Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Patient Services team at Kings College Hospital as a Senior Pharmacy Technician in a Job Share post (1 day a week-Tuesdays).
The post holder will support the Deputy Dispensary Manager in the day to day management of the Dispensary.
They will carry out duties in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The post holder is primarily responsible for organisation of workload and supervision of all staff in the Dispensary. This will include managing workload, quality of dispensing and support the dispensary manager in meeting dispensary KPIs.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Dispensary Manager in the day to day management of the Dispensary.
They will carry out duties in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The post holder is primarily responsible for organisation of workload and supervision of all staff in the Dispensary. This will include managing workload, quality of dispensing and support the dispensary manager in meeting dispensary KPIs.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To organise the dispensary-based services including inpatients, outpatients, TTAs, controlled drugs and Clinical Trials to agreed performance targets with guidance and support from the Dispensary Manager.
- To deputise for the Deputy Dispensary Manager during periods of absence, taking responsibility for the smooth running of the dispensary and resolving problems as they arise.
- To assist with the writing, implementation and updating of policies and procedures specific to the dispensary service.
- To review dispensary errors ensuring actions are taken to address poor performance and reporting progress to the Dispensary Manager.
- To attend cross site meetings with the aim to standardise practice across sites.
- To take part in the dispensary checking rota.
- To manage the monthly archiving process of prescriptions to Iron Mountain.
- To assist with good stock control, ensuring the efficient use of resources, keeping waste to a minimum and encouraging the reuse of medicines where possible.
- To cover, where appropriate, the duties of other senior Dispensary staff in their absence.
- To assist with the preparation of weekly rotas to ensure all dispensary duties have sufficient staffing.
- To assist in the distribution of FP10 prescription pads, ensuring secure storage arrangements are in place throughout the Hospital.
- To regularly monitor activity and quality data and use this information to maintain a quality service.
- To ensure the safe, effective and economical use of drugs for all patients in the Trust.
- To partake in audits conducted within the Dispensary.
- To deal with verbal complaints, safety issues and investigate In phase incidents.
- To investigate and resolve stock discrepancies (including controlled drugs).
- To take part in the routine destruction of Controlled Drugs alongside a delegated responsible person.
- To contribute to service developments within the department.
- To be able to follow departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- To be able to dispense inpatient, outpatient and discharge medication accurately.
- To competently counsel patients on the use of their outpatient medication.
- To contribute to wider policies that have an impact within the pharmacy department and across the Trust.
- To support the Dispensary Manager by contributing to the development of the Dispensary Services.
- To be able to use pharmacy computer systems correctly and enter data accurately from transcription sheets, prescription forms and any other prescriptions written by others.
- To ensure that data is stored and archived appropriately in accordance with local and regionally agreed guidelines.
- To be able to use initiative to appropriately prioritise work.
- Participate in the Departments Seven day working model which includes weekends, late night and bank holiday working rota
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To organise the dispensary-based services including inpatients, outpatients, TTAs, controlled drugs and Clinical Trials to agreed performance targets with guidance and support from the Dispensary Manager.
- To deputise for the Deputy Dispensary Manager during periods of absence, taking responsibility for the smooth running of the dispensary and resolving problems as they arise.
- To assist with the writing, implementation and updating of policies and procedures specific to the dispensary service.
- To review dispensary errors ensuring actions are taken to address poor performance and reporting progress to the Dispensary Manager.
- To attend cross site meetings with the aim to standardise practice across sites.
- To take part in the dispensary checking rota.
- To manage the monthly archiving process of prescriptions to Iron Mountain.
- To assist with good stock control, ensuring the efficient use of resources, keeping waste to a minimum and encouraging the reuse of medicines where possible.
- To cover, where appropriate, the duties of other senior Dispensary staff in their absence.
- To assist with the preparation of weekly rotas to ensure all dispensary duties have sufficient staffing.
- To assist in the distribution of FP10 prescription pads, ensuring secure storage arrangements are in place throughout the Hospital.
- To regularly monitor activity and quality data and use this information to maintain a quality service.
- To ensure the safe, effective and economical use of drugs for all patients in the Trust.
- To partake in audits conducted within the Dispensary.
- To deal with verbal complaints, safety issues and investigate In phase incidents.
- To investigate and resolve stock discrepancies (including controlled drugs).
- To take part in the routine destruction of Controlled Drugs alongside a delegated responsible person.
- To contribute to service developments within the department.
- To be able to follow departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- To be able to dispense inpatient, outpatient and discharge medication accurately.
- To competently counsel patients on the use of their outpatient medication.
- To contribute to wider policies that have an impact within the pharmacy department and across the Trust.
- To support the Dispensary Manager by contributing to the development of the Dispensary Services.
- To be able to use pharmacy computer systems correctly and enter data accurately from transcription sheets, prescription forms and any other prescriptions written by others.
- To ensure that data is stored and archived appropriately in accordance with local and regionally agreed guidelines.
- To be able to use initiative to appropriately prioritise work.
- Participate in the Departments Seven day working model which includes weekends, late night and bank holiday working rota
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Pharmacy services Level 3 plus accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent) or equivalent
- Professional registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification, or currently undertaking
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of procedures for pharmacy services
- Experience in a busy dispensary setting
- Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
Desirable
- Experience of line management or supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Pharmacy services Level 3 plus accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent) or equivalent
- Professional registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification, or currently undertaking
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of procedures for pharmacy services
- Experience in a busy dispensary setting
- Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
Desirable
- Experience of line management or supervision
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).
