Lead Pharmacy Technician For Homecare Services

Employer East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Lead Pharmacy Technician for Homecare Services.

The role involves leading, developing, and managing homecare services for East Kent University Foundation Trust Hospitals in line with RPS good practice guidelines, UK legislation, Good Distribution Practice (GDP), and local policies and procedures.Job OverviewThe successful candidate will ensure that homecare services are of a consistently high quality, ensuring over

• patients get the right dose, right quantity, and reach the patient in a timely way.

They will also screen homecare prescriptions to ensure they are legal and safe before they are sent on to the homecare pharmacy provider.This role requires the post holder to hold the relevant Homecare Services Prescription Validation and accreditation to clinically screen homecare prescriptions.

If the post holder does not have the relevant qualification and accreditation, the starting salary will be at Band 5 until this is completed, at which point they will move to a Band 6 salary.Main DutiesTo lead and manage the homecare team to provide homecare services to patients in the EKHUFT remit, including ordering and invoicing of homecare medicinesTo validate and screen homecare prescriptionsTo support the Advanced Homecare Medicines Lead Pharmacist with identifying, planning, and implementing new opportunities for homecare services and writing and implementing the homecare strategyTo analyse, review, and present homecare data to stakeholders and at monthly performance review meetingsTo manage homecare medicine shortages, liaising with stakeholdersPerson SpecificationThe ideal candidate will have hospital pharmacy experience, experience of managing a team, and excellent communication and organizational skills.

They will also have a NVQ in Pharmacy Services level 3 with BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science as underpinning knowledge or equivalent, and be registered as a member of the General Pharmaceutical Council maintaining mandatory CPD requirement.What We OfferWe offer a full package of benefits, including a car lease scheme, on-site childcare, generous annual leave in line with NHS terms and conditions, high street and public transport discounts, and a 24 / 7 staff support service.We are committed to supporting flexible working to fulfill our pledge as part of The Trust's People Strategy to help staff achieve a healthy work / life balance.

We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds.The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer-facing roles.

Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

#J-