Job summary
The pharmacy department at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to be able to offer a vacancy for the position of a Band 6 Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Supply & Distribution.
As a department, it is an innovative and exciting place to work. We continuously work to enhance our services and the roles of the pharmacy team with some examples including:-
- Having a new pharmacy robot recently installed
- Implementation of a medicines tracking system
- Introducing Clinical Pharmacy Technicians as part of our ward based pharmacy teams
As a result of the above, there are regular opportunities for individuals to develop and progress.
You should be enthusiastic, highly motivated and hardworking. Previous experience of working in a supervisory or leadership role would be advantageous as well as an understanding of Good Distribution Practice. You will also be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Main duties of the job
Provide, co-ordinate, monitor and evaluate high-quality, cost-effective Supply and Distribution services to LTHTr wards/departments and external customers utilising the departmental Wholesale Dealer's Licence WDA(H).
Manage staff, resources, activity, and information within the Supply & Distribution service.
Work in close conjunction with the Procurement - Lead Pharmacy Technician to ensure that robust systems are in place for the Supply and Distribution of medicines.
Provide leadership and direction to the Senior Pharmacy Assistants, Pharmacy Assistants and other personnel working within the department ensuring professional and service standards are met.
Deputise for the Responsible Person named on the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Wholesale Dealers Licence (WDA(H)) in relation to Supply & Distribution activities.
To represent the pharmacy department at relevant meetings with both internal and external colleagues.
Contribute and lead on the development of new services.
To ensure own work and that of the team is performed following MHRA Legislation and Good Distribution Practice Guidelines
To manage service review meetings with external customers and ensure that SLAs are up to date and maintained.
To act as an EMIS, BD and Checkit super user, supporting effective use of these systems across the department.
About us
We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties to include but not be limited to:
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Communicates all relevant information and advice to the pharmacy, nursing and medical teams; service users; and with external customers and organisations as required
- Maintains confidentiality at all times and communicates in line with relevant legislation, policies and procedures
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Responsible for effective utilisation of staff and for the management and planning of staff rosters to ensure appropriate deployment of people and skills
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Delivers cost effective use of medicines ensuring minimal wastage
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Contribute to the monitoring of departmental KPIs and generation of action plans if applicable
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Lead and manage the work of pharmacy Technicians and Assistants.
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Implement and execute HR policies and procedures.
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Actively participates in the appraisal and personal development planning process as both reviewer and reviewee.
For more information please see job description!
**INTERVIEW DATE MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties to include but not be limited to:
-
Communicates all relevant information and advice to the pharmacy, nursing and medical teams; service users; and with external customers and organisations as required
- Maintains confidentiality at all times and communicates in line with relevant legislation, policies and procedures
-
Responsible for effective utilisation of staff and for the management and planning of staff rosters to ensure appropriate deployment of people and skills
-
Delivers cost effective use of medicines ensuring minimal wastage
-
Contribute to the monitoring of departmental KPIs and generation of action plans if applicable
-
Lead and manage the work of pharmacy Technicians and Assistants.
-
Implement and execute HR policies and procedures.
-
Actively participates in the appraisal and personal development planning process as both reviewer and reviewee.
For more information please see job description!
**INTERVIEW DATE MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services with underpinning knowledge provided by the BTEC Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences OR oOther recognised Pharmacy Technician Qualification meeting requirements for registration with GPhC
- Technician Accuracy Checking Certificate equivalent to the national framework
- Registration with GPhC and evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Post-graduate leadership and management qualification
- Diploma in Purchasing and Logistics
- APTUK member
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of all areas of Pharmacy Services
- Knowledge and practical experience in a management/leadership role (equivalent to Senior Technician or above)
- Specialist Technical knowledge of Good Distribution Practice
- Knowledge of medicines regulation, legislation and clinical governance
- Ability to develop and deliver training to others
- Awareness of changes within pharmacy practice
- Evidence of service development
- Experience in audit and service evaluation
- Knowledge and experience of managing the EMIS Pharmacy and robot systems
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Knowledge of HR policies and legislation
- Knowledge of COSHH regulations
- Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and Risk Management processes.
Desirable
- Project Management Experience
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services with underpinning knowledge provided by the BTEC Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences OR oOther recognised Pharmacy Technician Qualification meeting requirements for registration with GPhC
- Technician Accuracy Checking Certificate equivalent to the national framework
- Registration with GPhC and evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Post-graduate leadership and management qualification
- Diploma in Purchasing and Logistics
- APTUK member
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of all areas of Pharmacy Services
- Knowledge and practical experience in a management/leadership role (equivalent to Senior Technician or above)
- Specialist Technical knowledge of Good Distribution Practice
- Knowledge of medicines regulation, legislation and clinical governance
- Ability to develop and deliver training to others
- Awareness of changes within pharmacy practice
- Evidence of service development
- Experience in audit and service evaluation
- Knowledge and experience of managing the EMIS Pharmacy and robot systems
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Knowledge of HR policies and legislation
- Knowledge of COSHH regulations
- Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and Risk Management processes.
Desirable
- Project Management Experience
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).
