• Job Description

  Req#: C0020-23-1883?language=en&page=1509&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An exciting opportunity has presented for a self-motivated and committed individual to develop their leadership skills in this management role. We are looking for an astute Pharmacy technician to join our diverse team and lead dispensary services at Solihull Hospital on a job share basis, working Monday to Wednesday.

  As part of this role, you will support the Pharmacy Operations and Performance Manager to ensure the dispensary meets its quality, activity, and financial targets. You will manage the workload of the dispensary and supervise staff on a day-to-day basis, organising cover for any unexpected staff absences to ensure a safe, effective, and timely service in accordance with current legislation and guidance. You will also hold HR management responsibilities.

  We strive to develop the knowledge and skills of our workforce to enable them to advance personally and professionally and this is that ideal career development prospect. Therefore, recruiting the best talent to fulfil this role is really important to us. To help us achieve this, you must be able to demonstrate core leadership and organisational skills as well as extensive knowledge of patient services. The ability to inspire and motivate others is central to the success of this role.

  For further information regarding this vacancy please contact: Samantha Murray, Operations and Performance Manager on 07721 726 846.

  Main duties of the job

  With a patient focussed approach, you will:

  Provide overall leadership and service development for dispensary with the provision of complete pharmaceutical care to patients.

  Lead, motivate and supervise a team of registered and support staff, ensuring regular and effective communication.

  Plan and coordinate the dispensary work, including prioritising activities to respond to changing circumstances, allocating and providing sufficient resources and support.

  Support the management of patient services in coordinating daily, late night, weekend, and Bank Holiday rosters.

  Monitor the service against agreed plans and to take prompt corrective action when improvements are identified.

  Ensure training needs of dispensary staff are met by co-coordinating suitable training of the standard required.

  Oversee HR management of staff including absence, leave, appraisals, and performance.

  Key Person Specification Requirements:

  Registered Pharmacy Technician with significant post-qualification experience in a hospital setting.

  Accredited Checker Technician

  The ability to lead and motivate a team.

  A flexible approach to accommodate the needs of the service.

  Excellent influencing and communication skills.

  This post offers in-service development training and the opportunity to gain valuable skills in a senior role. A requirement to participate in evenings, weekends, and bank holidays on a rotational basis will be necessary.

  About us

  We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

  Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

  Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

  UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

  Date posted

  21 August 2023

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £35,392 to £42,618 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  304-50852PM

  Job locations

  Solihull Hospital

  Lode Ln

  Solihull

  West Midlands

  B91 2JL

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • *GCSEs -- Mathematics and English (Grade B/5) and four other subjects including Science (Grade C/4)
  • Or
  • GCSEs: Mathematics, English and Science (Grade C/4 or equivalent) and two other GCSEs (Grade C/4) and successful achievement of the pharmacy service skills Level 2 NVQ qualification (or equivalent)
  • Or
  • Three A levels, one of which is a relevant science subject and Mathematics B/5 (GCSE or equivalent)
  • Or
  • Degree in science or humanities and Mathematics B/5 (GCSE or equivalent)
  • *Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians
  • Or
  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science and Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills
  • or equivalent as defined by the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • *Professional Registration with the GPhC
  • *Dispensing Accuracy Accreditation. West Midland's scheme or equivalent
  • *Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework)
  • *Evidence of Continued Professional Development

  Desirable

  • *Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience

  Experience

  Essential

  • *Significant post-qualification experience in a hospital setting as a registered Pharmacy technician.
  • *Experience of the specialist function for area of responsibility.
  • *Experience in delivering training and supervision of others.
  • *Working under pressure, prioritising work as appropriate to achieve deadlines.
  • *Experience of planning workload according to departmental priorities.
  • *Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP), MHRA licensing requirements, COSHH.
  • *Demonstrates responsibility for complying with agreed personal development programme to meet set knowledge and competencies.
  • *Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for service including quality and audits.

  Desirable

  • *Experience of developing work processes and associated procedures.
  • *Experience of undertaking appraisals.
  • *Experience in staff management.
  • *Experience of chairing meetings.
  • *Knowledge of HR policies and procedures.
  • *Knowledge of Medicines Management service at ward level.
  • *Full knowledge of the Pharmacy supply process from procurement to receipt of drugs at ward level.
  • *Knowledge of ward staffing and management structure.
  • *Knowledge of drug costs

  Additional Criteria

  Essential

  • *Ability to travel to other Trust sites.
  • *Flexible to work in accordance with service needs.
  • *Committed to abide by the Trust vision and values.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • *GCSEs -- Mathematics and English (Grade B/5) and four other subjects including Science (Grade C/4)
  • Or
  • GCSEs: Mathematics, English and Science (Grade C/4 or equivalent) and two other GCSEs (Grade C/4) and successful achievement of the pharmacy service skills Level 2 NVQ qualification (or equivalent)
  • Or
  • Three A levels, one of which is a relevant science subject and Mathematics B/5 (GCSE or equivalent)
  • Or
  • Degree in science or humanities and Mathematics B/5 (GCSE or equivalent)
  • *Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians
  • Or
  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science and Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills
  • or equivalent as defined by the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • *Professional Registration with the GPhC
  • *Dispensing Accuracy Accreditation. West Midland's scheme or equivalent
  • *Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework)
  • *Evidence of Continued Professional Development

  Desirable

  • *Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience

  Experience

  Essential

  • *Significant post-qualification experience in a hospital setting as a registered Pharmacy technician.
  • *Experience of the specialist function for area of responsibility.
  • *Experience in delivering training and supervision of others.
  • *Working under pressure, prioritising work as appropriate to achieve deadlines.
  • *Experience of planning workload according to departmental priorities.
  • *Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP), MHRA licensing requirements, COSHH.
  • *Demonstrates responsibility for complying with agreed personal development programme to meet set knowledge and competencies.
  • *Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for service including quality and audits.

  Desirable

  • *Experience of developing work processes and associated procedures.
  • *Experience of undertaking appraisals.
  • *Experience in staff management.
  • *Experience of chairing meetings.
  • *Knowledge of HR policies and procedures.
  • *Knowledge of Medicines Management service at ward level.
  • *Full knowledge of the Pharmacy supply process from procurement to receipt of drugs at ward level.
  • *Knowledge of ward staffing and management structure.
  • *Knowledge of drug costs

  Additional Criteria

  Essential

  • *Ability to travel to other Trust sites.
  • *Flexible to work in accordance with service needs.
  • *Committed to abide by the Trust vision and values.

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Solihull Hospital

  Lode Ln

  Solihull

  West Midlands

  B91 2JL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Solihull Hospital

  Lode Ln

  Solihull

  West Midlands

  B91 2JL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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