Job summary

The pharmacy department is looking for a dependable, enthusiastic and motivated Senior pharmacy assistant to help supervise our Distribution & Medical Gas Team.

The individuals will help us deliver a high quality and efficient patient focused service.

The ideal candidates will have good levels of stamina, be physically fit with good attention to detail and possess good communication skills, be flexible, committed and a good team player.

Main duties of the job

Ensure the timely collection and delivery of ward generated prescriptions / orders to the appropriate areas within the Pharmacy DepartmentDistribute medical gases and pharmaceutical products to wards and departments within the Hospitals on the Oxford Road Campus.Assist the Pharmacy Distribution & Medical Gas Team Leader in the provision and maintenance of an effective service with respect to the department's distribution & medical gas functions.To participate in the Medical Gas On-call rota.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of , , gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, and maternity, , or belief, and are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Job description Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of , , gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, and maternity, , or belief, and are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent nationally recognised qualification GCSE'S or equivalent (C or above) in Maths and English

Desirable

Procurement qualification

Experience

Essential

Evidence of experience in a public sector distribution/medical gases role. Experience and understanding of stock management processes and stock take Experience of medical gas management of storage and distribution

Desirable

Experience of training and developing other staff. Experience of involvement in producing and evaluating SOPs

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of hospital distribution practices Knowledge of hospital procurement service including ordering and stock control Knowledge of medical gases and liquid nitrogen process and procedures Knowledge of audits and risk assessments Demonstrates an understanding of Health and Safety policies and standards

Person Specification Qualifications

Essential

NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent nationally recognised qualification GCSE'S or equivalent (C or above) in Maths and English

Desirable

Procurement qualification

Experience

Essential

Evidence of experience in a public sector distribution/medical gases role. Experience and understanding of stock management processes and stock take Experience of medical gas management of storage and distribution

Desirable

Experience of training and developing other staff. Experience of involvement in producing and evaluating SOPs

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of hospital distribution practices Knowledge of hospital procurement service including ordering and stock control Knowledge of medical gases and liquid nitrogen process and procedures Knowledge of audits and risk assessments Demonstrates an understanding of Health and Safety policies and standards

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address

Inpatient Pharmacy, RMCH

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

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