Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary Services - Team Leader
Band 6
Main area: Pharmacy
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
* Full time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 350-TWS6725831
Site: Medicines Management Department
Town: Liverpool
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 17/11/2024 23:59
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has presented for a self-motivated and committed individual to develop their leadership skills in this management role. We are looking for an astute and experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our team and to team lead medicines management dispensary services based at Maghull Ashworth hospital site & cover if required at Hollins Park Hospital, Warrington.
Main duties of the job
As part of this role, you will support the Pharmacy Technician Team Manager for Dispensaries to ensure the dispensary at Maghull Health Park meets its quality and activity targets. You will manage the workload of the dispensary and supervise staff on a day-to-day basis, organising rotas and cover for any unexpected staff absences to ensure a safe, effective, and timely service in accordance with current legislation and guidance and supported by policies and procedures. You will also hold HR management responsibilities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. On a daily basis, manage a team of dedicated pharmacy staff, including students, support workers & other dispensary-based staff, in the supply of dispensed medication for inpatients and outpatients, including discharge, weekend leave, self-administration of medication, community prescriptions and the supply of compliance aids and patient information leaflets.
2. Act as a leader within the relevant setting.
3. Manage the operational aspects of the dispensary service on a day-to-day basis to ensure that receipt, dispensing, checking, supply and delivery of medicines meet the pharmaceutical supply needs of the trust in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
4. Oversee the ordering and supply of controlled stationery e.g., FP10, NMP and FP10MDA-SS to ensure a safe and secure service.
5. Act as a final accuracy checker for individually dispensed prescriptions.
6. Ensure optimum use of the pharmacists who are allocated to dispensary duties via direct supervision, in order to provide a timely, effective and safe dispensary service.
7. Assess the training needs of the pharmacy staff allocated to the dispensary and as part of professional development planning provide competency-based training.
8. Act as a supervisor to relevant staff during induction/training periods within the relevant service.
Person specification
Qualifications
* BTEC level 3 in pharmaceutical science, or Level 3 NVQ in pharmacy service skills, or equivalent qualification
* Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* BTEC Level 4 in dispensing accuracy checking, or equivalent qualification (or willingness to work towards)
* NVQ A1 workplace assessor (or willingness to work towards)
Knowledge/Experience
* Management experience within pharmaceutical services
* Experience or knowledge of medicines management services within an NHS context
* Experience of dispensing & accuracy checking medication
* Understanding of the working of organisations
* Clear understanding of all relevant legislation and guidance relating to dispensary services
* Experience of multi-disciplinary working
* Experience of staff, budget and resource management
* Experience of change management
* Demonstrable evidence of commitment to self-development and CPD
* Experience of managing staff and services across different locations
* Experience of operating at a strategic level
Values
* Accountability
* Support
* High professional standards
* Responsive to service users
* Engaging leadership style
* Transparency and honesty
* Discreet
* Change oriented
Skills
* Ability to work individually and to work as a team leader
* Ability to multitask and change from one job to another frequently, working both independently and as part of a team
* Problem-solving skills
* Excellent organisational skills
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively to meet specified deadlines
* Self-motivated and able to use initiative
* Ability to adapt to changing environments, needs and demands
* Ability to work flexibly
* Understanding of business planning and report/proposal writing
* Recognition of own limitations and ability to ask for support when necessary
* Professional manner
* Ability to travel between different sites
* Customer care skills
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