Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a friendly and hardworking individual to join our busy Homecare team as a Senior 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.
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
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.
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.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is office based and involves raising purchase orders against Homecare prescriptions, receipting goods onto our system & also processing invoices for payment through our JAC computer system. Other duties include looking after homecare provider statements & co-ordinating the daily emails & queries. You will also be responsible for supervising & organising the team of pharmacy support workers
The ideal candidate will have:
-IT experience-suitable supervisory & organisational skills-show attention to detail-excellent written and verbal communication-ability to prioritise workload-ability to work independently
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is office based and involves raising purchase orders against Homecare prescriptions, receipting goods onto our system & also processing invoices for payment through our JAC computer system. Other duties include looking after homecare provider statements & co-ordinating the daily emails & queries. You will also be responsible for supervising & organising the team of pharmacy support workers
The ideal candidate will have:
-IT experience-suitable supervisory & organisational skills-show attention to detail-excellent written and verbal communication-ability to prioritise workload-ability to work independently
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- NVQ 2 in Pharmacy or other Level 2 approved GPhC qualification for pharmacy support staff or equivalent experience
- Supervisory qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience of supervision
Desirable
- 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
- GCSEs in science-based or other role specific relevant subjects
Supervisory qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience of supervision
Essential
- Use of information technology in the workplace or within education or voluntary sector
- Standard keyboard skills
- Previous pharmacy experience (hospital or community) or supervisory experience
Desirable
- 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
Essential
- Customer service skills in the workplace or voluntary sector
- Communicate effectively with others in English both in speaking and writing
- Able to demonstrate ability to pass Numeracy test at interview
- Ability to follow procedures
- Attention to detail and accurate working
- Able to work independently and prioritise work.
- Motivated and self-reliant and organised
- Adaptable particularly able to work in busy, noisy and changing environments
Desirable
- Demonstrate times when able to work effectively under pressure
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- NVQ 2 in Pharmacy or other Level 2 approved GPhC qualification for pharmacy support staff or equivalent experience
- Supervisory qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience of supervision
Desirable
- 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
- GCSEs in science-based or other role specific relevant subjects
Supervisory qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience of supervision
Essential
- Use of information technology in the workplace or within education or voluntary sector
- Standard keyboard skills
- Previous pharmacy experience (hospital or community) or supervisory experience
Desirable
- 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
Essential
- Customer service skills in the workplace or voluntary sector
- Communicate effectively with others in English both in speaking and writing
- Able to demonstrate ability to pass Numeracy test at interview
- Ability to follow procedures
- Attention to detail and accurate working
- Able to work independently and prioritise work.
- Motivated and self-reliant and organised
- Adaptable particularly able to work in busy, noisy and changing environments
Desirable
- Demonstrate times when able to work effectively under pressure
Trust Values
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).
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).
