Job Overview 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 The Pharmacy Logistics team at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity for a friendly and enthusiastic individual, with warehouse or supervisory experience to join the team and be a part of our expanding service. We are looking for a well organised individual to organise and help evolve our sterile fluids & feeds services. They would be lead in maintaining the daily work load to meet time restraints and to organise the fluid & feed area to maximise space. This job is physically demanding lifting fluids & feeds up to 20kg per box and is repetitive. On a daily basis you would have to liaise with other Hospital teams such as Distribution operatives and dieticians to keep up with demand. 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. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. 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 This job offers fantastic on the job training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitate your career progression. warehouse/supervisory experience physically fit (no neck, back or knee injuries) Organisational skills Good communication skills Person specification Trust Values Essential criteria Patients First Always Improving Working Together Qualifications / Training Required Essential criteria NVQ 2 in Pharmacy or other Level 2 approved GPhC qualification for pharmacy support staff or equivalent experience Supervisory qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience of supervision Desirable criteria 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) Other healthcare qualifications GCSEs in science-based or other role specific relevant subjects Previous or relevant experience necessary Essential criteria Use of information technology in the workplace or within education or voluntary sector Standard keyboard skills Previous pharmacy experience (hospital or community) or supervisory experience Desirable criteria 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 Essential criteria Customer service skills in the workplace or voluntary sector Communicate effectively with others in English both in speaking and writing Able to demonstrate ability to pass Numeracy test at interview Ability to follow procedures Attention to detail and accurate working Able to work independently and prioritise work Motivated and self-reliant and organised Adaptable particularly able to work in busy, noisy and changing environments Desirable criteria Demonstrate times when able to work effectively under press