Job summary
Closing Date: 25.05.25 (this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 26.05.25
Interview expected to take place on 10.06.25
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is capable of working as part of our friendly team. To provide a full complement of secretarial and administrative services to the Pharmacy Department, Medicines Management Diagnostic and Corporate Services Team within Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. To assist in the provision of specialist and general administration support to all pharmacy services in order to improve the quality of patient care and to assist with the promotion of evidence-based, cost effective prescribing across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
To assist in providing a full comprehensive administration and secretarial support to help facilitate the workflow, supply and dispensing of medicines for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This will include (not exhaustive): word processing, excel spreadsheets, audio typing and typing of correspondence.
To undertake departmental communication as instructed by the Pharmacy Administration Manager.
To act as a point of contact in the Pharmacy Office for inquiries both internally and externally.
To be responsible for the collection and updating of directorate databases and spreadsheets.
To ensure compliance with Trust procedures and policies within the Pharmacy Department including sickness returns.
Educated to GCSE Standard with extensive comprehensive administration support to facilitate effective departmental services and optimise patient care.
About us
We are a small friendly team based within Planned Care - Pharmacy Department at Bradford Royal Infirmary. We pride ourselves on providing a comprehensive administrative and secretarial service to our 170 plus Clinical Pharmacy and wider Pharmacy staff. Our working days are varied and fast paced, the role offers challenges to both support and overcome on a frequent basis.
Our People Charter outlines the behavior's we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
* We value people
* We are one team
* We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites and pension scheme including life assurance cover.
Date posted
02 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
389-25-7056472
Job locations
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Duckworth Lane
BRADFORD
BD9 6RJ
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide the Pharmacy Administration Manager with comprehensive high quality administration support in order to facilitate safe, effective departmental services and optimize clinical patient care.
To maintain, update and implement existing guidelines as identified by the Pharmacy Administration Manager or Business Manager in order to optimize patient care.
To provide the Pharmacy Directorate with secretarial/administrative services, including electronic diary keeping, ordering stationary, typing, filing, photocopying, opening and distributing mail.
To assist with the production of invoices via the Oracle system relating to monthly supplies to local hospitals, community clinics, local pharmacies/chemists and private companies.
To be responsible for the issuing of clinical prescription pads for both the Hospital and individuals.
To maintain directorate databases on weekend working, annual leave and study leave for the Director of Pharmacy.
To assist with the co-ordination of Directorate monitoring of mandatory training.
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide the Pharmacy Administration Manager with comprehensive high quality administration support in order to facilitate safe, effective departmental services and optimize clinical patient care.
To maintain, update and implement existing guidelines as identified by the Pharmacy Administration Manager or Business Manager in order to optimize patient care.
To provide the Pharmacy Directorate with secretarial/administrative services, including electronic diary keeping, ordering stationary, typing, filing, photocopying, opening and distributing mail.
To assist with the production of invoices via the Oracle system relating to monthly supplies to local hospitals, community clinics, local pharmacies/chemists and private companies.
To be responsible for the issuing of clinical prescription pads for both the Hospital and individuals.
To maintain directorate databases on weekend working, annual leave and study leave for the Director of Pharmacy.
To assist with the co-ordination of Directorate monitoring of mandatory training.
Person Specification Experience Essential
* Significant knowledge and experience of administration systems
Desirable
* Experience of working in a similar role
* Good verbal and interpersonal skills
Skills Essential
* Numeracy skills
* Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
* Good communication skills
* Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
* Ability to work effectively under pressure
* Good team working skills
* Demonstrable attention to detail
* Computer literate
Qualifications Essential
* Educated to GCSE standard with a grade of 4/C or above in English, Maths and Science.
Desirable
* RSA II typing or Word processing equivalent qualification.
Person Specification Experience Essential
* Significant knowledge and experience of administration systems
Desirable
* Experience of working in a similar role
* Good verbal and interpersonal skills
Skills Essential
* Numeracy skills
* Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
* Good communication skills
* Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
* Ability to work effectively under pressure
* Good team working skills
* Demonstrable attention to detail
* Computer literate
Qualifications Essential
* Educated to GCSE standard with a grade of 4/C or above in English, Maths and Science.
Desirable
* RSA II typing or Word processing equivalent qualification.
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.
Employer details Employer name
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Duckworth Lane
BRADFORD
BD9 6RJ
Employer's website
https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Duckworth Lane
BRADFORD
BD9 6RJ
Employer's website
https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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