Clinical Pharmacy Technician Manager

An opportunity like this doesn't come up often as we are seeking a highly motivated, experienced and collaborative Clinical Pharmacy Technician Manager to lead our clinical pharmacy technician team and medicines management (MM) services across the busy York & Scarborough hospital sites.

Heading up a large team, you will provide dynamic leadership and support to all pharmacy staff working within clinical services, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

To ensure cross site impact, you will be closely supported by an experienced deputy principal Pharmacy Technician on each site, and will develop close working links with our other operational pharmacy technician service leads who are key to the running of our successful department.

Reporting to the Principal Pharmacist-Clinical Services, you will have responsibility for shaping our comprehensive clinical medicines management & medicines optimisation support service, to progress our clinical strategic priorities and new ways of working to always ensure a patient focused, safe and responsive clinical service.

We strongly encourage interested applicants to discuss this opportunity in more detail prior to applying and we welcome informal visits to meet our friendly team.

Main duties of the job

The role of the successful candidate will include:

• Reporting, monitoring and analysing clinical KPIs and performance statistics, to ensure working practices are appropriate to maintain efficient operation of the medicines management service.
• Participating in the departmental clinical learning monitoring group to ensure that near misses and incidents are reviewed and actioned appropriately, and learning is embedded into practice to reduce risks, prevent re-occurrence, and support medication and patient safety.
• To be involved in and/or conduct clinical pharmacy practice research, under the direction of the Deputy Chief Pharmacist.
• Identifying, planning and implementing audits to support with service improvements.
• Reviewing and implementing new and current SOPs and training documents.
• Mentoring and supporting the training of Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians, Medicines Management Pharmacy Assistants and other members of staff.
• Participation in the weekend and bank holiday rotas as a Team Leader.

As this is a cross site role you will be required to regularly work each week at your non-base site, and travel is supported. Full time hours are available, we will consider part time hours but applicants should be able to work a minimum of 30 hours over 4 days, preferably within our core hours (08:45-17:15).

About us

Our Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind, we are open and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Masters degree or equivalent in depth experience and knowledge of at least 5 years in management role.
• NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services/ BTEC level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent nationally recognised qualification.
• Certificate in management or equivalent training and experience, including effective and legal recruitment, appraisal, and performance management.
• Accuracy Checking Technician qualification.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Desirable

• QCF Level 4 or above in qualification relevant to the post.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post qualification experience as a technician in hospital pharmacy with advanced knowledge of the Pharmacy Service.
• A length of experience sufficient to gain the competencies required for the post, with relevant clinical science or academic experience or equivalent documented experience.
• Good all round clinical knowledge and practical clinical skills.
• Experience of dispensing techniques.
• Skills for analysing complex patient, medical or financial information in order to provide advice.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work on initiative and as part of a team.
• Self motivating.
• Commitment to continuing professional development / education.
• Good time management skills.
• Experience of writing and developing SOPs.
• Knowledge of HR policies and procedures.
• Influencing skills required.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Experience of staff management and staff training and development.
• Experience in undertaking pharmacy processes.
• Specialist knowledge in at least one of the following: oncology (paediatric and/or adult), non-oncology (paediatric and/or adult), CD regulations, GPhC standards.
• Experience of budget management and generating an income.

Desirable

• Experience of working with external parties.
• Experience of the greater hospital environment.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise.
• Ability to work on own initiative, under pressure and with excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to deal with difficult situations and difficult staff including performance management and staff development.
• Evidence of excellent team management.
• Ability to manage and co-ordinate difficult organisational change.
• Evidence of service development including teaching and mentoring skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of data protection requirements, in particular regarding the use and sharing of personal data.

Aptitude

Essential

• Willingness to undertake flexible work patterns according to service demands. This may include unsocial hours or working at different site locations.
• Daily prolonged concentration for reviewing and analysing studies, calculations, statistics, reports generally predictable work pattern but with frequent interruptions. May be interrupted by urgent requests for advice.
• Occasional exposure to distressing circumstances- working with terminally ill, distressed patients, drug misadventures.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient sensitive information.

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: - Kindness - Openness - Pursue Excellence.

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE

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419-161024-PTMY-PS