Dispensary Workflow Supervisor

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent or QCF level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years continuous service in a dispensary environment as band 3 Senior Pharmacy Assistant (or equivalent).

Desirable

• GPHC recognised accuracy checking dispensing assistant course (ACDA)
• Level 3 Team leading or equivalent leadership course.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial practical work experience and knowledge relating to the procedures and provision of a hospital pharmacy dispensing service.
• Knowledge and application of Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Assurance systems
• Good dispensing and distribution practices
• Knowledge of COSHH
• Knowledge and experience of managing stock control

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of working with an automated dispensing robot at a super user/expert level.
• Hospital pharmacy dispensary experience.
• Knowledge and experience of error monitoring processes.

Skills

Essential

• Proven skills in organising, supervising, and training staff
• Ability to prioritise workflow when the need arises.
• Proven communication skills.
• Ability to communicate to staff to extract maximum output with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to problem solve independently escalating to a senior member of staff when appropriate.

Aptitude

Essential

• Professional
• Able to work under pressure
• Extremely flexible and reliable
• Ability to work in a team environment and alone.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload in the face of changing demands.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work within time constraints.

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: o We are Kind. o We are Open. o We pursue Excellence.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)