Job summary
Assist with the provision of a high-quality pharmacy service to patients of the Trust.
Work closely with all pharmacy staff and maintain a close working relationship with other members of the multidisciplinary team; this includes Nursing staff, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Junior Doctors and Ward Clerks.
Lead the team and manage workload to meet department deadlines and targets
Maintain the ACPT qualification via allocated slots at the Dispensary in Mile End Hospital.
Line manage, train and support ATO's.
Work in a number of different environments including mental health in-patient wards, PICU, Home Treatment Teams and the trust pharmacy dispensary.
Ensure all documentation regarding medicines management is completed and accurate.
Undertake ward based activities, coordinating and maintaining medication supply to designated ward(s), as required.
Main duties of the job
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further details.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further details.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- BTEC/City and Guilds in Pharmacy, NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services
- Registered Pharmacy Technician, or eligible to become registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Regional checking technician accreditation/ACPT qualified
- AIMMS Accredited ( or working towards) ward technician
Desirable
- NVQ Assessor or Educational Supervisor
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to lead a team and motivate others
- Ability to plan, assess and monitor workload to meet deadlines
- Understanding of pharmacy supply processes and how these impact the patient journey
- Knowledge and proven experience of good stock control
- Awareness of the issues around quality and customer care
- Knowledge of a range of drug therapies
- Excellent written and verbal communication with all levels of staff (both Pharmacy and other healthcare professionals) and patients
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to work independently and in an organised manner
- Awareness of risk management issues, specifically regarding the dispensary environment
- Conflict Resolution and Negotiation skills
- Ability to work carefully with attention to detail
- Numerate - able to perform simple calculations
- Has an understanding of the need for patient confidentiality
- Use of Microsoft Excel/Word to intermediate level
Desirable
- Management of pharmacy robotics and IT systems
- Ability to plan and chair meetings
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 year in hospital pharmacy post qualification
- Working within a multidisciplinary team
- Previous Leadership and Management Experience
- Experience of dealing with the public
Desirable
- Ward based clinical work
- Experience in teaching and training
- Previous experience of service quality measurement/audit
- Experience of ordering and invoicing
- Writing and Implementation of policies and procedures
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- BTEC/City and Guilds in Pharmacy, NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services
- Registered Pharmacy Technician, or eligible to become registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Regional checking technician accreditation/ACPT qualified
- AIMMS Accredited ( or working towards) ward technician
Desirable
- NVQ Assessor or Educational Supervisor
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to lead a team and motivate others
- Ability to plan, assess and monitor workload to meet deadlines
- Understanding of pharmacy supply processes and how these impact the patient journey
- Knowledge and proven experience of good stock control
- Awareness of the issues around quality and customer care
- Knowledge of a range of drug therapies
- Excellent written and verbal communication with all levels of staff (both Pharmacy and other healthcare professionals) and patients
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to work independently and in an organised manner
- Awareness of risk management issues, specifically regarding the dispensary environment
- Conflict Resolution and Negotiation skills
- Ability to work carefully with attention to detail
- Numerate - able to perform simple calculations
- Has an understanding of the need for patient confidentiality
- Use of Microsoft Excel/Word to intermediate level
Desirable
- Management of pharmacy robotics and IT systems
- Ability to plan and chair meetings
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 year in hospital pharmacy post qualification
- Working within a multidisciplinary team
- Previous Leadership and Management Experience
- Experience of dealing with the public
Desirable
- Ward based clinical work
- Experience in teaching and training
- Previous experience of service quality measurement/audit
- Experience of ordering and invoicing
- Writing and Implementation of policies and procedures
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pharmacy Department, City and Hackney Centre for Mental Health
Pharmacy Department Mile End Hospital
London
E1 4DG
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
