Pharmacy Administration and Data Entry Apprentice (The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust)

Summary of the Role

To support the Pharmacy Systems and Applications Manager in the management of data entry required for information purposes by the Trust as well as providing routine computer and systems support for the pharmacy. The work will include administrative duties and involves dealing with a variety of other hospital staff by telephone and in person. Training, appropriate to the needs of the job, will be given as well as the opportunity to undertake a level 3 qualification in Business Administration.

The post holder will be expected to work accurately and conscientiously with attention to detail. The post holder should have good technical knowledge of computers, and these aspects of the job will be developed as far as the willingness to learn, and skills of the post holder allow.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Pharmacy Systems and Applications Manager:

To input, manipulate and present data as required by the Pharmacy Business Unit Senior staff. To provide first-line support for pharmacy staff with software, computer, printer or other technical device problems and queries. To assist the Pharmacy Stores and Systems Managers with the support and maintenance of the automated dispensing system (robot). To carry out the Aseptic Unit 3rd party partnership invoicing pathway process. To provide support and cover for standard medicines invoicing and purchasing. To generate weekly contract variance reports for medicines procured by the Trust. To produce end of month reports for the Finance department from Epic and submit external daily and month end reports including RxInfo, IQVIA and Pharmex drug usage and cost data. To undertake stock control of stationary sundries for the Pharmacy department in Sutton, including submitting requests to the Senior Pharmacy Administrator for order processing and receiving the deliveries. To carry out general filing and archiving including but not limited to new drug and supplier addition forms. To assist the Pharmacy Systems Manager and Technician with projects, technical upgrades and rollouts in pharmacy areas. To generate accurate minutes of Pharmacy Systems meetings for circulation both internal and external to the Trust. To provide assistance in the pharmacy stores area if required, including stock control, ward top ups and assistance with deliveries and distribution tasks. To carry out any other ad hoc duties related to support the pharmacy with administrative or data entry tasks as required. To participate in training and personal development as identified via the appraisal process.

Training Outcome:

Level 3 qualification in Business Administration and development opportunities.

Employer Description:
As one of the leading cancer centres in the world with a track record of developing new and better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer, The Royal Marsden contributes to improved outcomes for patients globally. Its primary aim is to deliver the best cancer treatment through world-leading research, operating a ‘bench to bedside’ strategy with our academic partner, The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR).

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Excel, Word & Outlook,Prioritisation skills,Managing workload efficiently,Interpersonal skills,Time management skills,Telephone communication,Well presented,Calm when under pressure,Adaptable to change,Reliable,Good attendance