Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
If you would like the opportunity to develop yourself leading a team working with near patient pharmacy services in a dynamic and exciting environment, we would like to hear from you.
We have a permanent position for an experienced pharmacy technician who is keen to take the next step in their career. We require a focus on service development and staff management. If this your aim, then this is the role for you!
If you have the enthusiasm and are committed to team working with good communication skills, we can provide additional training and development to support you. We have a strong focus on developing our technicians with in-house competencies, exposure to management for junior staff and leadership skills. The Medicines Management team consists of 25 technicians of varying grades, and 6 support workers.
UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitate your career progression.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
As a department we have an ethos for continuing professional development and training for all our staff. The post-holder will be required to undertake further study in:
Support with in-house competencies Medicines Management (if not already accredited) Patient counselling Individual personal development plans Management skills and leading change Service improvement
Your role will predominantly be working closely with a range of professionals and our extensive pharmacist team. Your work will include: Managing the medicines management team, with direct line management for a group of at least 15 staff of varying grades Responsible for IPRs, staff management and policy reviews Supporting the senior medicines management team with service development To line manage the Senior support workers within your team and develop them as a group of staff To maintain your ward-based role as a medicines management technician and accredited checking technician
We can provide the opportunity to experience other pharmacy department specialities i.e., Aseptics, training, IT, dispensary, or clinical trials. If you are keen to learn more about key procedures or specialities within the hospital, then this can be arranged. For those looking for a managerial career, we are a large department with a track record in enhancing technicians leadership qualities, and we have several technicians who manage their own services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
As a department we have an ethos for continuing professional development and training for all our staff. The post-holder will be required to undertake further study in:
Support with in-house competencies Medicines Management (if not already accredited) Patient counselling Individual personal development plans Management skills and leading change Service improvement
Your role will predominantly be working closely with a range of professionals and our extensive pharmacist team. Your work will include: Managing the medicines management team, with direct line management for a group of at least 15 staff of varying grades Responsible for IPRs, staff management and policy reviews Supporting the senior medicines management team with service development To line manage the Senior support workers within your team and develop them as a group of staff To maintain your ward-based role as a medicines management technician and accredited checking technician
We can provide the opportunity to experience other pharmacy department specialities i.e., Aseptics, training, IT, dispensary, or clinical trials. If you are keen to learn more about key procedures or specialities within the hospital, then this can be arranged. For those looking for a managerial career, we are a large department with a track record in enhancing technicians leadership qualities, and we have several technicians who manage their own services.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient Values
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent Technician registered with GPhC.
- One of the following additional specialist pharmacy qualifications Recognised accuracy checking qualification/accreditation. Medicines management qualification. TAQA assessor or equivalent teaching/training qualification CIPS level 4 Foundation management or equivalent demonstrable experience of day-to-day operational management of staff and workload
- Extensive post qualification Pharmacy knowledge /experience in one or more areas of pharmacy specialism.
- Experience of staff management/operational workload and workforce supervision
- Recruitment and selection experience
- Competent in the accurate supply of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy)
- Evidence of commitment to relevant ongoing CPD and personal and professional development
- Dealing with and resolving customers/patients' complaintsExperience of ESR and E rostering systems
Desirable
- Experience of leading a team
- One of the following additional specialist pharmacy qualifications Recognised accuracy checking qualification/accreditation. Medicines management qualification. TAQA assessor or equivalent teaching/training qualification CIPS level 4 Foundation management or equivalent demonstrable experience of day-to-day operational management of staff and workload.Additional specialist pharmacy qualifications e.g. Completed APTUK Foundation Framework Recognised accuracy checking qualification/accreditation. Medicines management qualification. TAQA assessor or equivalent teaching/training qualification CIPS level 4 Foundation management or equivalent demonstrable experience of day-to-day operational management of staff and workload. Quality/Service improvement Qualification
- Awareness of current professional regulations/issues
- Experience of JAC or similar computer stock control system
- Experience of service development and or design and implementation of audit
- Experience relevant to role applied for e.g.: Logistics, providing a ward-based medicines management service, Clinical Trials or research experience, Aseptic services experience
- Experience of mentoring/coaching/motivating others
- Experience of ESR and E rostering systems
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- General IT skills
- Microsoft Office skills
- Influencing
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Prioritisation
- Delegation
- Emotional intelligence
- Leadership
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient Values
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent Technician registered with GPhC.
- One of the following additional specialist pharmacy qualifications Recognised accuracy checking qualification/accreditation. Medicines management qualification. TAQA assessor or equivalent teaching/training qualification CIPS level 4 Foundation management or equivalent demonstrable experience of day-to-day operational management of staff and workload
- Extensive post qualification Pharmacy knowledge /experience in one or more areas of pharmacy specialism.
- Experience of staff management/operational workload and workforce supervision
- Recruitment and selection experience
- Competent in the accurate supply of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy)
- Evidence of commitment to relevant ongoing CPD and personal and professional development
- Dealing with and resolving customers/patients' complaintsExperience of ESR and E rostering systems
Desirable
- Experience of leading a team
- One of the following additional specialist pharmacy qualifications Recognised accuracy checking qualification/accreditation. Medicines management qualification. TAQA assessor or equivalent teaching/training qualification CIPS level 4 Foundation management or equivalent demonstrable experience of day-to-day operational management of staff and workload.Additional specialist pharmacy qualifications e.g. Completed APTUK Foundation Framework Recognised accuracy checking qualification/accreditation. Medicines management qualification. TAQA assessor or equivalent teaching/training qualification CIPS level 4 Foundation management or equivalent demonstrable experience of day-to-day operational management of staff and workload. Quality/Service improvement Qualification
- Awareness of current professional regulations/issues
- Experience of JAC or similar computer stock control system
- Experience of service development and or design and implementation of audit
- Experience relevant to role applied for e.g.: Logistics, providing a ward-based medicines management service, Clinical Trials or research experience, Aseptic services experience
- Experience of mentoring/coaching/motivating others
- Experience of ESR and E rostering systems
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- General IT skills
- Microsoft Office skills
- Influencing
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Prioritisation
- Delegation
- Emotional intelligence
- Leadership
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).
