Main duties of the job
* To take a lead role in the provision of the aseptic preparation service including providing expert advice and problem solving.
* Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist as required in their absence.
* Assist the Principal Pharmacist Technical Services with implementing service improvements in the aseptic unit in line with best practice, taking a lead on identified projects.
* To lead and develop a team of highly skilled pharmacists, product approvers, technicians and other aseptic staff for the provision of chemotherapy and other intravenous additives, providing supervision and carrying out Product Approval on a sessional basis.
* Successfully complete Pharmacist Product Approval training course within first 12 months in post (if not already competent on appointment).
* Take a lead role in the training and supervision of staff in the unit, acting as mentor to pharmacists and liaising with the Lead Technician Northern.
* The post holder will ensure that all prescriptions leaving the aseptic unit have been final checked by a product approver.
* To participate actively in service improvement and development projects.
* To ensure effective communication between clinical teams and NTSU staff.
* To investigate errors within NTSU to ensure there is a process of continuous improvement.
* To actively participate in relevant operational, quality and governance meetings representing NTSU.
* To ensure regular team meetings.
Job responsibilities
The full job description outlines the key areas of responsibility for the role and the person specification details the qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience required. For more information on the job description please view the attachment linked to the advert.
This post has been identified as involving access to vulnerable adults and/or children and in line with Trust policy successful applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Check/Enhanced Disclosure Check.
Working Pattern: 37.5 per week
Interview Date: Friday 17th January 2025
For further information please contact: Yvonne Palmer, Principal Pharmacist Technical Services Tel 01392 404811.
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