Pharmacy Support Worker inSouthampton inSouthampton PUBLISHED
FRI 25 OCT 2024
Candidates for this role should possess strong teamwork and communication skills, a proactive attitude towards service delivery, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. The position offers opportunities for professional development through in-house training and involvement in various projects, while also requiring flexibility to contribute to weekend and bank holiday shifts as part of the department's transition to 7-day operations. Ideal applicants will be self-motivated and adaptable, committed to ensuring optimal patient outcomes through safe medication management.
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.
This is a ward based role where you will be required to carry out :o Manage and supply ward stocko Label, Dispense and transport medication at ward level and within Dispensaryo Assess and return medication to stocko General pharmacy housekeeping tasks, such as checking fridge temperatures, keeping stock cupboards tidy and managing expiry dateso Assisting with timely delivery of pharmacy services and patient discharges around the Trusto Liaise with other ward based pharmacy staff to provide near-patient services
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.
About us
The Medicines Management team consists of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support workers, providing ward based services covering most ward areas of Southampton General Hospital.
Pharmacy support workers deliver a forward thinking and continuously developing service. The Medicines Management team work closely with each other and pharmacist colleagues and play a vital role in the patient journey with their medicines and their safe storage.
With a comprehensive in-house training programme and a nationally recognised qualification, we support and encourage staff through their development. There are opportunities to work on projects, be involved in audits and contribute to the training and mentoring of staff. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, patient focussed team.
The department is moving towards 7 day working. All staff are required to contribute to weekend and bank holidays as part of their core hours. Weekend working will be 1 weekend day in 6. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
Your responsibilities
What you will be doing:
Assist in the sorting of medicines returned to the pharmacy, disposing of unwanted medicines in accordance with departmental policy and returning appropriate items onto the pharmacy computer system following standard operating procedures.
Accurately select, prepare and supply medicinal products for individual patients use and/or for stock replenishment to wards and outside units.
Be responsible for good stock control in line with departmental SOPs, including ordering/receipting drug/sundry deliveries, dealing with the relevant paperwork, stock rotation, stock taking, checking expiry dates, crediting wards for used stock and putting stock on shelves.
What we're looking for:
Be enthusiastic about working in a team, comfortable working individually and dedicated to providing the best possible service for the best possible patient outcome Be keen to develop and contribute to an emerging role
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Be self-motivated, flexible and adaptable
Be able to work on busy wards
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