Job Summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Main duties of the job
Are you looking for a new challenge and a chance to expand your knowledge and experience within a pharmacy environment?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new Advanced Senior Pharmacy Support Worker to join our dynamic, forward thinking Oncology aseptic team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
About us
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.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Numerate and literate e.g. GCSE in Maths and English A* to C or equivalent
- HNC (or equivalent) in a science based subject OR 2 A Level passes (or equivalent) in a science subject OR equivalent knowledge and experience of aseptic pharmaceutical procedures gained through work experience and training (experience must include extensive understanding of clean room processes and aseptic operations).
- NVQ2 Pharmacy Services or able to commit to completing within 18 months of starting (usually starts within 6 months of appointment)
- Pre and In process checking qualification (PIPC) or achievable within 18 months of appointment
Desirable
- NHS Improvement Fundamentals 101 – Quality Improvement Theory
- NHS Improvement Fundamentals 201 – Quality Improvement Tools
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Aseptic services experience or laboratory-based procedures experience
- To demonstrate ability to follow processes and problem solve
- Dealing with customers/patients
Desirable
- Dispensing of medicines
- Experience of JAC or similar computer /stock control system
- Experience of ordering and stock control
- Checking of medicines (ACPT or PIPC qualification)
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Communicate effectively with others both in speaking and in writing
- Ability to provide both positive and constructive feedback with regards to errors/practice
- Attention to detail and accurate in work e.g. dispensing SACT, performing dosage calculations
- Must be able to work on own initiative
- Able to demonstrate ability to problem solve using a range of options
- Ability to follow procedures
- To recognise own limitations and to be able to refer when appropriate
- Demonstrates being able to organise workload and prioritise effectively
- Able to work effectively under pressure
- Polite and friendly
- Reliable and punctual
- Flexible and adaptable – particularly able to work in busy, noisy and changing environments
- Tactful and show empathy
- Professional in appearance and behaviour
- Good role model
- Positive attitude
- Good team player
Desirable
- Participation in team meetings
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).
Closing Date: 11 November 2024
