Fixed Term/ Secondment for 12 months
We are looking to recruit an innovative pharmacy technician to provide leadership, development and management to our expanding General Practice Pharmacy Technician and pharmacy support staff team in Perth & Kinross. The General Practice Pharmacy Technician role involves working alongside clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support staff in a range of environments including GP practices, care homes, community hospitals and patients own homes with an emphasis on high quality patient centred pharmaceutical care.
The postholder will work alongside the HSCP Lead Pharmacist and contribute to the delivery of the General Practice Clinical Pharmacy Service to achieve high quality patient care.
Key Roles
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Manage operational development to meet patient needs in designated area (Perth City & North Perthshire)
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Ensures delivery of an accurate, efficient, and high-quality General Practice Clinical Pharmacy Service delivery
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Participate in audits and implement national, regional, and departmental recommendations
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Develop and ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures for efficient service
- Oversee staffing recruitment, skill mix, and capacity planning to maintain optimal levels
- Identify staff development needs, ensure competency, and provide work-based training
- Ensure compliance with Human Resources procedures & policies
The applicant must be registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain (GPhC). Experience of primary care is desirable.
Qualities
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A personal and professional philosophy that puts patients at the centre of service activity
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The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
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Effective communication and interpersonal skills in complex or challenging situations
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The ability to establish and maintain relationships with a range of other professionals
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The ability to adapt to change and meet tight deadlines
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Possess excellent clinical knowledge and problem solving skills
- Experience of audit, review and service improvement work
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Experience in delivering training sessions to a variety of staff groups
The NHS Tayside ethos is to allow professionals to develop to be the best they can be, further develop their competencies within robust competency frameworks and actively encourages multidisciplinary and multi professional working.
We are a friendly and sociable, forward thinking team that has developed over the years. We promote team working and collaboration across all roles to recognise the valuable contribution a good skill mix can make to delivering the best quality service and improving patient care.
Current Tayside Employee’s - Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.
Alistair Brand: Lead Pharmacist, GPCP Service, Dundee HSCP, [email protected]
Tel: 07740 937068
Hours of work are: 36 hours over 7 days. Part time applicants will be considered (minimum 27.5 hours over 4 days).
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
