University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main duties of the job
This is a ward based role where you will be required to carry out:
1. Manage and supply ward stock
2. Label, dispense and transport medication at ward level and within dispensary
3. Assess and return medication to stock
4. General pharmacy housekeeping tasks, such as checking fridge temperatures, keeping stock cupboards tidy and managing expiry dates
5. Assisting with timely delivery of pharmacy services and patient discharges around the Trust
6. Liaise with other ward based pharmacy staff to provide near-patient services
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on-site and remote working. Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Medicines Management team consists of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support workers, providing ward based services covering most ward areas of Southampton General Hospital.
Pharmacy support workers deliver a forward-thinking and continuously developing service. The Medicines Management team work closely with each other and pharmacist colleagues and play a vital role in the patient journey with their medicines and their safe storage.
With a comprehensive in-house training programme and a nationally recognised qualification, we support and encourage staff through their development. There are opportunities to work on projects, be involved in audits and contribute to the training and mentoring of staff. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, patient-focused team.
The department is moving towards 7 day working. All staff are required to contribute to weekend and bank holidays as part of their core hours. Weekend working will be 1 weekend day in 6. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
Your responsibilities
What you will be doing:
1. Assist in the sorting of medicines returned to the pharmacy, disposing of unwanted medicines in accordance with departmental policy and returning appropriate items onto the pharmacy computer system following standard operating procedures.
2. Accurately select, prepare and supply medicinal products for individual patients use and/or for stock replenishment to wards and outside units.
3. Be responsible for good stock control in line with departmental SOPs, including ordering/receipting drug/sundry deliveries, dealing with the relevant paperwork, stock rotation, stock taking, checking expiry dates, crediting wards for used stock and putting stock on shelves.
What we're looking for:
1. Be enthusiastic about working in a team, comfortable working individually and dedicated to providing the best possible service for the best possible patient outcome.
2. Be keen to develop and contribute to an emerging role.
3. Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
4. Be self-motivated, flexible and adaptable.
5. Be able to work on busy wards.
Person specification
Trust Values
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Qualifications / training required
* Commitment to complete NVQ 2 in Pharmacy or other Level 2 approved GPhC qualification for pharmacy support, within 18 months of working.
* Numerate and literate demonstrating ability to pass test at interview.
* Other healthcare qualifications.
* GCSE’s in science-based or other role specific relevant subjects.
* 2 GCSE’s or equivalent grades A* - C or 4-9 in English and Maths (If qualifications gained outside the UK evidence of equivalent standards must be demonstrated at interview).
Previous or relevant experience necessary
* Use of information technology in the workplace or within education or voluntary sector.
* Previous pharmacy/laboratory experience (hospital or community).
* Previous experience in health or social care (if not pharmacy).
* Experience in stock control i.e., receiving, maintaining and / or issuing stock.
* Clinical trials or research experience (Clinical trials only).
* Use of till and / or handling money in a work environment (RSH posts only).
Aptitudes and skills required
* Customer service skills in the workplace or voluntary sector.
* Communicate effectively with others in English both in speaking and writing.
* Ability to follow procedures.
* Attention to detail and accurate working.
* Able to work independently and prioritise work with limited supervision.
* Motivated and self-reliant and organised.
* Adaptable particularly able to work in busy, noisy and changing environments.
* Demonstrate times when able to work effectively under pressure.
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.
Our commitment to equality
Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.
UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development, and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.
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Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Name: Marie Muir
Job title: Advanced Senior Pharmacy Support
Email address: marie.muir@uhs.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 02381205802
Name: Lindsay Steel
Job title: Principal Pharmacy Technician
Phone: 02381205802
Email: lindsay.steel@uhs.nhs.uk
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