Senior Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary Manager

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.

We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.

Job overview: To lead the Calderdale and Huddersfield In-patient Dispensary Service and the Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Assistant Team, under the operational management of the Chief Pharmacy Technician. To provide, maintain and develop In-patient Dispensary Services in accordance with the agreed safe systems of work to ensure an efficient and accurate dispensary service.

The post holder is responsible for:

• the operational management of the In-patient Dispensary service, managing the supply of pharmaceutical products to wards and departments, under the leadership of the Chief Pharmacy Technician
• Providing training and supervision of all grades of staff of the section, with clear allocation of duties.

Main duties of the job:

• Support the Chief Technician in setting the strategic direction for the Technical Pharmacy Service
• Contribute to the development of the annual business plan and strategic planning for the Pharmacy Directorate
• Implement Trust policies in relation to the Technical Pharmacy Service
• Continually review the quality and standard of service provision through consultation with users of the Pharmacy Service and makes recommendations for improvement to the Chief Technician
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies, procedures and records for the Pharmacy Service and medicines management
• Ensures efficient use of the drug budget by effective medicines management and stock control
• Ensure the appropriate stock control and storage of materials and safe maintenance of equipment used in the provision of the Pharmacy services
• Participates in weekend, public holidays and extended hours provision of pharmacy services
• Complies with Trust policies relating to security and patient confidentiality and to ensure that procedures are undertaken within safe systems of work and legislation

Person specification:

• QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING: Registered qualified Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council NVQ/BTEC Level 3 in Pharmacy Services skills and Pharmaceutical Science or other equivalent qualification recognised by the General Pharmaceutical Council NVQ Assessor Commitment to CPD Commitment to future developments in Pharmacy
• KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE: Able to demonstrate recent relevant experience of leadership within pharmacy Good knowledge of Medicines Management and Pharmacy Practice acquired through training and experience. Good knowledge of dispensing standards and legislation relating to hospital pharmacy. Highly developed technical ability in area of work. Clinical audit Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail Ability to work under pressure Problem solving and analytical skills Self-motivating and the ability to influence others Ability to manage change Excellent problem-solving skills
• COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Have an awareness of all Trust policies and procedures

Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co-create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that’s why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.

Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.

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If you have any questions please contact ask.recruitment@cht.nhs.uk for assistance.