Job summary
The Pharmacy Business Manager role provides an exciting opportunity to work within a highly specialised and broad service at a tertiary centre. The post holder will support the operational delivery of Pharmacy services with GOSH and will ensure the provision of a comprehensive, high quality administrative support service The role will provide the post holder opportunities to support and be responsible for completing projects within the Pharmacy service and will play a crucial role in supporting accurate data quality and data reporting within the Pharmacy service. The role will provide opportunity for the production, maintenance and review of service line agreements with partners
Main duties of the job
To contribute to the provision of high standards of leadership and effective management of Pharmacy
To lead the development and implementation of an innovative and efficient strategy or delivering services, ensuring this is aligned to directorate and Trust strategic objectives and includes opportunities for collaboration and integration where appropriate
As a key member of the Pharmacy Management Team provide leadership to all staff within the Directorate, ensuring consistency in communicating the vision, strategic direction, and objectives of the services.
To support on business planning each year, for Pharmacy - developing and implementing annual objectives for the service in line with the Directorate Business Plan, and the corporate business planning process, ensuring on-going compliance with nationally and locally determined standards and accreditation processes.
To ensure the most appropriate and cost-effective staff and skill-mix profiles for the administrative team reflecting current and emergent service needs, and ensuring the highest quality standards within finite resources
To oversee and ensure up to date procurement and invoicing processes in line with Trust Standard Financial Instruction
To create and maintain up-to-date SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) that accurately reflect the administrative processes and procedures in the department to ensure a high-quality service.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent experience
- Post graduate management qualification or equivalent level of study
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Project Management or leadership Qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive Health Care experience
- Experience of administrative and operational management within a Pharmacy Service
- Contributing towards business case development and understanding of key requirements of a business case proposal
- Service and Business planning experience
- Wide knowledge of issues facing NHS services and policy direction
- Financial and budget management
- Working in partnership with external agencies
- Understanding of Pharmacy and process
- Experience of the accreditation /regulatory processes for a Pharmacy service
- Knowledge of Pharmacy Quality Management standards and its systems
- Experience of data management and presentation of Laboratory KPI's
- Experience of handling complaints
- Experience of supervising or line-managing staff
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and hospital EPR systems, Laboratory Information / QMS systems
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work successfully with clinical and scientific staff
- Ability to analyse, interpret and present complex data / information
- Ability to demonstrate sound judgement
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiating, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrates leadership ability and the ability to work as a member of a team
- Project Management skills
- Be an effective line manager supporting staff effectively and leading and motivating a team
- Experience conducting appraisals, performance, sickness management and recruitment processes
- Excellent budgetary management skills / understanding of financial processes and NHS budgets
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent experience
- Post graduate management qualification or equivalent level of study
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Project Management or leadership Qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive Health Care experience
- Experience of administrative and operational management within a Pharmacy Service
- Contributing towards business case development and understanding of key requirements of a business case proposal
- Service and Business planning experience
- Wide knowledge of issues facing NHS services and policy direction
- Financial and budget management
- Working in partnership with external agencies
- Understanding of Pharmacy and process
- Experience of the accreditation /regulatory processes for a Pharmacy service
- Knowledge of Pharmacy Quality Management standards and its systems
- Experience of data management and presentation of Laboratory KPI's
- Experience of handling complaints
- Experience of supervising or line-managing staff
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and hospital EPR systems, Laboratory Information / QMS systems
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work successfully with clinical and scientific staff
- Ability to analyse, interpret and present complex data / information
- Ability to demonstrate sound judgement
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiating, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrates leadership ability and the ability to work as a member of a team
- Project Management skills
- Be an effective line manager supporting staff effectively and leading and motivating a team
- Experience conducting appraisals, performance, sickness management and recruitment processes
- Excellent budgetary management skills / understanding of financial processes and NHS budgets
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
