Pharmacy Operations Lead

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cornwall is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to manage the operational delivery of pharmacy supply services. This leadership position requires strong management skills and a commitment to patient care. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in hospital pharmacy and a relevant postgraduate qualification. This role offers a competitive salary with opportunities for flexible working.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy post-qualification.
• Effective staff management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational delivery of pharmacy services.
• Ensure effective use of pharmaceutical resources.
• Contribute to strategic development of pharmacy services.

Skills

Operational management

Team leadership

Patient care

Pharmacy management

Education

Pharmacy Technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Postgraduate level qualification in Pharmaceutical Sciences

NVQ Level 4 in Management

Formal leadership training

Job description

An exciting role for an experienced pharmacy technician with a passion for patient care and staff well-being. This leadership role will be responsible for the operational management of the pharmacy supply service and for the medicines optimisation pharmacy technicians and support staff. The post-holder will be a key member of the pharmacy senior leadership team, reporting directly into the chief pharmacist. They will be supported by a team of leads in dispensary, distribution and medicines optimisation services.

Main duties of the job

To manage and lead independently on the operational delivery and development of a proactive, high-quality Pharmacy supply and medicines optimisation service, including outsourced outpatient activities. To be responsible for ensuring pharmaceutical resources (staff, time, and medicines) are used effectively and that medicines are stored and supplied in a safe, rational and timely manner in accordance with the legislation and best practice.

To form part of the Senior Leadership team within Pharmacy, contributing to the strategic development of services and to deputise for the Chief Pharmacist as part of the senior management team as required in their absence.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with

visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.

It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.

Job responsibilities

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• oPharmacy Technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• oPostgraduate level qualification in Pharmaceutical Sciences or relevant subject (e.g., Business administration) or equivalent experience in management, for example: Change management experience, Project management, etc.
• oNVQ Level 4 in Management or equivalent knowledge and experience in Pharmacy management
• oAccredited Checking Technician (to achieve within first 12 months)
• oFormal leadership training & qualification

Experience

• oSubstantial experience in hospital post-qualification,
• oEffective management of staff
• oInterview and Recruitment experience.
• oPrevious experience of training staff
• oProducing assurance reports.
• oPrevious experience of NHS Pharmacy senior management role.
• oPreparing for inspections and inspection visits

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.

£55,690 to £62,682 a yearper annum pro rata