Job summary
The pharmacy services of the RFL group aim to provide high quality, safe and efficient outpatient pharmacy services across multiple sites, to all patients and users of the service. We place value in improving patient experience of pharmacy services, offering choice and innovation. The pharmacy services of the RFL Dispensary Services are owned by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and any profits made are reinvested into new services for the Trust's patients and services. Currently the out-patient pharmacies in Chase Farm and Royal Free Hospital sites operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of the RFL Group.
As well as dispensing outpatient prescriptions at CFH and RFH, the pharmacy services of the RFL group will offer over-the-counter and Pharmacy Only medicines for sale, alongside expert professional advice from friendly pharmacists and staff.. The vision is to become a recognised leading provider of pharmaceutical care to patients, hospital staff and the local community.
The post holder will work in closely with the Superintendent Pharmacist and act as a deputy in their absence where necessary. The post holder with be part of a small high performing team that is expected to demonstrate behaviours that promote the service and the Royal Free London's World Class Care values.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities are:-
To act as site lead for Chase Farm site
Deliver the RFL Dispensary Services (RFLDS) strategy
Investigate and analyse incidents, identify and mitigate emerging risks
Support in delivery of Key Performance Indicators and adherence to the Service Level Agreement (SLA) held with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and other customers.
Support delivery of the workforce strategy to ensure continued levels of safe and competent staffing.
Ensure both sites maintains standards such that it remains a GPhC registered dispensary.
To ensure the safe, efficient and effective delivery of all aspects of the outpatient pharmacy services, in accordance with national and local standards
To be a member of the appropriate Boards and committees for pharmacy services
About us
The pharmacy services of the RFL group aim to provide high quality, safe and efficient outpatient pharmacy services across multiple sites, to all patients and users of the service. We place value in improving patient experience of pharmacy services, offering choice and innovation. The pharmacy services of the RFL Dispensary Services are owned by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and any profits made are reinvested into new services for the Trust's patients and services. Currently the out-patient pharmacies in Chase Farm and Royal Free Hospital sites operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of the RFL Group.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities are:-
To act as site lead for Chase Farm site
Deliver the RFL Dispensary Services (RFLDS) strategy
Investigate and analyse incidents, identify and mitigate emerging risks
Support in delivery of Key Performance Indicators and adherence to the Service Level Agreement (SLA) held with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and other customers.
Support delivery of the workforce strategy to ensure continued levels of safe and competent staffing.
Ensure both sites maintains standards such that it remains a GPhC registered dispensary.
To ensure the safe, efficient and effective delivery of all aspects of the outpatient pharmacy services, in accordance with national and local standards
To be a member of the appropriate Boards and committees for pharmacy services
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities are:-
To act as site lead for Chase Farm site
Deliver the RFL Dispensary Services (RFLDS) strategy
Investigate and analyse incidents, identify and mitigate emerging risks
Support in delivery of Key Performance Indicators and adherence to the Service Level Agreement (SLA) held with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and other customers.
Support delivery of the workforce strategy to ensure continued levels of safe and competent staffing.
Ensure both sites maintains standards such that it remains a GPhC registered dispensary.
To ensure the safe, efficient and effective delivery of all aspects of the outpatient pharmacy services, in accordance with national and local standards
To be a member of the appropriate Boards and committees for pharmacy services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC registration
- Masters degree (or equivalent experience
- A management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of managing performance, reporting and analytic services within a complex organisation
- Previous assessable experience in training staff
- Previous assessable experience of project management
Desirable
- Experience of hospital pharmacy
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to cope under pressure and deal with conflicting demands
- Experience of negotiation, dealing with conflict and complaints.
- Excellent understanding of computerised systems of stock control management
- Demonstrate initiative particularly in relation to problem solving and ability to implement new initiatives whilst maintaining departmental standards.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC registration
- Masters degree (or equivalent experience
- A management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of managing performance, reporting and analytic services within a complex organisation
- Previous assessable experience in training staff
- Previous assessable experience of project management
Desirable
- Experience of hospital pharmacy
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to cope under pressure and deal with conflicting demands
- Experience of negotiation, dealing with conflict and complaints.
- Excellent understanding of computerised systems of stock control management
- Demonstrate initiative particularly in relation to problem solving and ability to implement new initiatives whilst maintaining departmental standards.
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).
