[ref. b4337121] Principal Pharmacy Technician - NHS
Welcome to Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and thank you for your interest.
In addition to receiving tertiary referrals from across the South East of England, we have a network of ‘spoke’ sites at district general hospitals enabling our consultants to offer their expertise with routine treatments and consultations as close to patients’ homes as is possible.With the recent addition of video led ‘virtual’ consultations we also enable patients who have some distance to travel to avoid the additional stress and worry of a long journey.
Working at QVH combines the excitement, challenge and career opportunities of many larger organisations with the satisfaction of delivering excellent patient care that really does re-build our patients’ lives.
We also offer attractive benefits such as- tailored personal development to support career aspirations, including accredited clinical and management development programmes
- flexible working arrangements for a work-life balance that suits you and your needs
- a dedicated reward programme, offering a range of national and local discounts, cashback and tax relief schemes
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Sustainability
At Queen Victoria Hospital we want to be the first Net Zero Hospital in England, and to achieve that wants every member of staff to be a green champion. The way in which the Trust works has a significant impact on the organisation’s carbon footprint and that of our patients.From the heat, light and power supplies within the hospital to avoiding unnecessary patient journeys, the Trust is empowering all staff to create a sustainable health and care environment for future generations. The Trust expects all staff to reuse and recycle more, to use energy and water efficiently, to walk or cycle to work if you can, and to have a focus on sustainability in the workplace.
You can view our Green Plan here: Green Plan - Queen Victoria Hospital (qvh.nhs.uk)
Job overview
We are looking to recruit a pharmacy technician who will enjoy being a senior part of this friendly close-knit pharmacy team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills within pharmacy procurement whilst maintaining your general pharmacy technician skills.This is a well-established and valued post, which is constantly evolving to meet the needs of the service. The pharmacy is a close-knit team within an acute specialist surgical hospital. You will work closely with a wide range of staff to ensure a first class pharmacy service.
You must be a GPhC registered pharmacy technician. Previous experience within hospital pharmacy is also essential.
As with other posts in a small department, the post holder’s responsibilities are wide-ranging however time will be given to fulfil expected objectives
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the direct day-to-day management of the pharmacy procurement and distribution services for the Trust, as well as looking at new initiatives and ways of streamlining of existing practices. This includes line management of the staff, prioritisation of work, liaising with a range of people including clinical teams and suppliers plus responsibility for stock control management.You will also be the systems manager for the pharmacy IT system (JAC/Careflow).
You will have to cover some dispensary duties. Currently there are no weekend duties, but you will be expected to be part of the working bank holiday rota. You may also be expected to work some weekends or late nights in the future as part of the drive towards a 7-day service.
Working for our organisation
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.
Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As a member of the pharmacy team the post holder shares responsibility for the organisation, management and supply of pharmacy services to patients and healthcare staff for the Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The pharmacy team is the hospital lead for all aspects of medicines management, including the safe and secure handling of medicines, and the clinical and cost-effective use of medicines.
Please see the attached supporting document which contains full details of responsibilities. They include:
- Staff management including performance management, development, conducting appraisals, recruitment and selection
- Responsible for the ordering and invoice processes of medicines
- Overseeing the distribution services.
- Co-ordination of pharmaceutical contracts for the Trust and ensuring the IT systems are updated
- Ensuring product recalls are implemented within specified timeline.
- Managing and communicating stock shortages.
- Acting as workplace, practice or educational supervisor for the training and assessment of assigned pharmacy assistant apprentices and internal/ cross-sector pre-registration pharmacy technicians.
- Act as the systems manager for the pharmacy IT system (Careflow formerly JAC)
- Covering dispensary duties as required
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria- GPhC registered pharmacy technician
- ACT
- Medicines management accreditation
Experience
Essential criteria- Worked in hospital pharmacy, including dispensary
- Experience of placing medicines orders
- Managed or supervised staff
- Medicines procurement experience
- Previously managed a section
- Previously been mentor for trainee
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Basic understanding of procurement processes
- Understanding above the basic functions of pharmacy IT systems
- In depth understanding of pharmaceutical procurement
Skills
Essential criteria- Good written and verbal english communication skills
- Good It and keyboard skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to negotiate
Attributes
Essential criteria- Ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of people
- Flexible team worker
- Good time management skills / ability to prioritise
- Effectively manage conflict
- Self motivated