Senior pharmacy Technician

The Methodist Church in Britain; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options would be too?

Job summary

John Radcliffe Hospital is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician to oversee the in-house dispensary, supporting inpatient, outpatient and discharge medicines. You will lead a team, manage recruitment and appraisals, and ensure safe, timely dispensing in a busy unit of around 35,000 items per month.

The role includes weekend rota duties and collaboration with automation/stock control specialists. Registration as a Pharmacy Technician and Accredited Technician Checker are required.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with accreditation.
• 2?

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day dispensary service and meet KPIs
• Make informed decisions under pressure ensuring safety and timeliness
• Manage the dispensary team including recruitment, induction and training
• Conduct appraisals and handle performance or disciplinary processes
• Undertake risk assessments for dispensary processes
• Assist Operational Manager with incident investigations
• Write SOPs and service continuity plans
• Promote a health and safety culture in the dispensary
• Collaborate with Senior Pharmacy Technician for automation and stock control
• Cover weekend and bank holiday rotas, 1:6 weekends

Skills

Intermediate Word and Excel

Organised and prioritise workload

Copes well under pressure

Time management

Teamwork and independence

Adaptable and flexible

Education

NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent

Completed a recognised leadership training programme

NVQ Assessor (Cava Award or equivalent) or willingness to work towards it

Tools

Hospital pharmacy computer systems (robotic dispensing)

Pharmacy purchasing and stock control management

Audit and project work

Job description

Senior Pharmacy Technician post in the John Radcliffe Dispensary, which supplies in-patient, outpatient and discharge medicines at the John Radcliffe Hospital. The role oversees the day-to-day running of the service and leads a team of staff, including recruitment, appraisals and performance cases. It is full time and works alongside the existing Senior Pharmacy Technician for automation and stock control, in a busy dispensary issuing around 35,000 items a month, with weekend and bank holiday rota work. Candidates must be a registered Pharmacy Technician and accredited Technician Checker.

What the job involves

• Oversee the day-to-day dispensary service and meet key performance indicators
• Make informed decisions under pressure so that work is safe, timely and follows standard operating procedures
• Manage the dispensary team, including recruitment, induction and training
• Conduct appraisals and handle performance or disciplinary processes
• Undertake risk assessments for dispensary processes
• Assist the Operational Manager with incident investigations
• Write standard operating procedures and service continuity plans
• Promote a health and safety culture in the dispensary
• Work alongside the Senior Pharmacy Technician for automation and stock control, helping to shape future dispensary services
• Cover weekend, bank holiday, early and late duty rotas, with weekend work on a 1:6 basis

What’s required

Qualifications

• NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
• Completed a recognised leadership training programme
• NVQ Assessor (Cava Award or equivalent), or willingness to work towards it

Registration & licences

• Registered Pharmacy Technician
• Accredited Technician Checker

Experience

• Previous pharmacy experience, ideally in a hospital setting
• Proven experience managing staff, including recruitment and appraisal

  Skills & knowledge

  • Intermediate Word and Excel
  • Organised, able to prioritise workload and direct staff to tasks
  • Copes well under pressure and can help others to do so
  • Proven time management and problem-solving skills
  • Able to work in a team and independently
  • Adaptable and flexible

  Other

  • Confidential and considerate towards the needs of other staff
  • Commitment to continuing professional development of self and others

  Nice to have

  • Experience of hospital pharmacy computer systems, including robotic dispensing
  • In-depth knowledge of pharmacy purchasing and stock control management
  • Experience of audit and project work
  • European Computer Driving Licence
  • Experience of conducting risk assessments
  • Experience of investigating incidents
  • Fire Incident Co-ordinator trained
  • First Aid trained

  What’s offered

  • Flexible working options would be considered