Job overview
We are pleased to share a new and exciting opportunity for a permanent Band 3 Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join the Infection and Immunity team at Barts Health NHS Trust.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive team player with effective communication skills and attention to detail.
You will be required to
• Ensure that all HIV homecare prescriptions, orders and invoices are processed in a timely and accurate manner
• Liaise directly with homecare providers and service users to ensure an efficient service and supplies continue as appropriate
• Liaise with finance team and homecare providers to resolve invoice related queries.
• Assist the HIV/Sexual Health Pharmacists with day-to-day queries
This is an exciting and stimulating role which will appeal to an individual who wants to be involved in a specialised clinic area.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the day to day co-ordination of repeat prescription service for HIV patients, in conjunction with the HIV clinical support Technician and HIV Specialist Pharmacist.
The post holder will carry out pharmacy top up service of stock medicines within the service and ensure good communication between patients and the multi disciplinary team
The post holder will be expected to maintain patient confidentiality, as all patient information is strictly confidential and information may only be shared with minimum number of designated staff.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. GCSE grades A -C or 1-4 in Maths and English Language
2. Level 2 Apprenticeship Pharmacy Services Assistant or committed to undertake
Experience
Essential criteria
3. Demonstrate knowledge of commonly used medicines
4. Demonstrate ability to perform relevant calculations
5. Demonstrate ability to problem solve and use initiative
6. Experience of Office systems including use of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
7. Interpret and dispense prescriptions accurately
Desirable criteria
8. Experience of CMM
Knowledge
Essential criteria
9. Understand customer care issues
10. Understand stock control issues
11. Good understanding of filing systems and office procedures
12. Understanding of relevant legislation, e.g. Health and Safety, GDPR, confidentiality, principles of equality and diversity.
Desirable criteria
13. Understanding of stock control systems Protection
14. Good knowledge of pharmacy terminology or pharmaceutical products
**Visa Sponsorship Information**
Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria.
Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office’s requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme.
If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application.
To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met:
15. Eligible role: The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: -.
16. Salary threshold: The role must meet the minimum salary set by the Home Office. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
17. Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
18. English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B2 or higher.
19. Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)