Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary Services

Dudley & Walsall Mental Health Trust; Walsall; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a Specialist Pharmacy Technician to lead the Dispensary Services at a prominent healthcare trust. This role involves overseeing stock management, coordinating staff, and ensuring the timely dispensing of prescriptions. Join a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality care and making a difference in patients' lives. With a focus on professional development and a supportive environment, this position offers a rewarding career path in a well-respected organization. Embrace the chance to contribute to quality improvements and uphold the highest standards of pharmacy practice.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice scheme

Car leasing scheme

On-site staff accommodation

NHS pension retention

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in hospital pharmacy environment.
• Directing and managing pharmacy teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily workflow in the dispensary for effective service.
• Ensure compliance with controlled drugs management.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Compliance to GPHC standards

Team management

Education

BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science

General Pharmaceutical Council registration

Accredited Checking Technician

Leadership / Management qualification

Job description

Job summary

PharmacyNHS AfC: Band 6PermanentHoursFull time - 37.5 hours per week (weekends, bank holidays and late evenings on on rotation)Job ref407-WCCSS-7002092EmployerWalsall Healthcare NHS TrustEmployer typeNHSSiteWalsall Healthcare NHS TrustTownWalsallSalary£37,338 - £44,962 per annumSalary periodYearlyClosing10/04/2025 08:00

Employer heading

NHS AfC: Band 6

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.

We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce

Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at COVID-19 Vaccination | How to access your vaccine in the Black Country and West Birmingham (blackcountryandwestbirmccg.nhs.uk ) where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.

RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Pharmacy Technician to work as a Dispensary Manager for the Dispensary Services to join our friendly and welcoming Pharmacy Team at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust .

co-ordinate the staff to ensure all different types of prescriptions are dispensed timely for patients.

The post holder will have oversight over the dispensary stock management of the controlled drugs for the Pharmacy Department including the maintenance of the automated cabinet.

There will be an involvement with the patient experience group and working with the Pharmacy Quality Team, the Error Monitoring Team and networking with other hospital pharmacies around the local area, for best practice and benchmarking.

This post will have involvement with projects for quality improvements and implementing actions for compliance to the GPHC standards where appropriate.

As a member of the Pharmacy team , you will be expected to play a vital role in providing pharmacy technical advice and support.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the management of all aspects of the medicines management services linked to dispensary services including the day-to-day stock control management of the Controlled Drugs for Pharmacy department.

Ensure the correct technical staff are deployed to the points of dispensing and checking according to demand.

Investigate stock level discrepancies in the dispensary in line with current procedures.

Work with the ward based teams to supply in patient medicines timely.

Co-ordinate and manage pharmacy clinical systems in pharmacy including our automation systems to support the supply of medicines and the dispensing process.

Working for our organisation

Uphold the Trust's values and behaviours of the Trust for respect, Compassion, Teamwork and Professionalism, and behave in a manner fitting with the responsible position of the post holder.

Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the quality and diversity of each person they come into contact within the course of their business.

Uphold the privacy and dignity of the patient and respect the equality of patients at all times.

Promote a culture based on fairness, respect, honesty and trust.

We are committed to welcoming and making everyone feel valued at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. To manage the day-to-day workflow in the dispensary ensuring the effective and efficient running of the dispensary, providing dispensed medicines to all patients and outside hospital units in a safe orderly manner of working.

2. To ensure the day-to-day operations of stock control for the Pharmacy Controlled drugs is carried out and discrepancies investigated immediately including timely escalations to the Team Leaders when unresolved. This includes maintenance of the automated CD cabinet and electronic registers.

3. To also ensure the correct technical staff are deployed to respond to changes in work demand. Ensure work is clinically assessed, dispensed, checked, and given to the patient or ward within acceptable time limits.

4. Ensure the service provided is effective, efficient and maintains the highest professional standards by operationally managing the pharmacy staff, e.g. Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants, Student Pharmacy Technicians, Apprentices, Pre-registration Pharmacy Students and Rotational Pharmacists.

5. Contribute to the strategic planning and organising of the service including the annual business plan and staff development programmes.

6. Engage and work with all Lead Pharmacists in speciality areas to support the provision of medicines to patients from the dispensary.

7. Ensure contingency plans are in place when staffing restrictions do not align to service needs or in situations of emergencies.

8. Ensure that all operational procedures and standards for the dispensary are in place, reviewed regularly and updated and adhered to by all staff.

9. To identify, assess and manage the risks associated with the supply of medicines in accordance with legislation and best practice.

10. To support service improvement and development of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants and pharmacy students ensuring that the systems they manage and deliver, are safe, effective and efficient within procedures.

11. Manages the induction training and assessment of all technical staff in the dispensary.

12. Work meticulously paying attention to detail and at times work under pressure.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent qualification

Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council as a practising Pharmacy Technician

Accredited Checking Technician

Leadership / Management / Supervision or equivalent qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

Significant experience as a Pharmacy Technician in hospital pharmacy environment

Experience of dispensary technical operational requirements

Experience of directing and managing teams

knowledge and skills

Essential criteria

Effective communication and organisational skills

Compliance to GPHC standards and implementation including controlled drugs management

Knowledge of pharmacy services delivered to patients and wards

Knowledge of prescription turnaround times and impact on workflow

Please note your application will be transferred from the NHS Jobs system to internal Walsall Healthcare Trac System. All correspondence will be sent via Trac

Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.

** Please Note that this post may be identified as suitable and a preference given for Internal at Risk Employees**

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM

References from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. When completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover this period. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.

Please review the attached Job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential job requirements. Candidates should be aware that, regardless of country of origin, their ability to communicate in written and spoken English to the standard required to carry out the post, will be assessed during the selection process. Referee email addresses should be provided on your application form. Following the closing date, if you have not heard from us within 6 weeks you may assume your application has been unsuccessful. We reserve the right to close this job early. Interested applicants are therefore advised to apply as early as possible. If a large number of applicants meet the essential criteria then random selection will be applied. We are committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible and committed to equal opportunities.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.