Specialist Pharmacy Technician Computer Services Site Lead

• *GCSEs -- Mathematics and English (Grade B/5) and four other subjects including Science (Grade C/4)
• Or
• *GCSEs: Mathematics, English and Science (Grade C/4 or equivalent) and two other GCSEs (Grade C/4) and successful achievement of the pharmacy service skills Level 2 NVQ qualification (or equivalent)
• Or
• *Three A levels, one of which is a relevant science subject and Mathematics B/5 (GCSE or equivalent)
• Or
• *Degree in science or humanities and Mathematics B/5 (GCSE or equivalent)
• *Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians (E)
• Or
• *BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science and Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (E)
• or equivalent as defined by the General Pharmaceutical Council (E)
• *Dispensing Accuracy Accreditation. West Midland's scheme or equivalent. (E)
• *Evidence of Continued Professional Development (E)
• *Professional Registration with the GPhC (E)
• *Accredited Checker Technician (E)
• *Significant post-qualification experience in a hospital setting (E)
• *Experience of the specialist function for area of responsibility (E)
• *Experience in delivering training and supervision of others (E)
• *Working under pressure, prioritising work as appropriate to achieve deadlines (E)
• *Experience of planning workload according to departmental priorities (E)
• *Fluent IT user/keyboard skills as a senior level (E)
• *Project management: managing the input of more senior staff to a project or committee (E)
• *Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP), MHRA licensing requirements, COSHH (E)
• *Demonstrates responsibility for complying with agreed personal development programme to meet set knowledge and competencies (E)
• *Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for service including quality and audits (E)
• *Clear understanding of how Hospital Pharmacy IT systems operate (E)
• *Knowledge of CMM (Wellsky) software (E)
• *Good interpersonal skills (E)
• *Reliable (E)
• *Punctual (E)
• *Self-motivated (E)
• *Able to manage difficult and stressful situations (E)
• *Able to recognise limitations of self and job role (E)
• *Ability to travel to other Trust sites (E)
• *Flexible to work in accordance with service needs (E)
• *Committed to abide by the Trust Vision and Values (E)

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

• *Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience (D)
• *Further qualification in IT or equivalent advanced practice (D)
• *Writing and validation of Crystal reports (D)
• *Use of an IT database for quantitative performance measures (D)
• *Experience with CMM (Wellsky) Pharmacy computer system (D)
• *Involvement in a project or service development (D)
• *Experience of developing work processes and associated procedures (D)
• *Experience of undertaking appraisals (D)
• *Experience in staff management (D)
• *Experience of chairing meetings (D)
• *Knowledge of HR policies and procedures (D)
• *Knowledge of Medicines Management (CPTs) service at ward level (D)
• *Full knowledge of the pharmacy supply process from procurement to receipt of drugs at ward level (D)
• *Knowledge of ward staffing and management structure (D)
• *Knowledge of drug costs (D)