Job overview

Are you looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to work within a vibrant, thriving environment?

As part of the expansion of our Homecare services, we are looking to appoint a enthusiastic Senior Pharmacy Homecare Officer to work as a key part of the Homecare team in Pharmacy across both of the Bedfordshire Hospital sites, liaising with Homecare providers, clinical teams and Pharmacy colleagues to ensure a consistent supply of high-risk medication to patients’ homes.

This role involves activities related to management of Homecare prescriptions and generating orders for these via Homecare providers used by the Trust using the Pharmacy computer systems. The successful candidate will be a key point of contact for any day to day service issues and a mentor to members of the Homecare team. 

If you are interested in this post, you will need experience of working to deadlines and managing own workload to meet the needs of a service and be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills. You must be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for trying new roles and delivering an excellent patient experience. 

You will be part of a busy but supportive and professional Homecare team. Comprehensive training and support will be provided to the successful candidate. 

Please note this is a cross-site role and cross-site working will be required. 

Main duties of the job

1. To carry out a range of duties associated with the ordering and receipt of medicines provided through all suppliers and Homecare providers used by the Trust using the Pharmacy computer systems.
2. To support and assist the Principal Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Technician in the effective supply of medicine to patients via Homecare providers for Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
3.  In conjunction with the Principal Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Technician, to assist in the development of Homecare services for the safe and timely supply of medication to patients by establishing robust methods of managing workflow.
4. To support with the efficiency of the day-to-day running of the Homecare service and act as a point of contact when at the Bedford site. To work with the Senior Management team to ensure any issues and concerns at the Bedford site are resolved within a timely manner.
5. To work with the Trusts’ Pharmacy Procurement department with regards to the Homecare service contracts.
6. To maintain relevant databases related to all aspects of Homecare medicines provision and provide appropriate reports as required.
7. To work directly with clinical teams to enhance the delivery of Homecare services, review and improve existing services in association with the Principal Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Technician.

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.  Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.