Deputy Dispensary Team Leader in London inLondon PUBLISHED MON 10 MAR 2025 Jump to job information section

Band 5: £35,964 to £43,780 a year Inclusive per annum PERMANENT

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust r7NoEr9i

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a registered Pharmacy Technician with Hospital Pharmacy experience and a keen interest in utilising technology in the provision of Pharmacy Services.

You will be responsible for managing the Dispensary workload on a day to day basis and supporting the Dispensary Manager in service improvement taking part in Quality Improvement Huddles and ensuring that improvements discussed are followed through to completion.

Experience in Robotic Management and Intelligent Storage Systems would be an advantage but not essential as training will be given.

Applicants must have the NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3 qualification(or equivalent) and BTEC or equivalent certificate and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

To assist with the management of the day-to-day running of the dispensary by planning daily, weekly & monthly activities and ensure that they are completed.
To lead the technical team in the provision of a dispensary based service to Out-patients, in-patients and private patients
Ensure that all prescriptions are dispensed accurately and in good time with appropriate supporting advice, in accordance with the Dispensary SOPs.
To support the Dispensary Manager with the day-to-day running of the Dispensary.
To dispense out-patient and in-patient prescriptions, discharge medication and controlled drugs in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures
To be a proficient operator and trouble-shooter for the Automated Dispensing Robot
To be responsible for training new staff to operate the Robot
To deputise for the Dispensary Manager in their absence
To assist in the recruitment of technicians and assistants and organise their induction.
To be responsible for own continuing professional development (CPD)

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