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Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated pharmacy assistant to join our pharmacy team within the Pharmacy Homecare team at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
The Pharmacy Homecare team are responsible for the ordering, supply checking and distribution of Long Term Homecare Medication to our patients, liaising and arranging supply with a multitude of eternal companies. As part of this team working alongside Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists in Pharmacy Homecare as well as the large department.
You will also participate in dispensary rotations to carrying out dispensing duties. This will include late night and weekend cover
Main duties of the job
- To provide support to the Pharmacy Homecare team at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. To perform a wide range of ordering, receiving, delivery, invoicing and supply duties.
- To carry out day to day tasks relating to the provision of Pharmacy Homecare services, under the supervision of the lead pharmacy technician.
- Support and maintain a safe, efficient timely and accurate service ensuring the required standards are met.
- Support the team with dispensing duties, reception duties and ward stock replenishment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English
- GCSE Maths
Desirable
- GCSE in IT
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise & carry out routine tasks
Desirable
- Knowledge of when a problem or issue requires escalation
- Ability to format and understand reports
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Desirable
- Pharmacy Experience
- Experience of invoice processing
- Experience of finance
- Knowledge of data protection & patient confidentiality
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Good time management and ability to prioritise
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Motivated and enthusiastic individual
- Of a trustworthy and confidential nature
- Excellent team player
- Ability to remain professional
- Ability to understand and follow procedures
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent Keyboard Skills
- Experience of using Microsoft Applications such as Excel
Desirable
- Knowledge of Pharmacy Computer Systems
- Previous administrative experience
- Previous experience of using Pharmacy systems
- Experience with handling data
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This advert is for Homecare Assistant Technical Officer with Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover). The application deadline is 05 Aug 2026.
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