Pharmacy Support Worker | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

This is a ward based role where you will be required to carry out :

• Manage and supply ward stock
• Label, Dispense and transport medication at ward level and within Dispensary
• Assess and return medication to stock
• General pharmacy housekeeping tasks, such as checking fridge temperatures, keeping stock cupboards tidy and managing expiry dates
• Assisting with timely delivery of pharmacy services and patient discharges around the Trust
• 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., 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.
  
  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
  
  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 The Medicines Management team consists of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support workers, providing ward based services covering most ward areas of Southampton General Hospital.