Job summary
The Pharmacy team at the Royal Cornwall Hospital are looking to recruit a Senior Assistant , who will specialise in pharmacy procurement and Homecare medicines services.
You will work as part of our fantastic pharmacy procurement team supporting the management of all areas of the medicines supply chain including out of stocks, medicines shortages and sourcing alternative medicines.
You will assist the High-cost drugs and Homecare Monitoring Officer in the provision of Homecare services. Support the High-Cost drugs and Homecare Monitoring Officer to manage and produce monthly financial analysis of homecare provision.
We have full and part-time posts available working up to 37.5 hours per week. You may be asked to participate in a weekend working rota, working no more than 1 in 5 Saturday mornings dependent on service need.
There will be the opportunity to discuss partial working from home and/or to work flexibly, dependant on agreement with the Senior Manager.
If sufficient applications are received the post may be closed early.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for the right person, you must hold 5 GCSEs grade 4 (C) or above including maths and English or equivalent. You will be willing to work towards a CIPs level 3 qualification if required by the service. You will have experience of working in a hospital, pharmacy or customer care environment and be able to work as part of a team. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, well-motivated, individual who has good organisational skills. At RCHT we pride ourselves on putting the patient first and delivering the best possible service.
Your role as part of the team will be to purchase the medicines required by secondary care in Cornwall. You will also be involved in maintaining a medicines homecare service for the 3000+ patients that rely on this offering.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's establishedSouth WestClinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE Grade C or above including in Maths and English (or equivalent grades)
Desirable
- NVQ 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
- Willing to work towards or already educated to CIPS level 3 qualification
Practical and intellectual
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a willingness to partake in continued learning
- Able to demonstrate the ability to prioritise work and to manage own time effectively to meet deadlines
- Able to demonstrate the ability to communicate both written and verbally with others effectively
- Able to maintain a high level of accuracy in a busy environment
- Be able to work in a high-pressure environment with tight deadlines
- Able to demonstrate the ability to work alone and as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience working with stock control systems
- Able to demonstrate the ability to motivate self and others
Disposition
Essential
- Ability to use own initiative and take personal responsibility
- Able to cope with very occasional distressing situations when operating the homecare patient helpline.
- Honest and reliable
Training
Essential
- Able and willing to undertake training for this role
- Able to demonstrate recent training and personal development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a hospital, pharmacy or customer care environment
- Demonstrable experience of working with Microsoft office applications; Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Demonstrable experience in Administrative duties
Desirable
- Experience of the management of the medicines supply chain.
- Have knowledge of NHS medicines procurement
- Experience of dealing with the public and healthcare professionals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE Grade C or above including in Maths and English (or equivalent grades)
Desirable
- NVQ 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
- Willing to work towards or already educated to CIPS level 3 qualification
Practical and intellectual
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a willingness to partake in continued learning
- Able to demonstrate the ability to prioritise work and to manage own time effectively to meet deadlines
- Able to demonstrate the ability to communicate both written and verbally with others effectively
- Able to maintain a high level of accuracy in a busy environment
- Be able to work in a high-pressure environment with tight deadlines
- Able to demonstrate the ability to work alone and as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience working with stock control systems
- Able to demonstrate the ability to motivate self and others
Disposition
Essential
- Ability to use own initiative and take personal responsibility
- Able to cope with very occasional distressing situations when operating the homecare patient helpline.
- Honest and reliable
Training
Essential
- Able and willing to undertake training for this role
- Able to demonstrate recent training and personal development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a hospital, pharmacy or customer care environment
- Demonstrable experience of working with Microsoft office applications; Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Demonstrable experience in Administrative duties
Desirable
- Experience of the management of the medicines supply chain.
- Have knowledge of NHS medicines procurement
- Experience of dealing with the public and healthcare professionals
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).
Additional information
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).
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