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The post holder will support the Dispensary, Inclusion, Community, Prison and Sexual Health teams with Pharmacy Procurement duties and supply functions.
This will involve the management of ward stock lists, supply and stock updates, monitoring and management of out-of-stock lines and the updating of our Pharmacy systems.
Support the day-to-day workload of the Procurement Team, whilst supporting the Department carrying out core duties to include ACT and Medicines Management.
This post will require the successful candidate to work across all Pharmacy sites and also visits to external clinics.
To be responsible for the timely ordering of stock and processing of invoices on the Pharmacy computer system for the Pharmacy Inclusion Services, community services, Sexual Health Services and Departments across MPFT, Redwoods, St Georges and Haywood, and to also include across MPFT.
Work with Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, clinic teams, and patients to resolve any issues and ensure timely supply of medication.
Carry out Medicines Storage Audits.
To review and monitor stock and re-order levels to reflect current usage within the Pharmacy Departments across Redwoods, Haywood and St Georges Hospitals.
Support with stock list reviews for all community, internal and external wards and clinics.
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
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To plan and co-ordinate the day-to-day workload of the Pharmacy Procurement ATO’s.
To be responsible for the timely ordering of stock and processing of invoices on the Pharmacy computer system for the Pharmacy Departments across MPFT, Redwoods, St Georges and Haywood, and to also include Inclusion Services and the Sexual Health Services across MPFT.
To create and run Power Bi, Ascribe, Commercial Medicines Unit (CMU), procurement usage reports and identify any stock issues.
Support, Train and develop the staff working in Pharmacy Procurement Team.
Liaise with the Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, clinics, and patients to resolve any issues and ensure timely supply of medication.
To produce workload figures and monitor Key Performance Indicators to improve the service.
To maintain the pharmacy computer system ensuring that drug contract prices are updated as required.
To investigate and resolve supply problems and queries with orders and stock, purchasing in timely manner to minimise shortages.
Manage critical medicines ensuring that stock is always available.
To review and monitor stock and re-order levels to reflect current usage within the Pharmacy Departments across Redwoods, Haywood and St Georges Hospitals.
Support with stock list reviews for all community, internal and external wards and clinics.
To act as a contact point between pharmacy and the trust Finance Team.
To assist in the accurate keeping of records for the procurement of unlicensed and imported medicines.
To investigate, follow up and record any discrepancies with stock.
To participate in the supply of stock medication via the ward top up services.
To accurately pick and issue stock to Wards and Departments.
To act upon Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency drug alerts, producing any necessary information.
To train, monitor and develop the role of new starting Assistant Technical Officers and Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians in Procurement, when necessary.
Support the writing and updating of Standard operating procedures and training packs.
Support to implement any new processes and training requirements for Pharmacy and ward/community teams.
Carry out Medicines Management Duties on wards and clinics.
To play an active role with governance and Health and Safety.
Support with data gathering for Audits.
Participate in Pharmacy Research projects as required.
Dispensary duties including dispensing & final accuracy checking of items.
To support with core dispensary duties, including Bank Holidays and weekends.
To carry out all activities as deemed appropriate to the needs of the patient in agreement with the ward pharmacist and in accordance with Trust SOPs. Any issues which do not fall into the scope of this role e.g. clinical queries will be referred to a pharmacist.
The post holder will lead the provision and coordination of the Trust Pharmacy led Medicines Reconciliation service in designated areas to ensure the successful implementation of Trust Policy for Medicines Reconciliation.
Obtaining and recording an accurate patient drug history using a variety of information sources e.g. interview, patient notes, contacting GP, nursing homes etc.
The post holder will support with the management of stock medicines as agreed with senior nursing staff on their designated wards, making sure of suitability for the patient group and ensuring that short dated drugs are removed before the end of their expiry dates.
