Pharmacy Homecare Manager

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Royal Papworth Hospital is seeking a dynamic lead pharmacy technician to take charge of our homecare services. This exciting role offers the opportunity to develop and lead the service, optimising patient care for our 3000+ homecare patients. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the vision for pharmacy homecare, collaborating to enhance the quality of the service provided and utilising advancing electronic solutions where possible.

This role offers the post holder a great deal of flexibility and we would encourage prospective candidates to get in touch to discuss the opportunities available. Royal Papworth Hospital pharmacy is a close team, and this role will work in collaboration with Homecare companies, lead pharmacists, clinicians and specialist nurses. As a department we are committed to supporting flexible working and continuous education. Our staff are encouraged to attend conferences and networking events, participate in research and enrol on leadership courses. If you are not already an accredited checker we would be happy to support you to gain the qualification.

We are also anticipating the opening of the new Cambridge South train station in early 2026, with excellent railway connections to the East of England and London, providing quick and convenient commuting access to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

Main duties of the job

Our homecare team consists of six administrators, in addition to this position, and we take great pride in the strong relationships we maintain with the broader pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams. We are seeking an individual to join us who is committed to going above and beyond to ensure our patients receive their medications on time.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the management and strategic development of homecare services. This role includes overseeing the daily delivery of medication to individuals in their homes and working closely with clinicians and specialist pharmacists to ensure accurate and valid prescriptions are provided to homecare providers. There will be a small amount of general pharmacy technician work required in order to participate in a 1 in 8 weekend rota.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of pharmacy procurement processes, enabling them to establish Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with providers and ensure alignment with national and regional contracts. Additionally, the role involves overseeing the timely and accurate invoicing process and developing good working relationships with finance colleagues will be essential. The successful candidate will possess excellent problem-solving skills and will always prioritise the patient in their decision-making.

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

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Date posted

10 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

175-2526-1-PH1191

Job locations

Royal Papworth Hospital

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

Job description

Job responsibilities

On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ3 or BTEC in pharmaceutical science
Leadership or management qualification or completion of several short courses in this field
Medicines management related post graduate diploma or equivalent experience
Accredited checking pharmacy technician qualification
Registered with the GPhC

Desirable

CIPS qualification
Member of RPS or APTUK

Experience

Essential

Extensive practical experience in homecare or pharmacy procurement
Extensive practical experience of managing staff
In-depth knowledge of homecare commissioning and frameworks to post graduate diploma or equivalent level
Knowledge of NHS or pharmacy
procurement practices
Knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of Microsoft office products including excel
Good communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to adapt communication style in order to overcome barriers to understanding e.g. use of persuasive skills, plain English
Ability to remain composed in demanding situations
Ability to influence others
Ability to prioritise workload
Excellent attention to detail
Good keyboard skills
The ability to dispense accurately

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ3 or BTEC in pharmaceutical science
Leadership or management qualification or completion of several short courses in this field
Medicines management related post graduate diploma or equivalent experience
Accredited checking pharmacy technician qualification
Registered with the GPhC

Desirable

CIPS qualification
Member of RPS or APTUK

Experience

Essential

Extensive practical experience in homecare or pharmacy procurement
Extensive practical experience of managing staff
In-depth knowledge of homecare commissioning and frameworks to post graduate diploma or equivalent level
Knowledge of NHS or pharmacy
procurement practices
Knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of Microsoft office products including excel
Good communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to adapt communication style in order to overcome barriers to understanding e.g. use of persuasive skills, plain English
Ability to remain composed in demanding situations
Ability to influence others
Ability to prioritise workload
Excellent attention to detail
Good keyboard skills
The ability to dispense accurately

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration

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.