Automation Hub Operative

Under the supervision of the Automation Supervisor, you will lead on the day to day operation of preparing prescriptions for dispatch, stock control and replenishment for the automation facility to provide safe, high quality and effective continuation to pharmacy supply and minimise stock ruptures. You will be supporting the provision of an innovative technology driven medicines management service through automation, robotics and closed loop medicines administration, escalating issues to the Supervisor where necessary., Picking, sorting and bagging medication for individual prescriptions, all operatives will be trained on the range of tasks required in the hub;

Monitor and adjust the automation work flow, analysing issues and suggesting options, actions and follow up on outcomes;

Communicates the status of activities and issues to Automation Lead, Lead Pharmacist, branch leads, drivers and other staff where appropriate;

Troubleshoots as issues arise;

Manage deliveries in, positioning of stock, filling the MediMat, the movement of stock throughout the facility and deliveries out;

Uses computer applications in performing work assignments;

May perform other incidental tasks, as required.

The right candidate will have attention to detail and focus with the ability to use initiative, work independently as well as part of a team. Excellent communication skills are essential.

This is a unique position in which full training will be provided. A background involving pharmacy is desirable but not essential, and the most important aspect is that you must be a real 'hands on' person with a positive attitude to team working and team management., Skills, Abilities and Atributes

· Ability to determine and gain understanding of technical prescription management systems;

· Ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of professional, technical, and support staff;

· Good communication skills;

· Self starter, should be able to use own initiative;

· Sound judgment; accuracy; tact; resourcefulness

· Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position, you will be on your feet all day

We use Medimat technology to process the majority of our prescriptions from all of our branches centrally at our hub on Fawcett Road. This is a hands-on position which will involve learning how to use Medimat technology and our processes in order to pick stock and sort and bag prescriptions for our 15 pharmacies to a high degree of accuracy.

The hub is currently open 0800-1800 Mon to Fri and 0900-1200 on Saturday and as we expand we hope to extend these hours. The candidates would be expected to work Saturdays on rotation, approximately once every three weeks.