About this role
Job summary
We have an opportunity for a Senior Pharmacy Technician / Dispensary Manager to join our in-patient Pharmacy team. You will be based at Sunderland Royal Hospital but be able to work across all our in-patient dispensaries across all of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust sites. If you are looking to gain experience as a senior technician manager and have the skills to manage a team of pharmacy dispensers, technicians and pharmacy assistants then this post could appeal to you. The Trust has invested in modern pharmaceutical facilities including full electronic prescribing with decision support, automated dispensaries and extensive 7-day clinical services to enhance the patients experience of care by improving the quality, safety and effectiveness of their medicines utilisation. This is an exciting time to join the team and shape the future dispensary services across South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a motivated individual who is team-orientated and shares our passion for improving patient care. You will need to be an experienced Pharmacy Technician working at Band 4 or above with a relevant pharmaceutical qualification and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). You will also need to be enthusiastic, self-motivated and well organised. As Senior Pharmacy Technician / Dispensary Manager you will manage a team of dispensers and work alongside our Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Dispensing Assistants to provide integrated pharmaceutical care for service users in the Trust, including service level agreement with our partner organisation Choice Ltd., to ensure safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines. As part of the Pharmacy team, you will be required to contribute to the 7-day rota which includes weekends and late night duty
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description Job responsibilities
To lead and ensure the effective and efficient management and delivery of in-patient pharmacy dispensing services at STSFTTo work with the Associate Chief Pharmacist for Operational services and assist with projects to improve efficiency and establish greater integration both within the department and the Trust to meet the changing needs of the organisation.To develop, implement and monitor standards for the service, including ensuring compliance with relevant medicines legislation.To implement and co-ordinate audit and research activities within the dispensary.To participate at managerial meetings as a Senior Technician Manager, providing support to both the operational and corporate delivery of services to meet the best interests of patients and service users.To work as part of team and when required, provide cross-cover to other operational Senior technicians. To work in partnership with Choice Ltd. Out-Patient services, ensuring staffing requirements as delivered as per contractual agreements. To ensure on-going management, training and development of staff within Dispensary services.PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Physical Skills Essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work as a member of the team and lead a team. To participate in a weekend pharmacy service and relevant bank holiday arrangements.
Experience Essential
Broad experience in all aspects of hospital pharmacy, but especially dispensary systems of work. Experience of supervising, training and developing other members of the pharmacy team. Experience of working with pharmacy computer stock control systems and other computer software including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Demonstrable ability to analyse and overcome barriers in implementation of change. Demonstrable ability to lead and work as part of a team and to motivate and persuade, with a management style which values the contribution of team members. Demonstrable excellent workload and time management skills and the ability to prioritise personal and team workload. Knowledge of pharmacy computer stock control systems and other computer software including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. A general awareness of NHS strategic documents affecting pharmacy. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) to convey a range of subject matter including complex and sensitive material to a wide range of internal and external recipients. Ability to mediate/undertake conflict resolution within the team and also with service users and to manage performance when required. Excellent analytical and judgemental skills to deal with the resolution of job-related problems.
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and approved underpinning knowledge e.g. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent recognised pharmacy technician qualification. Registered as a pharmacy technician with General Pharmaceutical Council. Recognised Accredited Checking Technician qualification with relevant post qualification experience working in that role. Evidence of continued professional development complying with the requirements as set out by the General Pharmaceutical Council to maintain registration.
Desirable
Up to date training in Good Clinical Practice and understanding of clinical trial requirements.
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address Sunderland Royal Hospital
SUNDERLAND
SR4 7TP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)