Medicine Management and Ward Stock Supply

7 months ago


Coventry, United Kingdom University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Full time

To contribute to the delivery and development of a high quality, comprehensive Trustwide pharmacy distribution service that is reliable, efficient and effective in meeting the needs of all wards, theatres and departments.

Proposed interview date - Week commencing Monday 12th February

We have a fantastic and rare opportunity for an Assistant Technical Officer (AFC Band 4) to join our Pharmacy Dispensary at University Hospital, Coventry.

You will be responsible for supervising staff in providing an efficient distribution service of medication to all wards and clinical areas across University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire.

You will work closely with an excellent and highly experienced team of pharmacy technicians, assistants and pharmacists.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence®designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

You must have good attention to detail, be able to work in a highly pressured environment, be able to supervise staff and have high regard for patient care.

You will be self-motivated and organised with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will able to work effectively alone and as part of a team, and will have the opportunity to develop the service currently provided to specialist units within the Trust.

Applicants must possess the relevant NVQ qualification or equivalent and appropriate experience is essential.

To effectively monitor workload and manage pharmacy technicians and assistants to respond to demands as required.

To contribute to the design, implementation and evaluation of new and improved pharmacy dispensary services.

To support the workflow within the Dispensary, ensuring work is processed to required deadlines and urgent requests are dealt with promptly. To make appropriate escalations to the Duty Technician if workload reaches designated escalation points.

Monitor turnaround times and workload status using in-house tracking system.

To assist the Duty Technician in the investigation of complaints in accordance with the Trust policies and participate in any corrective action required.

To identify training gaps and work alongside the Training and Education and Pharmacy Operations team to ensure that all pharmacy staff within the dispensary are appropriately trained in all aspects of the service.

To support the Education and Training team in ensuring that pharmacy dispensary staff receive a comprehensive local induction and updates in all areas of the service.

To support the investigation of stock discrepancies liaising with the Operations Team, Medicines Management and Ward Stock Supply Co-ordinator and Procurement Team, assisting in any corrective action if necessary.

For further details please see the attached job description.



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