Senior Pharmacy Support Worker

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a hospital pharmacist to support ward-based dispensing of take-home medicines, stock replenishment, and medication ordering for patients. The role includes assessing patients’ own drugs for hospital use, with opportunities to develop supervisory and in-house training experiences.

The Trust offers development opportunities within a large acute teaching environment and a proactive approach to staff engagement and flexible working

Qualifications

• Must hold a GPhC approved Level 2 pharmacy qualification or equivalent experience.
• Must have supervisory qualification or demonstrable supervisory experience.
• Previous pharmacy experience (hospital or community) or supervisory experience.
• Must commit to completing in-house training within 6 months of starting; progress may require additional qualifications.
• Must be able to work late evenings, bank holidays and weekends per rota.
• Must be able to lift and move pallets weighing 500–600kg daily using an unpowered pallet truck.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing take home medicines (TTOs) at ward level.
• Completing stock top ups for ward.
• Ordering medications for patients.
• Assessing patient's own drugs (PODs) for suitability of use in hospital.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Pharmacy experience

In-house training

Late shift willingness

Heavy lifting

Education

GPhC approved Level 2 qualification or equivalent

Supervisory qualification or demonstrable supervision experience

GCSE English & Maths (A*-C)

Other healthcare qualifications

Job description

Job Overview

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

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• Dispensing take home medicines (TTOs) at ward level
• Completing stock top ups for ward
• Ordering medications for patients
• Assessing patient's own drugs (PODs) for suitability of use in hospital

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. 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.

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 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. 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.

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Trust Values

• Patient First
• Working Together
• Always Improving

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• Holds a GPhC approved Level 2 pharmacy qualification or equivalent experience
• Supervisory qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience of supervision
• Previous pharmacy experience (hospital or community) or supervisory experience
• Must be able to commit to completing ‘in-house’ training programme within 6 months of starting. Opportunities to progress are available but may require additional qualifications to meet eligibility criteria to undertake additional qualifications
• Must be able to work late evenings, bank holidays and weekend working according to rota requirements
• Required to lift and handle packages, weighing up to 15kg on a repetitive basis. (Reasonable adjustment may be made) Required to move pallets weighing between 500 and 600kg using an unpowered pallet truck daily (Receipts posts only)

Desirable criteria

• GCSE’s or equivalent grades 4 – 9 (A* - C) in English and Maths and additional GCSEs in science-based or other role specific relevant subjects (If qualifications gained outside the UK evidence of equivalent standards must be demonstrated at interview)
• 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)
• Other healthcare qualifications