Whittington Health
Senior (ATO): Pharmacy Stores Band 3
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Senior Assistant Technical Officer in Pharmacy Stores
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Pharmacy Procurement team at Whittington Health as a Senior Assistant Technical Officer in Pharmacy Stores. The role involves supporting the efficient running of a busy Pharmacy Stores service and contributing to the delivery of a high-quality pharmaceutical and stock management system within the department.
The post holder will be expected to have a friendly and approachable attitude, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Strong communication skills are essential, along with good computer literacy to support accurate record keeping and stock control processes.
Applicants should hold GCSEs in English and Maths at grades A–C (4–9) as a minimum requirement. An NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services (or equivalent) is desirable; however, candidates who do not yet hold this qualification may still apply if they are willing to undertake the required training.
The post holder will work closely with the Procurement, Distribution, and Dispensary teams to ensure the efficient receipt and organisation of goods within the Pharmacy department at Whittington Health.
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The Role And Responsibilities Include
- Supervising and providing training to Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officers and trainees, as well as supporting the induction of new staff.
- Maintaining accurate records of all transactions using the pharmacy stock control system and associated documentation.
- Ensuring that stock returned to the robot and external storage areas is checked in line with the returns policy, with all updates accurately recorded on the pharmacy stock control system.
- Carrying out rolling stock checks, monitoring stock levels for discrepancies, and identifying slow-moving or excess stock.
- Maintaining storage areas in appropriate condition and ensuring they are adequately stocked, particularly IV fluids and feeds.
- Duties also include supervising the unloading of bulky products, as well as the unpacking and accurate storage of all deliveries in the appropriate locations, while maintaining a safe, organised, and well-managed working environment.
- Contributing to the development and review of standard operating procedures within Pharmacy Stores.
Please see the Job Description and the Person Specification for further details about the job role.
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Please note the Trust does not provide Visa/Sponsorship for this role
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Leonie Frederick
- Job title: Pharmacy Procurement & Stores Manager
- Email address: leonie.frederick@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 020 7288 5399
Diane Meech (Pharmacy Procurement Lead) - d.meech@nhs.net
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