Pharmacy Dispensary Manager

3 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom NHS Full time

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Pharmacy Technician to take on a challenging role as a Dispensary Manager at The Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop managerial skills and contribute to the delivery of high-quality pharmacy services in a busy acute hospital setting.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Specialist Lead Technician in implementing agreed strategy changes, providing direct leadership and support to the team, and ensuring the delivery of change within set time scales. Key performance indicators will be closely monitored to ensure the timely delivery of medicines provision and patient-focused service delivery.

The Dispensary Manager will work closely with the Specialist Lead Technician to maximise efficiency, minimise waste, and ensure a patient-focused service is delivered. This role requires a GPhC registered technician with excellent leadership and organisational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across all disciplines. Participation in late duties, Bank Holiday Duties, and Weekend Working is also expected.

The ideal candidate will possess post-qualifying experience with some time in a hospital setting, experience of working in a Pharmacy Patient Services environment, and practical experience of working as a designated checker. The role also requires experience of managing staff, knowledge of current COSHH and Health and Safety Legislation, and evidence of professional CPD.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To perform the role of an experienced, registered pharmacy technician including advice, supervision, and co-operation with colleagues.
  • To manage the Dispensary Services FH or RVI by providing direction to all grades of staff, including Pharmacists, working therein.
  • To contribute to the review of Trust Dispensary Services to improve efficiency and establish greater integration.
  • To support the training and assessment of staff within Dispensary Services.
  • To manage technicians providing support to one-stop Dispensing Services.

Person Specification:

  • Post-qualifying experience with some time in a hospital setting.
  • Experience of working in a Pharmacy Patient Services environment.
  • Experience of supervising staff.
  • Practical experience of working as a designated checker.
  • Experience of managing staff.

Qualifications:

  • S/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and approved underpinning knowledge, e.g. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent recognised pharmacy technician qualification. Registered with GPhC.
  • Registered with GPhC.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Knowledge and understanding of all technical aspects of pharmacy patient services, supported by practical experience. Supplemented by short courses and in-house training.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Law and Ethics relating to the dispensing of medicines.
  • Working knowledge of current COSHH and Health and Safety Legislation.
  • Evidence of professional CPD.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the current training requirements for pharmacy support staff.
  • Awareness of Trust policies and procedures relating to dispensary services.
  • Knowledge of final accuracy checking procedures.

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.



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