Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Patient Services Team at Princess Royal University Hospital (part of Kings College Hospital Foundation Trust) as a Senior Pharmacy Technician.
The post holder will support the Deputy Dispensary Manager in the day to day management of the Dispensary.
They will carry out duties in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The post holder is primarily responsible for organisation of workload and supervision of all staff in the dispensary.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Dispensary Manager in the day to day management of the Dispensary.They will carry out duties in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The post holder is primarilyresponsible for organisation of workload and supervision of all staff in the Dispensary. This will include managingworkload, quality of dispensing and support the dispensary manager in meeting dispensary KPIs.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To organise the dispensary-based services including inpatients, outpatients, TTAs and controlled drugs to agreed performance targets with guidance and support from the Dispensary Manager.
To deputise for the Deputy Dispensary Manager during periods of absence, taking responsibility for the smooth running of the dispensary and resolving problems as they arise.
To assist with the writing, implementation and updating of policies and procedures specific to the dispensary service.
To review dispensary errors ensuring actions are taken to address poor performance and reporting progress to the Dispensary Manager.
To take part in the dispensary checking rota.
To manage the monthly archiving process of prescriptions to Iron Mountain
To assist with good stock control, ensuring the efficient use of resources, keeping waste to a minimum and encouraging the reuse of medicines where possible.
To cover, where appropriate, the duties of other senior Dispensary staff in their absence.
To assist with the preparation of weekly rotas to ensure all dispensary duties have sufficient staffing.
To assist in the distribution of FP10 prescription pads, ensuring secure storage arrangements are in place throughout the Hospital.
To regularly monitor activity and quality data and use this information to maintain a quality service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To organise the dispensary-based services including inpatients, outpatients, TTAs and controlled drugs to agreed performance targets with guidance and support from the Dispensary Manager.
To deputise for the Deputy Dispensary Manager during periods of absence, taking responsibility for the smooth running of the dispensary and resolving problems as they arise.
To assist with the writing, implementation and updating of policies and procedures specific to the dispensary service.
To review dispensary errors ensuring actions are taken to address poor performance and reporting progress to the Dispensary Manager.
To take part in the dispensary checking rota.
To manage the monthly archiving process of prescriptions to Iron Mountain
To assist with good stock control, ensuring the efficient use of resources, keeping waste to a minimum and encouraging the reuse of medicines where possible.
To cover, where appropriate, the duties of other senior Dispensary staff in their absence.
To assist with the preparation of weekly rotas to ensure all dispensary duties have sufficient staffing.
To assist in the distribution of FP10 prescription pads, ensuring secure storage arrangements are in place throughout the Hospital.
To regularly monitor activity and quality data and use this information to maintain a quality service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Pharmacy services Level 3 plus accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent) or equivalent
- Professional registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification, or currently undertaking
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of procedures for pharmacy services
- Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
- Experience in a busy dispensary setting
Skills
Essential
- Be able to communicate with patients where there may be barriers to understanding
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Pharmacy services Level 3 plus accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent) or equivalent
- Professional registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification, or currently undertaking
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of procedures for pharmacy services
- Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
- Experience in a busy dispensary setting
Skills
Essential
- Be able to communicate with patients where there may be barriers to understanding
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).
