Lead Pharmacy Technician – High-Cost Therapies

at  Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated band 6 pharmacy technician to join our High-Cost Therapies team at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Previous ophthalmic pharmacy experience is not required; however, a solid background in providing a pharmacy service within homecare services or high-cost drugs as well as operational running of pharmacy dispensary services would be essential.
The post holder will carry out the role of Lead Pharmacy Technician for High-Cost Therapies and Homecare and will be responsible for the following:
Responsible for the day-to-day management of the pharmacy High-Cost Therapies and Homecare services and dispensing activities.
Supporting the lead and specialist pharmacists in the management of High-Cost Therapies and Homecare in dispensaries, wards, and clinics across all Moorfields sites and to ensure that the service delivery at Moorfields network sites is carried out in accordance with trust and department policy and procedure.
Ensuring that all regulatory approvals are in place for High-Cost Therapies and Homecare activities including the review and update of relevant policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Providing day-to-day training, supervision and support to staff working within High-Cost Therapies and Homecare.
To provide training, information, and advice to pharmacy, medical, nursing, optometry staff, and other allied health care professionals on high-cost drug therapies.
Monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for High-Cost Therapies and Homecare activities and services and reviewing the service provided through audit and implementing any necessary actions as required.
Staff management responsibilities for Senior Pharmacy Technicians and other technical staff working within Pharmacy.
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
Free 24/7 independent counselling service
Learning and development opportunities
Easy and quick transport links
A range of attractive benefits and discounts
Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
Free Pilates classes
Full support and training to develop your skills
Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Provide day to day supervision, support, and training to rotational pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy Assistant Technical Officers (ATOs).
Responsible for the line management of the staff working in the pharmacy High-Cost Therapies and Homecare
Facilitate clinical assessments for Pharmacy staff working within the High-Cost Therapies section.
Support the Lead Pharmacist for High-Cost Therapies and Homecare in the development of roles for high-cost Therapies staff.
Education and Training
To liaise with the Lead Pharmacy Technician for Education & Training (E&T) and the Principal Pharmacy Technician for operational services to ensure implementation of any E&T programmes for Pharmacy Technical staff working within the section.
To act as an NVQ assessor to support the E&T of Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians, ATOs and apprentices within Pharmacy.
Act as a role model and provide E&T support on High-Cost Therapies and Homecare medicines and processes for new members of staff and those rotating within the High-Cost Therapies and Homecare Section.
Undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
To contribute to the training of other members of the multidisciplinary team within the Trust as required.
Develop and motivate staff to ensure they can and do perform well in their job, contribute towards improvements to the pharmaceutical service and encourage staff to suggest and implement changes to improve pharmaceutical services.
Staff Management
To be responsible for recruitment and selection of technical staff and ATOs including advertising, short-listing, interviewing, and selecting staff.
To act as direct line manager to Senior Pharmacy Technicians and other technical staff working within Pharmacy and to be responsible for their setting objectives, appraisals, sickness absence and performance management and all related procedures for these groups of staff.
Assist in the supervision of all aspects of work by junior staff within the Pharmacy High-Cost Therapies and Homecare section to ensure that procedures are carried out according to local policy and with due regard to the GPhC standards of conduct, ethics, and performance.
To be responsible for authorisation of leave for technical staff working within the section. To supervise the management and prioritisation of the work processes within the section to ensure adequate staff cover is in place at all times in order to maintain an efficient service.
To liaise with the Principal Pharmacy Technician for operational services to ensure appropriate skill mix of technical staff and adequate cover is maintained throughout the department in the event of emergency or unplanned staff absences.
To encourage an open attitude to performance and ensure a no-blame culture to enable review of past performance and implement change.
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