Support Worker Job Summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us as a support worker.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Advanced Senior Pharmacy Support Worker to join our dynamic Pharmacy Homecare Team.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in leading and supporting the Pharmacy Homecare Team, serving as a key member of the senior supervisory team within Homecare. The role involves co-ordinating, supporting and training the Pharmacy Support Workers while ensuring efficient and effective team operations. Responsibilities include updating and maintaining SOPs, organising the workflow, conducting sick reviews, appraisals, and initial performance reviews.
The ideal candidate will possess leadership and communication skills, reliability, and a common-sense approach. Experience in a supervisory role is essential. The candidate should be able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively and possess strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
The Homecare team is a growing department consisting of 14 staff members ranging from Band 2 to Band 7. The team is responsible for organising and managing the treatment of over 8000 patients at home, treating a wide range of diseases. The department operates Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 17:30.
As a department, we have a forward-thinking outlook and are committed to delivering our Trust values: Patients first, working together, and always improving.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
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