Willows Medical Centre

Superintendent Pharmacist (CB1)

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Job summary

The superintendent pharmacist will be responsible for the professional and clinical management of a pharmacy and the administration of the sale and supply of medicines. You will lead a team within CB1 and will ensure compliance of standard operating procedures and up-to-date training is maintained for staff.

Main duties of the job

The delivery of high-quality patient care by ensuring compliance with statutory and professional requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Standards for Pharmacy Professionals

To document, maintain and communicate effective, efficient safe working practices and standard operating procedures as required by the GPhC

Provide clinical and professional leadership to all pharmacy staff

To ensure the Pharmacy Record is maintained at all times

To ensure that prescription records are maintained in accordance with GPhC and legal requirements.

To store medical cannabis in appropriate conditions and procedures are in place for safe disposal of returned or expired medicines

To oversee and manage all medical cannabis products including the principles outlined in the DH publication The Safer Management of Controlled Drugs and to maintain accurate record-keeping and registration.

Maintaining a register of controlled drugs for legal and stock control purpose

Offering advice on dosages, side effects and other aspects of drug interaction to patients if need be.

Ensure pharmacy compliance with ethical, professional, and legal pharmacy standards to ensure that every customer and patient receives a safe, accurate and efficient service.

To oversee and manage all medical cannabis products including the principles outlined in the DH publication The Safer Management of Controlled Drugs and to maintain accurate record-keeping and registration.

About us

CB1 Medical is a leading provider of medical cannabis services, dedicated to improving patient care and access to treatment. We are committed to delivering exceptional service and support to our patients, ensuring their needs are met with professionalism and compassion.

Details

Date posted

07 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£65,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2486-24-0009

Job locations

184 Coleman Road

Leicester

LE5 4LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Meet the standards set out by GPhC for superintendent pharmacists.

Work with the pharmacy manager, to ensure safe, efficient, and effective operations within the pharmacy.

Ensuring the pharmacy meets the governance and compliance expectations set out by GPhC to pass inspection.

Work alongside CB1 Medical in an advisory role to ensure smooth operation and ensure the end user is receiving exceptional service.

Maintain the role of the responsible pharmacist from time to time as per Gphc requirement

The delivery of high-quality patient care by ensuring compliance with statutory and professional requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Standards for Pharmacy Professionals

To document, maintain and communicate effective, efficient safe working practices and standard operating procedures as required by the GPhC

Provide clinical and professional leadership to all pharmacy staff.

To monitor, assess and oversee the training and competencies of pharmacy staff in accordance with the Code of Ethics and requirements of the GPhC

To ensure the Pharmacy Record is always maintained and in accordance with the Medicines (Pharmacies) (Responsible Pharmacist) Regulations 2008

To ensure that prescription records are maintained in accordance with GPhC and legal requirements.

To store medical cannabis in appropriate conditions and procedures are in place for safe disposal of returned or expired medicines.

To oversee and manage all medical cannabis products including the principles outlined in the DH publication The Safer Management of Controlled Drugs and to maintain accurate record-keeping and registration.

To contribute to the efficient running and profitability of the pharmacy by monitoring and auditing medicines expenditure and by introducing new or revised working practices for all aspects of purchasing and the safe management of medicines

To maintain running balance and ensure accountability of all medical cannabis products entering and leaving the dispensary.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Meet the standards set out by GPhC for superintendent pharmacists.

Work with the pharmacy manager, to ensure safe, efficient, and effective operations within the pharmacy.

Ensuring the pharmacy meets the governance and compliance expectations set out by GPhC to pass inspection.

Work alongside CB1 Medical in an advisory role to ensure smooth operation and ensure the end user is receiving exceptional service.

Maintain the role of the responsible pharmacist from time to time as per Gphc requirement

The delivery of high-quality patient care by ensuring compliance with statutory and professional requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Standards for Pharmacy Professionals

To document, maintain and communicate effective, efficient safe working practices and standard operating procedures as required by the GPhC

Provide clinical and professional leadership to all pharmacy staff.

To monitor, assess and oversee the training and competencies of pharmacy staff in accordance with the Code of Ethics and requirements of the GPhC

To ensure the Pharmacy Record is always maintained and in accordance with the Medicines (Pharmacies) (Responsible Pharmacist) Regulations 2008

To ensure that prescription records are maintained in accordance with GPhC and legal requirements.

To store medical cannabis in appropriate conditions and procedures are in place for safe disposal of returned or expired medicines.

To oversee and manage all medical cannabis products including the principles outlined in the DH publication The Safer Management of Controlled Drugs and to maintain accurate record-keeping and registration.

To contribute to the efficient running and profitability of the pharmacy by monitoring and auditing medicines expenditure and by introducing new or revised working practices for all aspects of purchasing and the safe management of medicines

To maintain running balance and ensure accountability of all medical cannabis products entering and leaving the dispensary.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Be a qualified Pharmacist and registered with the GPhC

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • The ability to work with others in a multidisciplinary team, as well as to lead others in a team.
  • Accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
  • A methodical approach to work
  • An understanding of business principles
  • High levels of customer service
  • A professional and confident manner
  • Understanding and being able to apply the law in terms of the storage and dispensing of medicines.
  • A willingness to take on a high level of responsibility.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Be a qualified Pharmacist and registered with the GPhC

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • The ability to work with others in a multidisciplinary team, as well as to lead others in a team.
  • Accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
  • A methodical approach to work
  • An understanding of business principles
  • High levels of customer service
  • A professional and confident manner
  • Understanding and being able to apply the law in terms of the storage and dispensing of medicines.
  • A willingness to take on a high level of responsibility.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Willows Medical Centre

Address

184 Coleman Road

Leicester

LE5 4LJ


Employer's website

https://www.willowshealthcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Willows Medical Centre

Address

184 Coleman Road

Leicester

LE5 4LJ


Employer's website

https://www.willowshealthcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Clinical Pharmacist

Niraj Likhani

niraj.lakhani@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

07 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£65,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2486-24-0009

Job locations

184 Coleman Road

Leicester

LE5 4LJ


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