Chief Pharmacy Technician Controlled Drugs

3 weeks ago


Salford Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Are you an experienced Pharmacy Technician looking for an exciting and challenging specialist role within a busy department? We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join us as a key member of the Pharmacy Team.

A role model to your peers, you'll work well under pressure, have a flexible approach and embody the trust values in everything you do. Above all you'll be passionate about people, progress and delivering personalised care.

The role is Chief Pharmacy Technician for Controlled Drugs supervising the supply of Controlled Drugs to the hospital and external sites utilising the Wholesale Dealers Licence.

You will have the opportunity to take part in personal development to help support you through your career.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be responsible for the accurate supply of Controlled Drugs to the hospital and external sites working within the remits of the departments wholesale dealers licence. You will need to be a highly motivated and responsible individual with a passion for customer service and team work. You must have a high level of attention to detail and develop knowledge around the laws and working practices related to Controlled Drugs.

You will assist the Trusts Controlled Drugs Accountable Officer in the destruction and safe management of controlled drugs ensuring compliance with licences and legislation trust-wide.

You will participate in the stock control of Controlled Drugs reporting back to the Technical Support Services Manager, supervise the ordering of Controlled Drugs and carry out audits of ward and department Controlled Drug registers including those installed on automated medicine cabinets.

You will also be a final accuracy checker and able to carry out all other dispensary related duties including dispensing and team leading as well as overseeing the Pharmacy Assistants as their line manager.

You will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills further through our Accelerated Leadership Programme supported by a friendly and experienced team.

You will play a key role in the education, development, mentorship, supervision and assessment of all staff that work within the departments Controlled Drugs area

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care , appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and well being activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential


  • Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Qualifications

Essential


  • BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent)
  • BTEC accuracy checking qualification (or equivalent)

Desirable


  • Management Qualification

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential


  • Hospital experience
  • Experience and understanding of working in a controlled drug area
  • Supervisory experience
  • Training experience

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Pharmacy

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD

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