Trust Responsibilities To lead the operational management of the aseptic dispensing activities to ensure the safe and efficient supply of pharmaceutical products for patients and to support staff in the effective management of medicines. To be responsible for the training of healthcare professionals on aseptic dispensing practices and other systems for managing the supply of aseptically prepared medicines to patients as required for the efficient and effective running of the hospitals services. To review the service in light of demand and escalate concerns regarding safety of the unit To work closely with the Accountable Pharmacist in managing the unit To contribute to the Trusts compliance with the Medicines Management standards, Clinical Governance, Quality Assurance and Risk management. Professional Responsibilities General Support, lead and develop staff through personal and professional interaction as a positive, effective and credible role model. As a specialist practitioner to identify, write and approve policies and procedures to ensure that legal and ethical requirements dispensing and supply are fulfilled. Take responsibility for the organisational management of service improvement projects or initiatives for the service, development of project plans, and delivery of aims and objectives of each individual project. Retain professional competence and credibility through continuous practice and education, providing expert advice where required, internal and external customers of the Trust. Education & Training To ensure new staff receive a full induction, and those in training positions have the necessary training provided to ensure they achieve the competencies required for the qualification for which they are studying. To identify training needs of managed staff so they are able to undertake their required roles. To evaluate the training provided. To identify own training needs. To maintain a portfolio of practice to fulfil the mandatory continuing professional development requirement of The General Pharmaceutical Council. Research and Audit To collect data for internal audits of dispensing, supply and procurement to provide good quality assurance. To liaise on pharmaceutical aspects of oncology clinical trials with the lead pharmacist for clinical trials and to ensure the safe and appropriate storage of trial drugs. To guide and support others undertaking research. Please refer to the job description for further details.