About this role
Job summary
UCLH Pharmacy is looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated Pharmacy Technician to Support the dispensary Manager and Operations manager in the day to day running of the dispensary.The UCH Deputy Dispensary Manager manages the day-to-day organisation of the In-Patient dispensary supported by both technical and operational staff within the UCH Patient Services.
Responsibilities include staff management and deployment, training, stock control, reporting departmental Key Performance Indicators and developing and updating dispensary procedures in conjunction with the UCH Dispensary Manager and Patient Services Operations Manager.
Main duties of the job
To be a positive role model and provide a high-profile level of management and supervision whilst empowering others to deliver their objectives and goalsTo develop, support and maintain a working environment which encourages teamwork, mutual support and excellence in service delivery and reduces risks to a minimumTo support Dispensary Manager in managing and leading the team of senior and junior technicians, pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians, senior assistant technical officers, and assistant technical officers to provide an efficient, economic and timely dispensary service following locally and nationally agreed policies and proceduresTo manage, support and direct the work of all staff during their allocated periods to cover work in the dispensary areasTo support Dispensary Manager in ensuring all relevant staff, as identified by the Pharmacy Patient Services Manager, receives individual performance reviews (appraisals) and to support identified objectives and training requirementsTo monitor performance and undertake audits against local and national key performance indicators to ensure that service quality is constantly reviewed, and actions taken to achieve improvements.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3 plus an accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent) or equivalent Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or holds a qualification recognised by the GPhC. Accreditation to perform the final accuracy check on clinically screened prescriptions or working towards NVQ A1 workplace assessor award (or equivalent) or working towards
Desirable
Relevant Management underpinning knowledge or working towards
Experience Essential
Previous evaluated experience of project work Previous evaluated experience of audit Previous assessable experience of change management Demonstrated ability to work to set procedures Demonstrated ability of operational management Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems as indicated in the job description Understanding of appropriate health and safety legislation Understanding of equal opportunities
Desirable
Four years full time equivalent post qualification pharmacy practice experience Two years full time equivalent post qualification work in a team leader or operational management capacity preferably in a hospital pharmacy dispensary. Previous experience of performance management Demonstrated ability to select and recruit staff
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion Essential
Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties)
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by: Essential
Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control. Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control. Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Specific Requirements Essential
Physical Effort (e.g. lifting and handling requirements) Physical skills (e.g. requirement for speed and accuracy, hand-eye co-ordination
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address University College London Hospital/ Pharmacy Department (all sites)
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)