(Aspiring) Pharmacy Operational Services Manager
Full Time (1.0 WTE) with options for flexible working (including compressed hours and hybrid working)
Are you interested in progressing into an Operational Services Manager, but need the support to get there? This is an exciting opportunity for a talented pharmacy technician wishing to gain a breadth of experience and develop into the Pharmacy Operational Services Manager in a high performing Foundation Trust. The department are keen to invest in the development of the right person, in a pathway to Operational Services Manager (Band 7 to 8a progression). We will support a formal management qualification, such as NHS Leadership Academy, as well as supporting development internally within the Trust, both in Pharmacy and within the Division. Depending on the candidate, elements of the role will be added in over a period of 6 months-2 years as and when you are ready. We would encourage you to get in touch to discuss your needs, and what we can do to support you.
With the vision, insight and self-motivation to lead the pharmacy procurement, logistics and distribution team in the delivery of service excellence, you will be joining the team at an exciting time as we look to embed recent changes and further transform our ways of working. The post holder will also be key to ensuring DCH maintains value for money with our medicines usage, and will closely support the Pharmacoeconomic agenda.
The successful candidate will be a role model, inspiring and giving direction to our pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support workers that deliver a range of pharmacy operations. Experience of pharmacy operations whilst desirable, isn't essential, but it is hoped that you will have a willingness to develop your influencing and leadership skills and an ability to gain co-operation from staff and service users to achieve positive and timely outcomes to benefit patients.
As a key member of the Pharmacy Senior Leadership Team you will work closely with and be supported by senior pharmacy colleagues and deputise for the Chief Pharmacist. Our collective aims are to promote a collaborative culture within pharmacy and with colleagues across the Trust, playing a significant part in ensuring pharmacy services develop strategically in line with the Trust’s objectives, including cost improvements and budgetary management.
You will have excellent organisational skills with energy and resilience to manage services in a changing and patient-focused climate. Your experience of a customer-centered approach will equip you for managing stakeholders’ expectations and service priorities. With strong communication skills, you will be able to lead from the front, promote positive values and develop staff to achieve their best.
We take your personal development seriously. Training and development opportunities are fully supported to enable all staff to achieve their potential.
The Pharmacy Department has an MHRA wholesaler Dealers Authorisation (WDA) and this post holder will be a Responsible Person (RP) maintaining this. The WDA is key to support the Trust’s collaborative working arrangement with Dorset Healthcare University NHSFT. Previous experience of working in a department with a MHRA WDA is desirable but not essential.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff. Applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share will be considered. Please talk to us about the opportunities available.
The post includes a weekly late duty and participation in the weekend and bank holiday rota.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us atRecruitment@dchft.nhs.ukif you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
This advert closes on Thursday 14 Dec 2023
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