Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced lead pharmacy technician to lead and coordinate the delivery of a responsive, proactive, patient-focused clinical pharmacy technician service to Finchley Memorial CDC and RFL Radiology departments.
The principal role of this post holder will be to establish and manage the provision of a pharmacy technical service to the CDC at the Finchley Memorial Hospital. They will be responsible for all technical aspects of medicines management in these areas, for development and delivery of the pharmacy technical service and provide training to all staff working within the service.
The post holder will also implement, maintain and monitor national patient safety initiatives and initiate processes to respond to requirements from the MHRA and the Care Quality Commission.
They will also ensure all medicines related policies & reference sources in the clinical areas are up to date and that staff working in these areas are familiar with them.
The post holder will consistently work in an accurate, effective, and efficient manner to support the provision of a high-quality service to patients, Trust staff and departments.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will promote high quality drug use, effective risk management, patient safety - clinical governance initiatives and adherence to trust policies and guidelines and advises on drug budget management in these areas and carry out pharmacy practice research and clinical audit in this area of practice. As with all staff, they will consistently work in an accurate, effective, and efficient manner to support the provision of a high-quality service to patients, trust staff and departments. They will be part of a high performing team that is expected to demonstrate the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust values. This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is always expected to behave in a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of respectful and compassionate care.
The post-holder must always carry out their role in line with the Trust World Class values.
About us
Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff. The Pharmacy department at The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is an ambitious and quality improvement focused team who are committed to optimising the use of medicines and providing the best pharmaceutical care to our patients. We are proud to lead the way in integrated training partnerships, digital transformation, and cost improvement programmes (CIP).
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Educational Supervisor Training course or Assessor A1 qualification or equivalent
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician
- AIMM, MOP or equivalent relevant experience in the medicines management role
Desirable
- Foundation degree and/or Management qualification and/or clinical diploma or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Considerable post qualification experience in Medicines Management at ward level in a hospital setting
- Previous assessable supervisory experience and experience in training
- Experience of conducting appraisals with feedback
- Experience of recruitment and selection of other technical staff
- Computer literate including Microsoft software products including JAC
- Experience of working closely with other healthcare professionals (HCP's) such as nursing staff, operational managers
Desirable
- Considerable post qualification work in an operational management capacity
- Previous assessable experience of project management
- Experience of performance management
- Experience of participating in high level / MDT meetings
- Experience of implementing a clinical governance agenda at ward level.
- Evidence of practice research or audit work and developing metrics / KPIs with the ability to analyse and interpret data for financial and service performance reports
- Excellent professional and leadership skills with evidence of successfully managing high performing teams
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Educational Supervisor Training course or Assessor A1 qualification or equivalent
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician
- AIMM, MOP or equivalent relevant experience in the medicines management role
Desirable
- Foundation degree and/or Management qualification and/or clinical diploma or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Considerable post qualification experience in Medicines Management at ward level in a hospital setting
- Previous assessable supervisory experience and experience in training
- Experience of conducting appraisals with feedback
- Experience of recruitment and selection of other technical staff
- Computer literate including Microsoft software products including JAC
- Experience of working closely with other healthcare professionals (HCP's) such as nursing staff, operational managers
Desirable
- Considerable post qualification work in an operational management capacity
- Previous assessable experience of project management
- Experience of performance management
- Experience of participating in high level / MDT meetings
- Experience of implementing a clinical governance agenda at ward level.
- Evidence of practice research or audit work and developing metrics / KPIs with the ability to analyse and interpret data for financial and service performance reports
- Excellent professional and leadership skills with evidence of successfully managing high performing teams
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).
