An exciting opportunity has presented for a self-motivated and committed individual to develop their leadership skills in this management role. We are looking for an astute and experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our team and to team lead medicines management dispensary services based at Maghull Ashworth hospital site & cover if required at Hollins Park Hospital, Warrington.
For further information regarding this vacancy please contact: Katherine Kenwright, Pharmacy Technician Team Manager for Dispensaries on Katherine.kenwright@merseycare.nhs.uk or telephone 01512506028.
Shortlisting planned for: 18 November 2024
Interview planned for: 25 November 2024
Main duties of the job
As part of this role, you will support the Pharmacy Technician Team Manager for Dispensaries to ensure the dispensary at Maghull Health Park meets its quality and activity targets. You will manage the workload of the dispensary and supervise staff on a day-to-day basis, organising rotas and cover for any unexpected staff absences to ensure a safe, effective, and timely service in accordance with current legislation and guidance and supported by policies and procedures. You will also hold HR management responsibilities.
We strive to develop the knowledge and skills of our workforce to enable them to advance personally and professionally and this is that ideal career development prospect. Therefore, recruiting the best talent to fulfil this role is really important to us. To help us achieve this, you must be able to demonstrate core leadership and organisational skills as well as extensive knowledge of dispensary services. The ability to inspire and motivate others is central to the success of this role.
Job responsibilities
1. On a daily basis, to manage a team of dedicated pharmacy staff, including students, support workers & other dispensary-based staff, in the supply of dispensed medication for inpatients and outpatients, including discharge, weekend leave, self-administration of medication, community prescriptions and the supply of compliance aids and patient information leaflets.
2. To act as a leader within the relevant setting.
3. To manage the operational aspects of the dispensary service on a day-to-day basis to ensure that receipt, dispensing, checking, supply and delivery of medicines meet the pharmaceutical supply needs of the trust in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
4. To oversee the ordering and supply of controlled stationery e.g., FP10, NMP and FP10MDA-SS to ensure a safe and secure service.
5. To act as a final accuracy checker for individually dispensed prescriptions.
6. To ensure optimum use of the pharmacists who are allocated to dispensary duties via direct supervision, in order to provide a timely, effective and safe dispensary service.
7. To assess the training needs of the pharmacy staff allocated to the dispensary and as part of professional development planning provide competency-based training, furthermore, to work with the education and training team to ensure that induction and on-going training provided to administrative and support staff, technicians and pharmacists (including pre-registration pharmacists and undergraduate students) is of the highest quality with regard to dispensary services.
8. To act as a supervisor to relevant staff during induction/training periods within the relevant service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* BTEC level 3 in pharmaceutical science, or Level 3 NVQ in pharmacy service skills, or equivalent qualification
* Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* BTEC Level 4 in dispensing accuracy checking, or equivalent qualification (or willingness to work towards)
Desirable
* NVQ A1 workplace assessor (or willingness to work towards)
* Appropriate & relevant management qualification
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
* Management experience within pharmaceutical services
* Experience or knowledge of medicines management services within an NHS context
* Experience of dispensing & accuracy checking medication
* Understanding of the working of organisations
* Clear understanding of all relevant legislation and guidance relating to dispensary services
* Experience of multi-disciplinary working
* Experience of staff, budget and resource management
* Experience of change management
* Demonstrable evidence of commitment to self development and CPD
Desirable
* Experience of managing staff and services across different locations
* Experience of operating at a strategic level
Values
Essential
* Continuous Improvement
* Accountability
* Respectfulness
* Enthusiasm
* Support
* High professional standards
* Responsive to service users
* Engaging leadership style
* Strong customer service belief
* Transparency and honesty
* Discreet
* Change oriented
Skills
Essential
* Ability to work individually and to work as a team leader
* Ability to multitask and change from one job to another frequently, working both independently and as part of a team
* Problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, listening
* Excellent organisational skills
* Good IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively to meet specified deadlines
* Self-motivated and able to use initiative
* Ability to adapt to changing environments, needs and demands
* Ability to work flexibly
* Understanding of business planning and report/proposal writing
* Decision making skills
* Recognition of own limitations and ability to ask for support when necessary
* Professional manner
* Ability to travel between different sites
* Customer care skills
Desirable
* Project management skills
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Medicines Management Department
Maghull Health Park
Liverpool
L31 1HW
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