Homecare Administrator

Job summary

We are looking for a Homecare administrator to join our Pharmacy homecare team. Excellent organisational skills will be required for this role. The post is full time, working 37.5 hours per week.

You will be highly motivated, hardworking and will thrive in an ever changing and challenging environment. This person will also have the need for good interpersonal skills, be able to demonstrate initiative and have the ability to work under pressure alone as well as part of the team.

This person will assist in the efficient and economical running of the pharmacy homecare service and the management of requests for high cost drugs.We will support and encourage training in line with the role

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for reconciling homecare delivery notes against purchase orders and approve for payment, invoices and credit notes, in line with departmental policy.
• To be responsible for the booking in of homecare items upon receipt of a proof of delivery (POD).
• To co-ordinate prescription requests within the homecare scheme to ensure the patients receive timely supplies of medication
• To ensure effective communication of patients and their medicines requirements between the staff in the pharmacy, other departments and the homecare companies
• To be responsible for the accurate dispensing of Homecare prescriptions, initially under supervision, using the Pharmacy Computer System checking proof of delivery andreconciling dispensing records as required, in accordance with departmental policy and procedures
• Identify own training and development needs and ensure personal knowledge and training is kept up to date
• Participate in an annual individual performance review process where objectives will be agreed, performance monitored, and personal development needs discussed.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.