Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to make a difference to patient care within a hospital setting?
An opportunity has arisen within the Pharmacy Department at Southend Hospital for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Pharmacy Homecare Technician leading the Oncology homecare team.
We are looking for a Band 6 Pharmacy Technician, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, to join our department. The post holder will actively lead the delivery and continued expansion of the Oncology service across MSE including homecare services. They will also contribute to a wide range of other pharmacy services including Dispensary services, Outsourcing injectables, Education and Training, Medicine Management and Optimisation, and Trials when needed.
The right applicant will be a dedicated, hardworking individual that works well in a team environment as well as under own initiative. Attention to detail and organisational skills are essential.
Current recognised ACT qualification or significant progress towards the qualification is essential to this role. Applicants without previous management experience will be considered.
Main duties of the job
To manage the staff within the oncology service to optimise workflow and patient experience. To manage the day-to-day work within the oncology service to minimise financial loss. Managing monthly KPI's. To develop and maintain supplier relationships. Undertake monthly review meetings. Make enquiries with suppliers. To liaise with doctors and nurses regarding authorisation and discrepancies with patients medication to improve patient safety. To provide advice to patients regarding their medication. To support other services within the pharmacy department including dispensary, procurement, ward technician services and trials.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We offer a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, and the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Pharmacy department has a 'can do' attitude and strives to provide the best service possible at all times to our patients and our colleagues. The pharmacy vision is to be a 'service without walls', integrated within the ward teams supporting excellent patient care.
Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do within pharmacy. We are a multicultural department with a very friendly atmosphere. We look after each other as well as the patients within our care.
For more information regarding detail of expected duties and personal specifications, please read the attached job description document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Pharmacy Technician Qualified ACT (nationally recognised qualification) or significant progress towards qualification
Desirable
NHS leadership qualification Medicines Management Qualification (CMMPT or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
More than 1 year post-qualification experience within a hospital setting
Desirable
Previous experience of working under pressure and to strict deadlines Homecare experience Oncology experience
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff-on-Sea
SS0 0RY
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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An opportunity has arisen within the Pharmacy Department at Southend Hospital for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Pharmacy Homecare Technician leading the Oncology homecare team.
We are looking for a Band 6 Pharmacy Technician, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, to join our department. The post holder will actively lead the delivery and continued expansion of the Oncology service across MSE including homecare services. They will also contribute to a wide range of other pharmacy services including Dispensary services, Outsourcing injectables, Education and Training, Medicine Management and Optimisation, and Trials when needed.
The right applicant will be a dedicated, hardworking individual that works well in a team environment as well as under own initiative. Attention to detail and organisational skills are essential.
Current recognised ACT qualification or significant progress towards the qualification is essential to this role. Applicants without previous management experience will be considered.
Main duties of the job
To manage the staff within the oncology service to optimise workflow and patient experience. To manage the day-to-day work within the oncology service to minimise financial loss. Managing monthly KPI's. To develop and maintain supplier relationships. Undertake monthly review meetings. Make enquiries with suppliers. To liaise with doctors and nurses regarding authorisation and discrepancies with patients medication to improve patient safety. To provide advice to patients regarding their medication. To support other services within the pharmacy department including dispensary, procurement, ward technician services and trials.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We offer a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, and the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Pharmacy department has a 'can do' attitude and strives to provide the best service possible at all times to our patients and our colleagues. The pharmacy vision is to be a 'service without walls', integrated within the ward teams supporting excellent patient care.
Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do within pharmacy. We are a multicultural department with a very friendly atmosphere. We look after each other as well as the patients within our care.
For more information regarding detail of expected duties and personal specifications, please read the attached job description document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Pharmacy Technician Qualified ACT (nationally recognised qualification) or significant progress towards qualification
Desirable
NHS leadership qualification Medicines Management Qualification (CMMPT or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
More than 1 year post-qualification experience within a hospital setting
Desirable
Previous experience of working under pressure and to strict deadlines Homecare experience Oncology experience
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff-on-Sea
SS0 0RY
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
390-CSS-SO-9420 #J-18808-Ljbffr
