Job Description

The Pharmacy department has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our small team.The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of accuracy and have the ability to organise and prioritise their workload effectively, working as part of the team and using their own initiative.The post holder will need to review their workload frequently, reassessing to meet the demands of the day with changes frequently.Main duties of the jobSkilled in minute-taking, general administration and working knowledge of Microsoft applications is essential. The ability to learn new systems is essential as the post is varied and will involve using bespoke systems.About usAt DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best.We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.Date posted02 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salaryxc2xa324,071 to xc2xa325,674 a year pro rata per annumContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number405-25-AC132PBAJob locationsDORSET COUNTY HOSPITALWILLIAMS AVENUEDorchesterDT1 2JYJob descriptionJob responsibilities

• To provide support in delivering accurate, effective administrative support to the Pharmacy Business Manager and Pharmacy Team.
• To support developing and co-ordinating current administrative processes within the department.
• To support Clinical Pharmacists as required.
• To support in audit collection data and produce relevant reports

Our DCHFT and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online. Job descriptionJob responsibilities

• To provide support in delivering accurate, effective administrative support to the Pharmacy Business Manager and Pharmacy Team.
• To support developing and co-ordinating current administrative processes within the department.
• To support Clinical Pharmacists as required.
• To support in audit collection data and produce relevant reports

Our DCHFT and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.Person SpecificationEducation, Qualifications and TrainingEssential

• GCSE (or equivalent) (grade C or above) in English and Math
• Knowledge in the use of MS Office suite and/or ECDL
• Good command of written English

Knowledge and ExperienceEssential

• Evidence of knowledge and experience in administration and office procedures.
• Significant experience in the use of various IT, particularly Microsoft suite
• Experience of planning and organising own workload.
• Experience of supporting a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills & AbilitiesEssential

• Evidence of effective communication skills both written and oral.
• Evidence of advanced keyboard skills.
• Evidence of ability to respond quickly to changing priorities, organising and prioritising own and team workload to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work methodically and accurately.
• Proven experience of working autonomously and without supervision, using own initiative, but seeking advice when necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake data collection, collation and inputting into complex spreadsheet and documents
• Experience of organising and taking minutes at meetings both departmental and Trust wide.
• Evidence of ability to work as part of a team.
• Evidence of ability to develop systems to promote efficient and effective working within the team.
• An understanding of the meaning of confidentiality and the requirement for this to be maintained.
• Experience of producing reports in line with key performance indicators.

Person SpecificationEducation, Qualifications and TrainingEssential

• GCSE (or equivalent) (grade C or above) in English and Math
• Knowledge in the use of MS Office suite and/or ECDL
• Good command of written English

Knowledge and ExperienceEssential

• Evidence of knowledge and experience in administration and office procedures.
• Significant experience in the use of various IT, particularly Microsoft suite
• Experience of planning and organising own workload.
• Experience of supporting a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills & AbilitiesEssential

• Evidence of effective communication skills both written and oral.
• Evidence of advanced keyboard skills.
• Evidence of ability to respond quickly to changing priorities, organising and prioritising own and team workload to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work methodically and accurately.
• Proven experience of working autonomously and without supervision, using own initiative, but seeking advice when necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake data collection, collation and inputting into complex spreadsheet and documents
• Experience of organising and taking minutes at meetings both departmental and Trust wide.
• Evidence of ability to work as part of a team.
• Evidence of ability to develop systems to promote efficient and effective working within the team.
• An understanding of the meaning of confidentiality and the requirement for this to be maintained.
• Experience of producing reports in line with key performance indicators.

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