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Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed pharmacy technician to lead on the delivery of a high-quality clinical pharmacy service to our inpatients at Queen's Hospital. Working as the specialist pharmacy technician for clinical services, you will lead and manage pharmacy technicians across a variety of specialities, linking in with the clinical care group lead pharmacists and the Chief Pharmacy Technician and Deputy to maintain and develop the clinical pharmacy services provided to our wards and patients.
The successful candidate will have good interpersonal and communication skills and good computer literacy. The position demands a well-organised person, who can multi-task and demonstrate the ability to manage a team as well as meet the deadlines and demands of a busy acute hospital trust.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to be part of the amazing pharmacy team at BHRUT. If you are ready to make a difference and embrace a dynamic role, apply now to be part of our forward-thinking team!
Main duties of the job
1. Clinical Service Provision: Lead a dedicated team of pharmacy technicians to deliver a safe, efficient, and high-quality medicines management service for our patients. This role focuses on ensuring excellence in patient care while driving the ongoing development of both the service and the team.
2. Develop and Update SOPs: Create, implement, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in relation to the clinical services, ensuring adherence across various clinical areas.
3. Training & Development: Train staff in all aspects of medicines management and clinical services whilst developing the knowledge and skills of pharmacy technician and pharmacy assistant workforce who provide it. This includes Trainee Pharmacists, Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians, and rotational Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants.
4. Audit and Reporting: Lead and conduct audit/improvement projects to develop the clinical pharmacy services as well as monitor the performance of the team in line with key performance indicators.
Working for our organisation
We're an organisation that is getting better and better. We were the most improved Trust in England for A&E performance in 2023/24; we're no longer in special measures; and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal. Our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and that our patients are happy with.
Many of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. More than 400 of them are on apprenticeship programmes and we're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.
We operate from two main sites - King George Hospital (KGH) in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023.
Patients across north east London are benefitting from two new state-of-the-art theatres at KGH and our Community Diagnostic Centres at Barking Community Hospital and St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub will significantly increase the number of scans that can be carried out.
We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record next year. This will mean the records of any patient visiting one of the seven hospitals run by BHRUT and Barts Health will be accessible to the clinical teams. It'll make things easier for staff and will be better for patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online; however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form, or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Registered with GPhC
* Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Qualification
* Accreditation in Medicines Management or equivalent
Desirable criteria
* Education Supervisor qualification
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
* Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills.
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with seniors, peers and multidisciplinary teams.
* Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy.
Desirable criteria
* Experience of working in a ward environment.
* Experience of implementing change within a department and/or team.
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
* Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to the role.
Ensuring people settle in and feel part of our Trust straight away is one of our top priorities. We hold two corporate welcome events each month and, if successful, you will start on one of these days so we can provide you with a seamless and welcoming introduction to our Trust.
We believe that providing the highest quality of care is about having the best people, inspired and supported by the best leaders, and backed by the best training and career development opportunities. Our vision is to provide outstanding healthcare to our community, delivered with pride. It is driven by our PRIDE values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust is committed to Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults is central to the care provided by our Trust and the post holder must be aware of their responsibilities and work in line with our Trust's Safeguarding Adult and Children Procedures.
All salaries are inclusive of standard allowances e.g. High Cost Area for staff on Agenda for Change contracts.
To create an inclusive and diverse workplace, we will work with you to get the best experience, so that you can provide outstanding care for our local community. We are happy to have an open discussion on part-time hours and flexible working and will consider your requirements if our service is able to accommodate. Please have a discussion with the recruiting manager about your flexibility requirements.
All correspondence regarding this application will be by e-mail; please check as some emails may fall into your junk folder. Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. Please ensure business/organisation email addresses are provided for all referees.
Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) uses TrustID identification technology to verify essential documents, such as passports and driving licenses. All new employees will be expected to have their original documents verified through TrustID.
Important Notes
We may close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received to support with streamlining the recruitment process. Unfortunately, due to the large number of applications that the Trust receives for some posts, it is not possible to reply to every unsuccessful application. If you have not received a response within 3 weeks of the closing date of an advert, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Trust buildings and grounds became fully Smoke Free on National No Smoking Day 11th March 2015. The Trust expects all staff to promote healthy living and to set good examples in their own behaviour. Those not ready to quit smoking must remain smoke free during working hours and will not be able to smoke in Trust uniform, in Trust grounds including car parks, while driving on Trust business or take smoking breaks. Second-hand smoke causes heart and lung disease and is harmful to young children. However, disposable or rechargeable e-cigarettes ("vaping") may be used outside hospital buildings.
We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community and welcomes applications from people wishing to job-share, either with or without a partner. Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria. We also operate strict screening procedures for posts with access to vulnerable adults and children.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
* Job Description (PDF, 896.2KB)
* Policy Statement - Ex Offenders (PDF, 104.6KB)
* Our Annual Goals (PDF, 2.0MB)
* Candidate Journey (PDF, 186.7KB)
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