Job summary
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Renal Unit is home to the renal transplant, medicine and dialysis unit across North West London. It is the Regional Renal centre for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
The Centre brings together a highly skilled multi-professional team thus creating a centre of excellence in the UK.
The unit provides direct care to more than 3,000 patients across nine satellite dialysis units, outpatients (including specialist nephrology clinics, transplant) at Charing Cross, Hammersmith and St Mary's Hospital, peritoneal dialysis at Hammersmith Hospital and pre-dialysis clinics across West London.
There are 80 renal beds at Hammersmith Hospital, which includes a dedicated high dependency unit and three other dedicated renal wards.
As part of this care we run a Prescription Homecare service supporting patients receiving long term chronic treatments in their home.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individuals with good inter-personal skills. The individual will:
- Provide high quality drug purchasing service for a large set of Renal Home Delivery patients.
- Will have great attention to detail and will bring that care and attention when processing homecare prescriptions for patients.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills when speaking to patients, colleagues and suppliers on the phone or in person.
- Invoice and be involved in ordering and management of medications.
- Providing a high quality stock control service to the renal inpatient wards.
- Interacting with patients to improve medication supplies.
- Have the opportunity to develop pharmacy distribution skills and learn more about the day to day operation of a tertiary hospital pharmacy.
- They will undertake a top-up service on site/at a satellite dialysis unit.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is 0.8wte, we have some flexibility in how these hours can be worked over the course of the week. This would be discussed with the team leader.
There is also potential for extra hours via the trust bank system for those wanting additional hours.
It is essential to contact us before application to learn more about the role and what is required of an applicant.
Contact:
Laura Palmer l.palmer11@nhs.net 0208 383 34170
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is 0.8wte, we have some flexibility in how these hours can be worked over the course of the week. This would be discussed with the team leader.
There is also potential for extra hours via the trust bank system for those wanting additional hours.
It is essential to contact us before application to learn more about the role and what is required of an applicant.
Contact:
Laura Palmer l.palmer11@nhs.net 0208 383 34170
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- General secondary education including GCSE, CSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths at grade C
- Mandatory Registration as Pharmacy Assistant with GPhC (NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent or to be achieved within 18 months of commencement)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in hospital or customer orientated environment
Desirable
- Previous pharmacy or procurement experience
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
- Good ability to organise and prioritise work
- Good interpersonal skills
- Analytical ability for problem solving
- Good ability to use computer systems including excel and word
Desirable
- Qualifications in excel or database management
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- General secondary education including GCSE, CSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths at grade C
- Mandatory Registration as Pharmacy Assistant with GPhC (NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent or to be achieved within 18 months of commencement)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in hospital or customer orientated environment
Desirable
- Previous pharmacy or procurement experience
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
- Good ability to organise and prioritise work
- Good interpersonal skills
- Analytical ability for problem solving
- Good ability to use computer systems including excel and word
Desirable
- Qualifications in excel or database management
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).
