Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see the Job Description for the details of the role. UHS Pharmacy employs over 400 staff our Pharmacy Technicians/ Practitioners are fundamental in supporting the provision of Pharmacy services in a range of roles. We have an excellent track record of supporting staff development and career progression and many of our support workers progress to more advanced positions within the department, including trainee technician posts and senior support worker posts.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Job description
Job responsibilities
At UHS were committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, 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 whats possible for the role and service.
This is a dynamic and fast-paced service, and successful candidates must be able to work flexibly and respond positively to changing priorities and service demands. We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate: The ability to multitask effectively in a complex and evolving environment Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team A proactive, solution-focused approach to challenges The ability to work accurately under pressure while maintaining a high level of attention to detail Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in their working practices to support service needs
Full requirements of essential and desirable skills can be accessed in the attached JD/PS
Service hours:Core working hours are 9:00am 5:30pm, with two late shifts per week (until 5:30pm) required as part of the rota. Flexibility to support the service outside of core hours may be required on occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
At UHS were committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, 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 whats possible for the role and service.
This is a dynamic and fast-paced service, and successful candidates must be able to work flexibly and respond positively to changing priorities and service demands. We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate: The ability to multitask effectively in a complex and evolving environment Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team A proactive, solution-focused approach to challenges The ability to work accurately under pressure while maintaining a high level of attention to detail Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in their working practices to support service needs
Full requirements of essential and desirable skills can be accessed in the attached JD/PS
Service hours:Core working hours are 9:00am 5:30pm, with two late shifts per week (until 5:30pm) required as part of the rota. Flexibility to support the service outside of core hours may be required on occasion.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Registered pharmacy technician in UK by GPhC or working towards qualifications suitable for registration as a pharmacy technician with the GPhC within the next six months(Pharmacy Technicians) Or educated to degree level in a relevant subject, Or able to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge (Practitioners) and pharmacy experience skills and understanding relevant to the role and NVQ2 pharmacy services Or NVQ2 equivalent in pharmacy services (or currently working towards - Practitioners)
- Numerate and literate e.g. GCSE in Maths and English A* to C or equivalent or IELTS test score 7 as required by GPhC if overseas candidate (Pharmacy Technician) or GCSE in Maths and English Grade 5-9 or equivalent (Practitioner)
- NVQ2 pharmacy services Or NVQ2 equivalent in pharmacy services (or currently working towards - Practitioners)
- Accurate dispensing of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy or aseptics)
- Maintaining continuous professional development requirements or training portfolio
- Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act)
- Work weekends and bank holidays as per rota
- Able to work any UHS sites including Southampton CRDC hub if required
- Able to use initiative, but know their own limitations and professional boundaries
Desirable
- Experience of data management
- Hospital pharmacy experience
- Dealing with customers and / or patients
- Stock control / ordering experience
- Clinical Trials or research experience
- Experience of using pharmacy and or research based computer systems
- Additional pharmacy qualifications e.g. ACPT; SMT; Accuracy Checking Assistant (ACA); Accuracy checking for dispensers (ACD) or Accuracy Checking for Dispensing Assistants (ACDA) Course
- Experience of staff management/operational workload supervision
- Driving license
- Additional pharmacy qualifications e.g. Completed APTUK Foundation Framework Management training Practice supervisor or TAQA Medicines Management qualification PIPC ACPT (Pharmacy Technicians)
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Registered pharmacy technician in UK by GPhC or working towards qualifications suitable for registration as a pharmacy technician with the GPhC within the next six months(Pharmacy Technicians) Or educated to degree level in a relevant subject, Or able to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge (Practitioners) and pharmacy experience skills and understanding relevant to the role and NVQ2 pharmacy services Or NVQ2 equivalent in pharmacy services (or currently working towards - Practitioners)
- Numerate and literate e.g. GCSE in Maths and English A* to C or equivalent or IELTS test score 7 as required by GPhC if overseas candidate (Pharmacy Technician) or GCSE in Maths and English Grade 5-9 or equivalent (Practitioner)
- NVQ2 pharmacy services Or NVQ2 equivalent in pharmacy services (or currently working towards - Practitioners)
- Accurate dispensing of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy or aseptics)
- Maintaining continuous professional development requirements or training portfolio
- Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act)
- Work weekends and bank holidays as per rota
- Able to work any UHS sites including Southampton CRDC hub if required
- Able to use initiative, but know their own limitations and professional boundaries
Desirable
- Experience of data management
- Hospital pharmacy experience
- Dealing with customers and / or patients
- Stock control / ordering experience
- Clinical Trials or research experience
- Experience of using pharmacy and or research based computer systems
- Additional pharmacy qualifications e.g. ACPT; SMT; Accuracy Checking Assistant (ACA); Accuracy checking for dispensers (ACD) or Accuracy Checking for Dispensing Assistants (ACDA) Course
- Experience of staff management/operational workload supervision
- Driving license
- Additional pharmacy qualifications e.g. Completed APTUK Foundation Framework Management training Practice supervisor or TAQA Medicines Management qualification PIPC ACPT (Pharmacy Technicians)
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).
