About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for aLead Pharmacistto join QE Facilities Pharmacy Services, providing leadership across our Outpatient Pharmacy and supporting wider services including Homecare and Smoking Cessation.
This role is ideally suited to a pharmacist looking tostep into a senior operational leadership position, with the opportunity to develop their experience in governance, serviceimprovementand multi-service delivery.
The post holder will work closely with theHead of Pharmacy / Superintendent Pharmacist, providingday-to-day leadership of the pharmacy team and operational service delivery, while being supported to develop in broader governance and quality functions.
Main duties of the job
You will be accountable for:
Acting asResponsible Pharmacist, ensuring safe,legal and effective service delivery and prioritising workflow
Leading theday-to-day operation of Pharmacy Services and contact point for operational incidents and issues
Coordinating pharmacist staffing (rota planning,leave, workload allocation)
Maintaining systems for PMRs, stock control and service delivery
Day-to-day leadership and supervision of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Managers
People leadership
Lead and support thepharmacist teamin delivering a high-quality, patient-focused service
Support induction,training and development of Pharmacists
Contribute to performance management,appraisalsand development
Foster positive inclusiveand learning-focused team culture
Supportive responsibilities (with Superintendent Pharmacist support):
Supportgovernance and regulatory compliance
Contribute toaudits, SOPdevelopmentand quality systems (Q-Pulse)
Support investigation ofincidents and complaints (reviewing cases, supporting root cause analysis, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and followed through)
Contribute to risk management and service improvement activity Support delivery of KPIs and performance standards
About us
QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England.
We provide a range of non- clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations. Our services include: estates, facilities services, procurement, medical engineering and devices, endoscopy decontamination and sterile services, transport, out-patient pharmacy, and prevention & management of violence & aggression training (PMVA).
In addition we provide consultancy services, advising clients on all aspects of establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body to the provision of VAT compliance advice.
QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions and these are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions. This is not an Agenda for Change Pay Rate
Job description Job responsibilities
This is a senior operational role with a clear balance ofaccountability and support:
You will lead and be accountable for the day-to-day running of services
You will contribute to governance,qualityand regulatory work, with full support
The Superintendent Pharmacistretainsoverall accountability for regulatory and strategic functions
This role carries operational accountability for the safe and effective delivery of pharmacy services, including acting as Responsible Pharmacist. Strategic,regulatoryand business-level accountabilityremainswith the Superintendent Pharmacist, with whom the post holder works closely and is fully supported.
We are looking for a pharmacist who:
IsGPhC registeredwith experience as a Responsible Pharmacist
Has strongclinical and operational pharmacy experience
Is ready tostep into or further develop in a leadership role
Has the confidence tolead teams and manage day-to-day service challenges
Is motivated to develop ingovernance,qualityand service improvement
Demonstrates excellent communication,organisationand decision-making skills
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GPhC registered Pharmacist MPharm(Hons) or equivalent
Experience Essential
Responsible Pharmacist experience in Hospital Pharmacy or Community Pharmacy Expertise in area of practice
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Knowledge of the Laws, Guidelines and Standards relating to the supply of medicines from a GPhC registered Pharmacy Excellent communication skills. Ability to explain clearly and listen to members of the public and other healthcare professionals Demonstrate excellent Customer skills Demonstrate excellent IT skills Demonstrate excellent Organisational skills
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.
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 QE Facilities
Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Sheriff Hill
Gateshead
NE9 6SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.qefacilities.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)