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This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesTo ensure that all goods received into pharmacy stores are kept under the appropriate storage conditions in accordance with GDP. To carry out regular stock checks, expiry date checks and other monitoring procedures such as logging fridge and ambient temperatures and dealing with any anomalies in accordance with GDP and departmental procedure. To ensure medications are store appropriately and securely within the pharmacy department To ensure high standards and accuracy of work and to ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are read and adhered to. To deliver medicines across the Kent and Medway prison estate as directed by the HMP Rochester Pharmacy. To ensure deliveries are signed for by appropriately authorized personnel within the prisons and to return signature records to the pharmacy for storage To ensure that a radio is carried at all times within the prison To ensure all transit bags/boxes are sealed/locked prior to leaving the pharmacy department and are delivered intact to the correct destination in a timely manner. To follow the designated delivery route and communicate with prisons if there are unforeseen delays. To follow agreed procedures to address mechanical faults, motor accidents or signs indicating the requirement for mechanical repair/maintenance outside the agreed scheduled maintenance program. To inform the Senior Technician Prison Services once these actions are complete. To ensure vans are safely parked, always locked when not attended and the contents are kept secure throughout the delivery routes. To be responsible for the completion of safety checks/records at the beginning and end of each shift to comply with road safety legislation. To temperature map new vans before use and bi-annually whilst in use, to ensure medication in transport is always stored within suitable temperature limits. To ensure that all work carried out in procurement is done in accordance with current legislation, including GDP and departmental and Trust financial procedures. Management Responsibilities To manage work load in pharmacy stores to ensure tasks are carried out in a timely manner and orders are received on time. Communication To communicate with routine pharmaceutical suppliers and manufacturers to place orders, request emergency supply of medications. chase receipt of goods and to query invoice discrepancies. To deal with telephone queries and staff visiting the department, both dispensary and stores, as first point of contact, dealing with them or referring to others if required according to SOPs. To communicate, as necessary, with external regulatory bodies, information pertaining to the WDL or other requests. To communicate with the pharmacy team at HMP Rochester Pharmacy if issues raise during the delivery schedule that require intervention by one of the team. To communicate with the prison security and operational staff if deliveries are delayed due to traffic or alternative vehicles are being used. To communicate with the authorised signatories if deliveries are to be delayed. To communicate with colleagues within your team to ensure deliveries are managed efficiently and in an organised manner Other Post holders will need to undertake a prison security check (level 1) prior to being employed, as well the standard NHS recruitment checks. To appreciate thesecure environment you are working in and to adhere to all prison procedures as necessary. To undertake any other tasks at the request of the senior prison services pharmacist and/or techinican. To support in the training of new staffs when required too. To take part in audits when required to do so by Service Manager IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ: All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team. You will need to provide: Proof of right to work documentation Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID Proof of address documentation Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code. Address History: 5 years address history will be needed. Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously. Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited. In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from: If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website ( ). Person specification Qualifications Essential criteriaExperience of working at a NVQ3 level or similar Experience Essential criteriaAt least 2 years of experience as a pharmacy ATO and able to work in all sections of medicines supply At least 1 year of experience working within pharmacy stores Desirable criteriaExperience of working with pharmacy stock control IT systems (particularly JAC) Skills/Abilities/Knowledge Essential criteriaAbility and licenced to drive (Maximum of 2 points, subject to DVLA check) Competent in co-ordinating and completing day-to-day workload with minimal supervision We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request. If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know by adding the relevant details when scheduling your preferred interview date and time. Please feel free to contact the appointing manager to discuss your needs. We encourage applicants to contact the hiring manager before their interview, if they have any questions about the role or the process. This is a great way to get clarity and prepare effectively for the interview. Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process. We also discourage overuse of AI during the application process because this can negatively impact the quality of your application and may hinder your chances of being shortlisted. Thank you. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download Job description and Person Specification (PDF, 400.4KB) Important Additional Information For Candidates (please read carefully) (PDF, 160.6KB) Privacy Notice for Staff (PDF, 268.6KB) Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.5MB)#J-18808-Ljbffr