Pharmacy Assistant (Homecare) FHN
The closing date is 04 September 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Pharmacy Assistant - Homecare, to join the dedicated and expanding team delivering the Homecare medicines service from the Pharmacy department at South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust.
You will work alongside the Specialist Homecare Pharmacy Technician, Assistant Technical Officer, and the Medicines Optimisation and Homecare Pharmacist to process invoices associated with Pharmacy Homecare. Pharmacy Homecare at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a rapidly expanding area with the team providing services for a wide range of disease conditions, to over 4,000 patients.
Work under the direction of the Medicines Optimisation & Homecare Pharmacist and the Specialist Homecare Pharmacy Technician, in the delivery of the Pharmacy based elements and requirements concerning the use of Homecare as a method of supplying medicines to patients, following the approved policies and procedures.
Main duties of the job
Work under the direction of the Medicines Optimisation & Homecare Pharmacist and the Specialist Homecare Pharmacy Technician, in the delivery of the Pharmacy based elements and requirements concerning the use of Homecare as a method of supplying medicines to patients, following the approved policies and procedures.
The accurate processing of homecare invoices when received from the homecare provider
The use and maintenance of electronic databases and paper filing systems, required within pharmacy for the effective management of homecare services.
Answering appropriately the homecare office phone, or emails from a range of individuals within and external to pharmacy. Referring the phone call/email and/or accurate message taking as appropriate for other members of the Pharmacy Homecare Team.
Support in the training/mentoring of other staff of any grade in all/some aspects of homecare as instructed by the Homecare Pharmacist and/or Technician
Support in the raising and processing of orders and invoices for other non-homecare medicines, that the homecare team are involved with
The use and maintenance of electronic databases and paper filing systems.
Supporting in the investigation of invoice/delivery discrepancies. Answering appropriately the homecare office phone from a range of individuals.
Referring the phone call and/or accurate message taking as appropriate for other members of the Pharmacy Homecare Team
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
Your Leadership Impact
Service Improvement for Beginners
After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Details
Date posted
21 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-CD-7429565
Job locations
Friarage Hospital
Northallerton
DL6 1JG
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Friarage Hospital
Northallerton
DL6 1JG
Employer's website
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