Job summary Due to a change in service provision an exciting opportunity for a Band Six Deputy Chief Pharmacy Technician post within Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has been created. This post will be technical lead for our new cluster area covering Meadowbrook, Laurette house and Moorside Unit. You will manage the on site dispensary, and work closely with our third party provider for off site in patient supplies and discharges. The sites are EMPA and we work closing with the CMHT in the areas including the running of a clozapine clinic. This is a new post looking for someone with fresh ideas to bring this role to life, however you will have a network of support including other deputy chief pharmacy technicians, and the lead pharmacist for each site. The Pharmacy Department at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has over 60 staff members, working across a number of sites and dispensaries. The post holder will be primary based at Park house Hospital but would be expected to cover across all sites. Main duties of the job The post holder will be expected to ensure the provision of quality, effective pharmacy services to improve patient care in mental health services, support the development and delivery of education and training programmes for pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals, ensure and management of financial and procurement systems to monitor drug expenditure and trends. Candidates must be registered pharmacy technicians with the General Pharmaceutical Council in accordance with mandatory professional requirements, hold the BTEC Professional Diploma in Dispensing Checking, have experience of hospital pharmacy and an interest in the specialist field of mental health. there is a requirement to work across all sites withing GMMH About us Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond. Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users. Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 437-6629500 Job locations Meadowbrook mental health unit Stott Ln, Salford M6 8HD Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification Staff benefits Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification Staff benefits Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts Person Specification Qualifications and Education Essential GPhC professional registration Evidence of leadership and / or management qualification BTEC Level Four Professional Diploma in Accuracy Checking of Dispensed Items Desirable Formal training in specialised area of mental health Experience Essential Experience and knowledge of working in mental health services Evidence of line management and supervision of staff Evidence of operational management and development of technical pharmacy services Desirable Current knowledge of NHS modernisation programmes Evidence of training and mentoring pharmacy staff Experience of management of change Knowledge and Skills Essential Understanding of medicines management issues and policies Understanding of clinical governance Desirable Experience in implementation and management of pharmacy and clinical IT systems Financial Management Essential Experience in drug expenditure monitoring involving third party suppliers Experience in interpretation of financial data Desirable Demonstrates an understanding of finance systems Experience of monitoring drug budget desirable Desirable member of APTUK Person Specification Qualifications and Education Essential GPhC professional registration Evidence of leadership and / or management qualification BTEC Level Four Professional Diploma in Accuracy Checking of Dispensed Items Desirable Formal training in specialised area of mental health Experience Essential Experience and knowledge of working in mental health services Evidence of line management and supervision of staff Evidence of operational management and development of technical pharmacy services Desirable Current knowledge of NHS modernisation programmes Evidence of training and mentoring pharmacy staff Experience of management of change Knowledge and Skills Essential Understanding of medicines management issues and policies Understanding of clinical governance Desirable Experience in implementation and management of pharmacy and clinical IT systems Financial Management Essential Experience in drug expenditure monitoring involving third party suppliers Experience in interpretation of financial data Desirable Demonstrates an understanding of finance systems Experience of monitoring drug budget desirable Desirable member of APTUK Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT Address Meadowbrook mental health unit Stott Ln, Salford M6 8HD Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)