Job summary
Exciting new role to join the award-winning ePrescribing support team at University Hospital NHS FT. You will be a key member of the ePrescribing team working closely with system users and service providers to deliver system support to the Trust.
We are looking for an individual with good verbal and written communication skills who enjoys supporting individuals with system access and use.
Pharmacy IMT team as a whole consist of 3 specialist areas that include ePrescribing team, High Cost Drug team and Pharmacy IMT.
The ePrescribing team has 3 different shift patterns of early shift, mid shift and late shift which translate to core working hours of between 0800 to 2000 Monday to Friday with weekend and on call commitment.
The team works closely together with clinicians and nursing staff in order to provide an ePrescribing system which improves clinical practice, medication safety, reduces paperwork thus releasing time for improved patient care and creates opportunities.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties
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.
About us
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), can access on-site nursery facilities (subject to availability), 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities
The successful applicant must be highly motivated, enthusiastic and have excellent communication skills.
This role involves a significant amount of computer-based working, whilst detailed knowledge of IT is not required, a basic understanding is expected, as is the ability to organise, time manage and the ability work independently and as part of a team.
The applicant must be able to work independently and as part of a team, and be confident dealing with a wide range of healthcare professionals.
In addition to sound pharmaceutical and clinical knowledge, excellent IT skills and the ability to work with a range of computer systems are highly desirable as is experience in training others and process development.
This is an ideal opportunity to develop new skills and experience in an area of pharmacy practice which is increasingly becoming an important part of the NHS future vision.
Ideally the applicant has clean driving license as might travel between sites i.e. CMH, RSH
Shift patterns: Early shift 0800 -1600, Mid shift 1000-1800; Late shift 1200-2000 with on call and weekend working commitment. Mon-Thursday On call from 20:00 till 08:00
Weekends:
Friday On Call from 20:00 hrs till Saturday 09:00hrsSaturday On Site 09:00hrs till 13:00hrsSaturday On Call from 13:00hrs till Sunday 09:00hrsSunday On Site 09:00hrs till 13:00hrsSunday On Call from 13:00hrs till Monday 08:00hrs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities
The successful applicant must be highly motivated, enthusiastic and have excellent communication skills.
This role involves a significant amount of computer-based working, whilst detailed knowledge of IT is not required, a basic understanding is expected, as is the ability to organise, time manage and the ability work independently and as part of a team.
The applicant must be able to work independently and as part of a team, and be confident dealing with a wide range of healthcare professionals.
In addition to sound pharmaceutical and clinical knowledge, excellent IT skills and the ability to work with a range of computer systems are highly desirable as is experience in training others and process development.
This is an ideal opportunity to develop new skills and experience in an area of pharmacy practice which is increasingly becoming an important part of the NHS future vision.
Ideally the applicant has clean driving license as might travel between sites i.e. CMH, RSH
Shift patterns: Early shift 0800 -1600, Mid shift 1000-1800; Late shift 1200-2000 with on call and weekend working commitment. Mon-Thursday On call from 20:00 till 08:00
Weekends:
Friday On Call from 20:00 hrs till Saturday 09:00hrsSaturday On Site 09:00hrs till 13:00hrsSaturday On Call from 13:00hrs till Sunday 09:00hrsSunday On Site 09:00hrs till 13:00hrsSunday On Call from 13:00hrs till Monday 08:00hrs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Registered pharmacy technician in UK by GPhC
- Numerate and literate in English - e.g. GCSE in Maths and English Language A* to C or equivalent
Desirable
- One of the following additional pharmacy qualifications - Accredited Checking PT (ACPT), Pre and In Processing Checking , TAQA assessor at or achievable within 18 months of appointment:
- Completed APTUK Foundation Framework
- Management Training
- Other relevant pharmacy qualifications e.g. ACPT, PIPC, Medicines
- Foundation Management
- Practice supervisor or TAQA
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Dispensing of medicines
- Dealing with customers/patients
- Maintaining continuous professional development portfolio
Desirable
- Stock control/ordering experience
- Experience of JAC or similar computer labelling/ordering system
- Experience relevant to role applied for e.g.:
- Stock control/ordering experience
- Checking of medicines (ACPT or PIPC)
- Experience of JAC or similar computer labelling/ordering system
- Experience relevant to role applied for e.g.: Providing a ward based medicines management service , Clinical Trials or research experience, Aseptic services experience
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Communicate effectively with others both in speaking and in writing
- Good team worker
- Attention to detail and accurate in work e.g. dispensing, calculations
- Able to use a range information technology programmes effectively
- Experience of supervision and training of staff and / or trainees
- Communicate effectively with others both in speaking and in writing
Desirable
- Participation in team meetings
Special requirements of the post
Essential
- Work weekends, evenings and bank holidays as per rota
- Able to work at RSH and SGH and other sites if required
- Demonstrates being able to organise their and others workload and prioritise effectively
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Registered pharmacy technician in UK by GPhC
- Numerate and literate in English - e.g. GCSE in Maths and English Language A* to C or equivalent
Desirable
- One of the following additional pharmacy qualifications - Accredited Checking PT (ACPT), Pre and In Processing Checking , TAQA assessor at or achievable within 18 months of appointment:
- Completed APTUK Foundation Framework
- Management Training
- Other relevant pharmacy qualifications e.g. ACPT, PIPC, Medicines
- Foundation Management
- Practice supervisor or TAQA
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Dispensing of medicines
- Dealing with customers/patients
- Maintaining continuous professional development portfolio
Desirable
- Stock control/ordering experience
- Experience of JAC or similar computer labelling/ordering system
- Experience relevant to role applied for e.g.:
- Stock control/ordering experience
- Checking of medicines (ACPT or PIPC)
- Experience of JAC or similar computer labelling/ordering system
- Experience relevant to role applied for e.g.: Providing a ward based medicines management service , Clinical Trials or research experience, Aseptic services experience
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Communicate effectively with others both in speaking and in writing
- Good team worker
- Attention to detail and accurate in work e.g. dispensing, calculations
- Able to use a range information technology programmes effectively
- Experience of supervision and training of staff and / or trainees
- Communicate effectively with others both in speaking and in writing
Desirable
- Participation in team meetings
Special requirements of the post
Essential
- Work weekends, evenings and bank holidays as per rota
- Able to work at RSH and SGH and other sites if required
- Demonstrates being able to organise their and others workload and prioritise effectively
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
