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We are seeking an experienced Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician to provide their pharmaceutical knowledge and managerial experience in ensuring the care of the patients at the hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the procurement, preparation, dispensation & distribution of medicines to patients while providing an excellent standard of care through the medical management service. This role will be a senior managerial position, with the need for an individual who is able to showcase excellent attention to detail and an upholder of the highest standards. You will be ensuring the pharmacy department operates in a timely and consistent manner whilst overseeing the general running of the service, providing clinical input where necessary.
Job Responsibility:
Ensure full compliance with relevant legislation (e.g. GPhC, MHRA, CQC) and national guidance relating to medicines management
Lead the quality assurance agenda to ensure compliance with all regulatory, legal and professional standards required for achieving and maintaining Home Office Licence and CQC compliance with conjunction with Superintendent Pharmacist
Promote evidence-based, cost-effective prescribing and medicine management through collaboration with prescribers
Ensure all possible measures are taken to safeguard the health, safety and wellbeing of patients by maintaining a high-quality and safe clinical environment
Monitor and report medication incidents, lead root cause analysis (RCA) where necessary, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Localise the development, implementation, and review of policies and SOPs for safe handling, prescribing, dispensing, and storage of medicines
Manage pharmacy staff, including pharmacists, technicians, and dispensers, ensuring effective rota coverage and workforce planning
Ensure adequate training provision and compliance with identified clinical training requirements
Provide guidance and support to staff, whilst fostering a culture of openness, psychological safety, and professional integrity where staff feel confident to speak up
Provide mentorship and development opportunities for team members, including support with professional registration and revalidation
Lead on recruitment, training, supervision, and performance management of the pharmacy team
Ensure compliance with GPhC Code of Professional Conducts, Ethics Performance and their implications for practice
Support medicines optimisation and initiatives including the implementation of electronic prescribing systems
Manage the pharmacy budget, ensuring appropriate procurement, stock management and cost control of medicines and consumables
Provide advice and support to consultants, healthcare professionals, centre colleagues and patients ensuring the safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines
Requirements:
Registered pharmacist or pharmacy technician with a current GPhC registration and postgraduate qualification (Certificate)
Demonstrable management experience in a pharmacy and leadership within a clinical setting
Knowledge of medicines legislation, governance frameworks, and clinical standards
Knowledge of GPhC Code of Professional Conducts, Ethics Performance and their implications for practice
Strong clinical knowledge in a healthcare setting, ideally with surgical experience
Must have experience and the desire to develop new high-quality services
Dispensary working experience and skills
Working with IT systems and data analysis
Experience of CQC inspections and/or readiness
Be able to utilise your leadership skills to demonstrate and implement clinical best practice
Ability to lead audits, investigations and quality improvement projects
What we offer:
Generous Annual Bonus Scheme
Paid for park and ride
Great work-life balance
Professional registration paid for annually
Personal Development Plan
27 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Private Medical Insurance
Eye Care
Annual Flu Vaccines
Private Pension
Season Ticket Loan / Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
AND a range of policies supporting health and wellbeing