Job summary
An exciting opportunity has presented for a self-motivated and committed individual to develop their leadership skills in this management role. We are looking for an astute and experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our team in Guy's inpatient dispensary.
The post holder will assist the Lead Pharmacy Technician - Patient Services in the delivery and development of an efficient dispensary service in line with CQC standards, demonstrating comprehensive communication and leadership skills.
Main duties of the job
- Support and deputise in the Lead Pharmacy technician's absence
- Liaising with store's to maintain stock control including controlled drug medication
- Line managing a large team including Senior, Rotational Pharmacy Technicians and Assistant Technical Officers
- To manage the operational aspects of the dispensary service on a day-to-day basis in line with current KPI's
- Ensure that receipt, dispensing, checking, supply and delivery of medicines meet the pharmaceutical supply needs of the trust in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
- Weekly rota planning, focusing on individuals skillset
- Support and investigate dispensary RADAR's
- Supervising permanent and rotational staff ensure everyone adequately inducted (Training logs, inductions, mandatory training & continued support)
- To ensure optimum use of the Pharmacists who are allocated to dispensary duties via direct supervision, in order to provide a timely, effective and safe dispensary service.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As Principal Pharmacy Technician you will, in conjunction with the Lead Pharmacy Technician, provide a full and comprehensive dispensing service to supply medications for patient undergoing treatment and discharge medications within the hospital .
You will assist with the day to day running of services, line management of Senior/Rotational Pharmacy Technicians and Assistant Technical Officers, PDR reviews and development of staff and service improvements within Inpatient pharmacy.
Daily duties include but are not limited too;
- To manage the dispensary Pharmacy Technicians, Dispensers and Pharmacy assistants
- To deputise for the Lead Pharmacy technician and undertake any dispensary projects
- To deputise in Lead Pharmacy Technician's absence (Lead technician duties - cross site with Royal Brompton Hospital, annual leave or other circumstances)
- To supervise rotational and student Pharmacy Technician's during their dispensary rotation.
- To recruit, appraise and plan personal development and training plans with dispensary Pharmacy Technicians and pharmacy assistants
- To set and measure performance standards and competencies relating to the dispensary in collaboration with senior staff.
- To identify the need for changes in systems and operating procedures within the dispensary, propose options for, and implement the changes.
- Record, audit and monitor permanent dispensary staff's annual leave, sickness and training.
- Effective stock control
- To ensure that procedures relating to good dispensing practice are followed, and encourage and maintain high standards and orderly methods of working
- Support and encourage compliance with the formulary, dispensary policies and trust values
- To work as an accredited checker in all areas in the pharmacy
Job description
Job responsibilities
As Principal Pharmacy Technician you will, in conjunction with the Lead Pharmacy Technician, provide a full and comprehensive dispensing service to supply medications for patient undergoing treatment and discharge medications within the hospital .
You will assist with the day to day running of services, line management of Senior/Rotational Pharmacy Technicians and Assistant Technical Officers, PDR reviews and development of staff and service improvements within Inpatient pharmacy.
Daily duties include but are not limited too;
- To manage the dispensary Pharmacy Technicians, Dispensers and Pharmacy assistants
- To deputise for the Lead Pharmacy technician and undertake any dispensary projects
- To deputise in Lead Pharmacy Technician's absence (Lead technician duties - cross site with Royal Brompton Hospital, annual leave or other circumstances)
- To supervise rotational and student Pharmacy Technician's during their dispensary rotation.
- To recruit, appraise and plan personal development and training plans with dispensary Pharmacy Technicians and pharmacy assistants
- To set and measure performance standards and competencies relating to the dispensary in collaboration with senior staff.
- To identify the need for changes in systems and operating procedures within the dispensary, propose options for, and implement the changes.
- Record, audit and monitor permanent dispensary staff's annual leave, sickness and training.
- Effective stock control
- To ensure that procedures relating to good dispensing practice are followed, and encourage and maintain high standards and orderly methods of working
- Support and encourage compliance with the formulary, dispensary policies and trust values
- To work as an accredited checker in all areas in the pharmacy
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Previous experience with Audit work
- Demonstrated excellent stock control
- Demonstrated knowledge and understand of inpatient dispensary
- Demonstrated experience in training and managing a team
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in Epic Pharmacy programme for dispensing
- Demonstrate ability to work under pressure accurately
- Demonstrate ability to prioritise and organise routine daily tasks using own initiative
- Demonstrate ability to work to set procedures
Desirable
- Previous dispensing experience with computer systems other than Epic
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician / Working towards
Desirable
- Practice supervisor / Educational Supervisor
- Relevant management underpinning knowledge or working towards e.g. CMS/DMs post graduate studies or equivalent.
- NVQ Pharmacy Service Level 3 - relevant to Pharmacy Practice area or equivalent
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Previous experience with Audit work
- Demonstrated excellent stock control
- Demonstrated knowledge and understand of inpatient dispensary
- Demonstrated experience in training and managing a team
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in Epic Pharmacy programme for dispensing
- Demonstrate ability to work under pressure accurately
- Demonstrate ability to prioritise and organise routine daily tasks using own initiative
- Demonstrate ability to work to set procedures
Desirable
- Previous dispensing experience with computer systems other than Epic
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician / Working towards
Desirable
- Practice supervisor / Educational Supervisor
- Relevant management underpinning knowledge or working towards e.g. CMS/DMs post graduate studies or equivalent.
- NVQ Pharmacy Service Level 3 - relevant to Pharmacy Practice area or equivalent
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).
