Pharmacy Stores Manager - Stores & Distribution

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information please refer to the Job Description and Personal Specification

• Manage the stores & distribution team and service, providing an efficient day to day running and coordination of services and personnel in the stores and distribution area.
• Ensure an efficient and effective top-up and distribution service is provided to all wards and departments including the Chelsea site.
• Ensure stock level and expiry date checks are carried out in accordance with the relevant SOPs.
• Participate in the education and training of pharmacists, technicians & assistants.
• Manage, develop and perform appraisals for staff working within Pharmacy Stores and ensure all staff working in the stores team uphold the value framework of the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.
• Become a super user for the Epic system for stores and distribution related issues and provide support and training on its use.
• Become a super user for the ward located automated drugs cabinet at the Sutton site and provide support and training on their use.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Good level of education to GCSE level (including English & Maths)

Desirable criteria

• Advanced certification in procurement and Supply (CIPS) level 3
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
• Experience acting as a practice supervisor

Experience

Essential criteria

• Working experience post qualification
• Minimum two year's staff management/supervision experience
• Stock control and stock management experience
• At least 2 years experience post qualification in hospital pharmacy

Desirable criteria

• Working knowledge/experience of writing SOPs
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary setting
• Understanding of the Epic inventory management and purchasing system

Skills Abilities/ Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Communication Skills; ability to communicate effectively with members of the public and with all levels of health care professionals.
• Interpersonal Skills; ability to work effectively as part of a team and with staff at all levels. Resilience and ability to lead a team in a dynamic environment
• Training Skills; ability to train/coach/teach tasks to other pharmacy staff
• Computer skills: ability to use Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, JAC
• Time Management/Organising Skills; ability to make decisions, prioritise own workload, capable of managing conflicting priorities and that of others and to manage own time effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

Other Requirements

Essential criteria

• Progressive and continuing professional development
• Enthusiastic
• Approachable
• Adaptable
• Assertive
• Team Player
• Good leadership qualities
• Reliable with good attendance record
• Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role

The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Please ensure your information is accurate to avoid errors with processing your application

All applicants will be contacted by email to the address supplied on your application. Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly and to ensure that email filters are set to allow our emails.

Flu Vaccination - What We Expect of our Staff

At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.

The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Documents to download

• 282-SB1305-JD&PS (PDF, 354.5KB)
• 282-SB1305-JFF (PDF, 144.6KB)
• Royal Marsden Trust Values (PDF, 715.5KB)
• Workplace Wellbeing and Rewards Guide (PDF, 1.2MB)