Pharmacy Assistant, Homecare and High Cost Drugs

NHS

  • Barnsley, South Yorkshire
  • £24,937-26,598 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
The interview date for this role will be week commencing 22nd September 2025.We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our established Homecare and High Cost Drugs team within the pharmacy department. You will work with the Specialist Technician for Homecare and High Cost Drugs to ensure the effective management of homecare services for patients on long term treatments.With over 1,400 patients receiving medication through the homecare service you will be directly involved in the supply and management of their care. The post holder will be responsible for the prescription management for patients. This will include the requesting of new prescriptions from clinics, the processing of prescriptions once received in pharmacy and the distribution of them to the correct Homecare provider.Other duties will include answering telephone calls and emails from clinic, patients and providers. The post holder will also be expected to work with the finance teams to ensure that invoices are processed in a timely manner.The post holder will develop a close working relationship with patients, homecare providers and clinics.With a current establishment of over 100 members across multiple clinical areas, our aim is to provide Pharmacy services close to patients and make the best use of the skills of our staff, while promoting a patient-focused multidisciplinary approach to the delivery of an efficient and high-quality service.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will also participate in weekend, late night and bank holiday rotas working in the hospital inpatient pharmacy.The postholder will assist in coordinating the safe and efficient supply of medicines to patients via the homecare services, including administration of prescriptions, raising purchase orders for homecare medications and management of subsequent invoices, ensuring a continuous supply of medication to our patients.Other duties will include communicating directly with specialist clinical teams or homecare company representatives on medication related issues or to resolve patient queries.To assist in the preparation of financial and quality reports and provide administrative support for both the team and the Homecare Governance Group.The postholder will also take part in wider departmental rotas for covering late nights, weekends and bank holidays in the dispensary.The ideal candidate will have good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and hold an NVQ 2 in Pharmacy Services, or equivalent (or be working towards this qualification). Experience and knowledge of the homecare service is desirable but not essential.Forfurther information contact: Andrew Watson, Specialist Technician for Homecare and High Cost Drugs (Andrew.watson11@nhs.net01226 435046) or Gillian Turrell, Lead Pharmacist, Medicines Information and Cardiology (gilliansmith2@nhs.net01226 432857).About usWe reserve the right to close positions earlyBarnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to WorkWe scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyoneWe are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communitiesThere has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisationBarnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicantsFor individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorshipThe cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deductionDetailsDate posted22 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,937 to £26,598 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference numberC9163-3095E-08-25Job locationsPogmoor RoadBarnsleySouth YorkshireS75 2EPJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.Supporting DocumentsPlease refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.Supporting DocumentsPlease refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentationPerson SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Experience of working within a team
  • Knowledge of good customer care
Desirable
  • Invoice reconciliation.
  • Experience of working within the NHS in a customer facing role
QualificationsEssential
  • NVQ 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent (or working towards).
Knowledge and AwarenessEssential
  • Understanding the need for confidentiality
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Act
  • Knowledge of Data Protection
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Effective computer/ IT knowledge and skills.
  • Ability to demonstrate working in a methodical and organised manner.
Desirable
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail.
  • Able to articulate information and present clearly to healthcare staff.
Values based questionsEssential
  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Experience of working within a team
  • Knowledge of good customer care
Desirable
  • Invoice reconciliation.
  • Experience of working within the NHS in a customer facing role
QualificationsEssential
  • NVQ 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent (or working towards).
Knowledge and AwarenessEssential
  • Understanding the need for confidentiality
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Act
  • Knowledge of Data Protection
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Effective computer/ IT knowledge and skills.
  • Ability to demonstrate working in a methodical and organised manner.
Desirable
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail.
  • Able to articulate information and present clearly to healthcare staff.
Values based questionsEssential
  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job

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