Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic pharmacist or pharmacy technician tolead, manage and act as a role model to all technical and support staff working in the pharmacy and all clinical pharmacists that work in the dispensary.
They will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and effective delivery of all technical and operational aspects of the pharmacy services, within national and local standards, interpreting policies and guidelines (Such asControlled Drug Regulations, SOPs) in collaboration with the Senior Pharmacy Team.
They have responsibility for the functioning of dispensary, procurement and distribution services in pharmacy.
The post holder reports directly to the Pharmacy Site Manager (FPH) and will deputise as appropriate in various meetings within the organisation.
Main duties of the job
To provide leadership to all pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants and support staff within the department.
To take responsibility for policy and service developments with pharmacy, under the direction of the Senior Pharmacy Team.
To provide clinical leadership to all pharmacy technicians/dispensary pharmacists in line with local guidelines, formulary decisions and policies relating to high cost drugs within the Trust.
To take responsibility for all aspects of Health and Safety within pharmacy, including dispensary, stores and pharmacy distribution areas.
To manage staff working within all technical and support roles within pharmacy, including recruitment, appraisal and performance.
To support the Responsible Person for the wholesale dealers license held at the base site.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please refer to the job description and job specification document for main responsibilities of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please refer to the job description and job specification document for main responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
From form
Essential
Written communication
Essential
- Written communication - from application form (competion)
Significant post qualification experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience > 4 years 4; 2-4 years 2
Omnicell experience (or other ADC eg BD)
Essential
- Omnicell experience (or other ADC eg BD)
EPR system (Fully integrated eg Epic, Cerner, JAC, Ascribe)
Essential
- EPR system (Fully integrated eg Epic, Cerner, JAC, Ascribe)
Budget management
Essential
Purchasing
Essential
RPS / UAPTUK membership
Desirable
Independant prescriber
Essential
Management Qualification
Desirable
- Management Qualification - Sliding Scale for NHS Leadership/ 6 Franklin/MBA , 4 Bevan, 2 Jenner or equiv
Leadership
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership ability and motivational, inspirational and visionary leadership style
Negotiation
Essential
- Ability to negotiate with and influence senior pharmacy and medical staff
Conflict
Essential
- Proven ability to deal with conflict and complaints
Policies
Essential
- Proven ability in proposing, developing and writing departmental and Trust policies
Person Specification
From form
Essential
Written communication
Essential
- Written communication - from application form (competion)
Significant post qualification experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience > 4 years 4; 2-4 years 2
Omnicell experience (or other ADC eg BD)
Essential
- Omnicell experience (or other ADC eg BD)
EPR system (Fully integrated eg Epic, Cerner, JAC, Ascribe)
Essential
- EPR system (Fully integrated eg Epic, Cerner, JAC, Ascribe)
Budget management
Essential
Purchasing
Essential
RPS / UAPTUK membership
Desirable
Independant prescriber
Essential
Management Qualification
Desirable
- Management Qualification - Sliding Scale for NHS Leadership/ 6 Franklin/MBA , 4 Bevan, 2 Jenner or equiv
Leadership
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership ability and motivational, inspirational and visionary leadership style
Negotiation
Essential
- Ability to negotiate with and influence senior pharmacy and medical staff
Conflict
Essential
- Proven ability to deal with conflict and complaints
Policies
Essential
- Proven ability in proposing, developing and writing departmental and Trust policies
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
