Job overview
Band 3 Business Support Officer
An opportunity has arisen for a Business Support Officer to join the team in the Pharmacy Business Development Unit (BDU). The role will support the operational, performance and business functions of the Pharmacy Technical Services Aseptic Services Unit.
Main duties of the job
The role includes general administration, stock management, data collection and reporting, in addition to using IT based systems to cost products and raise invoices.
At Barts Health we take pride in developing our team members to progress. Within the Pharmacy department we offer several opportunities to do this and the person taking on this role will participate in training initiatives to meet both individual and departmental goals.
This is the perfect role for an organised, enthusiastic individual to develop themselves personally and support the development of this service. Some flexible working will be required, as the successful candidate will be expected to provide comprehensive and high quality daily admin and stock management support to the production team and facilitate the smooth running of the Business Development Unit.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicants must have admin experience and hold GCSEs in English, Maths and Science. An interest in finance would be useful. Accuracy and efficiency are key to making this role a success so attention to detail, adaptability and being a team player are a must. Within the role there is a need to priorThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Although this position is a 6 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 6 months.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. GCSE in Maths & English. Grade 4-9.
2. NVQ2 or equivalent experience.
Desirable criteria
3. NVQ Level 2 Stock Management or Pharmacy Services
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Good written and verbal communication skills.
5. Able to pay attention to detail and accuracy.
6. Ability to prioritise daily workload and to achieve objectives set.
7. Plans own tasks to meet service requirements.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
8. Knowledge of the Internet, Microsoft Office - Outlook, Word, Power Point and Excel.
Skills
Essential criteria
9. Standard keyboard skills for stock control and input of prescription data.
Other
Essential criteria
10. To demonstrate a good telephone manner.
11. Able to articulate messages accurately.
12. Able to compose legible emails.
13. Follows pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)s