Medicines Support Worker in Southampton - CV-Library

Role overview

There are two exciting Medicine Support Worker positions available within our Pharmacy team here at South Central Ambulance Service.

You will perform a variety of pharmacy support duties, some of which may be patient facing. These include packing and distribution, procurement, stock management, preparation of medicines, and waste management of medicines within the Trust. The post holder will consistently work in an accurate, effective and efficient manner to support the provision of high-quality service to patients, Trust staff and ambulance stations.

Main duties of the role

* Receive, process, and distribute medicines, including Controlled Drugs (CDs) within the Trust

* Driving and delivering medication to designated locations within the Trust region

* Support the Trust compliance to legislative and governance requirements pertaining to medicines including CDs, clinical trials and unlicensed medicines

* Maintain receipts and records of medicines procured in accordance with the MHRA regulatory framework.

* Inspect deliveries for damage or discrepancies and escalate for reimbursement where required

* Perform other medicines related duties including packing and labelling supplies in accordance with the Trust licence(s)

* Rotate stock and coordinate the disposal of surplus or out of date medicines

* Maintain accurate inventory control

*Please note, the above is not an exhaustive list of duties, a full job description can be sent to you on request*

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

* 4 GSCE’s including Math and English grade C or above

* Obtained or willingness to work towards NVQ 2 in pharmacy services/pharmacy services assistant or Pharmacy Manufacturing course

* Clean UK Driving License

Desirable criteria

* Obtaining and willingness to work towards a Certificate in Medicines management for Ambulance Trust

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

* Familiar with computer systems and basic keyboard skills

* Experience of working as a pharmacy or medicines support worker in a healthcare setting

* Knowledge of procedures relevant to own practice within medicines management

Desirable criteria

* Experience in working in an Ambulance Trust setting

* Knowledge of legislation and guidance relating to the supply of medicine

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential criteria

* Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to provide factual information to other staff

* Ability to work effectively independently to relevant SOPs and under supervision

* Able to maintain confidentiality and security

Desirable criteria

* Ability to deal with conflict/confrontation

* Knowledge pf COSHH and GMP

Salary

£22,816 - £24,336 pa pro rata

Hours

Flexible hours 22.5 to 30 hours per week.

Benefits we offer:

* Holiday entitlement is 27 days rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time).

* Enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme.

* Access to continual professional development and opportunities within SCAS and the NHS.

* Occupational Health support along with an Employee Assistance Programme.

* NHS Discounts in over 200+ stores including Holidays, Days out, Car insurance, Restaurants and Clothing