Deputy Dispensary Manager

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Full time
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Job offered by: Sunderland GP Alliance
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South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

We have an opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician - Deputy Dispensary Manager to join our in-patient Pharmacy team based at Sunderland Royal Hospital. You will work alongside the Senior Technician - Manager for the in-patient dispensary assisting with the management of pharmacy dispensers, technicians, and pharmacy assistants. The Trust has invested in modern pharmaceutical facilities including full electronic prescribing with decision support, automated dispensaries, and extensive 7-day clinical services to enhance the patients' experience of care by improving the quality, safety, and effectiveness of their medicines utilization. This is an exciting time to join the team and shape the future dispensary services across South Tyneside and Sunderland FT. Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated individual who is team-oriented and shares our passion for improving patient care. You will need to be a Pharmacy Technician with relevant pharmaceutical qualifications and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). As a Deputy Dispensary Manager, you will work closely with Senior Technicians for Dispensary Services and assist with the management of a team of dispensers, working alongside our Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, and Pharmacy Dispensing Assistants to provide integrated pharmaceutical care for service users in the Trust to ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-effective use of medicines. As part of the Pharmacy team, you will be required to contribute to the 7-day rota which includes weekends and late-night duties. Job responsibilities

To work under the supervision of the Dispensary Manager for day-to-day management of the in-patient pharmacy. The post is not fixed to a particular dispensary and will require the post-holder to be rotated to the dispensaries mentioned as required by service needs. Overview of procurement and stock control is also a requirement of the post. Person Specification

SKILLS

Adaptable to work in different areas Ability to work on own initiative Organisational skills Ability to work in a calm manner in a busy environment Able to make decisions IT skills and capability Ability to deal with members of the public and other Health Care workers in a professional manner Commitment to the team and patient care Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy. ATTITUDE

Polite and Courteous Well motivated to deliver the highest possible standards and quality outcomes Willing to be the best you can and build up positive working relationships acting in a considerate helpful manner at all times Experience

Experience in training pharmacy staff Good team worker Evidence of supporting team members and new members Experience of dealing with patients Experience in counselling OTHER

Able to meet travel requirements of the post To be part of a weekend rota, bank holiday rota, and Christmas day rota. HR aspects of managing a team Quality Assurance/Clinical Governance Qualifications

Basic IT skills Skills to Level 1 or equivalent NVQ Pharmacy level 3 with Btec or equivalent underpinning knowledge Registered with the GPhC Accredited in Accuracy checking Managerial/Leadership qualification PERSONAL QUALITIES

Ability to work to the challenges and deadlines of the post Take responsibility for own actions and promotes positive team working ethic Treats others with courtesy and respect. Shares information and good practice appropriately Appreciates the importance of patient confidentiality To be able to show empathy To be fair and equitable 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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