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 the 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 inpatient supplies and discharges. The sites are EMPA, and we work closely 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 primarily 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, and ensure management of financial and procurement systems to monitor drug expenditure and trends.
Minimum Requirements
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 within 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.
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 a 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
* Member of APTUK.
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Meadowbrook Mental Health Unit
Stott Ln,
Salford
M6 8HD
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