pharmacy technician Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
NHSGGC Pharmacy Services
North Sector
Sector Chief Pharmacy Technician
Band 7
Permanent
37.5 hours (1wte)
We are looking for an exceptional, creative and dynamic pharmacy leader who has a proven track record of service delivery and innovation to take up the post of Sector Chief Pharmacy Technician in NHSGGC North Sector. You will work across the three main sites at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Gartnavel General Hospital and the Vale of Leven Hospital and lead the planning, development and delivery of pharmacy technical services. You will play a crucial role in leading and developing a large team of pharmacy technicians, pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians, pharmacy support workers and other support staff. You will act as the professional lead for this staff group, promoting high levels of professionalism and performance and advocating and championing current and potential roles and responsibilities.
You will also have an important role as a member of the wider pharmacy leadership team and help to develop the strategy and culture of the wider pharmacy service.
You will operationally manage approximately 160 pharmacy staff including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy support workers and administrative staff. You will be responsible for all technical aspects of GRI/GGH/Vol pharmacy departments and provide professional leadership for all pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support workers working within the North Sector including recruitment, personnel issues, development, appraisal and change management.
As a senior manager you will contribute to the strategic and operational planning of pharmacy services and be responsible for all financial and staff resources, education and training for technical staff, workforce rotas and contingency planning for local service.
To be eligible for this post you must be a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council with significant post qualification experience in hospital pharmacy, including first line or above management role. You will have an accredited theory into practice based management qualification (example: Diploma/MSc in Healthcare Management/HNC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent experience). You must also have a recognised and accredited accuracy checking qualification.
Excellent communication and people management sills, excellent organisational skills, the ability to work flexibly under time constraints/deadlines and the ability to lead and motivate others are essential for this post. Experience of performance management, project management and financial/budgetary management are also essential. You must be self-motivated and resilient and have excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
In return, you will receive excellent support from Pharmacy Services Senior Team, including career and personal development. Across Pharmacy Services we are committed to making our departments and services, places that our people are proud to work in. We are keen to hear from suitable candidates, who have a real passion for leadership and value our people.
If you think you have the necessary skills, knowledge, passion, drive and ambition required for this post and you would like more information, please e-mail your contact details to:
Joanne Fallon, Interim Lead Pharmacy Technician, Operations & Medicines Management, NHSGGC Acute & Mental Health [email protected]
The Shift Pattern will be Monday to Friday, Weekend & Public Holiday Working
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
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