Band 8a - Bank Principal Pharmacist, Outpatient Services

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Hospital Trust is searching for a full-time Band 8a Pharmacy Technician to oversee out-patient services. The ideal candidate must have a BTEC/NVQ Level 3 Certification and possess strong problem-solving and time management skills. This role offers opportunities for career development and contributes to providing quality patient care in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Dedicated training schemes

Staff benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in supervision of staff.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and manage all Trust out-patient dispensing services.
• Ensure timely delivery of out-patient services.
• Oversee the Trust home delivery and patient counselling service.

Skills

BTEC / NVQ Level 3 Certified Pharmacy Technician

Good interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving skills

Computer literate for dispensing

Education

Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) Certificate

Post qualification hospital experience

Tools

CMM pharmacy computer system

Job description

Overview

NHS AfC: Band 8a • Main area Pharmacy • Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a • Contract Bank • Hours Full time - 29.8 hours per week (Bank) • Job ref 343-7478780- AHP-DNM • Site St Helier Hospital • Town Carshalton • Salary £34.10 - £54.56 — Band 8a basic rate is above • Salary period Hourly • Closing 31/12/2025 23:59

As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values

Job Overview

To participate in and develop out dispensing services Trustwide, to meet the needs of the users of the service and the required standards of professional and legislative practice.

To provide the professional support and management of the pharmacy out patient team.

To oversee the pharmacy management of all clinical trials Trustwide.

Main duties of the job

• To participate in, manage and develop all Trust out-patient dispensing services in line with the pharmacy and Trust strategy.
• To ensure timely and efficient delivery of out-patient services responding to changes in national, local or Trust strategic direction or operational challenges.
• To direct and control the work of staff accountable and ensure that this work is carried out safely and efficiently and respond promptly and appropriately to any new guidance.
• To work on both Trust sites and align pharmacy out patient service.
• To liaise with clinics and prescribers to improve the service provided to, and the experience of, our patients by proactively discussing issues that are having a negative impact on our service. This may include, but is not limited to, discussion with prescribers about poor prescribing practice or giving patients unrealistic expectations on when their prescription will be ready.
• To oversee the Trust home delivery and patient counselling service.
• In conjunction with the Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Operational and Patient Services (DCP), develop, implement and evaluate methods for monitoring the quality of the pharmaceutical services provided, acting on results of financial, service and clinical audits as required.
• To produce regular reports for Pharmacy Senior Team meetings and senior pharmacy management team on key performance indicators and supply data for benchmarking purposes.
• To contribute to the development and implementation of strategies, policies and procedures for the Trusts Pharmacy patient services leading to improvements in service provision and development with particular emphasis on the service to out-patients ensuring all standard operating procedures for out-patient services are regularly reviewed and up to date.

For More Information, Please Read The Attached Job Description.

Working for our organisation

• At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.
• OUR MISSION: TO PUT THE PATIENT FIRST BY DELIVERING GREAT CARE TO EVERY PATIENT, EVERY DAY
• Theres never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
• Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Work within agreed Trust and departmental policies and procedures and to accepted standards of practice. Work in other areas and on other sites in the Trust to cover for service needs. Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade. Ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity. Comply with the Code of Ethics of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. Treat patients and customers with dignity and courtesy. Ensure that medicines do not fall into unauthorised hands. Have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare for self and others and to comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety regulations, including COSHH. Promote Equal Opportunities and to comply with the requirements of the legislation and the Trusts policies. Attend such training courses and meetings as are necessary for the efficient performance of the post holders duties.

For more information, please read the attached job description.

Person specification

General

Essential criteria

• BTEC / NVQ Level 3 Certified Pharmacy Technician. Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) Certificate.
• Post qualification hospital experience. Experience in supervision of staff. Computer literate for dispensing and stock keeping purposes. Staff training. Patient/carer counselling Multidisciplinary team work.
• Good interpersonal skills Good communication skills verbal and written. Ability to meet objectives and targets. Ability to motivate self and others. Ability to organise own workload and that of others. Good time management. Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work. Problem solving skills. Ability to work accurately with attention to detail. Competent in all areas of dispensing practice. Ability to identify and solve problems. Proven organisational skills, self and others. Customer Care Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Accurate numeracy skills

Desirable criteria

• Experience with the CMM pharmacy computer system. Knowledge and experience of appraisal. Knowledge of NVQ process Dispensing/supply of clinical trials and GCP Understanding of and participation in data collection for KPIs and audit.
• Ability to lead a team. Demonstrates initiative. Good IT skills Assertiveness skills. Ability to manage change.
• Calm/Patient Friendly

Experience

Essential criteria

• experience
• Experience of managing complex projects
• Significant post registration hospital pharmacy experience at a senior level

Our mission: to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.

There's never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.

Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

FURTHER INFORMATION

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