Senior Pharmacy Technician Supply Services

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Senior Pharmacy Technician to provide leadership and co-ordination of the Pharmacy Supplies Service.

You will be need to be an experienced Pharmacy Technician, with a relevant pharmaceutical qualification and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Pharmacy Technician to provide leadership and co-ordination of the Supply service.

You will:

- Deliver a high quality, safe and effective pharmacy service, actively participating in the delivery of services to all areas of the department.

- Co-ordinate and support the training and development of pharmacy assistants and pre-registration pharmacy technicians with respect to ward services.

- Provide leadership and management of staff, processes, procedures and workload/workforce planning and development of the Supply services.

- Ensure patients and staff receive excellent service and medications are supplied in a safe and efficient manner which meets set KPIs.

- Manage risks, errors and near misses in the various ward and pharmacy environments, ensuring risks are identified and mitigated.

- Co-ordinate and lead on investigations and outcomes to incidents, errors and complaints received regarding the Supply services.

- Continuously contribute to service improvements

- Ensure adherence to Wholesale Dealers license in regards to the supply of stock medicines to external unit

-Maintain Pharmacy QMS system

About us

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 abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

You will be able to find a full Job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents or contact the senior team for more information.

Job description
Job responsibilities

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.

You will be able to find a full Job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents or contact the senior team for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician
• Registration as a UK Pharmacy Technician
• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent Accredited Checking Technician accreditation
• Experience of Wholesale Dealers License

Desirable

• Leadership Experience
• Accredited Medicines Reconciliation accreditation
• Experience of QMS system

Equality Diversity & 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).

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician
• Registration as a UK Pharmacy Technician
• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent Accredited Checking Technician accreditation
• Experience of Wholesale Dealers License

Desirable

• Leadership Experience
• Accredited Medicines Reconciliation accreditation
• Experience of QMS system

Equality Diversity & 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).

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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

United Kingdom

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