Job summary
- Main area
- CSS
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 279-6788792-DEC24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Princes Royal Hospital
- Town
- Haywards Heath
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Principle Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary Services
Band 6
ÌýAbout our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the , we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
ÌýOur hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our .Ìý In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourÌý for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.Ìý
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.Ìý
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Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed pharmacy technician to provide leadership and co-ordination of the dispensary pharmacy service.Ìý
This is a substantive role which has a major contribution to the management of medicines and the welfare of patients and the efficiency of the organisation.Ìý
You will be need to be an experienced pharmacy technician, with a relevant pharmaceutical qualification and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
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Main duties of the job
To provide senior leadership in the provision of pharmacy services to University Hospitals Sussex .
You will co-ordinate and support the training and development of trainee pharmacists and pre-registration pharmacy technicians with respect to dispensary services.
ÌýProvide leadership and management of staff, processes, procedures and workload/workforce planning and development of the dispensary services.
You will ensure patients and staff receive excellent service and medications are dispensed in a safe and efficient manner which meets set KPIs.
Manage risks, errors and near misses in the various dispensary environments, ensuring risks are identified and mitigated. Co-ordinate and lead on investigations and outcomes to incidents, errors and complaints received regarding the dispensary environments.
Continuously contribute to service improvements
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Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourÌýÌýfor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.Ìý
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide senior leadership in the provision of dispensary services at Princess Royal Hospital site. You will co-ordinate, delegate duties and manage staff in the delivery of the safe and effective running of dispensary services ensuring compliance with legal and professional requirements as specified by Statue, regulatory and professional bodies.
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Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person specification
Application
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Significant experience in hospital management post qualification
- Training experience at PS and/or ES level, NVQ assessor
- Dispensary training experience
- Experience of training other members of pharmacy or Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)
- Implement changes to pharmacy services.
- Write and/or implement SOPs
- IT skills eg Word processing, excel for audit and financial report
- Experience of supervising pharmacy staff within a pharmacy dispensary setting or at ward level
- Daily management of staff and HR policies and processes.
Desirable criteria
- Nationally accredited for medicines management, i.e. MOPs or AIMMs
- Educational/practice supervisor for MM and ACPT
- Educational/practice supervisor for NVQ 2 & 3 assistants and technicians
- Proven ability in MDT working
- Evaluate data from audits, make recommendations for service improvement and communicate findings (verbally and written report)
- Document and report savings plans for the divisions
- Experience of Recruitment and Selection process for pharmacy staff
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues .
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Marie Clarke
- Job title
- Chief Pharmacy Technician
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01444441881
- Additional information
ÌýExt: 68144
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