Logistics Supervisor

Ideally, you will also need to have a proactive and flexible approach to work, whilst having the ability to appropriately delegate workload to the wider Logistics and Distribution teams to meet tight deadlines.

Communication is vital in this role, as you will constantly be interacting with staff both within and outside of the organisation, as well as liaising with patients and relatives regarding the collection/delivery of their medication.

With this being a supervisory role, there will also be full training provided (if required) to assist with various HR aspects, such as Staff Appraisals and supporting staff following a return to work after sickness absence.

The role will primarily require organising the transportation of medicinal products off-site, and, in and around the retained estate of the hospital through the use of approved couriers and porters.

As well as working within the Logistics team, there will be a requirement to closely support the Pharmacy Distribution Team with the supply of stock medicines to wards, departments, and outside units.

Due to the nature of this role, it will be vital to have awareness of legislation and guidance in place such as the requirements of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and GDP (Good Distribution Practice), of which, appropriate training will be provided. As we also supply external entities and other hospitals you would also need knowledge and awareness of the requirements for supply medication under a Wholesale Distribution Authorisation - WDA(h).

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 specialities. 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.

Supervise the day-to-day operation of the Pharmacy Logistics team under the guidance of the Logistics Co-Ordinator and Lead Technician for Distribution and Logistics, including assisting with training of staff, processing returned medication, and maintaining accurate databases.

Assist with all aspects of HR and recruitment (including but not limited to staff appraisals, sickness absence management, capabilities and disciplinary procedures and processes as required by the Trust).

Support the Senior Assistant Technical Officers (SATOs) in providing a safe and efficient service, ensuring that all work is prioritised accordingly and completed at the end of each day, and that any problems or queries are resolved in a timely manner.

Carry out duties in support of the Pharmacy Service in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.

Ensure safe storage and secure handling of Pharmacy products in Pharmacy and at ward level, including the completion of regular ward storage audits of both ambient and refrigerated items.

Ensure compliance with Good Distribution Practice (EU GDP 2015/C 95/01) is undertaken with the Distribution and Logistics areas of NBT Pharmacy and assist with ensuring that training is provided to all operational staff involved in these activities.

For further details please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.