Pharmacy ATO
About us
At Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust we provide a range of mental health, learning disability, substance misuse, primary care and other specialist services designed around the needs of people in our city.
We have a dedicated and skilful team of people caring in Sheffield, which you could become a part of.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do. These are: working together for our service users, respect and kindness, everyone counts, commitment to quality, improving lives.
Job overview- To contribute to an efficient and accurate pharmacy service to ensure the safe and effective use and procurement of medicines throughout at SHSC NHS Foundation Trust.
- Under the direction of the Chief Pharmacist, Deputy Chief Pharmacist and the Senior Pharmacy Technicians, the post holder will perform whatever duties are reasonable and necessary to achieve the job purpose and overall safe provision of pharmacy services throughout the trust.
- There is a requirement to be confident and able to work with service users and other healthcare professionals internally and other organisations.
- The following represent a broad outline of tasks the post holder will be expected to perform in achieving their key result areas. This is not intended as a fixed list of duties.
- Provide support to the technical services of the department.
- Participate in continuous personal and professional development.
- Must hold a level 2 NVQ in Pharmacy Services
Main duties of the job
To participate in the provision of dispensing services across the Trust.
To participate in the non-clinical aspects of their work, e.g., stock
unpacking and checking, assembly of orders/requisitions, top-ups etc.
To support the clerical functions of the department in activities such as
ordering, filing, data input and retrieval, and other general tasks.
To undertake other non-clinical tasks as required.
To undertake supporting with the administration duties within the
department and other colleagues.- Undertake matching and completing invoices on medications used throughout the department.
- Participate in phlebotomy services.
Working for our organisation
Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust is a major employer and provider of services. Our Service Users, Carers and Staff are central, and our Values are important, to the delivery of high-quality care. We actively seek out individuals who share these values:
- Working together for service users
- Respect and kindness
- Everyone counts
- Commitment to quality
- Improving lives
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Participate in audits relevant to pharmacy and in accordance with
clinical governance requirements.
Source new suppliers as part of the CMU (Commercial Medicines Unit)
Subject to the provision of appropriate training – Maintain and update drug contracts.
Undertake training and development programmes as appropriate.
To participate in a rota of early, late, weekend and bank holiday working.
To travel across SHSC wards and outpatient areas as required to perform your relevant duties.
To promote the professional image of pharmacy by ensuring that the standard of dress and behaviour reflects the professional service provided by the department.
To participate in annual personal development review (PDR) and to agree to training objectives set.
To comply with trust policies including confidentiality, personal and patient safety.
Undergo further training as necessary and attend regular process reviews.
To assist and cover for other staff members in other areas within the department
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- GCSE A-C in Maths and English
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
- Previous experience in an NHS setting
- Have valid driving licence and access to a vehicle
Experience
Essential criteria- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
- Previous Hospital experience
- Previous experience in procurement and invoicing
Other
Essential criteria- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work as a team
- The ability to understand and respect the confidential nature of the service
- Flexible and Enthusiastic
- Wide range of administration skill
Please think about your personal values and how these align with our values when you are applying. Find out more about our organisation through our website.
We are a Disability Confident employer level 2 and hope to achieve level 3 this year. We offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. When you apply you will have the opportunity to let us know if you require adjustments to be made, please contact us if you are not sure or if you require adjustments to the application process itself.
Our six staff network groups welcome new members, these are:
- The Ethnically Diverse Staff Network Group
- The Disability Staff Network Group
- The Lived Experience Staff Network Group
- The Rainbow Staff Network Group
- The Staff Carers Staff Network Group
- The Women’s Staff Network Group
We know how important flexible working can be to applicants and therefore we encourage you to discuss any working arrangements as part of this process. We will always aim to accommodate requests, wherever possible.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children and as part of our safe recruitment practice the successful applicant(s) will be subject to a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) if it is deemed appropriate for the role.The cost of the DBS check (currently up to £48.23) must be met by the successful applicant(s).
When applying for this post you will redirected to complete your application in our preferred applicant management system, Trac. If you are successfully offered a role, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.In addition, in submitting an application, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.
Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when writing job applications
If you choose to use AI or other tools to assist in writing your application, it's essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting statement.
While AI can help streamline the writing process, these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for, nor can they accurately reflect your skills, knowledge, and experience. It is crucial that you personalise your supporting statement by articulating these in your unique voice.
Relying solely on AI to write your application or supporting statement is not advocated by SHSC and could negatively impact your chances of success in the application process.
For example, AI responses…- usually lack relevance and fail to address the key criteria outlined in the job description and person specification.
- may come across as generic and fail to distinguish you from other applicants.
- may be ambiguous or open to misinterpretation. Without careful review and editing, the supporting statement could convey messages that are unclear or misconstrued by hiring managers.
- may include qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience that you do not possess, potentially leading to misrepresentation.
Supporting Statement
The supporting statement is an opportunity for you to showcase how your qualifications, knowledge, skill and experiences align with the requirements and criteria outlined in the job description and person.
Recruiting managers score applications based on the criteria listed in the person specification. Managers will be looking for evidence of how you meet these criteria. To increase your chances of securing an interview, provide examples of how you have applied your skills and knowledge in real-life situations.Share work-related successes and challenges you’ve navigated that align with the criteria. These could be from various aspects of your life, including work, education, and personal experiences.
Consider structuring your statement with clear headings or bullet points. This approach will help both you and the recruiting manager navigate through your application more effectively.