Job summary
Are you looking to gain experience in a management role. Could you be our next leader. An exciting opportunity for a Band Six Deputy Chief Pharmacy Technician post within Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has become available on a fixed term / secondment basis. This post will be technical lead on a number of projects including changes in pharmacy services ready for the new North View build, transfer of supply services and will have involvement of the use of EPMA.
The Pharmacy Department at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has over 60 staff members, working across a number of sites and dispensaries. The post holder will be primary based at Park house Hospital but would be expected to cover across all sites.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to ensure the provision of quality, effective pharmacy services to improve patient care in mental health services, support the development and delivery of education and training programmes for pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals, ensure and management of financial and procurement systems to monitor drug expenditure and trends.
Candidates must be registered pharmacy technicians with the General Pharmaceutical Council in accordance with mandatory professional requirements, hold the BTEC Professional Diploma in Dispensing Checking, have experience of hospital pharmacy and an interest in the specialist field of mental health.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- GPhC professional registration
- Evidence of leadership and / or management qualification
- BTEC Level Four Professional Diploma in Accuracy Checking of Dispensed Items
Desirable
- Formal training in specialised area of mental health
Experience
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of working in mental health services
- Evidence of line management and supervision of staff
- Evidence of operational management and development of technical pharmacy services
Desirable
- Current knowledge of NHS modernisation programmes
- Evidence of training and mentoring pharmacy staff
- Experience of management of change
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of medicines management issues and policies
- Understanding of clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience in implementation and management of pharmacy and clinical IT systems
Financial Management
Essential
- Experience in drug expenditure monitoring involving third party suppliers
- Experience in interpretation of financial data
Desirable
- Demonstrates an understanding of finance systems
- Experience of monitoring drug budget
desirable
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- GPhC professional registration
- Evidence of leadership and / or management qualification
- BTEC Level Four Professional Diploma in Accuracy Checking of Dispensed Items
Desirable
- Formal training in specialised area of mental health
Experience
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of working in mental health services
- Evidence of line management and supervision of staff
- Evidence of operational management and development of technical pharmacy services
Desirable
- Current knowledge of NHS modernisation programmes
- Evidence of training and mentoring pharmacy staff
- Experience of management of change
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of medicines management issues and policies
- Understanding of clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience in implementation and management of pharmacy and clinical IT systems
Financial Management
Essential
- Experience in drug expenditure monitoring involving third party suppliers
- Experience in interpretation of financial data
Desirable
- Demonstrates an understanding of finance systems
- Experience of monitoring drug budget
desirable
Desirable
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).
