Deputy Dispensary Manager

at  Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

We’re recruiting for a Deputy Dispensary Manager to join our hard working, supportive and dedicated Pharmacy Team in providing a medicines supply and optimisation service to patients within Oxford health NHS Foundation Trust.
You’ll work alongside our existing Deputy Dispensary Manager across our two dispensary sites: Weston on the Green and Kennington. The Dispensary Team is managed by Katie our Dispensary Manager and Kim our Deputy Manager. The established team is made up of Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants, Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Admin.
This role would ideally suit a Pharmacy Technician who has experience in both Dispensary services and ward-based services and is looking to develop their leadership skills. However, we would welcome applications from Community Pharmacy Technicians.
This is an excellent management development opportunity. You’ll be overseeing workflow, stock control, staffing levels and assisting the Dispensary Services Manager to ensure staff are trained to the required level in order to deliver a safe and efficient service. You’ll also deputise for the dispensary manager in their absence.
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated individual who wants to work in a dynamic and lively department? If so, come and join our Pharmacy team!
Applicants must hold the NVQ3 in Pharmacy Services or an equivalent recognised GPhC qualification, all applicants must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Oversee the day-to-day operational management of the dispensing services from pharmacy hub. This will include being responsible for the workflow, stock control, staffing levels, rota planning
and ensuring staff are trained to the required level in order to deliver a safe and efficient service.
Deputise for and cover appropriate duties of the Dispensary Services Manager during periods of leave.
Participate in the writing and review of dispensing related policies and procedures and implement changes as agreed by the pharmacy leadership team.
Ensure all dispensary staff are working within Pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures
Support the conducting and documenting risk assessments and audits including turn-around times, workflow, patient experience and regulatory requirements within the dispensary and continuously amend practices to ensure service quality improvement.
Responsible for the collection, recording and collation of regular statistics, reflective of dispensary activity and to actively use this information to identify areas where service provision may be improved or developed.
Participate in the Trust medication error reporting system, including near misses. Working with the Dispensary Services Manager and Medicines Safety Officer, creating a culture in which
learning from errors is valued and to have the ability to identify development needs in others and the need for process changes.
Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

A qualified pharmacy technician, registered with the GPhC with a positive “can do” attitude
Experience in hospital and/or community pharmacy with a good knowledge of hospital dispensing practice
Excellent communication and people management skills
Experience of mentoring other staff with the ability to motivate a team with a collaborative approach
Ability to function effectively under pressure and to manage multiple tasks
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