Job summary
Main Purpose of Job
To support the Superintendent pharmacist and Pharmacy manager in ensuring the safe and smooth running of the Pharmacy.
This role reports to the Superintendent Pharmacist, and has a key role working closely with all staff (clinical and non-clinical) across the Health Centre, as follows:
- Liaising with all Pharmacy Staff in particular the Pharmacy Manager and Superintendent Pharmacist to ensure day to day safe running of the Pharmacy
- Liaising with the Superintendent Pharmacist to ensure implementation of the long-term business goals.
- Working with Partners and the Management Team
- Interacting with partner agencies and external organisations as required
- Maintaining good working relationships with e.g. nursing team, GPs
- Supporting all members of the Health Care Team with all aspects of information regarding medications.
The Post holder will be responsible for supervising the following staff members:
- Accredited Checking Technicians
- Dispensing Technicians
- Dispensary Assistants
- Counter Assistant
Main duties of the job
This role reports to the Superintendent Pharmacist, and has a key role working closely with all staff (clinical and non-clinical) across the Health Centre, as follows:
- Liaising with all Pharmacy Staff in particular the Pharmacy Manager and Superintendent Pharmacist to ensure day to day safe running of the Pharmacy
- Liaising with the Superintendent Pharmacist to ensure implementation of the long-term business goals.
- Working with Partners and the Management Team
- Interacting with partner agencies and external organisations as required
- Maintaining good working relationships with e.g. nursing team, GPs
- Supporting all members of the Health Care Team with all aspects of information regarding medications.
The Post holder will be responsible for supervising the following staff members:
- Accredited Checking Technicians
- Dispensing Technicians
- Dispensary Assistants
- Counter Assistant
About us
Within the Pharmacy Team there are;
Counter Assistants
Prescription Clerks
Pharmacy dispensers
Pharmacy Technicians
Accredited Checking Technicians
Pharmacists
And Pre-Reg Pharmacists
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties of the successful applicant will include (this list is not exhaustive)
Supervising staff in response to business demands and to ensure safe running of the Pharmacy
Ensuring a high quality personable service is provided to all customers
Ensuring staff adhere to legal and statutory legislation, and work is undertaken within the regulatory framework of the General Pharmaceutical Council
Carrying out the day-to-day activities of a Pharmacist; Including New Medicine Service, Pharmacist referrals, accurately checking customer prescriptions and answering queries from patients and other Health Care Professionals.
Updating patient medication lists according to discharge summaries.
Key skills and personal characteristics
Able to supervise/manage staff with varying needs
Remain calm under pressure
Accurate and methodical
Responsible
Able to pay attention to detail
Able to understand law and guidelines on medicines
Able to read and carry out instruction
To be interested in peoples health
Able to explain clearly to members of the public
Work flexibly and have a positive attitude and approach
Willingness to expand the clinical aspect of the role
It is essential applicants meet the following criteria
Be registered as a Pharmacist with the GPhC
Able to make decisions, lead, motivate and inspire staff
Able to address staff training needs and performance issues
Proven ability to quickly resolve problems, plan ahead and co-ordinate staff to run effective teams
Build effective working relationships with customers, partners, external bodies and colleagues
Demonstrate the ability to use own initiative and work efficiently under pressure
Proven ability to provide good customer service, remain calm in busy periods ensuring a customer focussed approach
Demonstrate excellent communication skills
Ability to work unsupervised and as a member of a team
Good organisational skills
Good computer skills
It is desirable applicants meet the following criteria
Experience of undertaking projects aimed at improving processes or services
Experience in a Dispensing Doctor Pharmacy hybrid
Experience of working to deliver the Healthy Living Pharmacy model
Experience of the Pharmacy Quality Payments Scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties of the successful applicant will include (this list is not exhaustive)
Supervising staff in response to business demands and to ensure safe running of the Pharmacy
Ensuring a high quality personable service is provided to all customers
Ensuring staff adhere to legal and statutory legislation, and work is undertaken within the regulatory framework of the General Pharmaceutical Council
Carrying out the day-to-day activities of a Pharmacist; Including New Medicine Service, Pharmacist referrals, accurately checking customer prescriptions and answering queries from patients and other Health Care Professionals.
Updating patient medication lists according to discharge summaries.
Key skills and personal characteristics
Able to supervise/manage staff with varying needs
Remain calm under pressure
Accurate and methodical
Responsible
Able to pay attention to detail
Able to understand law and guidelines on medicines
Able to read and carry out instruction
To be interested in peoples health
Able to explain clearly to members of the public
Work flexibly and have a positive attitude and approach
Willingness to expand the clinical aspect of the role
It is essential applicants meet the following criteria
Be registered as a Pharmacist with the GPhC
Able to make decisions, lead, motivate and inspire staff
Able to address staff training needs and performance issues
Proven ability to quickly resolve problems, plan ahead and co-ordinate staff to run effective teams
Build effective working relationships with customers, partners, external bodies and colleagues
Demonstrate the ability to use own initiative and work efficiently under pressure
Proven ability to provide good customer service, remain calm in busy periods ensuring a customer focussed approach
Demonstrate excellent communication skills
Ability to work unsupervised and as a member of a team
Good organisational skills
Good computer skills
It is desirable applicants meet the following criteria
Experience of undertaking projects aimed at improving processes or services
Experience in a Dispensing Doctor Pharmacy hybrid
Experience of working to deliver the Healthy Living Pharmacy model
Experience of the Pharmacy Quality Payments Scheme
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking projects aimed at improving processes or services
- Experience in a Dispensing Doctor Pharmacy hybrid
- Experience of working to deliver the Healthy Living Pharmacy model
- Experience of the Pharmacy Quality Payments Scheme
Qualifications
Essential
- Be registered as a Pharmacist with the GPhC
- Able to make decisions, lead, motivate and inspire staff
- Able to address staff training needs and performance issues
- Proven ability to quickly resolve problems, plan ahead and co-ordinate staff to run effective teams
- Build effective working relationships with customers, partners, external bodies and colleagues
- Demonstrate the ability to use own initiative and work efficiently under pressure
- Proven ability to provide good customer service, remain calm in busy periods ensuring a customer focussed approach
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills
- Ability to work unsupervised and as a member of a team
- Good organisational skills
- Good computer skills
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking projects aimed at improving processes or services
- Experience in a Dispensing Doctor Pharmacy hybrid
- Experience of working to deliver the Healthy Living Pharmacy model
- Experience of the Pharmacy Quality Payments Scheme
Qualifications
Essential
- Be registered as a Pharmacist with the GPhC
- Able to make decisions, lead, motivate and inspire staff
- Able to address staff training needs and performance issues
- Proven ability to quickly resolve problems, plan ahead and co-ordinate staff to run effective teams
- Build effective working relationships with customers, partners, external bodies and colleagues
- Demonstrate the ability to use own initiative and work efficiently under pressure
- Proven ability to provide good customer service, remain calm in busy periods ensuring a customer focussed approach
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills
- Ability to work unsupervised and as a member of a team
- Good organisational skills
- Good computer skills
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.
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.
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).
