Pharmacy Governance, Safety and Operations Lead Technician

2 months ago

Exeter, United Kingdom Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Role Summary

Are you an experienced Pharmacy Technician looking to develop your career at the forefront of medicines governance, safety and quality? Are you keen to progress and develop your management skills, while supporting a talented group of professionals who make a real difference to patient care?

As the Pharmacy Governance, Safety & Operations Lead Technician at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will join a dynamic and friendly pharmacy team, and play a crucial role in delivering a high-quality Clinical Pharmacy Service.

We’re offering a rare opportunity to develop your skills further into a Senior Technician Role, career progression, competitive compensation and a supportive work environment that values flexibility and work-life balance.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role:

This position is tailor-made for a proactive technician with management experience, who can demonstrate initiative and a passion for continuous improvement – someone who is always seeking innovative ways to enhance our processes and outcomes.

Based within our Pharmacy, you will:

Work collaboratively with the Medication Safety Officer Pharmacist in order to maintain, monitor and improve the safe use of medicines within Pharmacy; but also, across the wider organisation. Work with the Deputy Chief Pharmacist to ensure the department follows principles of good governance. Provide professional leadership and support for all aspects of the pharmacy procurement and distribution services to ensure provision of a safe and high-quality service which meets legislative, national and local guidelines. Line manage and support the lead pharmacy technicians for distribution and procurement. Participate in the wider pharmacy service and its development in response to patient care needs, driving continuous quality improvement, focusing on excellence in our services. Ensure that the outsourced outpatient pharmacy services are delivered and monitored against key performance indicators.

In this role, you'll collaborate with a supportive team of pharmacy professionals, including the Medication Safety Officer and Deputy Chief Pharmacist, our Distribution Lead Technician, section heads in Pharmacy, Governance Managers, and the wider Pharmacy team.

We're seeking an experienced GPhC-registered technician who is ready for a more senior post and who has a track record of delivering within the pharmacy department.

Working hours per week with a requirement to participate in 7-day working to include late duties, bank holidays and weekend working.

Interview Date: Wednesday th September 4.

For further information and to arrange an informal visit to meet the team, please contact: Joe Maguire, Deputy Chief Pharmacist, on or 

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Benefits

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

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