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SWFT Clinical Services Ltd
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SWFT Clinical Services Ltd
North East England
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Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology & Haematology
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary **Fixed-term opportunity for a senior Pharmacist with an interest/background in Oncology & Aseptic Services.
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Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology & Haematology
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary **Fixed-term opportunity for a senior Pharmacist with an interest/background in Oncology & Aseptic Services.
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Monitoring Co-Coordinator
SWFT Clinical Services Ltd
Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, West Midlands
GBP 25,989 per year
Radiographer
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Monitoring Co-Coordinator
SWFT Clinical Services Ltd
Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, West Midlands
GBP 25,989 per year
Radiographer
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Pharmacy Dispenser UHCW OPD
SWFT Clinical Services Ltd
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 28,484 per year
Radiographer
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Pharmacy Dispenser UHCW OPD
SWFT Clinical Services Ltd
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 28,484 per year
Radiographer
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Pharmacy Dispenser Warwick OPD
SWFT Clinical Services Ltd
Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, West Midlands
GBP 28,484 per year
Radiographer
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Pharmacy Dispenser Warwick OPD
SWFT Clinical Services Ltd
Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, West Midlands
GBP 28,484 per year
Radiographer
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24 day(s) ago
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 2438123
Job summary
For your information sponsorship for this role is not available. This post is maternity leave cover for a fixed term of 9 months.
The Pharmacist is responsible for delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred pharmaceutical services while ensuring compliance with professional, legal, and regulatory standards.
The role involves the clinical and accuracy checking of outpatient and discharge prescriptions, providing expert medicines advice to patients and healthcare teams, supporting oral chemotherapy prescribing processes, and promoting safe medicines management.
The post holder contributes to the day-to-day operation of the pharmacy, supports staff development and team performance, monitors quality and governance standards, and acts as the Responsible Pharmacist when required.
Working collaboratively with clinical teams and stakeholders, the Pharmacist helps ensure excellent customer service, timely patient care, service improvement, and the achievement of both operational and business objectives.
Main duties of the job
The Pharmacist plays a key role in co-ordinating and developing a team to deliver a safe, effective and caring service to manage the pharmaceutical needs of patients attending the outpatient pharmacy. Working closely with and alongside the Deputy Superintendent Pharmacist and Superintendent pharmacist, the pharmacist will be responsible for delivering an effective service, including screening and clinically checking prescriptions.
They will also be responsible for maintaining excellent relationships with patients and other stakeholders and through this achieve excellent healthcare and business performance.
About us
SWFT Clinical Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT). The company provides a number of services such as outpatient pharmacy facilities at Warwick, Stratford upon Avon, George Eliot, University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire and St Cross (Rugby) hospitals; estates and facilities management at Warwick, Stratford upon Avon and Ellen Badger hospitals, Acorn House and Lillington Health Hub; private patient service and consultancy services to NHS Trusts.
Subject to the Company and individual's performance, an annual discretionary bonus will be awarded.
There is automatic enrolment to the Company pension scheme, with the Company contributing 5%.
A benefits package is available to the appointed candidate upon successful completion of the six month probationary period. This gives access to benefits such as a car lease scheme; Home & Electronics scheme; discounted leisure and travel; retail discounts and a cycle to work scheme.
There is also access to a 24/7, 365 days a year Employee Assistance Programme to support colleagues who may be facing some tough times or they need extra support with their mental well-being.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£53,072.50 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
203-SWFTCS295
Job locations
George Eliot Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy
College Street
Nuneaton
CV10 7DJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Fulfils the professional duties of a registered Pharmacist to statutory standards and codes of practice in accordance with best practice and acts effectively and ethically to meet needs.
Co-ordinates and contributes to the day-to-day operations of the Pharmacy, which will include clinical, and accuracy checks of hospital prescriptions and TTO prescriptions to ensure patients are discharged in a timely manner.
Provide advice and information on medicines management and stock supplies to patients and the wider clinical teams to have a greater impact on safe and accurate prescribing and to ensure better compliance with patients.
Support the chemotherapy screening pharmacists in performing accuracy checks on prescriptions for oral SACT and supportive medicines.
Support the counter assistant in the sale of over-the-counter sales of medicines with appropriate advice where needed.
Shares in developing the business plan, drives performance against it, and contributes to the delivery of elements of the business plan (professional best practice, sales and profitability) on time and in full.
Recruits, trains, accredits and develops staff to meet business and professional needs, builds team spirit and motivation, leads by example, and on delegation from the Pharmacy Manager, monitors performance, including performance reviews.
In the statutory role of Responsible Pharmacist, assures service quality, and patient safety, through the application of policies and procedures, effective systems and competent personnel. Helps the Superintendent Pharmacy Manager to respond promptly to new guidelines or professional standards. Aware of MHRA recalls and acts accordingly.
Maintains a professional and clinical network for the sharing of ideas, advice, information and peer support. Liaises with Trust staff to support our common goal.
Monitors team performance against a range of key performance indicators, including customer satisfaction (and the prompt and effective response to complaints), value for money, formulary compliance, response to incidents, errors and product alerts. Contributes to periodic reviews with the Trust Head of Pharmacy as the commissioner of services and with the Managing Director. Submits and acts upon DATIX/Inphase incidents.
Maintains excellent working relationships and good communications with commissioners, customers and medical staff.
Ensures confidentiality and clinical information, which may relate to customers, staff, Company policies, prices, business information, and takes account of requirements of the Data Protection Act and Freedom on Information legislation.
Ensures that paperwork is completed accurately and on time, provides information and reports in a concise manner, communications issues and proposed actions as appropriate, and attends meetings as required by the Company.
Manages their own personal development, including fulfilment of the annual CPD requirement of a pharmacist, and any future requirement for period revalidation for professional practice.
Adhere to H&S, equal opportunities and all other relevant legislations. Communicates to Pharmacy Manager to ensure policies and SOPS are updated and acted upon.
Completes SWFT oral chemotherapy training to enable the clinical screening of prescriptions.
May be required to open and close the pharmacy when necessary, so will be required to be a key holder.
Any other relevant duties at the request of the line manager
Communications and Working Relationships:
Engender a customer first culture across the organisation ensuring high standards of professional customer service are delivered at all times within the pharmacy.
To provide a liaison service between users and suppliers to fulfil the customer need.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Fulfils the professional duties of a registered Pharmacist to statutory standards and codes of practice in accordance with best practice and acts effectively and ethically to meet needs.
Co-ordinates and contributes to the day-to-day operations of the Pharmacy, which will include clinical, and accuracy checks of hospital prescriptions and TTO prescriptions to ensure patients are discharged in a timely manner.
Provide advice and information on medicines management and stock supplies to patients and the wider clinical teams to have a greater impact on safe and accurate prescribing and to ensure better compliance with patients.
Support the chemotherapy screening pharmacists in performing accuracy checks on prescriptions for oral SACT and supportive medicines.
Support the counter assistant in the sale of over-the-counter sales of medicines with appropriate advice where needed.
Shares in developing the business plan, drives performance against it, and contributes to the delivery of elements of the business plan (professional best practice, sales and profitability) on time and in full.
Recruits, trains, accredits and develops staff to meet business and professional needs, builds team spirit and motivation, leads by example, and on delegation from the Pharmacy Manager, monitors performance, including performance reviews.
In the statutory role of Responsible Pharmacist, assures service quality, and patient safety, through the application of policies and procedures, effective systems and competent personnel. Helps the Superintendent Pharmacy Manager to respond promptly to new guidelines or professional standards. Aware of MHRA recalls and acts accordingly.
Maintains a professional and clinical network for the sharing of ideas, advice, information and peer support. Liaises with Trust staff to support our common goal.
Monitors team performance against a range of key performance indicators, including customer satisfaction (and the prompt and effective response to complaints), value for money, formulary compliance, response to incidents, errors and product alerts. Contributes to periodic reviews with the Trust Head of Pharmacy as the commissioner of services and with the Managing Director. Submits and acts upon DATIX/Inphase incidents.
Maintains excellent working relationships and good communications with commissioners, customers and medical staff.
Ensures confidentiality and clinical information, which may relate to customers, staff, Company policies, prices, business information, and takes account of requirements of the Data Protection Act and Freedom on Information legislation.
Ensures that paperwork is completed accurately and on time, provides information and reports in a concise manner, communications issues and proposed actions as appropriate, and attends meetings as required by the Company.
Manages their own personal development, including fulfilment of the annual CPD requirement of a pharmacist, and any future requirement for period revalidation for professional practice.
Adhere to H&S, equal opportunities and all other relevant legislations. Communicates to Pharmacy Manager to ensure policies and SOPS are updated and acted upon.
Completes SWFT oral chemotherapy training to enable the clinical screening of prescriptions.
May be required to open and close the pharmacy when necessary, so will be required to be a key holder.
Any other relevant duties at the request of the line manager
Communications and Working Relationships:
Engender a customer first culture across the organisation ensuring high standards of professional customer service are delivered at all times within the pharmacy.
To provide a liaison service between users and suppliers to fulfil the customer need.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Pharmacy (Masters or equivalent)
- Current UK registration as Pharmacist
Desirable
- Clinical Diploma
- Leadership courses
Experience
Essential
- Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy experience Community Pharmacy experience in the UK with some NHS enhanced or advanced services
- NHS Hospital prescribing awareness (formularies, etc.) which may have been achieved through dispensing hospital outpatient scripts and/or monitored dose dispensing of discharge meds in the community
Skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of Wellsky/ CMM
- Knowledge of EPR system.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to resume the role of responsible pharmacist
- Able to work under pressure in a busy environment
- Decisive - able to make quick decisions with limited information
- Able to prioritise and make good use of time Customer focus
- Professional credibility
- Influencing and negotiation skills and experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Coordinating team
- Able to deal with queries and complaints Being able to adapt to change in work or workload.
Other
Essential
- Ability to work across sites- must have own car
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Pharmacy (Masters or equivalent)
- Current UK registration as Pharmacist
Desirable
- Clinical Diploma
- Leadership courses
Experience
Essential
- Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy experience Community Pharmacy experience in the UK with some NHS enhanced or advanced services
- NHS Hospital prescribing awareness (formularies, etc.) which may have been achieved through dispensing hospital outpatient scripts and/or monitored dose dispensing of discharge meds in the community
Skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of Wellsky/ CMM
- Knowledge of EPR system.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to resume the role of responsible pharmacist
- Able to work under pressure in a busy environment
- Decisive - able to make quick decisions with limited information
- Able to prioritise and make good use of time Customer focus
- Professional credibility
- Influencing and negotiation skills and experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Coordinating team
- Able to deal with queries and complaints Being able to adapt to change in work or workload.
Other
Essential
- Ability to work across sites- must have own car
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
SWFT Clinical Services Ltd
Address
George Eliot Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy
College Street
Nuneaton
CV10 7DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://swftclinicalservices.co.uk/default.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
SWFT Clinical Services Ltd
Address
George Eliot Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy
College Street
Nuneaton
CV10 7DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://swftclinicalservices.co.uk/default.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
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Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology & Haematology
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 9 day(s) ago
Reference: 2422950
Job summary
**Fixed-term opportunity for a senior Pharmacist with an interest/background in Oncology & Aseptic Services.**
Following the 'Cancer and Aseptics' element of the Job Description, you will join a committed, professional team in the delivery of excellent clinical pharmacy service. You will experience Oncology, Haematology, Clinical Trials and PN and work with high cost drugs and quality risk management systems.
The Cancer and Aseptics team support two busy treatment suites and external hospitals through our licensed aseptic unit. As a specialist pharmacist you will be directly involved in the clinical verification of chemotherapy prescriptions, the final check and release of products made under license and section 10 exemption. You will be involved in service development tasks such as training and change implementation in our expanding service. You will help provide a clinical ward service on a rota basis.
As an organisation, we recognise that our staff are our most valuable resource and we acknowledge the importance and benefits of a healthy workplace and workforce. With a dedicated Health and Wellbeing Team, we are able to offer a range of wellbeing support initiatives including a dedicated health and wellbeing information pack, which signposts staff to a vast amount of resources across the region.
Applicants must be a registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high level of specialist pharmacy services to one or more of the specialist service areas listed below, working closely with other pharmacists, medical/ nursing staff and senior technicians /ward technicians.
Our aim is that some of these posts will be rotational (year-long rotations) and include the below specialities:
- Acute Medical Admission
- Cancer & Aseptics Team
- Family Health
- Frailty Assessment unit/Frailty
- Medicine (Respiratory, Diabetes, Stroke, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Dermatology and Rheumatology)
- Surgery (Elective Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Short Stay Surgery and Day Surgery and ITU), Palliative care
All rotation are ward based, clinic based or based in the cancer team as the dispensary only requires minimum pharmacist input.
Posts that are non-rotational will be speciality based as per the advertised role therefore general aspects and appropriate specialty aspects will apply
To provide a high level of clinical pharmacy care to patients on allocated wards, to support the medical, nursing and other healthcare staff providing clinical care in the specialty areas, and to assist in the clinical and cost-effective use of drugs.
To assist the lead or Principal pharmacist in the management and delivery of their specialist pharmacy service and/or to manage the delivery of an element of service in a specialist area of practice.
To contribute to the strategic development and business plan of pharmacy services for the specialist area.
About us
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:
https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2
We appreciate you completing the survey.
Details
Date posted
13 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
203-SS1218-A
Job locations
Warwick Hospital
Lakin Road
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
All Roles:
To provide a high level, responsive, and developing clinical pharmacy service to individual patients on allocated wards, and assist junior pharmacists in such roles, and ward based Medicines Management technicians in their duties.
To be actively involved in efficient discharge planning on the allocated wards by reviewing and transcribing patients discharge treatment (as appropriate) facilitating timely dispensing of discharge medication and, where necessary, liaising and communicating with relevant healthcare practitioners in intermediate or primary care to ensure safe transfer and continuity of care.
If agreed, to undertake prescribing as a Pharmacist independent Prescriber, in the clinical area for which Prescriber accreditation was gained, and in a wider sense within the limits of competency.
To lead the efficient organisation and smooth running of a dispensary, including assuring that the environment is ready and safe for the days work
To monitor service delivery
From Main Dispensary provide cover and support to the Outpatients dispensary operated by SWFT Clinical Services Ltd. on demand
To train and support staff to maintain formulary control, and adherence to prescribing and dispensing policies, and to collect prescription charges
To assist the Lead and Senior Technician in policies, procedures and the framework for dispensing, and the planning and development of the service, including automation, and stock control
To liaise with patients and answer their questions and concerns about their therapy, and to provide tailored counselling around complex regimes
To advise and support ward and clinic staff, not least regarding controlled stationery, service hours, late prescribing, e-prescribing, and use of the tracker to monitor prescription progress
To undertake clinical checks of the treatment regimens in care pathways, and raise and resolve anomalies with prescribers,
To contribute to dispensing
To ensure that staff log errors and near misses and that the team and the individual learn from these
To pick up issues arising during weekend service hours and address these on the next full working day
To contribute to the Emergency Duty Commitment of pharmacists providing an out-of-hours emergency Pharmacy service. To undertake routine duties within the dispensary as required, supervising the work of junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and (senior) ATOs.
To contribute to the late night, weekend, Bank Holiday and Statutory Day working rota.
If requested, to be an authorised signatory for drug purchase orders and for drug invoice payments.
To demonstrate and maintain a commitment to continuing professional development and encourage other members of the team to do likewise.
In the specialist pharmacy service of Surgical Specialties, Medical Specialties, Medical Admissions, Frailty, Family Health, Neurology and neuro-rehabilitation, and Elective Care:
To provide a specialist level of clinical pharmacy services to the patients on the allocated wards, and assist the medical and nursing teams on the wards with pharmaceutical and therapeutic advice,
To liaise with patients and answer their questions and concerns about their therapy,
To attend multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss therapy regimens,
To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist
To advise the Principal Pharmacist and Lead Pharmacists on development needs and opportunities for this service area
To supervise and mentor more junior staff in the provision of services to these areas
To develop or contribute to a training programme for clinical pharmacists allocated to the specialty areas and to administer any competency assessment process that is in place to ensure the appropriate standards are achieved.
To assist with Foundation student pharmacist training within the Trust for our own Foundation student pharmacists and community Foundation student pharmacists allocated to Warwick Hospital.
To provide clinical pharmacy training for undergraduate pharmacy students, vacation students, Foundation Student pharmacists (hospital and community-based) and hospital clinical pharmacists.
To contribute as required to the induction and in-service training of nursing, midwifery and medical staff as appropriate
To assist and supervise as necessary, wardbased Medicines Management technicians in the clinical aspects of their work,
To maintain an awareness of current developments in pharmacy practice pertinent to the specialist pharmacy area.
To coordinate the out of hours on call service, providing reports, evaluating responses to calls, sharing lessons learned, and ensuring consistency and a good standard of service.
To lead on opportunities to improve the efficiency or cost of drugs use (QIPP).
To act as Pharmacys representative to the Audit and Operational Governance Group AOGG for a Division when required
When required, to advise/ comment on clinical treatment guidelines for use in the specialty area that have been produced locally or by national bodies e.g. NICE, NSFs, National Prescribing Centre guidelines etc.
To contribute to and/ or undertake audit projects in the specialty areas particularly those concerned with the clinical and cost effective use of drugs, compliance with safer prescribing and drug administration policies, procedures and guidelines, and implementation of pharmacy service developments. To provide reports and present the audit findings within the Trust.
To be involved in the work of clinical drug trials including, where necessary, initial clinical discussions with the investigator / sponsor, review of the trial protocol, initiation/ implementation, supply of study material to patients, record keeping, problem solving and liaison with the study investigators and co-ordinators when necessary.
To undertake duties as a clinical pharmacist to other wards in the Trust when necessary, including occasional work at other pharmacies from which a pharmacy service is provided. In the specialist pharmacy service of Clinical Haematology and Oncology, with Aseptics and Clinical Trials:
To assist the Principal Pharmacist in their role of providing highly specialist clinical pharmacy advice to consultant clinicians, clinical nurse specialists, ward and clinic staff,
To liaise with patients and answer their questions and concerns about their therapy,
To attend multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss therapy regimens,
To advise dispensary staff (SWFT CS and inpatient dispensary) in the dispensing of chemotherapy and adjuvants,
To contribute with the Cancer Unit lead, to the development of the chemotherapy management system Mosaiq (software)
To contribute to the preparation of cancer treatment regimens
To check the treatment regimens in care pathways and resolve any anomalies,
To be responsible for the clinical and final checks of products prepared in the Aseptics Unit,
To provide clinical and final checks of bought-in specials,
To ensure that staff are trained in risk management processes relating to the therapy area (this will include cancer and non-cancer intrathecal administration for non-rotational posts) ,
To attend clinical meetings, when required, of the relevant clinical Network.
To assist the Principal Pharmacist Cancer and Aseptic Services in ensuring all chemotherapy prescribed has appropriate funding and Patient Access Schemes are followed,
To assist with the training of junior pharmacists, Foundation Student Pharmacists , technicians and student technicians in this area of specialised practice
To act as Pharmacys link to the Nutrition Team, advise and support on Clinical Nutrition, assist dietitians in converting patients nutrition needs into a formulation (where other forms of feeding are inappropriate) for parenteral nutrition when require
To support the Lead pharmacists in the implementation and running of clinical trials as directed
To support the clinical ward service, as outlined above, as per the teams rota commitments Other Duties
Any other duties considered appropriate to the post and grade by the line manager.
To adhere to and perpetuate Trust Policies and Procedures, e.g. Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety etc. Special Requirements of the Postholder
The post holder will have Warwick Hospital as their main base but will be required to work at and/or visit other hospitals in the Trusts we serve.
Job description Job responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities All Roles: To provide a high level, responsive, and developing clinical pharmacy service to individual patients on allocated wards, and assist junior pharmacists in such roles, and ward based Medicines Management technicians in their duties. To be actively involved in efficient discharge planning on the allocated wards by reviewing and transcribing patients discharge treatment (as appropriate) facilitating timely dispensing of discharge medication and, where necessary, liaising and communicating with relevant healthcare practitioners in intermediate or primary care to ensure safe transfer and continuity of care. If agreed, to undertake prescribing as a Pharmacist independent Prescriber, in the clinical area for which Prescriber accreditation was gained, and in a wider sense within the limits of competency. To lead the efficient organisation and smooth running of a dispensary, including assuring that the environment is ready and safe for the days work To monitor service delivery From Main Dispensary provide cover and support to the Outpatients dispensary operated by SWFT Clinical Services Ltd. on demand To train and support staff to maintain formulary control, and adherence to prescribing and dispensing policies, and to collect prescription charges To assist the Lead and Senior Technician in policies, procedures and the framework for dispensing, and the planning and development of the service, including automation, and stock control To liaise with patients and answer their questions and concerns about their therapy, and to provide tailored counselling around complex regimes To advise and support ward and clinic staff, not least regarding controlled stationery, service hours, late prescribing, e-prescribing, and use of the tracker to monitor prescription progress To undertake clinical checks of the treatment regimens in care pathways, and raise and resolve anomalies with prescribers, To contribute to dispensing To ensure that staff log errors and near misses and that the team and the individual learn from these To pick up issues arising during weekend service hours and address these on the next full working day To contribute to the Emergency Duty Commitment of pharmacists providing an out-of-hours emergency Pharmacy service. To undertake routine duties within the dispensary as required, supervising the work of junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and (senior) ATOs. To contribute to the late night, weekend, Bank Holiday and Statutory Day working rota. If requested, to be an authorised signatory for drug purchase orders and for drug invoice payments. To demonstrate and maintain a commitment to continuing professional development and encourage other members of the team to do likewise. In the specialist pharmacy service of Surgical Specialties, Medical Specialties, Medical Admissions, Frailty, Family Health, Neurology and neuro-rehabilitation, and Elective Care: To provide a specialist level of clinical pharmacy services to the patients on the allocated wards, and assist the medical and nursing teams on the wards with pharmaceutical and therapeutic advice, To liaise with patients and answer their questions and concerns about their therapy, To attend multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss therapy regimens, To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist To advise the Principal Pharmacist and Lead Pharmacists on development needs and opportunities for this service area To supervise and mentor more junior staff in the provision of services to these areas To develop or contribute to a training programme for clinical pharmacists allocated to the specialty areas and to administer any competency assessment process that is in place to ensure the appropriate standards are achieved. To assist with Foundation student pharmacist training within the Trust for our own Foundation student pharmacists and community Foundation student pharmacists allocated to Warwick Hospital. To provide clinical pharmacy training for undergraduate pharmacy students, vacation students, Foundation Student pharmacists (hospital and community-based) and hospital clinical pharmacists. To contribute as required to the induction and in-service training of nursing, midwifery and medical staff as appropriate To assist and supervise as necessary, wardbased Medicines Management technicians in the clinical aspects of their work, To maintain an awareness of current developments in pharmacy practice pertinent to the specialist pharmacy area. To coordinate the out of hours on call service, providing reports, evaluating responses to calls, sharing lessons learned, and ensuring consistency and a good standard of service. To lead on opportunities to improve the efficiency or cost of drugs use (QIPP). To act as Pharmacys representative to the Audit and Operational Governance Group AOGG for a Division when required When required, to advise/ comment on clinical treatment guidelines for use in the specialty area that have been produced locally or by national bodies e.g. NICE, NSFs, National Prescribing Centre guidelines etc. To contribute to and/ or undertake audit projects in the specialty areas particularly those concerned with the clinical and cost effective use of drugs, compliance with safer prescribing and drug administration policies, procedures and guidelines, and implementation of pharmacy service developments. To provide reports and present the audit findings within the Trust. To be involved in the work of clinical drug trials including, where necessary, initial clinical discussions with the investigator / sponsor, review of the trial protocol, initiation/ implementation, supply of study material to patients, record keeping, problem solving and liaison with the study investigators and co-ordinators when necessary. To undertake duties as a clinical pharmacist to other wards in the Trust when necessary, including occasional work at other pharmacies from which a pharmacy service is provided. In the specialist pharmacy service of Clinical Haematology and Oncology, with Aseptics and Clinical Trials: To assist the Principal Pharmacist in their role of providing highly specialist clinical pharmacy advice to consultant clinicians, clinical nurse specialists, ward and clinic staff, To liaise with patients and answer their questions and concerns about their therapy, To attend multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss therapy regimens, To advise dispensary staff (SWFT CS and inpatient dispensary) in the dispensing of chemotherapy and adjuvants, To contribute with the Cancer Unit lead, to the development of the chemotherapy management system Mosaiq (software) To contribute to the preparation of cancer treatment regimens To check the treatment regimens in care pathways and resolve any anomalies, To be responsible for the clinical and final checks of products prepared in the Aseptics Unit, To provide clinical and final checks of bought-in specials, To ensure that staff are trained in risk management processes relating to the therapy area (this will include cancer and non-cancer intrathecal administration for non-rotational posts) , To attend clinical meetings, when required, of the relevant clinical Network. To assist the Principal Pharmacist Cancer and Aseptic Services in ensuring all chemotherapy prescribed has appropriate funding and Patient Access Schemes are followed, To assist with the training of junior pharmacists, Foundation Student Pharmacists , technicians and student technicians in this area of specialised practice To act as Pharmacys link to the Nutrition Team, advise and support on Clinical Nutrition, assist dietitians in converting patients nutrition needs into a formulation (where other forms of feeding are inappropriate) for parenteral nutrition when require To support the Lead pharmacists in the implementation and running of clinical trials as directed To support the clinical ward service, as outlined above, as per the teams rota commitments Other Duties Any other duties considered appropriate to the post and grade by the line manager. To adhere to and perpetuate Trust Policies and Procedures, e.g. Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety etc. Special Requirements of the Postholder The post holder will have Warwick Hospital as their main base but will be required to work at and/or visit other hospitals in the Trusts we serve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
- Professional registration as a Pharmacist in the UK, through practitioner Membership of The General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy diploma OR postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate completed and working towards postgraduate Clinical Diploma (to be completed within 12 months of appointment) OR at least 12 months of appointment) OR at least 2 years post qualification experience with at least 6 months of those within specialist area
- (if this is an agreed part of the role) Pharmacist independent Prescribing national accreditation and registration
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient hospital pharmacy experience (as a registered pharmacist) to have acquired the competencies needed for the job
- Recent clinical practitioner ward experience in a general hospital setting
- Specialist services relevant to the post (e.g. aseptics)
Desirable
- Undertaken audit work.
- Lectures, talks, training given (Medical/Nursing/Pharmacy staff and patients)
- Experience of managing a clinical pharmacy service to a specialty on a day to day basis (e.g. whilst covering a senior colleague)
Skills
Essential
- Good understanding of recent NHS and pharmacy and medicines management reports and how they relate to pharmacy practice
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of specialist knowledge in the relevant area for the post
- Ability to advise and influence all grades of medical and nursing staff on therapeutic aspects of patient care
- An understanding of the relevance of clinical governance and risk management
- Able to understand clinical research data
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Able to clearly communicate complex clinical information to all grades of medical, nursing and pharmacy staff.
- Able to sensitively question patients on their drug treatment and to communicate clearly with them
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good presentation skills
- Able to create a rapport with people
- Ability to prioritise own work and assist others to do so
- Able to use initiative and work without supervision
- Ability to manage pharmacy staff allocated to the specialty
- Able to give credible representation of the Pharmacy at a senior medical and management levels
- Ability to work in teams - pharmacy teams and multidisciplinary teams.
- Sound judgement on clinical, pharmaceutical and ethical issues
- Able to advise other pharmacists of all grades in the post holder's expert area of knowledge
- Assertiveness skills- able to respond to challenge at senior medical or nursing levels
- Able to deal with concerned/anxious patients or relatives particularly in relation to their drug treatment
- Able to meet deadlines
- High standards of work presentation
Personal Qualitites
Essential
- Professional appearance
- A positive "can do", enthusiastic approach to work
- Self-motivating and able to motivate a pharmacy team
- Wants to "make a difference". Can enthuse about the potential of the post
Other
Essential
- Prepared to contribute to routine, clinical pharmacy and dispensary duties
- Accurate clinical, dispensing and checking abilities
- Able to undertake weekend, Bank Holiday and Statutory Day working and Emergency Duty Commitment on a rota
- Ability to use VDUs
- Able to demonstrate a satisfactory level of continuing professional development
- Satisfactory computer keyboard skills
- Use of motorised transport and insured for business use (or willingness to stay on site at own expense whilst on call).
- Competent in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook
- Competent in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Master's Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent) Professional registration as a Pharmacist in the UK, through practitioner Membership of The General Pharmaceutical Council Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy diploma OR postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate completed and working towards postgraduate Clinical Diploma (to be completed within 12 months of appointment) OR at least 12 months of appointment) OR at least 2 years post qualification experience with at least 6 months of those within specialist area (if this is an agreed part of the role) Pharmacist independent Prescribing national accreditation and registration Experience Essential Sufficient hospital pharmacy experience (as a registered pharmacist) to have acquired the competencies needed for the job Recent clinical practitioner ward experience in a general hospital setting Specialist services relevant to the post (e.g. aseptics) Desirable Undertaken audit work. Lectures, talks, training given (Medical/Nursing/Pharmacy staff and patients) Experience of managing a clinical pharmacy service to a specialty on a day to day basis (e.g. whilst covering a senior colleague) Skills Essential Good understanding of recent NHS and pharmacy and medicines management reports and how they relate to pharmacy practice Ability to demonstrate a high level of specialist knowledge in the relevant area for the post Ability to advise and influence all grades of medical and nursing staff on therapeutic aspects of patient care An understanding of the relevance of clinical governance and risk management Able to understand clinical research data Good verbal and written communication skills Able to clearly communicate complex clinical information to all grades of medical, nursing and pharmacy staff. Able to sensitively question patients on their drug treatment and to communicate clearly with them Good interpersonal skills Good presentation skills Able to create a rapport with people Ability to prioritise own work and assist others to do so Able to use initiative and work without supervision Ability to manage pharmacy staff allocated to the specialty Able to give credible representation of the Pharmacy at a senior medical and management levels Ability to work in teams - pharmacy teams and multidisciplinary teams. Sound judgement on clinical, pharmaceutical and ethical issues Able to advise other pharmacists of all grades in the post holder's expert area of knowledge Assertiveness skills- able to respond to challenge at senior medical or nursing levels Able to deal with concerned/anxious patients or relatives particularly in relation to their drug treatment Able to meet deadlines High standards of work presentation Personal Qualitites Essential Professional appearance A positive "can do", enthusiastic approach to work Self-motivating and able to motivate a pharmacy team Wants to "make a difference". Can enthuse about the potential of the post Other Essential Prepared to contribute to routine, clinical pharmacy and dispensary duties Accurate clinical, dispensing and checking abilities Able to undertake weekend, Bank Holiday and Statutory Day working and Emergency Duty Commitment on a rota Ability to use VDUs Able to demonstrate a satisfactory level of continuing professional development Satisfactory computer keyboard skills Use of motorised transport and insured for business use (or willingness to stay on site at own expense whilst on call). Competent in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook Competent in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Warwick Hospital
Lakin Road
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Warwick Hospital
Lakin Road
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 22 day(s) ago
Reference: 203-SWFTCS285-A
Job summary
For your information sponsorship for this role is not available.
Monitoring Co-Ordinator - Full-Time
Salary - £25989.13 per annum
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to be part of Facilities Team that is responsible for the monitoring of the Soft Services Contractor. The primary role includes the auditing and monitoring of the services that consists of catering, cleaning, portering, linen, and security and waste services within the South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.
You will need to be proactive but also, reactive in auditing and monitoring of wards and departments across the Trust. Being in the heart of the clinical settings is key for the role
You will need to be dynamic, forward thinking but be able to prioritise your workload.
You will need to have good communication skills across a wide range of staffing groups.
Your role will cover mainly the working day but on occasions, support monitoring during some evenings and weekends, upon request.
You will be based at Warwick so having a driving licence and access to a car is essential.
The role also includes an element of administrative support, within the office environment, to support the daily needs of the team.
The role is Trust wide covering Warwick, Leamington and Stratford Hospitals
For further information please contact Rahul Kapoor, Lead Hotel Services Operations Manager on 01926 495321 ext 4700, option 3
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a team responsible for overseeing and monitoring the delivery of a range of multidisciplinary support services across South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust sites. These services include Cleaning, Portering, Catering including Retail, Waste Management and Linen. The role is responsible for ensuring that both in-house and outsourced service providers consistently meet contractual obligations, quality standards, and regulatory requirements, providing assurance that services are safe, effective, compliant, and delivered in line with Trust and contractual expectations.
About us
SWFT Clinical Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT). The company provides a number of services such as outpatient pharmacy facilities at Warwick and Stratford and Nuneaton hospitals; estates and facilities management at Stratford hospital, Acorn House and Lillington Health Hub; private patient service and consultancy services to NHS Trusts.
Subject to the Company and individual's performance, an annual discretionary bonus will be awarded.
There is automatic enrolment to the Company pension scheme, with the Company contributing 5%.
A benefits package is available to the appointed candidate upon successful completion of the six month probationary period. This gives access to benefits such as a car lease scheme; Home & Electronics scheme; discounted leisure and travel; retail discounts and a cycle to work scheme.
Where is also access to a 24/7, 365 days a year Employee Assistance Programme to support colleagues who may be facing some tough times or they need extra support with their mental well-being.
Details
Date posted
30 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25,989.13 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
203-SWFTCS285-A
Job locations
Warwick Hospital
Lakin Road
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Communication
To provide and receive routine information which requires tact and persuasive skills and where there may be barriers to understanding e.g. liaising with a diverse range of colleagues Trust wide.
Maintain good communication links with contractors.
Communicate, establish and maintain professional relationships with:
- External contractors
- Infection Control Department
- Heads of Nursing and Matrons
- Ward Managers
- Senior Trust staff
Liaise with other departments and services to disseminate information efficiently.
Regularly communicate, establishing and reporting baseline responsibility with direct line manager.
Develop, and maintain effective links with Heads of Nursing/ Matrons, and clinical staff across all units Trust wide.
Ability to provide appropriate written information to the Hotel Services Senior Managers and participate in any review of service specifications
Ensure that any breach in standards is reported promptly to your line Manager.
Liaise with Contract Managers and take appropriate action to advise, resolve and rectify any shortfalls as necessary.
Domestic Services
In line with the Domestic Cleaning specification:
Monitoring of Ward and departmental areas to an agreed schedule and document as appropriate
Produce action plan for contractor with any shortfalls in cleaning standards with appropriate targets highlighted
If any maintenance/ nursing/equipment issues found raise with relevant department
Spots checks to ensure cleanliness issue have been rectified within the agreed timeframe
Results spread sheet to be updated to Assistant General Manager - Hotel Services on a weekly basis
Linen Services
Quarterly stock take of staff uniforms
Monitoring of the Contracted Linen Supplier to ensure compliance with specification
Portering
Auditing of specific tasks within portering function such as waste trails, soiled linen process, patient movements in conjunction with the Hotel Service Managers
Catering
Participating in the auditing of Patient Food delivery service from main/ward kitchen to patient to include temperature/taste testing.
General Duties
Producing and typing up of all audit results in a timely manner
Participation in the Patient Led Assessments for the Care Environment (PLACE) annual programme
Assist with processing of invoices for all sections under Hotel Services Department
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Communication
To provide and receive routine information which requires tact and persuasive skills and where there may be barriers to understanding e.g. liaising with a diverse range of colleagues Trust wide.
Maintain good communication links with contractors.
Communicate, establish and maintain professional relationships with:
- External contractors
- Infection Control Department
- Heads of Nursing and Matrons
- Ward Managers
- Senior Trust staff
Liaise with other departments and services to disseminate information efficiently.
Regularly communicate, establishing and reporting baseline responsibility with direct line manager.
Develop, and maintain effective links with Heads of Nursing/ Matrons, and clinical staff across all units Trust wide.
Ability to provide appropriate written information to the Hotel Services Senior Managers and participate in any review of service specifications
Ensure that any breach in standards is reported promptly to your line Manager.
Liaise with Contract Managers and take appropriate action to advise, resolve and rectify any shortfalls as necessary.
Domestic Services
In line with the Domestic Cleaning specification:
Monitoring of Ward and departmental areas to an agreed schedule and document as appropriate
Produce action plan for contractor with any shortfalls in cleaning standards with appropriate targets highlighted
If any maintenance/ nursing/equipment issues found raise with relevant department
Spots checks to ensure cleanliness issue have been rectified within the agreed timeframe
Results spread sheet to be updated to Assistant General Manager - Hotel Services on a weekly basis
Linen Services
Quarterly stock take of staff uniforms
Monitoring of the Contracted Linen Supplier to ensure compliance with specification
Portering
Auditing of specific tasks within portering function such as waste trails, soiled linen process, patient movements in conjunction with the Hotel Service Managers
Catering
Participating in the auditing of Patient Food delivery service from main/ward kitchen to patient to include temperature/taste testing.
General Duties
Producing and typing up of all audit results in a timely manner
Participation in the Patient Led Assessments for the Care Environment (PLACE) annual programme
Assist with processing of invoices for all sections under Hotel Services Department
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education
- Communications and customer relations skills
- Professional qualification -Level 3 in Customer Service or NVQ or higher in environmental or similar level education or equivalent experience
- Working knowledge of Word and Excel
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of monitoring/auditing of standard and procedure
- Experience gained preferably within the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to plan workload and work under pressure
- Good working knowledge of confidentiality
- Computer keyboard skills
- Able to deal, liaise and communicate with all levels of staff
- Knowledge of departmental/staffing structures within NHS
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Articulate and polite
- Responsible and reliable
- Co-operative and flexible
- Able to rationalise and deal with moderate issues/problems
- Good organisational skills
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work additional hours if required
- Appropriate independent means of transport
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education
- Communications and customer relations skills
- Professional qualification -Level 3 in Customer Service or NVQ or higher in environmental or similar level education or equivalent experience
- Working knowledge of Word and Excel
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of monitoring/auditing of standard and procedure
- Experience gained preferably within the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to plan workload and work under pressure
- Good working knowledge of confidentiality
- Computer keyboard skills
- Able to deal, liaise and communicate with all levels of staff
- Knowledge of departmental/staffing structures within NHS
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Articulate and polite
- Responsible and reliable
- Co-operative and flexible
- Able to rationalise and deal with moderate issues/problems
- Good organisational skills
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work additional hours if required
- Appropriate independent means of transport
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
SWFT Clinical Services Ltd
Address
Warwick Hospital
Lakin Road
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://swftclinicalservices.co.uk/default.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
SWFT Clinical Services Ltd
Address
Warwick Hospital
Lakin Road
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://swftclinicalservices.co.uk/default.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 24 day(s) ago
Reference: 203-SWFTCS281-A
Job summary
For your information sponsorship for this role is not available.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Dispenser to join our dynamic and busy outpatient pharmacy team at UHCW Hospital. As part of our evolving pharmacy service, you'll have the opportunity to demonstrate our core values: supportive, progressive, and diverse. If you're looking to join an organisation that values and supports its team, we would love to hear from you. There may be a requirement to work weekends on a rotation basis as required to meet operational demand.
The successful candidate will be able to evidence their capacity to provide a sustained commitment to the long-term improvement and stability of the pharmacy service.
Main duties of the job
Exciting opportunity for full time Pharmacy dispenser to join a fast paced and dynamic team at the Outpatient Pharmacy, University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
The Pharmacy Dispenser plays a key role in ensuring efficient and high-quality customer experience is maintained. Striving to deliver a safe, effective and caring service for patients and other service users whilst playing an active role in business development.
About us
SWFT Clinical Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT). The company provides a number of services such as outpatient pharmacy facilities at Warwick, Stratford, UHCW, Rugby St Cross and Nuneaton hospitals; estates and facilities management at Stratford hospital, Acorn House and Lillington Health Hub; private patient service and consultancy services to NHS Trusts.
Subject to the Company and individual's performance, an annual discretionary bonus will be awarded.
There is automatic enrolment to the Company pension scheme, with the Company contributing 5%.
A benefits package is available to the appointed candidate upon successful completion of the six month probationary period. This gives access to benefits such as a car lease scheme; Home & Electronics scheme; discounted leisure and travel; retail discounts and a cycle to work scheme.
Where is also access to a 24/7, 365 days a year Employee Assistance Programme to support colleagues who may be facing some tough times or they need extra support with their mental well-being.
Details
Date posted
29 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£28,484.53 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
203-SWFTCS281-A
Job locations
Outpatient Pharmacy University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Prepare labels using the pharmacy computer system Wellsky and correctly assemble outpatient, private and oral chemotherapy prescriptions, ensuring each item is accurately dispensed and in the correct packaging, according to standard operating procedures (SOP).
Dispense and prepare TTO medicines to ensure patients are discharged safely and efficiently.
Stock management to include ordering, receiving and checking off stock. Loading the robot with stock and querying and working with procurement team to resolve stock queries and discrepancies.
Remove expired, unwanted and overstocked drugs and inform a senior member of staff.
Empty the returned patient/ or unwanted medication and sort drugs for destruction or recycling whilst following COSHH regulations and SOP.
Handing out medicines, over the counter sales of medicines and relevant stock procurement duties to maintain and improve retail sales.
Minimise waiting times whilst maintaining professional standards.
Strives to achieve and maintain best professional best practice and works towards achieving business KPI targets
Assures service quality and patient safety, by following SOPs and Health and Safety policy
Offers suggestions to improve the way we work utilising best practices.
Maintains excellent working relationships and good communications with patients and Trust employees. Contributes to the teamwork ethic so enabling the best possible service and care to patients.
Communications and Working Relationships:
Engender a customer first culture across the organisation ensuring high standards of professional customer service are delivered at all times within the pharmacy.
To respond to telephone and face-to-face queries of a routine pharmaceutical nature from patients or their representatives and to refer queries to the pharmacist when appropriate.
Receive prescription fees from outpatients (NHS and private), or complete exemption declaration forms and assist outpatients to determine their prescription charge exemption.
To respond to symptoms described by customers by following agreed protocols and using own knowledge and judgement.
To select and recommend suitable products and provide advice on their correct use.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Prepare labels using the pharmacy computer system Wellsky and correctly assemble outpatient, private and oral chemotherapy prescriptions, ensuring each item is accurately dispensed and in the correct packaging, according to standard operating procedures (SOP).
Dispense and prepare TTO medicines to ensure patients are discharged safely and efficiently.
Stock management to include ordering, receiving and checking off stock. Loading the robot with stock and querying and working with procurement team to resolve stock queries and discrepancies.
Remove expired, unwanted and overstocked drugs and inform a senior member of staff.
Empty the returned patient/ or unwanted medication and sort drugs for destruction or recycling whilst following COSHH regulations and SOP.
Handing out medicines, over the counter sales of medicines and relevant stock procurement duties to maintain and improve retail sales.
Minimise waiting times whilst maintaining professional standards.
Strives to achieve and maintain best professional best practice and works towards achieving business KPI targets
Assures service quality and patient safety, by following SOPs and Health and Safety policy
Offers suggestions to improve the way we work utilising best practices.
Maintains excellent working relationships and good communications with patients and Trust employees. Contributes to the teamwork ethic so enabling the best possible service and care to patients.
Communications and Working Relationships:
Engender a customer first culture across the organisation ensuring high standards of professional customer service are delivered at all times within the pharmacy.
To respond to telephone and face-to-face queries of a routine pharmaceutical nature from patients or their representatives and to refer queries to the pharmacist when appropriate.
Receive prescription fees from outpatients (NHS and private), or complete exemption declaration forms and assist outpatients to determine their prescription charge exemption.
To respond to symptoms described by customers by following agreed protocols and using own knowledge and judgement.
To select and recommend suitable products and provide advice on their correct use.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
- GCSE at Grade C or above in Maths and English
- UK Pharmacy dispensing accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Previous outpatient pharmacy experience
Desirable
- Previous hospital pharmacy experience
Skills
Desirable
- Healthcare assistant course - sales of over-the-counter medicines.
- Dispensing of hospital prescriptions.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work well in a team
- Able to work well under pressure
- Patient focused
- Confident and articulate
- Able to communicate well with other colleagues within hospital setting and patients
- Commitment to the long-term improvement of the pharmacy service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
- GCSE at Grade C or above in Maths and English
- UK Pharmacy dispensing accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Previous outpatient pharmacy experience
Desirable
- Previous hospital pharmacy experience
Skills
Desirable
- Healthcare assistant course - sales of over-the-counter medicines.
- Dispensing of hospital prescriptions.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work well in a team
- Able to work well under pressure
- Patient focused
- Confident and articulate
- Able to communicate well with other colleagues within hospital setting and patients
- Commitment to the long-term improvement of the pharmacy service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
SWFT Clinical Services Ltd
Address
Outpatient Pharmacy University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://swftclinicalservices.co.uk/default.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
SWFT Clinical Services Ltd
Address
Outpatient Pharmacy University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://swftclinicalservices.co.uk/default.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 24 day(s) ago
Reference: 203-SWFTCS280-A
Job summary
For your information sponsorship for this role is not available.
We have an exciting opportunity for aPharmacy Dispenser to join our busy and dynamic Outpatient Pharmacy team at Warwick Hospital.
As a Pharmacy Dispenser, you will play a vital role in providing a safe, efficient, and high-quality service to patients and healthcare professionals. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will be responsible for supporting the dispensing process, ensuring prescriptions are accurately prepared, and helping to deliver an exceptional patient experience.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team, thrives under pressure, and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of care. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development and success of the pharmacy service.
The successful candidate will be able to evidence their capacity to provide a sustained commitment to the long-term improvement and stability of the pharmacy service.
Main duties of the job
Exciting opportunity for full time Pharmacy dispenser to join a fast paced and dynamic team at the Outpatient Pharmacy, Warwick Hospital. The Pharmacy Dispenser plays a key role in ensuring efficient and high-quality customer experience is maintained. Striving to deliver a safe, effective and caring service for patients and other service users whilst playing an active role in business development.
About us
SWFT Clinical Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT). The company provides a number of services such as outpatient pharmacy facilities at Warwick, Stratford upon Avon, George Eliot, University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire and St Cross (Rugby) hospitals; estates and facilities management at Warwick, Stratford upon Avon and Ellen Badger hospitals, Acorn House and Lillington Health Hub; private patient service and consultancy services to NHS Trusts.
Subject to the Company and individual's performance, an annual discretionary bonus will be awarded.
There is automatic enrolment to the Company pension scheme, with the Company contributing 5%.
A benefits package is available to the appointed candidate upon successful completion of the six month probationary period. This gives access to benefits such as a car lease scheme; Home & Electronics scheme; discounted leisure and travel; retail discounts and a cycle to work scheme.
There is also access to a 24/7, 365 days a year Employee Assistance Programme to support colleagues who may be facing some tough times or they need extra support with their mental well-being.
Details
Date posted
29 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£28,484.53 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
203-SWFTCS280-A
Job locations
Outpatient Pharmacy Warwick Hospital
Lakin Road
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Prepare labels using the pharmacy computer system Wellsky and correctly assemble outpatient, private and oral chemotherapy prescriptions, ensuring each item is accurately dispensed and in the correct packaging, according to standard operating procedures (SOP).
Dispense and prepare TTO medicines to ensure patients are discharged safely and efficiently.
Stock management to include ordering, receiving and checking off stock. Loading the robot with stock and querying and working with procurement team to resolve stock queries and discrepancies.
Remove expired, unwanted and overstocked drugs and inform a senior member of staff.
Empty the returned patient/ or unwanted medication and sort drugs for destruction or recycling whilst following COSHH regulations and SOP.
Handing out medicines, over the counter sales of medicines and relevant stock procurement duties to maintain and improve retail sales.
Minimise waiting times whilst maintaining professional standards.
Strives to achieve and maintain best professional best practice and works towards achieving business KPI targets
Assures service quality and patient safety, by following SOPs and Health and Safety policy
Offers suggestions to improve the way we work utilising best practices.
Maintains excellent working relationships and good communications with patients and Trust employees. Contributes to the teamwork ethic so enabling the best possible service and care to patients.
Communications and Working Relationships:
Engender a customer first culture across the organisation ensuring high standards of professional customer service are delivered at all times within the pharmacy.
To respond to telephone and face-to-face queries of a routine pharmaceutical nature from patients or their representatives and to refer queries to the pharmacist when appropriate.
Receive prescription fees from outpatients (NHS and private), or complete exemption declaration forms and assist outpatients to determine their prescription charge exemption.
To respond to symptoms described by customers by following agreed protocols and using own knowledge and judgement.
To select and recommend suitable products and provide advice on their correct use.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Prepare labels using the pharmacy computer system Wellsky and correctly assemble outpatient, private and oral chemotherapy prescriptions, ensuring each item is accurately dispensed and in the correct packaging, according to standard operating procedures (SOP).
Dispense and prepare TTO medicines to ensure patients are discharged safely and efficiently.
Stock management to include ordering, receiving and checking off stock. Loading the robot with stock and querying and working with procurement team to resolve stock queries and discrepancies.
Remove expired, unwanted and overstocked drugs and inform a senior member of staff.
Empty the returned patient/ or unwanted medication and sort drugs for destruction or recycling whilst following COSHH regulations and SOP.
Handing out medicines, over the counter sales of medicines and relevant stock procurement duties to maintain and improve retail sales.
Minimise waiting times whilst maintaining professional standards.
Strives to achieve and maintain best professional best practice and works towards achieving business KPI targets
Assures service quality and patient safety, by following SOPs and Health and Safety policy
Offers suggestions to improve the way we work utilising best practices.
Maintains excellent working relationships and good communications with patients and Trust employees. Contributes to the teamwork ethic so enabling the best possible service and care to patients.
Communications and Working Relationships:
Engender a customer first culture across the organisation ensuring high standards of professional customer service are delivered at all times within the pharmacy.
To respond to telephone and face-to-face queries of a routine pharmaceutical nature from patients or their representatives and to refer queries to the pharmacist when appropriate.
Receive prescription fees from outpatients (NHS and private), or complete exemption declaration forms and assist outpatients to determine their prescription charge exemption.
To respond to symptoms described by customers by following agreed protocols and using own knowledge and judgement.
To select and recommend suitable products and provide advice on their correct use.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
- GCSE at Grade C or above in Maths and English
- UK Pharmacy dispensing accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Previous outpatient pharmacy experience
Desirable
- Previous hospital pharmacy experience
Skills
Desirable
- Healthcare assistant course - sales of over-the-counter medicines.
- Dispensing of hospital prescriptions.
Other
Essential
- Able to work well in a team
- Able to work well under pressure
- Patient focused
- Confident and articulate
- Able to communicate well with other colleagues within hospital setting and patients
- Commitment to the long-term improvement of the pharmacy service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
- GCSE at Grade C or above in Maths and English
- UK Pharmacy dispensing accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Previous outpatient pharmacy experience
Desirable
- Previous hospital pharmacy experience
Skills
Desirable
- Healthcare assistant course - sales of over-the-counter medicines.
- Dispensing of hospital prescriptions.
Other
Essential
- Able to work well in a team
- Able to work well under pressure
- Patient focused
- Confident and articulate
- Able to communicate well with other colleagues within hospital setting and patients
- Commitment to the long-term improvement of the pharmacy service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
SWFT Clinical Services Ltd
Address
Outpatient Pharmacy Warwick Hospital
Lakin Road
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://swftclinicalservices.co.uk/default.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
SWFT Clinical Services Ltd
Address
Outpatient Pharmacy Warwick Hospital
Lakin Road
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://swftclinicalservices.co.uk/default.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
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