University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a friendly and hardworking individual to join our busy Homecare team as a Pharmacy support worker within University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS).
Homecare is a service that involves arranging medication and treatments to over 8500 patients in their home via 12 different Homecare providers.
We are a small but expanding team of 14 staff consisting of 2 pharmacy technicians, 8 senior pharmacy support workers and 4 pharmacy support workers. The department operates Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 17:30.
Unfortunately this role does not offer any form of Sponsorship.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This role is office based and involves receipting goods & processing invoices for payment through our JAC computer system. Other duties include answering the phone, and taking in prescriptions handed in via our hatch.
The ideal candidate will have:
* IT experience
* Ability to work independently
* Attention to detail
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Ability to prioritise workload
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
* 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
* GCSE’s in science-based or other role specific relevant subjects
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
* Ability to 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, self-reliant, and organised
* Adaptable, particularly able to work in busy, noisy and changing environments
* Demonstrate times when able to work effectively under pressure
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.
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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.
Contact name: Jo Conway
Job title: Homecare Team Manager
Email address: joanne.conway@uhs.nhs.uk
Contact name: Rebecca Haskell
Contact job title: Senior Pharmacy Homecare Officer
Contact email address: becky.haskell@uhs.nhs.uk
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