Senior Pharmacy Technician - Specialist (Dispensary)

Senior Pharmacy Technician - Specialist (Dispensary) Band 5 (Permanent)Croydon Health Services is an integrated care organisation created on the 1st August 2010, providing hospital & community services from a number of locations throughout Croydon.The Trust comprises of the former Croydon Community Health Services and Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 3500 staff provides services for a population of over 340,000 people from diverse community groups.Job OverviewWould you like to be part of a dynamic and innovative team that strives to provide the highest quality of patient care?Are you a team orientated individual that is looking for a challenge? The post is a stimulating, exciting and responsible job that will appeal to career-minded individuals who enjoy working in hospital pharmacy and really want to make their mark if so, then this is the opportunity for you.Would you like to be part of a dynamic and innovative team that strives to provide the highest quality of patient care? Are you a team orientated individual that is looking for a challenge? If so, then this is the opportunity for you.We are looking for highly motivated individual to join our busy, friendly pharmacy department at Croydon University Hospital.For more information about the post, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact) on 0208 401 3000, Ext 4376 / or email Shagufta Ali (Technician Team Manager)Main duties of the jobMain duties of the post includeTo provide support to the Pharmacy Teams in the Dispensary.You will take part in audit activities, staff Training (PS Course) and in QI projects.You will also be required to co-ordinate work flow in the dispensary and take a lead role where necessary.You will assist in ACPT checking and in the training and development of staff you line manage.You will also be responsible for understanding, developing and scheduling plans and assist in writing procedures. For further information, please read job description.See Job Description and the Persons Specification for further details about the job role.Applicants will be highly motivated, organised and enthusiastic with excellent interpersonal skillsAbout usWorking for our organisationOur reputation rests on three things: the quality of the services we provide, the quality of the people that provide them and the efficiency and effectiveness with which we operate. Croydon University Hospital strives to be the hospital of choice for the local population and is seeking to achieve Acute Hospital NHS foundation Trust status in the very near future.Job descriptionJob responsibilities***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***Person SpecificationEducation & QualificationsEssentialRegistered Pharmacy Technician with GPHCMust Hold ACPT qualificationDesirableQualified D32 / D33 or NVQ AssessorSignificant relevant pharmaceutical experienceJAC & Audit/ Quality Improvement ProjectExperienceEssentialSignificant and proven post qualification experience in hospital pharmacyProven ward based experience (minimum six months or more)Education and Training of Pharmacy StaffSupervision of StaffTop-up/distribution serviceDesirableKnowledge of JAC computer systemWorking in a multidisciplinary teamKnowledge and UnderstandingEssentialDispensing experience including patient counsellingUnderstanding of a range of work procedures and current practicesDeveloping, structuring and scheduling plans or relevant experienceKnowledge of CPDGood knowledge of stock controlDesirableKnowledge of NVQ and accreditation systemsKnowledge of regulations, legislations and GPhC standards of practice for pharmacy professionalsSkills and AbilitiesEssentialExcellent interpersonal skillsGood written / verbal communication skillsProvides specialist technical services or relevant experienceGood organisation and time-management skillsStaff supervisory experienceGood computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Excel / Word & PowerpointDesirablePresentation SkillsInvolvement in project work including audit analysis / drug ordering patterns and stock issue problemsOtherEssentialMotivated / Confident / Enthusiastic / Self StarterMeet deadlines consistentlyPrioritise own work and delegate to othersRole model and Team PlayerEmpathy and sensitive to patient needsDesirableAbility to work under pressureEmployer detailsEmployer nameCroydon Health Services NHS TrustAddressCroydon University Hospital530 London RoadCroydonCR7 7YEAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.199-NN-6177736-ACS-A Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
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