Deputy Dispensary Manager (Inpatients, Virtual Wards & Satellites)
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Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Pharmacy Technician to work as a key part of the pharmacy team within our modern automated dispensary.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced registered pharmacy technician to work alongside the Dispensary and Outpatient Services Manager to support and manage the day-to-day running of the main dispensary and satellite dispensaries, provide direct staff management and training staff through supervision and monitoring performance and help improve service development in a busy hospital pharmacy department.
The post holder will also participate in the accuracy checking in the main dispensary or satellite units.
This position requires a proactive and dynamic individual to work closely with peers and Dispensary and Outpatient Services Manager to uphold the high standards of patient care and medicines management. You must be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for trying new roles, supporting innovation and delivering an excellent patient experience.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GPhC and have an accuracy checking qualification, and have management experience. Further training will be provided on staff management.
The L&D Pharmacy is a 7 day service and some weekend and late shifts will be required.
Main duties of the job
To manage the day-to-day running of the dispensary, as delegated responsibility by the Dispensary Manager, specifically for activities and prescriptions relating to inpatients and virtual wards
To support the day-to-day running of the dispensary as requested by the Dispensary Manager for all activities (including the above plus outpatients, day case prescriptions and controlled drug prescriptions)
To act as an Accredited Checking Technician and to facilitate other technicians in becoming accredited to check
To dispense and issue prescriptions, providing advice as appropriate
To undertake day-to-day supervision of junior pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants
To provide training in dispensary procedures and pharmacy computer use to all members of staff (this will be a major job responsibility)
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Details
Date posted
20 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
418-DTO5059-KA
Job locations
Luton and Dunstable Hospital
Lewsey Road
Luton
LU4 0DZ
Employer details
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Luton and Dunstable Hospital
Lewsey Road
Luton
LU4 0DZ
Employer's website
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