Operational Lead Pharmacy Technician

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust seeks a senior Pharmacy Technician to lead medicines optimisation, dispensary and supply services across Worthing and St Richard's hospitals.

You will provide visible leadership, drive service improvements and workforce development, and collaborate with the Deputy Chief Pharmacist to deliver safe, compliant patient care across sites.

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• ACPT (Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician) qualification is required.
• Significant senior-level hospital management experience post-qualification.
• Experience of implementing change in a pharmacy service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational running of the Pharmacy dispensary and supply services across two sites.
• Develop, coordinate and maintain SOPs and competence frameworks.
• Lead a team of Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants and role model professionalism.
• Participate in delivery of pharmacy services including labeling, dispensing and final accuracy checking of dispensed items (post national accreditation).
• Support education and development, induction and competency training for staff; act as Education/Practice supervisor where appropriate.
• Contribute to budget understanding and cost-improvement programmes; assist in efficiency initiatives.
• Act as MHRA Responsible Person and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, audits and quality management system.
• Collaborate with external partners such as the University and ICB for workforce and service development.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Staff development

Education

GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician

ACPT

Senior hospital management experience

Experience of implementing change

MOP/AIMMs (Desirable)

Diploma in management/leadership (Desirable)

MHRA Responsible Person training (Desirable)

Job description

University Hospitals Sussex is seeking a skilled and dynamic senior leader to join the Pharmacy Department as Operational Lead Pharmacy Technician across the Worthing and St Richard's sites This is a key leadership role responsible for the operational delivery and continuous development of medicines optimisation, dispensary and supply services. Working closely with the Deputy Chief Pharmacist for the sites, you will play a central role in driving service innovation, quality improvement and workforce development to support excellent patient care You will ensure services are safe, effective and compliant with all legal and regulatory requirements, while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and patient experience Leading a dedicated team of Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants, you will provide visible leadership and support staff development. You will also collaborate with operational leads across other Trust sites to ensure alignment of services and delivery of the wider pharmacy and organisational strategy This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced pharmacy technician leader to influence service transformation across a large and forward-thinking Trust Main duties of the job To oversee and assure the operational running of both the Pharmacy dispensary and supply services and the ward level Pharmacy Technician led medicines optimisation service for Worthing and St Richard's hospitals and monitor performance against agreed key performance indicators To develop, coordinate and maintain relevant service standards, SOPs and competence frameworks locally and across the Trust To manage and lead a team of Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants across the two sites and to act as a professional role model for these staff To partake in the delivery or pharmacy services including labelling and dispensing of medicines (including controlled drugs) and final accuracy-checking dispensed items following completion of National accreditation To support education and development including appropriate induction and competency training including for all new or rotational staff and to act as an Education/Practice supervisor where appropriate To have a high level understanding of budgetary management and assist in the identification and delivery of cost-improvements programmes or other efficiency initiatives To act as Responsible Person for the purposes of the department's MHRA Wholesale Dealers Authorisation, ensuring compliance with MHRA regulatory standards including: undertaking regular audit, maintaining the quality management system and recording and acting on deviations, This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria. A detailed job description and person specification can be found in the documents section Role Summary To provide senior leadership in the provision of pharmacy services to University Hospitals Sussex The successful post holder will be the overarching operational lead for medicines optimisation, dispensary and supply services at Worthing (WOR) and St Richards (SRH) hospitals To assist the Deputy Chief Pharmacist (WOR and SRH) in the strategic development and progress of operational pharmacy services To develop a cutting-edge strategy for the service taking into consideration the needs of patients and the Trust management, new ways of working, best national practice, outcomes of external audits and legislative guidance This is a substantive role which has a major contribution to the management of medicines and hence the welfare of patients and the efficiency of the organisation To contribute to the creation and implementation of career progression pathways including innovative roles for pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants The successful post holder will be expected to collaborate closely with other hospitals within the Trust The post holder will co-ordinate and be responsible for medicines optimisation, dispensary and supply services training for all staff across WOR and SRH The post holder will be expected to lead on the development of services including, but not limited to the provisions of services to fulfil current deficiencies in current provision and develop services around counselling, adherence, flow co-ordination and transfer on discharge The post holder will be responsible for the development and update of all standard operating procedures for medicines management, dispensary and supply services across WOR and SRH The post holder may be required to collaborate with external partners such the University and ICB for the development of future workforce and pharmacy services. This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria. A detailed job description and person specification can be found in the documents section Role Summary To provide senior leadership in the provision of pharmacy services to University Hospitals Sussex The successful post holder will be the overarching operational lead for medicines optimisation, dispensary and supply services at Worthing (WOR) and St Richards (SRH) hospitals To assist the Deputy Chief Pharmacist (WOR and SRH) in the strategic development and progress of operational pharmacy services To develop a cutting-edge strategy for the service taking into consideration the needs of patients and the Trust management, new ways of working, best national practice, outcomes of external audits and legislative guidance This is a substantive role which has a major contribution to the management of medicines and hence the welfare of patients and the efficiency of the organisation To contribute to the creation and implementation of career progression pathways including innovative roles for pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants The successful post holder will be expected to collaborate closely with other hospitals within the Trust The post holder will co-ordinate and be responsible for medicines optimisation, dispensary and supply services training for all staff across WOR and SRH The post holder will be expected to lead on the development of services including, but not limited to the provisions of services to fulfil current deficiencies in current provision and develop services around counselling, adherence, flow co-ordination and transfer on discharge The post holder will be responsible for the development and update of all standard operating procedures for medicines management, dispensary and supply services across WOR and SRH The post holder may be required to collaborate with external partners such the University and ICB for the development of future workforce and pharmacy services.

Essential / Desirable Essential

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Accredited checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT)
• Significant experience in hospital management at a senior level post qualification
• Experience of implementing change

Desirable

• Nationally accredited for medicines management (MOP/AIMMs)
• Diploma level management/leadership of equivalent qualification
• MHRA Responsible Person cogent training

Equality Diversity and Inclusion Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Person Specification Essential / Desirable Essential

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Accredited checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT)
• Significant experience in hospital management at a senior level post qualification
• Experience of implementing change

Desirable

• Nationally accredited for medicines management (MOP/AIMMs)
• Diploma level management/leadership of equivalent qualification
• MHRA Responsible Person cogent training

Equality Diversity and Inclusion Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.