Band 8a Pharmacy Operations and Performance Manager

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Due to the promotion of the current post holder we have a rare opportunity for an experienced pharmacy technician/pharmacist to develop their career at a senior level by joining our pharmacy team.

We are seeking an Operational Site Lead with a strong background in operational management, quality improvement and innovation for our Good Hope Site, which is a c535 bed hospital located in Sutton Coldfield.

As a member of the Senior Pharmacy Leadership Team, you will actively contribute to and shape the strategic planning of the service, including innovative pharmacy and medicines systems that help achieve the trust's aspirations.

You will be supported in your role by a Deputy Pharmacy Operations Manager, Pharmacy Clinical Site Lead and Specialist Pharmacy Technicians; along with the Pharmacy Operations and Performance Managers based at our three other sites.

If you have experience of operational management and service delivery and possess good leadership and communication skills then we can offer you a stimulating and fulfilling role, with support from an established and experienced senior team. All members of the Senior Leadership Team are supported with personal and career development via formal further educational opportunities which are fully funded.

To arrange an informal discussion with Prof Inderjit Singh (Chief Pharmacist) please contact Patrick Molloy on 0121 371 8729 Patrick.Molloy@uhb.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for leading on the development, planning / implementation and evaluation of performance and business strategies, policies and standards for pharmacy services to ensure the delivery of excellent pharmacy practice and the best use of resources. With a strong focus on quality improvement and effective operational management. You will progress the development of leading-edge pharmacy services for our patients.

University Hospitals Birmingham has developed its own electronic prescribing system which is now is operation across all of our sites; with a full suite of reports to support you in delivering your role, such as consecutive missed dose reports. The department is supported by an Informatics Lead in the Trust Informatics Team and an in-house team of pharmacy system experts.

This is a unique opportunity for a senior role to manage one of our key sites in the largest teaching hospital within the Midlands.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

Date posted

22 February 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£48,526 to £54,619 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-48531DO

Job locations

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a member of the Pharmacy Directorate Senior Leadership Team you will contribute to operational and business planning for pharmacy services. You will manage and co-ordinate the resourcing and day to day operation of areas which are managed by Senior Technicians.

Main responsibility is to plan, implement and communicate the pharmacy response to changes in demand and to operational changes.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with the Hospital site management teams; advising on pharmacy operational issues with respect to current site specific issues.

There will be the opportunity to deputise and act for, where appropriate, the Chief Pharmacist.

*Please Note - For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main responsibility is to plan, implement and communicate the pharmacy response to changes in demand and to operational changes.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with the Hospital site management teams; advising on pharmacy operational issues with respect to current site specific issues.

There will be the opportunity to deputise and act for, where appropriate, the Chief Pharmacist.

*Please Note - For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council

Experience

Essential

*Significant post-registration experience including currently employed in a senior role

Desirable

*Applicable acute hospital pharmacy experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
*Ability to build and maintain effective relationships within teams and with colleagues in other areas
*Ability to handle conflict and complaints
*Able to create spreadsheets for analytical and planning purposes

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council

Experience

Essential

*Significant post-registration experience including currently employed in a senior role

Desirable

*Applicable acute hospital pharmacy experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
*Ability to build and maintain effective relationships within teams and with colleagues in other areas
*Ability to handle conflict and complaints
*Able to create spreadsheets for analytical and planning purposes

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

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