Job summary
Are you an experienced and driven Pharmacy Technician with significant post-qualification and management experience in a hospital setting, looking for your next challenge in the NHS? If this sounds like you, keep reading!
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is excited to invite applications for the position of Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Medicines Optimisation Services at Solihull Hospital. As Solihull expands its services and aligns with the NHS People Plan, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic team at one of the busiest hospital trusts in the UK.
We are seeking a self-motivated and organised individual with excellent communication and leadership skills. You must have a Professional Registration with the GPhC, be an Accredited Checking Technician, and have significant post-qualification and management experience in a hospital setting.
In this part-time, permanent role working Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, you will play a key part in delivering and developing Clinical Pharmacy Technician services across the hospital. You will work closely with the Pharmacy Operations and Performance Manager, leading a team of Clinical Pharmacy Technicians in providing high-quality, patient-centred pharmaceutical care.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Samantha Murray, Pharmacy Operations and Performance Manager on 07721 726 846.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
Key responsibilities include:
* Supporting the optimisation of medicines management, ensuring services meet quality, activity, and financial targets.
* Managing the Clinical Pharmacy Technician service at Solihull Hospital and providing day-to-day supervision and leadership for Pharmacy Technicians and support staff working at ward level.
* Line management of the Clinical Pharmacy Technician team and the Senior Pharmacy Assistant for the Minor Injuries Unit.
* Providing counselling and guidance to patients on their medications, improving understanding and adherence.
* Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and safety.
If you're ready to make a significant impact in the Clinical Pharmacy Technician team, we'd love to hear from you!
Qualifications
Essential
Must have the following:
* Professional Registration with the GPhC.
* Dispensing Accuracy Accreditation. West Midland's scheme or equivalent.
* Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
* Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework) or equivalent.
* Expertise within specialism underpinned by theory Knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures for specialist area to degree or equivalent level acquired through training, NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent.
* Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science and Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent as defined by the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Desirable
* Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience.
Experience
Essential
* Significant post-qualification experience in a hospital setting as a registered Pharmacy Technician.
* Experience of the specialist function for area of responsibility.
* Experience in delivering training and supervision of others.
* Working under pressure, prioritising work as appropriate to achieve deadlines.
* Experience of planning workload according to departmental priorities.
* Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP), MHRA licensing requirements, COSHH.
* Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for service including quality and audits.
Desirable
* Experience of developing work processes and associated procedures.
* Experience in staff management.
* Knowledge of HR policies and procedures.
* Knowledge of ward staffing and management structure.
Additional Criteria
Essential
* Able to understand and work within Trust policies of data protection, equal opportunities, health, and safety.
* Good communication skills - written, verbal and electronic.
* Ability to work on own or within a team, able to act as team leader, motivating others.
* Good organisational skills.
* Ability to accept responsibility for specific work areas.
* Good patient counselling skills.
* Ability to travel to other Trust sites.
* Committed to abide by the Trust vision and values.
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