Job summary
The Community Diagnostic Centres for Dudley aim to incorporate Imaging (Plain X-ray, ultrasound, CT and MRI +/- mammography and DEXA scanning), a range of cardiorespiratory investigations including echocardiography, ECG and rhythm monitoring, blood pressure monitoring, spirometry, FeNO, lung function tests, simple field tests, sleep studies, oximetry, blood gas analysis and pathology services in a "one stop" location to obtain diagnostic information in cancer, cardiac, respiratory, musculo-skeletal and other conditions The purpose of this role is to support the Lead Pharmacist for Imaging and diagnostics and Principal Pharmacist Medicines Governance to deliver a safe and effective, patient centred medicines management service. To be a role model for staff by actively promoting multidisciplinary team working between Pharmacy staff and those working in the Imaging and diagnostics department.
Main duties of the job
Provide medicines management leadership for Community Diagnostic Centres and Imaging. Support Imaging and Diagnostic leads in meeting Divisional and strategic objectives for medicines management. Work cohesively with Lead Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician for Surgery, Women and Children (SWC), Medicines and Integrated Care (MIC) and Medicines and Acute Care (MAC) . To work collaboratively with the Lead Medicines Management Pharmacy Technicians for SWC, MIC, MAC and the Lead Pharmacy Technician for Medicines Governance by being involved in projects or initiatives that seek out new opportunities for optimising medicines management across Community Diagnostic Centres and Imaging. Manage and develop the performance of support staff for members of the imaging and diagnostic team by providing leadership, supervision, education and training for medicines management
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust recognises the values and transferable skills that the Armed Forces community bring and recognise their compatibility with NHS roles.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Post qualification experience in a hospital pharmacy with evidence of supervisory/lead role within a specialised area of pharmacy
- Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent AND BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy services
Desirable
- Management or leadership qualification/ training relevant to the NHS
Knowledge & Training
Essential
- Experience of medicines management in a hospital.
- Accredited Checking qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in dealing with personnel issues including Health and Safety issues.
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Experience of training staff with a varying level of ability.
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and experience in conducting safe and secure medicines audits.
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to work during the normal working week, extended hours, weekends and bank holidays.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Post qualification experience in a hospital pharmacy with evidence of supervisory/lead role within a specialised area of pharmacy
- Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent AND BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy services
Desirable
- Management or leadership qualification/ training relevant to the NHS
Knowledge & Training
Essential
- Experience of medicines management in a hospital.
- Accredited Checking qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in dealing with personnel issues including Health and Safety issues.
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Experience of training staff with a varying level of ability.
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and experience in conducting safe and secure medicines audits.
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to work during the normal working week, extended hours, weekends and bank holidays.
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).
