Job summary
We have an opportunity for a Senior Pharmacy Technician Manager-
Dispensary Services to join our in-patient Pharmacy team. You will be based predominantly at
South Tyneside Hospital but may be required to work across all our in-patient
dispensaries at Sunderland Royal and Sunderland Eye Infirmary Hospitals. If you are looking to gain experience as a
senior technician manager and have the skills to manage a team of pharmacy
dispensers, technicians and pharmacy assistants then this Post could appeal to
you. The Trust has invested in modern pharmaceutical facilities including full
electronic prescribing with decision support, automated dispensaries and
extensive seven-day clinical services to enhance the patients experience of care
by improving the quality, safety and effectiveness of their medicines
utilisation. This is an exciting time to join the Team and shape the future
dispensary services across South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a motivated individual who is
team-orientated and shares our passion for improving patient care. You will
need to be an experienced Pharmacy Technician with a relevant pharmaceutical
qualification and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
You will also need to be well-organised. As Senior Pharmacy Technician you will manage a team of Dispensers and work alongside our Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians
and Pharmacy Dispensing Assistants to provide integrated pharmaceutical care
for service users in the Trust to ensure safe, appropriate and cost-effective
use of medicines. As part of the Pharmacy team, you will be required to
contribute to the seven-day rota which includes weekends and late-night duty.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead and ensure the effective and efficient management and delivery of in-patient pharmacy dispensing services at STSFT.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead and ensure the effective and efficient management and delivery of in-patient pharmacy dispensing services at STSFT.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in all aspects of hospital pharmacy, but especially dispensary systems of work.
- Experience of supervising, training and developing other members of the Pharmacy team.
- Experience of working with pharmacy computer stock control systems and other computer software including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to analyse and overcome barriers in implementation of change.
- Demonstrable ability to lead and work as part of a team and to motivate and persuade, with a management style which values the contribution of team members.
- Demonstrable excellent workload and time-management skills and the ability to prioritise personal and team workload.
- Knowledge of pharmacy computer stock control systems and other computer software including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
- A general awareness of NHS strategic documents affecting pharmacy.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) to convey a range of subject matter including complex and sensitive material to a wide range of internal and external recipients.
- Ability to mediate/undertake conflict resolution within the Team and also with service users and to manage performance when required.
- Excellent analytical and judgemental skills to deal with the resolution of job-related problems.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and approved underpinning knowledge e.g. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent recognised pharmacy technician qualification.
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Recognised Accredited-Checking Technician qualification with relevant post-qualification experience working in that role.
- Evidence of continued professional development complying with the requirements as set out by the General Pharmaceutical Council to maintain registration.
Desirable
- Up-to-date training in Good Clinical Practice and understanding of clinical trial requirements.
Disposition
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work as a member of the Team and lead a team.
- To participate in a weekend pharmacy service and relevant bank holiday arrangements.
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in all aspects of hospital pharmacy, but especially dispensary systems of work.
- Experience of supervising, training and developing other members of the Pharmacy team.
- Experience of working with pharmacy computer stock control systems and other computer software including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to analyse and overcome barriers in implementation of change.
- Demonstrable ability to lead and work as part of a team and to motivate and persuade, with a management style which values the contribution of team members.
- Demonstrable excellent workload and time-management skills and the ability to prioritise personal and team workload.
- Knowledge of pharmacy computer stock control systems and other computer software including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
- A general awareness of NHS strategic documents affecting pharmacy.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) to convey a range of subject matter including complex and sensitive material to a wide range of internal and external recipients.
- Ability to mediate/undertake conflict resolution within the Team and also with service users and to manage performance when required.
- Excellent analytical and judgemental skills to deal with the resolution of job-related problems.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and approved underpinning knowledge e.g. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent recognised pharmacy technician qualification.
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Recognised Accredited-Checking Technician qualification with relevant post-qualification experience working in that role.
- Evidence of continued professional development complying with the requirements as set out by the General Pharmaceutical Council to maintain registration.
Desirable
- Up-to-date training in Good Clinical Practice and understanding of clinical trial requirements.
Disposition
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work as a member of the Team and lead a team.
- To participate in a weekend pharmacy service and relevant bank holiday arrangements.
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust
Harton Lane
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE34 0PL
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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