An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Dispensary Manager to join RM Medicines.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and leading the dispensary team with aim of delivering a high-quality outpatient pharmacy service to patients at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.
RM Medicines is a wholly owned subsidiary, created by The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust to provide outpatient pharmacy services, focussed on ensuring efficient and safe supply of medicines to patients.
Individuals recruited to the RM Medicines team will be supported to provide expert care to oncology patients and will benefit from training and the learning experiences of working closely with an institute providing outstanding, leading-edge treatment to cancer patients.
This post would suit a candidate with Community pharmacy or Outpatient pharmacy management experience.
• To lead on the efficient and effective delivery of all aspects of a high quality Outpatient Pharmacy service to patients and users by maintaining a high standard of professionalism and safety in accordance with legislation, General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) legislation, applicable Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Professional standards and recognised good practice.
• To contribute to the optimisation and development of the Outpatient Pharmacy.
• To lead on improvement audits, investigation of errors and implement identified service improvement when necessary.
• To work collaboratively and supportively with the Site lead and deputise in their absence when necessary.
• Be the responsible Pharmacist as per GPhC regulations when required.
• To contribute to the efficient management and administration of the business.
RM Medicines has been set up by the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, as a separate entity to provide outpatient pharmacy services, focussed on ensuring efficient and safe supply of medicines to their patients.
The Royal Marsden is a specialist cancer hospital and together with its principal academic partner, the Institute of Cancer Research they are ranked in the top five cancer centres in the world for the impact of their research. It is a centre of excellence with an international reputation for ground-breaking research and pioneering the very latest in cancer treatments and technologies, as well as specialising in cancer diagnosis and education.
Individuals recruited to the RM Medicines team will be supported with a bespoke induction plan including a BOPA Cancer introductory course, to be able to provide expert care to oncology patients in the Outpatient Pharmacy setting.
If you are interested in career development, there are a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience.
RMM employees are also offered a range of benefits including:
• RM Medicines Reward Scheme
• GPhC registration fees reimbursed
• Online GP
• Eye test re-imbursement
• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Blue Light Card discounts
A Dispensary Manager who excels in role will have an opportunity to be selected for enrolment on to a Clinical Diploma
Refer to Job Description and Person Specification attached under Supporting Documents for full details.
• To ensure that operational requirements of the pharmacy are met for service delivery during operating hours.
• To provide clinical and professional leadership and advice to all pharmacy staff working for RM Medicines.
• To provide operational and professional leadership to all staff working in the dispensary within RM Medicines.
• To commit to flexible working patterns (late evenings, weekends & bank holidays) to meet the needs of the patients and service.
• Support with the review and implementation of SOPs, standards and guidelines.
• To ensure an effective appraisal process for those staff that are directly line managed.
• To be responsible for recruitment, selection and development of all pharmacy staff, as required.
• To act as the Practice Supervisor for all staff training in the dispensary.
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This advert closes on Sunday 26 Jan 2025
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