Senior Storekeeper

Job summary

Senior ATO Storekeeper - Stores and Distribution

Pharmacy Directorate

Band 3

hours per week Inc. weekends, late nights and bank holidays.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Pharmacy Stores and Distribution team. We are looking for a motivated individual who has previous experience within a stores and distribution environment.

The post holder will primarily be working as lead in the Goods Receipt area, and will cover the following areas;

Overseeing the correct ordering, requisition and receipt of pharmaceutical stock Maintain supplies of pharmaceutical stock by identifying stock supply/control problems and resolving them in conjunction with the Pharmacy Leads Communicating problems and progress, to the appropriate person as they arise, in order to minimise risk to patient care. Support waste management, Support robot efficiency and functionality Co-ordinate and supervise the work of the pharmacy support staff and trainees Support stock management

Main duties of the job

The previous experience we are looking for:

Previous experience of working in a pharmacy environment At least 1 years' experience in a similar role. Experience of using computer systems and applications. Previous experience of dealing with customers and difficult queries. Work experience in any of the following is desirable: Hospital environment Stock control Reception/telephone work Stock control experience Communication with internal and external stakeholders

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Things to remember when completing your application form.

Link skills in the application to the person specification. Write about skills and experience you have relevant to this role Document any work history, corresponding to the Job description. Ensure supporting information is not too lengthy and be specific and relevant to this post Overall - Ensure you promote your abilities and skills Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

4 GCSEs or equivalent - must include Maths and English at grade C or above - and NVQ2 in Pharmaceutical Services or be working towards. OR 4 GCSEs or equivalent - must include Maths and English at grade C or above plus an NVQ Level 2 in an area relevant to the role and willing to work towards NVQ 2 in Pharmaceutical Services

Experience

Essential

At least 1 years' experience in a similar role Experience of using computer systems and applications

Desirable

Previous experience of dealing with customers and difficult queries Work experience in any of the following: Hospital environment Stock control Reception/telephone work

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

Ability to lead and supervise other members of the team, prioritising and allocating work, ensuring rotas are complied with Good organisational skills for example when liaising with Lead Technician to compile rotas Ability to deal confidently and directly with all members of healthcare teams and members of the public Ability to investigate queries, taking appropriate action, liaising with technicians and pharmacists as necessary Articulate with good verbal and written communication skills Pride in establishing and maintaining high standards of work and attention to detail Ability to work accurately and under pressure Ability to work unsupervised and alone within departmental guidelines/SOPs

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