Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to work within a vibrant, thriving environment?
As part of the expansion of our Homecare services, we are looking to appoint a enthusiastic Senior Pharmacy Homecare Officer to work as a key part of the Homecare team in Pharmacy across both of the Bedfordshire Hospital sites, liaising with Homecare providers, clinical teams and Pharmacy colleagues to ensure a consistent supply of high-risk medication to patients' homes.
This role involves activities related to management of Homecare prescriptions and generating orders for these via Homecare providers used by the Trust using the Pharmacy computer systems. The successful candidate will be a key point of contact for any day to day service issues and a mentor to members of the Homecare team.
If you are interested in this post, you will need experience of working to deadlines and managing own workload to meet the needs of a service and be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills. You must be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for trying new roles and delivering an excellent patient experience.
You will be part of a busy but supportive and professional Homecare team. Comprehensive training and support will be provided to the successful candidate.
Please note this is a cross-site role and cross-site working will be required.
Main duties of the job
- To carry out a range of duties associated with the ordering and receipt of medicines provided through all suppliers and Homecare providers used by the Trust using the Pharmacy computer systems.
- To support and assist the Principal Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Technician in the effective supply of medicine to patients via Homecare providers for Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
- In conjunction with the Principal Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Technician, to assist in the development of Homecare services for the safe and timely supply of medication to patients by establishing robust methods of managing workflow.
- To support with the efficiency of the day-to-day running of the Homecare service and act as a point of contact when at the Bedford site. To work with the Senior Management team to ensure any issues and concerns at the Bedford site are resolved within a timely manner.
- To work with the Trusts' Pharmacy Procurement department with regards to the Homecare service contracts.
- To maintain relevant databases related to all aspects of Homecare medicines provision and provide appropriate reports as required.
- To work directly with clinical teams to enhance the delivery of Homecare services, review and improve existing services in association with the Principal Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Technician.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the enclosed Job Description, Personal Specification and Functional Aspects of the role for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the enclosed Job Description, Personal Specification and Functional Aspects of the role for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Mathematics and 2 other subjects at GCSE level grade C or above
- Level 3 NVQ units in relevant Pharmaceutical area or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working to deadlines
- Experience within Pharmacy speciality in the Homecare services - acquired through training and significant experience
- Experience of data inputting - raising orders/invoicing
- Experience of running reports using Excel or similar
- Significant experience of working in a busy hospital or community
- Working within a team
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with pharmaceutical products
- Experience of raising orders/invoicing
- Use of WellSky JAC to issue and manage pharmaceuticals
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of office procedures
- Knowledge of sales and purchase ledger
- Knowledge of medication names
- Understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times
Desirable
- Understanding of the way that medicines are procured within the hospital sector
Personal Skills
Essential
- Willing to undertake in-house training on Pharmacy computer and automated commerce systems
- Excellent problem-solving skills in connection with patient management - the ability to analyse problems and devise workable solution
- Ability to work to deadlines and to achieve objectives in an organised manner
- Able to work with minimum management oversight; self-reliant, lateral thinker but knowing when to ask for support
- Excellent communication skills when dealing with patients and external stakeholders
- Good time management and prioritisation skills
- Calm under pressure
Desirable
- Experience in dealing with anxious patients for whom English is not their first language
Other
Essential
- Be able to travel between Luton and Dunstable Hospital and Bedford Hospital sites when necessary
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Mathematics and 2 other subjects at GCSE level grade C or above
- Level 3 NVQ units in relevant Pharmaceutical area or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working to deadlines
- Experience within Pharmacy speciality in the Homecare services - acquired through training and significant experience
- Experience of data inputting - raising orders/invoicing
- Experience of running reports using Excel or similar
- Significant experience of working in a busy hospital or community
- Working within a team
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with pharmaceutical products
- Experience of raising orders/invoicing
- Use of WellSky JAC to issue and manage pharmaceuticals
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of office procedures
- Knowledge of sales and purchase ledger
- Knowledge of medication names
- Understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times
Desirable
- Understanding of the way that medicines are procured within the hospital sector
Personal Skills
Essential
- Willing to undertake in-house training on Pharmacy computer and automated commerce systems
- Excellent problem-solving skills in connection with patient management - the ability to analyse problems and devise workable solution
- Ability to work to deadlines and to achieve objectives in an organised manner
- Able to work with minimum management oversight; self-reliant, lateral thinker but knowing when to ask for support
- Excellent communication skills when dealing with patients and external stakeholders
- Good time management and prioritisation skills
- Calm under pressure
Desirable
- Experience in dealing with anxious patients for whom English is not their first language
Other
Essential
- Be able to travel between Luton and Dunstable Hospital and Bedford Hospital sites when necessary
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).
