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 focussed 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: 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. Accurately select, prepare and supply medicinal products for individual patients use and/or for stock replenishment to wards and outside units. 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: Be enthusiastic about working in a team, comfortable working individually and dedicated to providing the best possible service for the best possible patient outcome Be keen to develop and contribute to an emerging role Have excellent written and verbal communication skills Be self-motivated, flexible and adaptable Be able to work on busy wards