Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional pharmacy technician to lead the profession across Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust. We are seeking anexperienced, proactive, enthusiastic, forward thinking pharmacy technician to lead and deliver medicines optimisation across the organisation in conjunction with the Clinical Director of Pharmacy. The post holder will be a key player on the pharmacy board and work closely with the entire senior pharmacy team and other healthcare professionals across the wider organisation.
This is a hugely exciting time for an individual with drive, passion and vision to join the team with multiple transformation projects ongoing including the re-design, robot installation and implementation of a new dispensary at our Calderdale site and the first acute Trust to have electronic CD registers across the whole organisation.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for the professional leadership of Pharmacy Technicians throughout the Trust ensuring compliance with professional standards and statute
- Responsible for the strategic development and operational management of allocated Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants and admin staff within the Department of Pharmacy
- To provide an oversight of education, training and development of Pharmacy Technicians and support staff.
- A member of the Pharmacy Directorate Management Board assisting in the strategic development and performance management of the Pharmacy Directorate ensuring the provision of high-quality patient focused pharmaceutical care and effective medicines management
- The post holder has lead responsibility in conjunction with the Lead Pharmacist - Operations, for the operational management of the pharmacy department at CRH & HRI. This includes organising, managing, supervision and at times participating in the workload , assessing the service using audits or performance indicators. Problem resolution relating to medication and supervising the work of trainee pharmacists, technicians and assistants within the team to ensure that the service provided is safe, efficient and effective.
About us
Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic and successful organisation with a strong organisational and personal development focus. With over 5,500 employees and a turnover of £310 million, the Trust provides a comprehensive range of secondary care services to the people of Calderdale and Huddersfield and has an exceptional reputation for service delivery.
Our two hospital sites are Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. Our pharmacy departments are undergoing exciting transformation projects including introducing automation and reconfiguration. We are already fully live with a hospital wide Cerner EPR System including epma and pharmacy modules.
The Foundation Trust aims to design and implement services, policies and measures that meet the diverse needs of our service, population and workforce, ensuring that none are placed at a disadvantage over others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification for further details and get in touch for an informal visit to the department .
2.1 Main Tasks
- Manages the Inpatient Pharmacy Service ensuring compliance with national standards and statute.
- Responsible for the introduction of innovative practice and performance management measures across the whole Clinical Pharmacy Service
- Supports The Clinical Director of Pharmacy in setting the strategic direction for the Divisional Clinical Pharmacy Service
- Provides strategic leadership for the band 5/6/7 Technicians
- Actively contributes to the development of the annual business plan and strategic planning for the Pharmacy Directorate.
- Ensures that the Inpatient Pharmacy Service fulfils Directorate objectives and is provided within allocated financial resources.
- Continually reviews and improves the quality and standard of service provision through consultation with users of the Pharmacy Service.
- Develops and maintains policies, procedures, and records for the Inpatient Pharmacy Service.
- Ensures the appropriate stock control and storage of materials and safe maintenance of equipment used in the provision of the services managed by the post holder.
- Is responsible for the management of risk in relation to services managed by the post holder.
- Participates in weekend, public holiday, out of hours and extended hours provision of pharmacy services
- DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST
3.1 Clinical Duties
- Ensures appropriate assistance is given to patients with the management and optimisation of their medicines by the most suitable staff
3.2 Professional Duties
- Implement Trust policies in relation to Medicines Optimisation
- Manage risk in areas of responsibility
- To demonstrate knowledge and skills of pharmaceutical technical procedures acquired through the Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (NVQ) (QCF) and BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (QCF), or other appropriate qualification recognised by the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
- Undertake the legal and professional responsibilities of a registered technician
- Undertakes Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in accordance requirements of the GPhC
3.3 Managerial Duties
- Manages the Inpatient pharmacy service across both sites of the Trust in conjunction with the Clinical lead Pharmacist to continually review service provision and ensure appropriate skill mix
- Manages the provision of extended hours working within the pharmacy department in conjunction with the Deputy Clinical Director of Pharmacy
- Manages the pharmacy administration team
- Is responsible for the successful recruitment and selection of Technicians and Assistant Technical Officers for the Inpatient Pharmacy Service.
- Implements Trust Human Resource policies in relation to the Inpatient Pharmacy Service and undertakes sickness and absence, capability and disciplinary reviews.
- Ensures that all staff working in services managed by the post holder are competent to perform their duties, receive appropriate training, an annual appraisal and personal development plan.
- Manages the Education and Training Technicians and the Dispensary Managers on each site and ensures compliance with Good Practice
3.4 Financial Duties
- Is responsible for the management of the staffing budget for the Inpatient Pharmacy Service and advises the Clinical Director of Pharmacy on resource requirements for service provision.
- Acts as an authorised signatory within the Directorate Schedule of delegated authority.
- Contributes to the directorate and divisional Cost Improvement Programme (CIP)
3.5 Managing Self - Participate in regular supervision.
- Attend all mandatory training.
- Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
- Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
- Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy.
- Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
- Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.
- Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration.
3.6 Communication
- Develops and maintains excellent working relationships with Clinicians and Nursing Staff enabling the most effective/efficient provision of Inpatient Pharmacy Services within the Trust. Assists the Clinical Director of Pharmacy in developing a Directorate culture that encourages the use of initiative, individual and team responsibilities, open communication and a corporate approach to decision making which takes into account Trust and Divisional priorities.
3.7 Undertake all such reasonable other duties as may be required as part of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification for further details and get in touch for an informal visit to the department .
2.1 Main Tasks
- Manages the Inpatient Pharmacy Service ensuring compliance with national standards and statute.
- Responsible for the introduction of innovative practice and performance management measures across the whole Clinical Pharmacy Service
- Supports The Clinical Director of Pharmacy in setting the strategic direction for the Divisional Clinical Pharmacy Service
- Provides strategic leadership for the band 5/6/7 Technicians
- Actively contributes to the development of the annual business plan and strategic planning for the Pharmacy Directorate.
- Ensures that the Inpatient Pharmacy Service fulfils Directorate objectives and is provided within allocated financial resources.
- Continually reviews and improves the quality and standard of service provision through consultation with users of the Pharmacy Service.
- Develops and maintains policies, procedures, and records for the Inpatient Pharmacy Service.
- Ensures the appropriate stock control and storage of materials and safe maintenance of equipment used in the provision of the services managed by the post holder.
- Is responsible for the management of risk in relation to services managed by the post holder.
- Participates in weekend, public holiday, out of hours and extended hours provision of pharmacy services
- DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST
3.1 Clinical Duties
- Ensures appropriate assistance is given to patients with the management and optimisation of their medicines by the most suitable staff
3.2 Professional Duties
- Implement Trust policies in relation to Medicines Optimisation
- Manage risk in areas of responsibility
- To demonstrate knowledge and skills of pharmaceutical technical procedures acquired through the Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (NVQ) (QCF) and BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (QCF), or other appropriate qualification recognised by the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
- Undertake the legal and professional responsibilities of a registered technician
- Undertakes Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in accordance requirements of the GPhC
3.3 Managerial Duties
- Manages the Inpatient pharmacy service across both sites of the Trust in conjunction with the Clinical lead Pharmacist to continually review service provision and ensure appropriate skill mix
- Manages the provision of extended hours working within the pharmacy department in conjunction with the Deputy Clinical Director of Pharmacy
- Manages the pharmacy administration team
- Is responsible for the successful recruitment and selection of Technicians and Assistant Technical Officers for the Inpatient Pharmacy Service.
- Implements Trust Human Resource policies in relation to the Inpatient Pharmacy Service and undertakes sickness and absence, capability and disciplinary reviews.
- Ensures that all staff working in services managed by the post holder are competent to perform their duties, receive appropriate training, an annual appraisal and personal development plan.
- Manages the Education and Training Technicians and the Dispensary Managers on each site and ensures compliance with Good Practice
3.4 Financial Duties
- Is responsible for the management of the staffing budget for the Inpatient Pharmacy Service and advises the Clinical Director of Pharmacy on resource requirements for service provision.
- Acts as an authorised signatory within the Directorate Schedule of delegated authority.
- Contributes to the directorate and divisional Cost Improvement Programme (CIP)
3.5 Managing Self - Participate in regular supervision.
- Attend all mandatory training.
- Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
- Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
- Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy.
- Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
- Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.
- Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration.
3.6 Communication
- Develops and maintains excellent working relationships with Clinicians and Nursing Staff enabling the most effective/efficient provision of Inpatient Pharmacy Services within the Trust. Assists the Clinical Director of Pharmacy in developing a Directorate culture that encourages the use of initiative, individual and team responsibilities, open communication and a corporate approach to decision making which takes into account Trust and Divisional priorities.
3.7 Undertake all such reasonable other duties as may be required as part of the role.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- Registered qualified Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- NVQ/BTEC Level 3 in Pharmacy Services skills and Pharmaceutical Science or other equivalent qualification recognised by the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Diploma/ Level 4 qualification in management or leadership or working towards
- Evidence of mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
- On-going CPD to remain registered with GPhC
- Accredited Checking Technician
Desirable
- Counselling qualification
- Knowledge of NHS finance
- Accredited A1 NVQ Assessor
- Membership of APTUK
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Experience of working with senior healthcare professionals outside of Pharmacy to achieve across Trust developments.
- Experience of managing staff including sickness absence, H&S, appraisal/ PDR reviews
- Experience of appraising staff and setting performance objectives
- PreDetailed knowledge of professional and legal issues relating to safe Dispensing Services , Medicines management and hospital pharmacy practicevious experience of recruitment and selection of staff
- Financial management
- Computer literate
- Pharmacy Practice Research and Clinical Audit
- High level leadership and motivational skills
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Able to negotiate and manage conflict
- High level planning and organisational skills
- Able to effect and manage change
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
- Able to commute between places of work
Desirable
- Previous experience of delivering induction and competency-based training
- Previous experience of capacity planning
- Ability to think strategically
- Ability to work under pressure accurately.
- Experience of stock control management.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- Registered qualified Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- NVQ/BTEC Level 3 in Pharmacy Services skills and Pharmaceutical Science or other equivalent qualification recognised by the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Diploma/ Level 4 qualification in management or leadership or working towards
- Evidence of mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
- On-going CPD to remain registered with GPhC
- Accredited Checking Technician
Desirable
- Counselling qualification
- Knowledge of NHS finance
- Accredited A1 NVQ Assessor
- Membership of APTUK
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Experience of working with senior healthcare professionals outside of Pharmacy to achieve across Trust developments.
- Experience of managing staff including sickness absence, H&S, appraisal/ PDR reviews
- Experience of appraising staff and setting performance objectives
- PreDetailed knowledge of professional and legal issues relating to safe Dispensing Services , Medicines management and hospital pharmacy practicevious experience of recruitment and selection of staff
- Financial management
- Computer literate
- Pharmacy Practice Research and Clinical Audit
- High level leadership and motivational skills
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Able to negotiate and manage conflict
- High level planning and organisational skills
- Able to effect and manage change
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
- Able to commute between places of work
Desirable
- Previous experience of delivering induction and competency-based training
- Previous experience of capacity planning
- Ability to think strategically
- Ability to work under pressure accurately.
- Experience of stock control management.
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).
