We are looking for a reliable and conscientious person, with an aptitude for thoroughness and accuracy, to fill the highly valued role of a Pharmacy Assistant – Homecare.
The successful candidate will be a member of a friendly and supportive rheumatology team based at Bognor War Memorial Hospital.
Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the
gov.uk website
before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
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The Main Duties Include
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Receiving prescriptions and checking they are valid
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Processing prescriptions and sending to homecare companies
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processing invoices for homecare deliveries
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Maintaining good record keeping of prescriptions and invoices
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Communicate with the Homecare team and companies around discrepancies.
Please See Full Job Description For More Detail.
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
Why work for us?
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Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
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Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
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Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
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Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
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Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
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Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
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Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
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Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast
Our values
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Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence
—guide everything we do.
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Daniel Clarke Job title: Specialist Pharmacy procurement & technician Email address: daniel.clarke3@nhs.net Telephone number: 01273266001
Cheryl Seaman
Cheryl.Seaman1@nhs.net
01273696011 EXT 8565