In the event of excessive applications being received, this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date. You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.
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Job overview
The Lead Pharmacist will support the Head of Pharmacy with delegated superintendent duties to ensure regulatory standards are met and bolster the ongoing business development of the Outpatient Dispensary (OPD) and Homecare services. Co-ordinate on delivery of pharmacy services by leading the teams with ownership to deliver a compliant, safe and effective service leading with quality through the governance structure.
Main duties of the job
1. Lead the teams to support the delivery of services daily at a high quality, patient-focused service. Plan and co-ordinate Pharmacist resource to associated daily activities.
2. Lead on Pharmacy Complaints and Incidents investigations providing timely reports and escalation to the Superintendent Pharmacist. Support with completion and directing of Corrective Actions and Follow Up stages.
3. Undertake and oversee the induction of all newly appointed Pharmacist team members.
4. Support with recruitment to shortlist and interview Pharmacist candidates.
5. Work towards the delivery of the QEF Pharmacy Key Performance Indicators (KPI) targets and develop and promote stretch targets.
6. Support the completion of monthly internal Governance Checks.
7. Support the Superintendent Pharmacist to deliver risk assessment action plans and support the Change Control process.
8. Assist in the writing of Standard Operating Procedures including adjustment to existing and creating new documents.
9. Support the Superintendent Pharmacist to submit the monthly KPI reports.
10. Support and develop action plans as a result of system non-conformance incident reports.
11. Understand the QE Facilities Pharmacy and QE Facilities Business strategy and objectives.
12. Agree individual objectives at appraisal and performance review meetings with line manager.
Working for our organisation
QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England. We provide a range of non-clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations. Our services include: estates, facilities services, procurement, medical engineering and devices, endoscopy decontamination and sterile services, transport, out-patient pharmacy, and prevention & management of violence & aggression training (PMVA).
In addition, we provide consultancy services, advising clients on all aspects of establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body to the provision of VAT compliance advice.
QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions and these are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions. This is not an Agenda for Change Pay Rate.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. Ability to work as a Responsible Pharmacist and promote the legal and regulatory standards of a GPhC registered Pharmacy.
2. Understand the individual role and responsibilities of all staff engaged in the registered Pharmacy and understand when to report issues to the Superintendent Pharmacist.
3. Demonstrate leadership of the Pharmacist team and co-ordinate annual leave requests, sickness absence, appraisal and performance management.
4. Understand the principle of ‘safer care’ and promote a ‘just culture’ environment for error reporting and learning from previous pharmacy incidents.
Person specification
Qualifications
* GPhC registered Pharmacist
* MPharm(Hons) or equivalent
Experience
* Responsible Pharmacist experience in Hospital Pharmacy or Community Pharmacy
Knowledge and Skills
* Knowledge of the Laws, Guidelines and Standards relating to the supply of medicines from a GPhC registered Pharmacy
* Excellent communication skills. Ability to explain clearly and listen to members of the public and other healthcare professionals.
Applicants who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date are to assume that their application has been unsuccessful.
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is a smoke-free organisation in line with Smoke Free Gateshead.
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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.
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