Pharmacy Storekeeper/Porter Plymouth, England
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of a small friendly team which provides goods in and bulk iv fluid delivery services for Derriford hospital, based in our Pharmacy Stores team.
The role as indicated will be split between supporting the pharmacy in receipt and safe storage or medicines on some days and on others functioning as the porter for bulk iv fluids to the wards. The service operate between 08:00 and 18:30 with shifts split between various start and finish times.
Demonstrable experience working in a goods-inwards / stock control situation would be a distinct advantage.
Applicants would need to be physically fit as the post involves moving, lifting and delivery of IV fluids.
For an informal discussion please contact the following: -
Andy-Lee Scrivener - [email protected]
To work within a small team receiving medicinal goods into the pharmacy and providing a delivery and collection service of bulk iv fluids round the Derriford Hospital site.
To offload (and load) delivery vehicles using the departmental forklift, and to move goods around the site using the forklift as required. (Training will be provided)
Assist the pharmacy procurement team with the entry and invoicing of goods on to the pharmacy inventory system.
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 patient 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 team on 01752 432100. 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.
Please refer to Job description and person specification for details of duties and requirements for this role.
