Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Homecare and Diabetic Pump Services

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Homecare Department within the Pharmacy is responsible for the processing of all Homecare prescriptions and invoices within the trust. The post holder will work alongside the Specialist Pharmacist and Senior Pharmacy Technician - Homecare Services to ensure this is done accurately, efficiently, in a timely manner, and in the best interests of the patient. The post holder will need to ensure the homecare services are consistently of high quality and are in line with the Hackett good practice guidelines as

The Homecare Department within the Pharmacy is responsible for the processing of all Homecare prescriptions and invoices within the trust. The post holder will work alongside the Specialist Pharmacist and Senior Pharmacy Technician - Homecare Services to ensure this is done accurately, efficiently, in a timely manner, and in the best interests of the patient. The post holder will need to ensure the homecare services are consistently of high quality and are in line with the Hackett good practice guidelines as well as local policies and procedures.

The post holder will also assist in the Insulin pump and CGM ordering processes, involving processing orders and authorising payments relating to purchases of Insulin Pumps, CGM's and associated consumables.

The post holder will be expected to spend some of their time in the pharmacy dispensary supporting wider pharmacy work.

well as local policies and procedures.

The post holder will also assist in the Insulin pump and CGM ordering processes, involving processing orders and authorising payments relating to purchases of Insulin Pumps, CGM's and associated consumables.

The post holder will be expected to spend some of their time in the pharmacy dispensary supporting wider pharmacy work.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Working at an experience level of NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy services or equivalent, or other specialists qualification in the area

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• An understanding of the principles of stock control and management
• An understanding of NHS drug contracting and supply processes
• Knowledge of pharmacy homecare services

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy
• Experience in an environment where stock ordering and invoicing is managed
• Solid foundation of experience within pharmacy and ward environments

Skills

Essential criteria

• Experienced in personal time management
• Working to deadlines and achieving objectives
• Effective communication skills and being able to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner

Values Based Question

Essential criteria

• Give an example of a time where you have demonstrated a 'can do' attitude (including the situation you were in) and the outcome

Please note that we do not accept applications via CV or recruitment agencies.

This post will close before the intended closing date should sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity.

Applications are welcomed from applicants who wish to apply for a position on the basis of a smarter or flexible working arrangement. Where candidates are successful at interview, such requests will be taken under consideration and accommodated where the needs of the service allow.

We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

All staff no matter where they work or which age group of patients they work with must be aware of their responsibility to act when they feel a child, young person or vulnerable adult has been or is at risk of abuse.

We are a fully non-smoking Trust. Smoking is completely prohibited in all Trust buildings, grounds and car parks for patients, visitors, staff and contractors.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 800.3KB)