Thank you for your interest in this vacancy. North Bristol NHS Trust is seeking a Pharmacy Distribution professional to join the Pharmacy Supply Services team. The ideal candidate will work independently to complete ward stock replenishments, while also collaborating with the team to meet daily workload. The role involves adapting to changing priorities in a hospital environment and maintaining clear communication with colleagues. Training and progression to the Band 3 post are supported by the Distribution Supervisors, Inventory Manager, and the Distribution Lead.
Overview
Pharmacy Distribution is a growing team within the Pharmacy Supply Services family. The successful candidate must work within the department’s Standard Operating Procedures and other legal frameworks to ensure the safe and secure supply of medication, including compliance with Good Distribution Practice (UK GDP) and Wholesale Dealing Authorisation (WDA(h)). This role may support other teams such as Pharmacy Stores when needed.
Responsibilities
* Complete stock checks at ward level against agreed stock lists and order required medications accordingly.
* Monitor expiry dates of medications at ward level using the Microsoft Excel database.
* Process and pick orders for stock medication from the requesting app against stock lists and stock levels.
* Check requests against SOPs for ward stock in line with GDP requirements for both NBT and non-NBT entities.
* Order, store, and monitor IV fluids supplied by the offsite fluid warehouse.
* Deliver medications to required areas across the North Bristol NHS Trust site using trolleys and cages as needed.
* Ensure prompt, safe, and secure transportation of medications to NBT and external entities, including cold chain products, scheduled orders, and cytotoxic or hazardous substances.
* Communicate effectively with Pharmacy staff, ward staff, and other NBT units; handle routine enquiries and escalate urgent medication needs as required.
* Carry out additional duties as directed by the Director of Pharmacy to support the service.
Qualifications
Education/Training/Qualifications
* Essential: Relevant units of Buttercups Level 2 (Pharmacy Stock Management) or willingness to work towards.
* Essential: GCSE English and Mathematics – Grade C/4 or above.
Work Experience
* Desirable: Previous employment in hospital or community Pharmacy.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
* Essential: Excellent IT skills, including accurate data entry (Microsoft Excel) and other computer systems.
* Essential: Good interpersonal and communication skills.
* Essential: Good problem-solving skills with ability to escalate appropriately.
* Essential: Good time management and ability to work independently to achieve priority tasks.
* Essential: Knowledge of GDPR.
Desirable
* Knowledge of WDA(h) activities and GDP requirements.
Personal Qualities / Other
* Essential: Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Essential: Maintain accuracy and focus on repetitive daily tasks.
* Essential: Willingness to be trained and to progress training.
* Essential: Work within SOPs and be aware of legal frameworks (MHRA).
* Essential: Availability to work during Pharmacy hours (7:00am–7:00pm) Monday–Friday, with weekend and bank holiday rotations.
If you apply and have not heard from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application was unsuccessful. The Trust does not reimburse travel expenses for interview attendance. If you require support or advice under the Disability Act / Two Ticks, please contact 0117 414 1151.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants typically commence at the minimum of the scale unless there is prior NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments. We encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
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