Job summary
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will take ownership of all aspects of the business, have a positive "can do" attitude, promote and deliver services within the team and provide a great customer experience within the pharmacy services.
Key responsibilities are:-
To ensure the safe, efficient and effective delivery of all aspects of the outpatient pharmacy services at CFH and RFH , in accordance with national and local standards
To develop a high quality and timely outpatient service for patients
To fulfil the statutory responsibilities as required by the GPhC, DH and other regulators
To provide efficient management and administration of the business
To hold accountability for the ordering and management of all medicines within the out-patient pharmacies at CFH and RFH
To support the development of the wholly owned subsidiary model and advise on the potential benefits, risks and practical steps if agreed by the Board
To provide leadership and act as a role model for the staff of RFL pharmacies
To report progress against KPIs to the Board of Directors
To lead on the development and implementation of a five year strategy for pharmacy and annual plan for delivery each year
To be a member of the appropriate Boards and committees for pharmacy services
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GPhC with no adverse Fitness to Practice record
- Masters degree or equivalent in pharmacy
- A management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of managing performance, reporting and analytic services within a complex organisation
- Previous assessable experience of project management in a complex environment
- Experience of performance management
- Experience of recruitment, selection and training of staff
- Experience of writing and implementing SOPs and other policies such as business cases
- Experience of audit and service improvement
Desirable
- Experience working in a hospital
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Experience of negotiation, dealing with conflict and complaints.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written/oral), and the ability to interact with staff and key stakeholders and customers.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise and organise own workload and for staff managed.
- Methodical methods of working and good decision making skills
- Demonstrated ability to cope under pressure and deal with conflicting demands
- Demonstrate initiative particularly in relation to problem solving and ability to implement new initiatives whilst maintaining departmental standards
- Ability to make persuasive arguments, sell ideas, articulate, define and recommend appropriate application solutions to senior management level up to and including executive level and non-executive level
- Able to participate in all rotas for the wholly owned subsidiary pharmacy e.g. late duty, weekend and bank holiday working
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GPhC with no adverse Fitness to Practice record
- Masters degree or equivalent in pharmacy
- A management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of managing performance, reporting and analytic services within a complex organisation
- Previous assessable experience of project management in a complex environment
- Experience of performance management
- Experience of recruitment, selection and training of staff
- Experience of writing and implementing SOPs and other policies such as business cases
- Experience of audit and service improvement
Desirable
- Experience working in a hospital
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Experience of negotiation, dealing with conflict and complaints.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written/oral), and the ability to interact with staff and key stakeholders and customers.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise and organise own workload and for staff managed.
- Methodical methods of working and good decision making skills
- Demonstrated ability to cope under pressure and deal with conflicting demands
- Demonstrate initiative particularly in relation to problem solving and ability to implement new initiatives whilst maintaining departmental standards
- Ability to make persuasive arguments, sell ideas, articulate, define and recommend appropriate application solutions to senior management level up to and including executive level and non-executive level
- Able to participate in all rotas for the wholly owned subsidiary pharmacy e.g. late duty, weekend and bank holiday working
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).
