Job summary
This post supports the Operational Lead pharmacy technician and Clinical Pharmacy Manager to deliver high quality ward level medicines optimisation services across all sites at the Royal Cornwall.
The post-holder will be responsible for the leadership and management of the Medicines Optimisation technician and pharmacy support team. The successful candidate will lead a team of approximately 20 staff members.
Main duties of the job
Manage and lead the Medicines Optimisation technician and assistant workforce.
Manage Medicines Optimisation services provided by RCHT to external organisations covered in Service Level Agreements.
Manage and lead the service delivery of the ward-based Medicines Optimisation service including staff, equipment and budget.
Support training in ward-based medicines management and optimisation activities.
Audit Services to ensure they meet legal requirements and follow best practice standards.
Manage the rotas for allocated pharmacy staff, to ensure there is adequate cover in all areas of the Pharmacy Department by working closely with other pharmacy section leads.
Be a member of the senior operational team.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacy Technician's Certificate through City & Guilds, Apothecaries Hall, BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science
- Accredited Checking Technician status
- Medicines Optimisation Accreditation
- GPhC Registration
Desirable
- Teaching / Training Qualification
- NVQ4 Diploma in Management or equivalent
- NVQ Assessor Award
- IOSH Managing Safely
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience post qualification as a Technician in hospital pharmacy
- Experience of Top Up systems and Medicines optimisation services
- Previous experience in a dispensary/patient services environment
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of Good Distribution Practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacy Technician's Certificate through City & Guilds, Apothecaries Hall, BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science
- Accredited Checking Technician status
- Medicines Optimisation Accreditation
- GPhC Registration
Desirable
- Teaching / Training Qualification
- NVQ4 Diploma in Management or equivalent
- NVQ Assessor Award
- IOSH Managing Safely
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience post qualification as a Technician in hospital pharmacy
- Experience of Top Up systems and Medicines optimisation services
- Previous experience in a dispensary/patient services environment
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of Good Distribution Practice
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).
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