This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed team and be part of a developing pharmacy service. This is a varied role in which you will participate in a rota based service, where you will have opportunity to participate in a variety of pharmacy activities including; medicines procurement, medicines distribution, medicines delivery and medicines module packing. As a Senior Pharmacy Support Worker you will be responsible for supporting training and development of Pharmacy Support Workers within the team. The service operates a shift pattern of working in which the post holder would participate. There is no requirement for weekend working., To undertake a wide range of dispensing and related duties for patients and to use professional knowledge to ensure that such duties are performed in accordance with Good Distribution Practice. The post holder will support the Pharmacy Operations Manager in the supervision and training of a team of support workers who work within the procurement, packing and distribution of medicines within the Trust. The post holder will consistently work in an accurate, effective and efficient manner to support the provision of high quality service to patients, Trust staff and stations., + To check returned medicines modules and prepare medicines modules for distribution. + Maintain compliance to legislative requirements pertaining to medicines including CDs, clinical trials and unlicensed medicines + Maintain receipts and records of medicines procured in accordance with the MHRA regulatory framework. + Inspect deliveries for damage or discrepancies and escalate for reimbursement where required + Co-ordinate deliveries throughout the Trust + Perform other medicines related duties including packing and labelling supplies in accordance with the Trust licence(s) + Rotate stock and coordinate the disposal of surpluses + Produce reports from pharmacy computer software for usage and wastage to support the wider medicines team in identifying and implementing strategies to deliver quality and cost related efficiencies. + Maintain accurate inventory control + Deliver medicines to designated areas within the Trust We actively welcome job applications from candidates who have a disability or who are members of the BAME, LGBTQ+ and Armed Forces community (including: Reservists, Veterans, Spouses and Cadets). Here at SCAS we are proud to have a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. Applicants who have a disability or are members of the armed forces community who meet the minimum shortlisting criteria for their post of interest will be invited for an interview and/or assessment (where applicable). Please be assured that any requests for reasonable adjustments will not negatively affect your application.
+ Holiday entitlement of 27 days, rising to 29 days after 5 years' service and 33 days after 10 years' service, plus an additional 8 days bank holiday (pro rata for part time). + Automatic enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme. + Access to continual professional development within SCAS and the wider NHS. + Occupational Health support and direct access to our Employee Assistance Programme as well as our own Health and Wellbeing Team. + NHS Discounts in over 200 + stores saving money on holidays, days out, car insurance, restaurants, clothing and much more. + Ability to join our staff networking groups (as a member, ally or just for interest). Corporate Induction It's really important for us to ensure you have the best onboarding experience which allows you to feel a sense of belonging from the start. To help with this, we will book your Corporate Induction as soon as we possibly can (depending on availability). All new starters need to attend our
* Corporate Induction in person, this is held over one and half days from our educational centres based in: Newbury (Berkshire), Bicester (Oxfordshire) or Whiteley (Hampshire). More specific details will be sent to you once your start date has been confirmed.
* Please note - depending on your role additional training may be required following on from your corporate induction.