Trosolwg o'r swydd

Job Purpose

To ensure all pharmaceuticals received correspond to those ordered and to ensure they are received and stored in a safe and timely manner.

To participate in appropriate routine duties within distribution and stores

To ensure good distribution practices are observed and maintained.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

1.           To carry out duties according to standard operating procedures.

2.           To work in the Pharmacy goods-in area which although under cover is by necessity generally more open to the elements.

3.           To receive the full range of medicines and pharmaceuticals, including cytotoxic, controlled drugs, antidotes, injections, external preparations, dressings, diagnostic agents, bulk intravenous fluids, irrigations, dialysis fluids, vaccines, x-ray contrast media, highly inflammable products, and enteral and parenteral feeds into the Pharmacy Store from a range of external suppliers.

4.           To check the integrity of delivered packages and sign for their receipt - in the case of controlled drugs sign for the appropriate item and quantity.

5.           To prioritise items to be received according to storage conditions, i.e., items requiring storage in a freezer or refrigerator, supplier type and urgency of requirement.

6.           To unpack all items and ensure they are not potential falsified medicines and are in a safe condition to handle.  Where packages are found to be broken deal with any spills according to procedures, this could potentially involve dealing with cytotoxic spillages.

7.           To check goods received against delivery notes to ensure correct item and quantity has been delivered.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.