NHS AfC: Band 6
Main area: Pharmacy
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Including weekends and Bank Holidays as per rota)
Job ref: 213-CAY-6737451-A
Employer: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: King's College Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £44,806 - £53,134 per annum incl HCA
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 04/12/2024 23:59
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.7 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London.
Job overview
Join our dynamic Patient Services team at Denmark Hill! We’re looking for a dedicated Practice Development Pharmacy Technician who is passionate about enhancing pharmacy practice and patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
* Demonstrate expert knowledge in all aspects of Patient Services and Pharmacy Practice, working in Patient Services on designated days.
* Collaborate with the Patient Services Team to deliver high-quality education and training on local policies, procedures, and safety initiatives, while supporting the implementation of system changes.
* Proactively train pharmacy staff on-the-job and conduct training needs analysis to identify priority areas for ongoing educational support within the Operations team.
* Lead the continuous education, training, and professional development of staff, promoting the acquisition of new skills, knowledge, and competencies.
* Act as an autonomous professional practitioner and role model within the department. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Main duties of the job
* To be responsible for the education and development of all Pharmacy staff in practice supporting on-the-job training and practice development.
* To support with reviewing and writing Patient Services SOPs as required.
* To contribute to an environment in which effective practice is fostered, implemented, evaluated and disseminated through a range of approaches.
* To propose, contribute to, and participate in, pharmacy service developments and quality improvement projects in line with departmental and Trust priorities.
* To develop and maintain accurate training records and produce reports as required.
Person specification
Experience
* Significant experience of working in a Pharmacy (community or hospital)
* Experience of research and audit work
* Knowledge of procedures for dispensary services
* Knowledge of current roles and training requirements of Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians workforce
* Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
Qualifications
* Recognised GPhC accredited Level 3 Pharmacy Technician qualification or equivalent
* Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Practice Supervisor Training or equivalent experience
* Educational Supervisor Training (Propharmace)
* Previous experience of co-ordinating NVQ Level 2 award
* Member of APTUK
IMPORTANT
* Check your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you
* All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
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