Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and ambitious Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic operational Team. The post holder must be keen to learn and develop with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The role is embedded in the dispensary team by supporting the dispensary team with training and development needs. Therefore, a systematic and flexible approach to working is an essential requirement.
Duties/Areas of this post include:
- Delivering induction for new starters
- Delivering and maintaining competency-based training for all members of the team
- Named Practice supervisor for trainees within the setting
- Mentor for Trainee Pharmacy Assistants, Rotational Foundation Pharmacy Technicians and pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians
- Management support within the dispensary setting
- Develop links with other hospital staff, as appropriate for service needs
- Quality Improvement or Project work
Applicants must hold a BTEC level 3 Diploma in Principles and practice for pharmacy technicians /NVQ 3 or equivalent, be Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Applicants should also have previous experience of supervising and training this includes new starters, delivering Local inductions and developing current staff members.
Main duties of the job
To support the dispensary manager and senior pharmacy team with the day-to-day management of the dispensary, including organisation of workload and supervision of all staff in the dispensary.
To co-ordinate and deliver inductions and provide training to all new, rotational, and permanent staff. Keeps accurate up to date records of training you have provided and update training manuals on a regular basis.
Additional line manager responsibilities for junior staff members
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBTEC level 3 Diploma in Principles and practice for pharmacy technicians or equivalent. (This should include the MOP course and ACPT)
- oILM 2 or equivalent team
- oPractice Supervisor accreditation
Desirable
- oInterview training for Panel member
- oQuality Improvement training
- oILM 3 or equivalent team leadership /management qualification
Experience
Essential
- oPost registration experience of working as a pharmacy technician or significant experience of working in an acute NHS hospital setting
- oExperience of supervising and training less experienced pharmacy technicians, students, other staff; carrying out basic work- based assessments
- oExperience of providing ward-based medicines management services
- oUse of Datix incident reporting system or equivalent
- oUse of Datix incident reporting system or equivalent
- oParticipation in or contribution to audit work
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of Medicine management
- oExperience of implementation of quality improvement projects
Knowledge
Essential
- oSupporting others to gain an understanding of GPhC Revalidation requirements
- oUnderstanding of development opportunities available to Pharmacy technicians and support staff
- oKnowledge of medicines management systems at ward level
- oGood understanding of the management of High- Cost Drugs
- oAble to demonstrate a good understanding of patient safety initiatives
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of medication issues and potential problems arising as patients move between the interface of primary and secondary care
- oUnderstanding of the regulations relating to managing people
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBTEC level 3 Diploma in Principles and practice for pharmacy technicians or equivalent. (This should include the MOP course and ACPT)
- oILM 2 or equivalent team
- oPractice Supervisor accreditation
Desirable
- oInterview training for Panel member
- oQuality Improvement training
- oILM 3 or equivalent team leadership /management qualification
Experience
Essential
- oPost registration experience of working as a pharmacy technician or significant experience of working in an acute NHS hospital setting
- oExperience of supervising and training less experienced pharmacy technicians, students, other staff; carrying out basic work- based assessments
- oExperience of providing ward-based medicines management services
- oUse of Datix incident reporting system or equivalent
- oUse of Datix incident reporting system or equivalent
- oParticipation in or contribution to audit work
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of Medicine management
- oExperience of implementation of quality improvement projects
Knowledge
Essential
- oSupporting others to gain an understanding of GPhC Revalidation requirements
- oUnderstanding of development opportunities available to Pharmacy technicians and support staff
- oKnowledge of medicines management systems at ward level
- oGood understanding of the management of High- Cost Drugs
- oAble to demonstrate a good understanding of patient safety initiatives
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of medication issues and potential problems arising as patients move between the interface of primary and secondary care
- oUnderstanding of the regulations relating to managing people
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).
