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Job Summary
Assist with the provision of a high-quality pharmacy service to patients of the Trust. Work closely with all pharmacy staff and maintain a close working relationship with other members of the multidisciplinary team, including Nursing staff, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Junior Doctors and Ward Clerks. Lead the team and manage workload to meet department deadlines and targets. Maintain the ACPT qualification via allocated slots at the Dispensary in Mile End Hospital. Line manage, train and support ATOs. Work in a number of different environments including mental health in-patient wards, PICU, Home Treatment Teams and the trust pharmacy dispensary. Ensure all documentation regarding medicines management is completed and accurate. Undertake ward-based activities, coordinating and maintaining medication supply to designated ward(s), as required.
Job Responsibilities
* Lead the team and manage workload to meet department deadlines and targets.
* Maintain the ACPT qualification via allocated slots at the Dispensary in Mile End Hospital.
* Line manage, train and support ATOs.
* Work in various environments including mental health in-patient wards, PICU, Home Treatment Teams and the trust pharmacy dispensary.
* Ensure all documentation regarding medicines management is completed and accurate.
* Undertake ward-based activities, coordinating and maintaining medication supply to designated ward(s).
About Us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive. We are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Qualifications
Education/Qualification/Training
* Essential BTEC/City and Guilds in Pharmacy, NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services; Registered Pharmacy Technician, or eligible to become registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council; Regional checking technician accreditation/ACPT qualified; AIMMS Accredited (or working towards) ward technician.
* Desirable NVQ Assessor or Educational Supervisor.
Knowledge and Skills
* Essential: Ability to lead a team and motivate others; plan, assess and monitor workload to meet deadlines; understanding of pharmacy supply processes and how these impact the patient journey; knowledge of stock control; awareness of quality and customer care; knowledge of drug therapies; excellent written and verbal communication with all levels of staff and patients; good analytical and problem solving skills; ability to work independently and in an organised manner; awareness of risk management in the dispensary; conflict resolution and negotiation skills; attention to detail; numeracy; understanding of patient confidentiality; use of Microsoft Excel/Word to intermediate level.
* Desirable: Management of pharmacy robotics and IT systems; ability to plan and chair meetings.
Experience
* Essential Minimum 1 year in hospital pharmacy post qualification; working within a multidisciplinary team; previous leadership and management experience; experience of dealing with the public.
* Desirable Ward-based clinical work; teaching and training experience; service quality measurement/audit experience; experience of ordering and invoicing; writing and implementation of policies and procedures.
Disclosure and UK Registration
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer: East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Pharmacy Department, City and Hackney Centre for Mental Health; Pharmacy Department Mile End Hospital; London, E1 4DG
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