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University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Senior Homecare Medicines Contract Officer

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Job summary

A new opportunity has arisen in the Homecare team. The post holder will be responsible for the effective operation of the homecare medicines team to support the delivery of homecare services. They will be responsible for managing the Pharmacy IT system in order to maintain accurate and up to date files and ensure appropriate financial transactions.

Main duties of the job

  • To manage the day to day operation of the Pharmacy Homecare administrative team
  • To oversee all aspects of administration involved with the Pharmacy Homecare service from order creation through to invoice payment.
  • To support with recruitment, induction and development of the Pharmacy Homecare administrative team.
  • To provide support, information and advice to staff and patients, relating to the homecare service.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details

Date posted

27 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-DT2686-MF

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Bristol

BS2 8HW


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Level 2 Standard Maths and English (GCSE grade C or 4)
  • Educated to A Level or equivalent qualification level

Desirable

  • PWDS Homecare Validation Checking course or equivalent
  • Business Administration Level 3 qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in an analytical role
  • Experience of supervising staff
  • Experience of communicating with senior staff
  • Experience of working in a patient focussed environment
  • Experience of working in NHS Hospital services
  • Experience of spreadsheet software, preferably Microsoft Excel
  • Knowledge of the Homecare Medicines Standards

Desirable

  • Experience of working in NHS Hospital Pharmacy Homecare Services

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Proven ability to work under pressure and to agreed deadlines
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a wide range of clients
  • Ability to manage a complex and varying workload without supervision
  • Ability to undertake work with a high level of accuracy
  • Ability to analyse large and complex financial and patient data
  • Excellent data interpretation and presentation skills
  • Strong patient care focus
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Excellent numerical and statistical skills
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Level 2 Standard Maths and English (GCSE grade C or 4)
  • Educated to A Level or equivalent qualification level

Desirable

  • PWDS Homecare Validation Checking course or equivalent
  • Business Administration Level 3 qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in an analytical role
  • Experience of supervising staff
  • Experience of communicating with senior staff
  • Experience of working in a patient focussed environment
  • Experience of working in NHS Hospital services
  • Experience of spreadsheet software, preferably Microsoft Excel
  • Knowledge of the Homecare Medicines Standards

Desirable

  • Experience of working in NHS Hospital Pharmacy Homecare Services

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Proven ability to work under pressure and to agreed deadlines
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a wide range of clients
  • Ability to manage a complex and varying workload without supervision
  • Ability to undertake work with a high level of accuracy
  • Ability to analyse large and complex financial and patient data
  • Excellent data interpretation and presentation skills
  • Strong patient care focus
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Excellent numerical and statistical skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Bristol

BS2 8HW


Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Bristol

BS2 8HW


Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Homecare Business Administration Manager

Emma Smith

emma.smith2@uhbw.nhs.uk

01173423573

Details

Date posted

27 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-DT2686-MF

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Bristol

BS2 8HW


Supporting documents

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