Pharmacy Support Worker - Homecare

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a friendly and hardworking individual to join our busy Homecare team as a 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.

Unfortunately this role does not offer any form of Sponsorship.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

This role is office based and involves receipting goods & processing invoices for payment through our JAC computer system. Other duties include answering the phone, and taking in prescriptions handed in via our hatch.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• IT experience
• ability to work independently
• show attention to detail
• excellent written and verbal communication
• ability to prioritise workload
  
  

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together
  
  

Qualifications / Training Required

Essential criteria

• Commitment to complete NVQ 2 in Pharmacy or other Level 2 approved GPhC qualification for pharmacy support, within 18 months of working
• Numerate and literate demonstrating ability to pass test at interview
  
  

Desirable criteria

• 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
• GCSE’s in science-based or other role specific relevant subjects
  
  

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

• Use of information technology in the workplace or within education or voluntary sector
• Standard keyboard skills
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Previous pharmacy/laboratory experience (hospital or community)
• 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 criteria

• Customer service skills in the workplace or voluntary sector
• Communicate effectively with others in English both in speaking and writing
• Ability to follow procedures
• Attention to detail and accurate working
• Able to work independently and prioritise work with limited supervision
• Motivated and self-reliant and organised
• Adaptable particularly able to work in busy, noisy and changing environments
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrate times when able to work effectively under pressure