Employer Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL
Town Dorchester
Salary £24,071 - £25,674 pro rata per annum
Salary period Yearly
Closing 16/04/2025 23:59
Pharmacy Business Administrator
NHS AfC: Band 3
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Job overview
The Pharmacy department has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our small team.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of accuracy and have the ability to organise and prioritise their workload effectively, working as part of the team and using their own initiative.
The post holder will need to review their workload frequently, reassessing to meet the demands of the day with changes frequently.
Main duties of the job
* To provide support in delivering accurate, effective administrative support to the Pharmacy Business Manager and Pharmacy Team.
* To support developing and co-ordinating current administrative processes within the department.
* To support Clinical Pharmacists as required.
* To support in audit collection data and produce relevant reports.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
* GCSE (or equivalent) (grade C or above) in English and Math.
* Knowledge in the use of MS Office suite and/or ECDL.
* Good command of written English.
Knowledge and Experience
* Evidence of knowledge and experience in administration and office procedures.
* Significant experience in the use of various IT, particularly Microsoft suite.
* Experience of planning and organising own workload.
* Experience of supporting a multi-disciplinary team.
Skills & Abilities
* Evidence of effective communication skills both written and oral.
* Evidence of advanced keyboard skills.
* Evidence of ability to respond quickly to changing priorities, organising and prioritising own and team workload to meet deadlines.
* Demonstrated ability to work methodically and accurately.
* Proven experience of working autonomously and without supervision, using own initiative, but seeking advice when necessary.
* Demonstrated ability to undertake data collection, collation and inputting into complex spreadsheet and documents.
* Experience of organising and taking minutes at meetings both departmental and Trust wide.
* Evidence of ability to work as part of a team.
* Evidence of ability to develop systems to promote efficient and effective working within the team.
* An understanding of the meaning of confidentiality and the requirement for this to be maintained.
* Experience of producing reports in line with key performance indicators.
Our Mission
Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.
Our Vision
Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
Our Values
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.
The closing date/interview date is subject to amendment; this vacancy may therefore expire at short notice, so we recommend that you submit an application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close any vacancies without notice.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email; therefore it is important that you check your personal email account regularly.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application; if we do not contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date, please be advised that you not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
You can contact us on 01305 254655 to find out whether you have been shortlisted or if you would like feedback.
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