Job Description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking, proactive, and highly motivated Pharmacy Technician who would like to develop their management skills for two days a week (Mondays and Thursdays) to cover a flexible working request by the current post holder.



Applications are welcome from GPHc registered Pharmacy Technicians. We are a department that aims to deliver excellence in patient care and patient experience is our driving force In return, we offer commitment to your personal development.



The successful candidate will work in the dispensary and have an Accuracy Checking Technician qualification.



The post holder will



Lead the efficient day-to-day operation of the dispensary services for inpatients and Outpatients of the Trust and other customers.



To plan and manage the pharmacy workflow relating to the Elective Centre (Ashford) and Dispensary Services at St Peter's Hospital.



Ensure dispensed items are processed in a timely and accurate manner.



Work with the Lead Technician across the site to ensure the smooth management of the dispensary service and associated staff, and cover in each other's absence.



Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.



Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.



We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.



Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.



We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.



We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:



Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement



On-site Nurseries



On-site staff cafes



On-site parking



Support in career development



Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics



Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:

www.asph-careers.org



Provide line management and leadership for Pharmacy Technicians, Assistants,



trainees, and work experience students.



Manage day-to-day dispensary activities and participate in all aspects of dispensing, ensuring workflow patterns are organised to minimise the potential for dispensing



errors and



that targets and turnaround times are met.



Organise and prioritise work so that all prescriptions are completed



on time in respect of urgency and transport/porter



deadline



Monitoring of internal and external errors and advise on



Improvements in working practice will result in a reduction in error



rates.



Management of stock control in the dispensary and investigate



stock errors.



Support the efficient day-to-day operation of medicines optimisation services to all wards and departments served by



the Pharmacy enabling the continuous supply of medication during



patients' admission, facilitating a smooth discharge



Support the training of pre-reg pharmacists, pharmacy



technicians, and ptpt's regarding medicines management policies



in the Trust.



Contribute to the development of pharmacy services and to



promote the highest of standards of professional practice, whilst



always observing the "statement on professional Conduct" issued



by the GPhC.