We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Pharmacy Technician with enthusiasm, vision, and excellent organisational and management skills to provide professional and managerial leadership to our ward-level clinical team at Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
You should be highly competent, hardworking, and reliable with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. As a dynamic individual, you will ensure the efficient and smooth running of the service, and provide a visible, accessible, and respected presence to staff, patients, and their families.
You should have experience of working under pressure, whilst ensuring accuracy and quality of your services. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, and the ability to engage the team is a must.
It is vital applicants are passionate about upholding Trust values in order to provide the best possible service to our patients.
As Deputy Team Leader for Medicines Management Technicians, you will manage the day-to-day operations of the ward-based clinical team.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Co-ordinating daily ward pharmacy operations - including medication history taking, medicines supply and patient counselling.
* Supporting the Team Leader, Medicines Management Technicians with the strategic direction of the Medicines Management Technicians service.
* Deputise for the Team Leader Medicines Management Technicians, in their absence, at internal pharmacy meetings or Trust meetings.
* Leading staff within the team on a daily basis, including ongoing development needs and performance review and deal with HR-related processes, such as sickness absence.
* Supervising and providing training and mentorship to all current and new staff involved in the medicines management processes.
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, with an extensive knowledge of pharmacy practices and regulations are essential.
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Debra Jones Job title: Pharmacy Office Business Manager Email address: debra.jones1@nhs.net Telephone number: 01516047416
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