Pharmacy Manager

KFM

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Job summary

The Pharmacy Manager will ensure the safe, efficient and effective delivery of all aspects of outpatient pharmacy services in accordance with national and local standards.

To be responsible for ensuring the Outpatient Pharmacy Service meets the required KPIs and remedial action is taken when necessary To have delegated accountability for ordering and management of all medicines within Outpatient Pharmacy.

To provide leadership to and act as a role model for the staff of KFM Outpatient Pharmacy. To support the delivery of a high quality and timely service for patients. To develop effective working relationships with prescribers and other key Trust stakeholders.

To be responsible for the management and development of pharmacy staff and lead effective recruitment, selection, induction and performance management of an appropriately qualified and flexible team.

Main duties of the job

All activity undertaken is consistent with maintaining registration of the premises with GPhC. The Medicines (Pharmacies) (Responsible Pharmacist) Regulations 2008 are adhered to at all times and support that the Pharmacy Record is maintained at all times.

Adequate and up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures are in place as required by GPhC. To clearly communicate and document arrangements which are to apply during the absence of the responsible pharmacist from the premises.

Prescription records are legally compliant, in accordance with GPhC guidance. To agree, monitor and support the service meets key performance indicators for all aspects of the out-patient. .

To work with the Superintendent and prescribers, as agreed via KPIs to enhance and develop the out-patient service Patient information leaflets, posters etc. are all kept up to date and present a professional image.

To provide clinical and professional leadership and supervision of the pharmacy team, with appropriate record keeping. To support all pharmacy staff have appropriate opportunities and support for training and development and are acting in accordance with the Code of Ethics and requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

About us

KFM is a provider of healthcare support services. The purpose of KFM is to partner with and support healthcare providers in providing world class patient care, with all profits and cost savings reinvested in the NHS. KFM provides a fully managed service across all clinical areas which includes providing all required clinical supplies and equipment along with maintenance, training and technical support, endoscopy decontamination, sterile services, renal dialysis support, outpatients pharmacy, radiology IT, transformation and project management. KFM also runs a procurement and contract management service for all departments. KFM is a Limited Liability Partnership owned by Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with no private sector partners. KFM is a public authority not a private company. KFM has an annual turnover of around £150 million and 300 staff.

Date posted

16 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£58,650 to £65,250 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP66EC504C

Job locations

City

SE5 9NY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Currently seeking a Pharmacy Manager who will be responsible for the day to day operational delivery of Pharmacy services provided by KFM across all sites. Responsible for the month end generation of Pharmacy service financial reports, liaising with finance colleagues to support the timely and accurate payment and financial flow as required.

Support Good Distribution Practice regulations, ensuring that they are observed and adhered to at all times, contributing to the development and maintenance of the Quality Management System

Skills:

Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills Proven ability to communicate effectively across professional boundaries

Proven ability to influence others over whom no direct management control exists

Initiative and ability to prioritise effectively, good time management

Key board skills, ability to use basic

Microsoft Office applications

Proven project management

Shows leadership, vision, enthusiasm and innovation

Qualifications:

Registration as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council Post graduate management qualification or equivalent experience

Experience in an Independent Community Pharmacy Management role Experience as a qualified pharmacist in a number of different settings and roles including management at a senior level.

Experience of developing a business or organisation including staff development.

High degree of self-motivation organise and prioritise own work and develop ideas into practice. Pragmatic, methodical, systematic and resilient.