department across the Trust sites, including associated equipment ie assisting in moving of office furniture using allocated equipment.

Responsible for the safety and security of any goods/equipment used with the specific role. To provide appropriate response to any alarm upon activation i.e. fire alarms, including directions for responding teams. To organise and sort goods/items in an effectively manner for distribution across the Trust sites according to schedules.

Ensure an adequate supply of items/equipment necessary for the role are maintained. Receipt of incoming deliveries/goods/products ensuring that all goods inwards are checked against delivery notes and official orders. Ensuring that items meet quality and quantity specified and any good specific requirements. Operation and minor maintenance of all equipment/manual handling aids necessary for the role to be used in compliance with standard operating procedures Ensuring all communications are responded to in an efficient/timely manner.

To follow all local method statements & risk assessments to ensure that the role is undertaken in a safe, secure manner. Act on feedback given from any quality assurance system Communication with allied health professionals/trust staff members to ensure that the patients health and wellbeing is being maintained in helping to deliver excellent clinical outcomes. To report any faults/issues/complaints/Health & Safety concerns regarding service provision or equipment immediately to the supervisor or other appropriate senior Trust staff member. To complete and record role specific data/information either electronically or in written format that is required complying with operational procedures or local/Trust/National policy and audit recommendations/controls.

To provide a warm professional welcome and supportive communication to patients and visitors to the Trust, providing an efficient and courteous service. Use and maintain any role specific databases/hardware/software, in accordance with departmental guidelines. Ensure that all duties are carried out in line with quality control procedures using standard facilities documentation. To ensure that the correct uniform and PPE is worn at all times whilst on duty.

To undertake the duties of any of the specific job role ensuring that all the procedures, correct practices are adhered to. To support the training of team members in the delivery of on the job service skills. The job may require other duties to be carried out as may reasonably be requested by line management commensurate with the grade of the post.



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