Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Support
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 188-CL400225
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £26,530 - £29,114 per annum (PA) pro rata
- Closing
- 14/03/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 04/04/2025
Employer heading
Advanced Senior Pharmacy Support Worker - Homecare
Band 4
Job overview
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 dedicated, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Advanced Senior Pharmacy Support Worker to join our dynamic Pharmacy Homecare Team.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in leading and supporting the Pharmacy Homecare Team, serving as a key member of the senior supervisory team within Homecare. The role involves co-ordinating, supporting and training the Pharmacy Support Workers while ensuring efficient and effective team operations. Responsibilities include updating and maintaining SOPs, organising the workflow, statement work, conducting sick reviews, appraisals, and initial performance reviews.
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.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The ideal candidate will possess leadership and communication skills, reliability, and a common-sense approach. Experience in a supervisory role is essential. The candidate should be able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively and possess strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
The Homecare team is a growing department consisting of 14 staff members ranging from Band 2 to Band 7. The team is responsible for organising and managing the treatment of over 8500 patients at home, treating a wide range of diseases. The department operates Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 17:30. Unfortunately this role does not offer any form of sponsorship.
As a department, we have a forward-thinking outlook and are committed to delivering our Trust values: Patients first, working together, and always improving.
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.
Attention to detail- Need to be accurate in all working processes
Working under pressure- Need to be able to work under pressure and remain calm.
Teamwork-Need to be able to lead, direct and respond to team needs as they occur
Self motivated- Need to be motivated to push through and guide the team when under pressure
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients first
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Skills and competencies
Essential criteria
- Communication
- General IT skills
- Logical thinking
- Microsoft Office skills
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Numerate and literate e.g., GCSE in Maths and English Grade 5-9 or equivalent
- HNC (or equivalent experience) in a science-based subject OR 2 A level passes in a science subject OR BTEC level 3 in a science subject OR equivalent knowledge and experience of pharmaceutical procedures gained through work experience and training
- Significant experience of pharmacy
- Significant supervisory experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of using JAC computer systems
- Experience of rota management
- Experience of data management
- NVQ2 pharmacy services Or NVQ2 equivalent in pharmacy services (or currently working towards)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jo Conway
- Job title
- Homecare Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381205789
- Additional information
- Becky Haskell, Senior Pharmacy Homecare Officer,Email: [email protected] Ph: ext 3220
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