We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Pharmacy Technician to provide leadership and co-ordination of the clinical pharmacy service.
You will carry out the line management of pharmacy technicians and assistants, workforce planning, supervision and training for the medicines management accreditation and delivery of medicines reconciliation systems within University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
You will assist the Pharmacy Technician and Assistant Team Lead for Clinical Services in all aspects of the provision of a high quality, safe and effective Pharmacy Technician and Assistant clinical pharmacy service within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
1. Organise and manage the day to day activities of the Pharmacy Technician led medicine optimisation service to all wards in conjunction with ward pharmacists, medicines optimisation Pharmacy Technicians and pharmacy assistants, ensuring the timely supply of medications to patients on wards.
2. Undertake line management of designated staff members taking responsibility for performance review including appraisal and objective setting, personal development plans, absence management at all stages in accordance with Trust HR policies alongside local development strategies and professional competency frameworks.
3. Communicate and act as a support for staff members in difficult or emotional circumstances.
4. Undertake recruitment and selection of technical staff including updating of job descriptions and advising on present and future requirements for staffing and skill mix.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Organise and manage the day to day activities of the Pharmacy Technician led medicine optimisation service to all wards in conjunction with ward pharmacists, medicines optimisation Pharmacy Technicians and pharmacy assistants, ensuring the timely supply of medications to patients on wards.
2. Undertake line management of designated staff members taking responsibility for performance review including appraisal and objective setting, personal development plans, absence management at all stages in accordance with Trust HR policies alongside local development strategies and professional competency frameworks.
3. Communicate and act as a support for staff members in difficult or emotional circumstances.
4. Undertake recruitment and selection of technical staff including updating of job descriptions and advising on present and future requirements for staffing and skill mix.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Recognised Medicines Reconciliation Qualification
* Recognised ACPT Qualification
* Registered with GPhC
Desirable
* Recognised Management Qualification
Experience
Desirable
* Previous Line Management Experience
* Experience of holding difficult conversations
* Knowledge of Patient First Improvement System
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
St Richards Hospital
Spitalfield Lane
Chichester
PO19 6SE
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