Lead Pharmacy Technician Clinical Services

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and innovative clinical pharmacy technician with exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills who will enjoy a senior role within this friendly, dynamic team. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to lead, manage and deliver the technical elements of a high-quality clinical pharmacy service with a large team of clinical pharmacy technicians and senior ATOs. The successful candidate will require excellent communication skills, enjoy working in a busy and dynamic environment and have a strong clinical background. They should have experience in managing a team, including HR and ER matters, as well as service development and contributing to cost-saving initiatives.The post holder will be a professional registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council whose duties will include the supervision and training of clinical pharmacy technicians, pre-registration pharmacy technicians, trainee pharmacists and ATO's. The candidate must hold the NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent and have achieved Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) and educational supervisor qualifications. A CPD Portfolio would be advantageous but not essential.

Main duties of the job

This post offers an opportunity to develop personally and professionally in a supportive and aspirational environment. Key responsibilities of the role include:o To lead, manage, strategically develop, deliver and monitor advanced and expert technical aspects of the clinical pharmacy service to the Trust.o To practice as an advanced clinical pharmacy technician and act as a role model for other pharmacy technicians and staff.o To plan, conduct, supervise and evaluate audits, research, projects, service development and quality improvement to clinical pharmacy services.o To develop, advise on, implement and evaluate procedures, guidelines and policies, in line with and which may be local or national.o To be responsible for managing the clinical pharmacy technicians and ATOs and providing line management, supervision, support and training for pharmacy colleagues and other healthcare professionals.o To complete directorate or service reports, analyse and horizon scan expenditure and make and implement cost-effective recommendations without compromising patient care.o To participate in risk management by actively mitigating for medication errors and contribute to the clinical governance agenda.o To liaise with external agencies and organisations to ensure the safe and effective provision of clinical services to patients.o To contribute to the strategic planning of the pharmacy department

About us

The GESH hospital group is a leading healthcare provider in South West London, comprised of St George's University Hospitals and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, together, by collaborating and working in partnership to meet the needs of our patients, and making sure our services are affordable and fit for the future.

As GESH partners the pharmacy departments at St Georges University Hospital and Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals are working together in a number of areas including; workforce, key functions such as medication safety and education and training and digital workstreams.St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust itself is a major acute hospital that offers specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac care, lipid disorders, renal transplantation, cancer care and stroke. We are the regional specialist care provider for South-West London, Surrey and beyond. Acute and tertiary health services are delivered from over 1,000 beds across two sites, by around 8,000 staff. The helipad was opened in spring 2014 and the work of the Emergency Department has been captured on Channel 4's '24 Hours in A&E' programme.

Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**

Job description
Job responsibilities

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3 plus an accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent) or equivalent
• Registered with the GPhC
• Qualification in leadership or management or equivalent short courses or experience
• Accredited Checking pharmacy technician status
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
• Practice and educational supervisor training or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Post graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience and relevant short courses
• Successful completion of short courses relevant to practice
• Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK)

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience relevant to hospital pharmacy practice with assessed competencies
• Significant post registration experience of working in technical clinical pharmacy services within a hospital clinical pharmacy environment
• Significant experience of managing individuals and a team, including experience of human resources and employee relation matters
• Experience of leading, delivering and supervising audits and projects
• Experience in delivering training and education at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Experience of being a practice supervisor for students and pharmacy staff

Desirable

• Experience of working with automation
• Experience of leading, implementing into practice and/or publishing research

Skills

Essential

• Ability to motivate oneself and others effectively
• Ability to work effectively on own initiative, independently and as part of a team both within pharmacy and a multidisciplinary environment
• Demonstrates leadership and management skills including excellent communication skills to overcome barriers to understanding
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office software with proven computer literacy and IT skills
• Demonstrable time management, prioritisation, organisation and interpersonal skills
• Professional Manner, self-motivated and patient focused

Desirable

• Ability to critically analyse and apply research to the clinical setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced technical, clinical and professional knowledge of clinical pharmacy services with a successful record of application
• Knowledge of pharmacy and electronic prescribing computer systems, and Microsoft applications
• Knowledge of clinical governance, risk management and medication safety

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3 plus an accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent) or equivalent
• Registered with the GPhC
• Qualification in leadership or management or equivalent short courses or experience
• Accredited Checking pharmacy technician status
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
• Practice and educational supervisor training or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Post graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience and relevant short courses
• Successful completion of short courses relevant to practice
• Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK)

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience relevant to hospital pharmacy practice with assessed competencies
• Significant post registration experience of working in technical clinical pharmacy services within a hospital clinical pharmacy environment
• Significant experience of managing individuals and a team, including experience of human resources and employee relation matters
• Experience of leading, delivering and supervising audits and projects
• Experience in delivering training and education at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Experience of being a practice supervisor for students and pharmacy staff

Desirable

• Experience of working with automation
• Experience of leading, implementing into practice and/or publishing research

Skills

Essential

• Ability to motivate oneself and others effectively
• Ability to work effectively on own initiative, independently and as part of a team both within pharmacy and a multidisciplinary environment
• Demonstrates leadership and management skills including excellent communication skills to overcome barriers to understanding
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office software with proven computer literacy and IT skills
• Demonstrable time management, prioritisation, organisation and interpersonal skills
• Professional Manner, self-motivated and patient focused

Desirable

• Ability to critically analyse and apply research to the clinical setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced technical, clinical and professional knowledge of clinical pharmacy services with a successful record of application
• Knowledge of pharmacy and electronic prescribing computer systems, and Microsoft applications
• Knowledge of clinical governance, risk management and medication safety

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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address

St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT

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