Total 7 Senior Executive level Information Technology job vacancies in Coventry, CV2 2TE

Main Duties/ Responsibilities 1. To assist in the development of the aseptic service. 2. To practice as an expert practitioner, providing advice and consultancy to patients, healthcare professionals and other agencies relating to pharmaceutical aspects of aseptic services within the department and on the wards/clinical areas. 3. To operate as an authorised pharmacist within the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit. 4. To participate in, and if needed, lead on the training of Pharmacy staff within the department relating to aseptic services. 5. To support the maintenance and development of Standard Operating Procedures, staff training and approval records, physical and microbiological monitoring records and other records deemed necessary by the MHRA or regional QA specialists. 6. To ensure that all aseptically prepared medicines are produced in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). 7. To support monitoring of the environment and working practices to assure the quality of products and safety of staff. To assess risks against clinical need and make judgements when problems arise with the air handling unit, environment, facility issues or staffing. 8. To support the Lead Pharmacist and Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Manager in preparation for, and completion of actions resulting from, external audits from the MHRA in relation to licensed activity/ regional QC and accredited NHS inspectors for unlicensed activity. 9. To work with the Aseptic/ Quality Assurance team to support the maintenance of the PQS (Pharmaceutical Quality System) for the aseptic service. 10. To provide clinical support to the St Cross Pharmacy Chemotherapy Co-ordinator with the provision and delivery of chemotherapy to the Maple Unit at St Cross Hospital. 11. To provide clinical support to the Aseptic Process Co-ordinator with the provision and delivery of chemotherapy and other aseptic medicines to the internal and external locations. 12. To participate in, and if needed, lead on commitments relating to intrathecal chemotherapy. Pharmacy Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Check prescriptions for clarity, safety and efficacy on wards, in dispensaries and the aseptic suite and when necessary, take accurate drug histories to facilitate this. Query with and provide the prescriber with appropriate information to effect a change in the prescription when clinically required, to ensure patients safety and effective therapy. 2. Provide information to nursing and medical staff across the trust on any aspect of medicines policy ensuring safe practice. Provide information to patients on allocated wards or in dispensaries concerning their medication and answer any resulting questions or queries. 3. Provide when necessary, through checking dispensing or supervision of technicians and ATOs, an efficient medication supply service from any of the pharmacy departments, including the aseptic suite. 4. Ensure patients discharge medication is accurate and dispensed in advance of the patients discharge, by writing the patients medication on the GP discharge prescription and conveying to the GP all necessary information concerning the patient medication to ensure a safe transfer to primary care. Reducing pharmaceutical waste by utilising patients own drugs in the discharge process. 5. Within your designated clinical area of responsibility, ensure best practice and clinical governance is applied to drug therapy by providing medical and nursing staff with: a. Appropriate drug information b. Support in writing clinical guidelines c. Participation in and delivery of education and training d. Undertaking clinical audit and practice research e. Ensuring procedures for the introduction and monitoring of new drugs are followed f. Monitoring of drug expenditure and provision of advice on the financial implications of changes in practice g. Train, and act as role model to pharmacy staff allocated to specialty h. Liaise with community medical nursing and pharmacy staff to ensure effective and seamless care 6. Provide clinical pharmacy and prescribing services within the Trust as an independent prescriber (as required). 7. Support the Associate Director of Pharmacy Cancer, Technical Services and Clinical Trials in achieving long-term objectives of the department and its strategic direction including devising and reviewing SOPs and guidelines as needed. 8. Be responsible for ensuring that the appraisal and personal reviews for designated pharmacy staff are completed. Participate in personal review and working to achieve set objectives. Participate in selection and recruitment of staff. 9. To lead, participate in and coordinate the competency-based assessments and training of junior staff within the team. To ensure areas of concern in the clinical and operational performance of staff within the team are identified and reported to the Lead Pharmacist Technical Services. To participate in performance management of members of the team as needed. 10. Work flexibly across all of the Pharmacy departments, covering the work of colleagues during peak periods or absence. 11. Participate in appropriate training and development activities including your own personal development and participate in the education and training of colleagues and all other healthcare professionals on medicine legislation, pharmacology, medication risk and best prescribing practice. Contribute to local undergraduate and postgraduate education and training within your speciality both within the Trust and for other programmes of study. To work with the Lead Pharmacy Technician Education and Training to ensure the effective delivery, assessment and induction of staff in the department. 12. Participate in weekend and Bank Holiday working as may be required. 13. Undertake any other duties as required by the Director of Pharmacy in accordance with the grade and nature of the post. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Main Duties/ Responsibilities 1. To assist in the development of the aseptic service. 2. To practice as an expert practitioner, providing advice and consultancy to patients, healthcare professionals and other agencies relating to pharmaceutical aspects of aseptic services within the department and on the wards/clinical areas. 3. To operate as an authorised pharmacist within the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit. 4. To participate in, and if needed, lead on the training of Pharmacy staff within the department relating to aseptic services. 5. To support the maintenance and development of Standard Operating Procedures, staff training and approval records, physical and microbiological monitoring records and other records deemed necessary by the MHRA or regional QA specialists. 6. To ensure that all aseptically prepared medicines are produced in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). 7. To support monitoring of the environment and working practices to assure the quality of products and safety of staff. To assess risks against clinical need and make judgements when problems arise with the air handling unit, environment, facility issues or staffing. 8. To support the Lead Pharmacist and Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Manager in preparation for, and completion of actions resulting from, external audits from the MHRA in relation to licensed activity/ regional QC and accredited NHS inspectors for unlicensed activity. 9. To work with the Aseptic/ Quality Assurance team to support the maintenance of the PQS (Pharmaceutical Quality System) for the aseptic service. 10. To provide clinical support to the St Cross Pharmacy Chemotherapy Co-ordinator with the provision and delivery of chemotherapy to the Maple Unit at St Cross Hospital. 11. To provide clinical support to the Aseptic Process Co-ordinator with the provision and delivery of chemotherapy and other aseptic medicines to the internal and external locations. 12. To participate in, and if needed, lead on commitments relating to intrathecal chemotherapy. Pharmacy Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Check prescriptions for clarity, safety and efficacy on wards, in dispensaries and the aseptic suite and when necessary, take accurate drug histories to facilitate this. Query with and provide the prescriber with appropriate information to effect a change in the prescription when clinically required, to ensure patients safety and effective therapy. 2. Provide information to nursing and medical staff across the trust on any aspect of medicines policy ensuring safe practice. Provide information to patients on allocated wards or in dispensaries concerning their medication and answer any resulting questions or queries. 3. Provide when necessary, through checking dispensing or supervision of technicians and ATOs, an efficient medication supply service from any of the pharmacy departments, including the aseptic suite. 4. Ensure patients discharge medication is accurate and dispensed in advance of the patients discharge, by writing the patients medication on the GP discharge prescription and conveying to the GP all necessary information concerning the patient medication to ensure a safe transfer to primary care. Reducing pharmaceutical waste by utilising patients own drugs in the discharge process. 5. Within your designated clinical area of responsibility, ensure best practice and clinical governance is applied to drug therapy by providing medical and nursing staff with: a. Appropriate drug information b. Support in writing clinical guidelines c. Participation in and delivery of education and training d. Undertaking clinical audit and practice research e. Ensuring procedures for the introduction and monitoring of new drugs are followed f. Monitoring of drug expenditure and provision of advice on the financial implications of changes in practice g. Train, and act as role model to pharmacy staff allocated to specialty h. Liaise with community medical nursing and pharmacy staff to ensure effective and seamless care 6. Provide clinical pharmacy and prescribing services within the Trust as an independent prescriber (as required). 7. Support the Associate Director of Pharmacy Cancer, Technical Services and Clinical Trials in achieving long-term objectives of the department and its strategic direction including devising and reviewing SOPs and guidelines as needed. 8. Be responsible for ensuring that the appraisal and personal reviews for designated pharmacy staff are completed. Participate in personal review and working to achieve set objectives. Participate in selection and recruitment of staff. 9. To lead, participate in and coordinate the competency-based assessments and training of junior staff within the team. To ensure areas of concern in the clinical and operational performance of staff within the team are identified and reported to the Lead Pharmacist Technical Services. To participate in performance management of members of the team as needed. 10. Work flexibly across all of the Pharmacy departments, covering the work of colleagues during peak periods or absence. 11. Participate in appropriate training and development activities including your own personal development and participate in the education and training of colleagues and all other healthcare professionals on medicine legislation, pharmacology, medication risk and best prescribing practice. Contribute to local undergraduate and postgraduate education and training within your speciality both within the Trust and for other programmes of study. To work with the Lead Pharmacy Technician Education and Training to ensure the effective delivery, assessment and induction of staff in the department. 12. Participate in weekend and Bank Holiday working as may be required. 13. Undertake any other duties as required by the Director of Pharmacy in accordance with the grade and nature of the post. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Cadent Gas Ltd


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Job Title: Senior Network Technician
- Security System

At Cadent we’re excited to be part of the future of UK energy!  We’ve got a clear roadmap that will drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.

We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers whom we put at the heart of everything we do.


As A Senior Network Technician for Cadent, you will provide support for our Integrated Security Solution system, you will be collaborating with our Energy Control Centre and Technical Security Engineers to destermine site access for all aspects of work and attendance as well as designing and driving key improvement initiatives.




Key Responsibilities



- Servicing, maintaining and asset replacing (installing) various security disciplines on the Cadent estate. This will include but not limited to, monitored Closed Circuit television, both analogue and digital, centrally managed access control systems, Intercom, Monitored Pulse Fence (MPF), acoustic fence and intruder alarm, security white and infra-red lighting, CCTV IP Network Infrastructure.
- Developing, implementing & managing safe working practices, maintenance procedures, preventative maintenance plans & engineering standards & specifications.
- Providing support throughout the UK at our remote locations. Working alongside support teams, you will provide key interface between Integrated Security Solution team, site operations and our specialist contractors.
- Supporting with associated outsourced Service Providers’ performance against agreed Service Levels.
- Supporting the ISS team as part of an on-call 24x7x365 rota.
- Providing technical assurance for the services, ensuring Change Management Process is adhered to and Changes are technically validated to protect live service.
- Supporting with technical standards for related technology /infrastructure and strategic decisions.
- Supporting the regular completion of audit activities.
- Host 3rd line specialist contactors on site visits and provide sensible monitoring of the work activity throughout the entire works and be responsible for the verification of the work against the task. Liaise with the site owner throughout the entire lifecycle of the works whether that be a Planned maintenance visit, installation, or service repair or even a scoping visit to establish a plan of action





Skills and Experience



- A minimum of 3 years in the electronic security industry with good working knowledge of CCTV and integrated Security systems.
- Experience of installation or servicing of CCTV, Access control, intruder and door, gate entry systems is required.
- Approved Electrician and/or City & Guilds 236 Pt 1 and 2 in Electrical Installation and maintenance or equivalent desirable and will be expected to be or working towards, BS2382 BS18th edition wiring regulations.
- SCO 1,2, & 5 & GAS SHEA certified, or working towards
- Full UK driving licence.
- Able to read prepared electrical plans and technical sketches as well as identify from a drawing, the location of equipment and services on site that you will be working on and install service and repair systems in accordance with information provided, and record changes to and the location of equipment on the installation drawings and update the required asset registers.
- Experience of supporting mission critical systems, with good knowledge of system technologies, CCTV, Access control systems, monitoring tools, processes, and incident handling in a 24x7x365 support environment.
- HNC/SNVQ L3 or equivalent operational experience in network engineering techniques supported by relevant training or qualifications.
- Holds EUSR Gas Safety Passport.

Technical knowledge in one of the following areas:
- IOSH or recognised training or qualifications on Health, Safety & Environment.
- Gallagher control systems.
- Operational Technology i.e. Remote Telemetry Unit [RTU].
- ITIL 4 foundation.



What’s In It For You
Here at Cadent, we are committed to supporting our employees to get the best out of themselves. For this role in particular we can offer:

- Funding and support towards completing qualifications
- Ample opportunity for progression within the business
- Mentoring and guidance opportunities


Why Join Us
We offer a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle and support your well-being. These include:

- Annual bonus
- Company car
- Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary (i.e., employee contributions of up to 6%, double matched by a Cadent contribution of up to 12%)
- 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
- Fantastic career development prospects with funded learning options, including support with exams, and internal and external learning and development
- Strong focus on supporting you as an individual including:
- Flexible working
- Strong commitments to ED&I
- Generous family provision policies
- Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, insurance, and healthcare packages, plus much more
- My Offers membership card – offering discounts and savings from hundreds of retailers
- 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Free gym access at the Ansty office, as well as a ‘Gympass’ scheme providing free or heavily subsidised local gym memberships


We want our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working options with you if the role can accommodate it. Let us know about your flexibility requirements, whether that be reduced hours, remote working, flexible start/finish times, or compressed hours, and we will be more than happy to explore what’s possible for the role.

Diversity and Inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement listed?

Understanding, learning, and celebrating what makes us different, as well as what we have in common, is good for us as individuals and enables us to work better together as one team. Cadent is committed to being an equitable and diverse employer that fosters an inclusive culture for all our employees, therefore, all our employment decisions are assessed based on qualifications, merit, and business need. So, if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – You may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.

As a recognised Disability Confident Employer, we are proud to champion inclusion in the workplace and ensure to provide an environment that is accessible to all and supports individuals throughout their journey with Cadent. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process.

We place great importance on equity, diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our employee communities Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability) and the Cadent Military Community can’t wait to welcome you!

Circle Back Initiative
As an active and proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we aim to ensure that all candidates receive a response to their application, regardless of the outcome.
We will be receiving applications until the specified date above, though Cadent retains the right to close this vacancy early without prior notification, so it is advisable to complete your application at your earliest convenience.

Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.

What’s next?
To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon.To learn more about Cadent and what we do, visit our website at Home | Cadent (cadentgas.com)

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Cadent Gas Ltd

At Cadent we’re excited to be part of the future of UK energy!  We’ve got a clear roadmap that will drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.

We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers whom we put at the heart of everything we do.

As A Senior Network Technician for Cadent, you will provide support for our Integrrated Security Solution system, you will be collaborating with our Energy Control Centre and Technical Security Engineers to destermine site access for all aspects of work and attendance as well as designing and driving key improvement initiatives.




Key Responsibilities



- Servicing, maintaining and asset replacing (installing) various security disciplines on the Cadent estate. This will include but not limited to, monitored Closed Circuit television, both analogue and digital, centrally managed access control systems, Intercom, Monitored Pulse Fence (MPF), acoustic fence and intruder alarm, security white and infra-red lighting, CCTV IP Network Infrastructure.
- Developing, implementing & managing safe working practices, maintenance procedures, preventative maintenance plans & engineering standards & specifications.
- Providing support throughout the UK at our remote locations. Working alongside support teams, you will provide key interface between Integrated Security Solution team, site operations and our specialist contractors.
- Supporting with associated outsourced Service Providers’ performance against agreed Service Levels.
- Supporting the ISS team as part of an on-call 24x7x365 rota.
- Providing technical assurance for the services, ensuring Change Management Process is adhered to and Changes are technically validated to protect live service.
- Supporting with technical standards for related technology /infrastructure and strategic decisions.
- Supporting the regular completion of audit activities.
- Host 3rd line specialist contactors on site visits and provide sensible monitoring of the work activity throughout the entire works and be responsible for the verification of the work against the task. Liaise with the site owner throughout the entire lifecycle of the works whether that be a Planned maintenance visit, installation, or service repair or even a scoping visit to establish a plan of action





Skills and Experience



- A minimum of 3 years in the electronic security industry with good working knowledge of CCTV and integrated Security systems.
- Experience of installation or servicing of CCTV, Access control, intruder and door, gate entry systems is required.
- Approved Electrician and/or City & Guilds 236 Pt 1 and 2 in Electrical Installation and maintenance or equivalent desirable and will be expected to be or working towards, BS2382 BS18th edition wiring regulations.
- SCO 1,2, & 5 & GAS SHEA certified, or working towards
- Full UK driving licence.
- Able to read prepared electrical plans and technical sketches as well as identify from a drawing, the location of equipment and services on site that you will be working on and install service and repair systems in accordance with information provided, and record changes to and the location of equipment on the installation drawings and update the required asset registers.
- Experience of supporting mission critical systems, with good knowledge of system technologies, CCTV, Access control systems, monitoring tools, processes, and incident handling in a 24x7x365 support environment.
- HNC/SNVQ L3 or equivalent operational experience in network engineering techniques supported by relevant training or qualifications.
- Holds EUSR Gas Safety Passport.

Technical knowledge in one of the following areas:
- IOSH or recognised training or qualifications on Health, Safety & Environment.
- Gallagher control systems.
- Operational Technology i.e. Remote Telemetry Unit [RTU].
- ITIL 4 foundation.



What’s In It For You
Here at Cadent, we are committed to supporting our employees to get the best out of themselves. For this role in particular we can offer:

- Funding and support towards completing qualifications
- Ample opportunity for progression within the business
- Mentoring and guidance opportunities


Why Join Us
We offer a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle and support your well-being. These include:

- Annual bonus
- Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary (i.e., employee contributions of up to 6%, double matched by a Cadent contribution of up to 12%)
- 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
- Fantastic career development prospects with funded learning options, including support with exams, and internal and external learning and development
- Strong focus on supporting you as an individual including:
- Flexible working
- Strong commitments to ED&I
- Generous family provision policies
- Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, insurance, and healthcare packages, plus much more
- My Offers membership card – offering discounts and savings from hundreds of retailers
- 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Free gym access at the Ansty office, as well as a ‘Gympass’ scheme providing free or heavily subsidised local gym memberships


We want our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working options with you if the role can accommodate it. Let us know about your flexibility requirements, whether that be reduced hours, remote working, flexible start/finish times, or compressed hours, and we will be more than happy to explore what’s possible for the role.

Diversity and Inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement listed?

Understanding, learning, and celebrating what makes us different, as well as what we have in common, is good for us as individuals and enables us to work better together as one team. Cadent is committed to being an equitable and diverse employer that fosters an inclusive culture for all our employees, therefore, all our employment decisions are assessed based on qualifications, merit, and business need. So, if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – You may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.

As a recognised Disability Confident Employer, we are proud to champion inclusion in the workplace and ensure to provide an environment that is accessible to all and supports individuals throughout their journey with Cadent. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process.

We place great importance on equity, diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our employee communities Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability) and the Cadent Military Community can’t wait to welcome you!

Circle Back Initiative
As an active and proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we aim to ensure that all candidates receive a response to their application, regardless of the outcome.
We will be receiving applications until the specified date above, though Cadent retains the right to close this vacancy early without prior notification, so it is advisable to complete your application at your earliest convenience.

Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.

What’s next?
To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon.To learn more about Cadent and what we do, visit our website at Home | Cadent (cadentgas.com)

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.


We are in the fortunate position, after service investment, to advertise for an exceptional Pharmacist to join our friendly and progressive pharmacy team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. This is a unique role in which you can develop your specialist skillset and advance your clinical skills.

The ideal candidate would be an ambitious, self-motivated, and committed Pharmacist with excellent technical and communication skills. They will work closely with the Lead Pharmacist for Technical Services and the Pharmacy Aseptic/ Quality Assurance team.

The successful post holder will have practical experience of working in a sterile production or Quality Control environment with cleanroom and isolator technology and be familiar with GMP, GCP, Section 10 and MHRA standards.

We are a large Acute Teaching Hospital of approximately 1300 beds. Our pharmacy department has an innovative approach to pharmaceutical care with a ward-based technician service and pharmacist led clinics. We have strong links with the Medical School at Warwick University and the department of Medicines Management at Keele University.

You will be based at University Hospital Coventry, a PFI hospital opened in 2006 which is situated just off the junction of the M6 and M69.

Please be advised there is a proposed interview date of 16th April 2024.

The primary duties include working alongside the Lead Pharmacist for Technical Services and the Pharmacy Aseptic/ Quality Assurance team to provide a safe, effective and high-quality service. The post holder will support the maintenance and improvement of the Unit’s Pharmaceutical Quality System.

The role will include aseptic verification and release of products from the unit. You will work alongside other healthcare professionals to provide treatment for patients requiring aseptically made injectable medicines, for example those with cancer amongst other conditions. You will assist in the development of the aseptic service at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.

Although your main role will be in the aseptic department you may be required to support the clinical verification (screening) of SACT prescriptions and the dispensing of chemotherapy medicines.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence®designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Main Duties/ Responsibilities

1. To participate in and supervise the generation and checking of new MOSAIQ SACT protocol templates.

2. To review and update existing SACT protocol templates, and oversee the modification and maintenance of all treatment protocols.

3. To participate in and support the wider pharmacy and clinical team with training and usage of the chemotherapy prescribing system within cancer services.

4. Train and assess Spoke and Hub MOSAIQ Pharmacy staff to operate within their competence with regard to SACT protocol template work.

5. To oversee and manage the generic MOSAIQ Pharmacy email inbox.

6. To practice as an expert practitioner, providing advice and consultancy to patients, healthcare professionals and other agencies relating to pharmaceutical aspects of your clinical speciality within the department and on the wards/clinical areas.

7. To participate in outpatient clinics as a non-medical prescriber (as required and funding permitting). Provide oral chemotherapy pre-treatment consultations (as required and funding permitting).

8. To operate as an authorised pharmacist within the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit, handling and final checking chemotherapy and other aseptically dispensed/ manufactured medicines.

9. To participate in chemotherapy screening (clinical verification) of prescriptions as per department rota.

10. To support all aspects of the cancer drug commissioning arrangements locally. This will include funded drugs and those available via a compassionate use or similar scheme.

11. To participate in, and if needed, lead on the training of Pharmacy staff within the department relating to cancer services.

12. To participate in, and if needed, lead on commitments relating to intrathecal therapy.

13. To support the palliative care clinical service provided to the Hospices at Warwick and Coventry (as required).

Pharmacy duties and Responsibilities:

1. Check prescriptions for clarity, safety and efficacy on wards, in dispensaries and the aseptic suite and when necessary take accurate drug histories to facilitate this. Query with, and provide the prescriber with appropriate information to effect a change in the prescription when clinically required, to ensure patients safety and effective therapy.

2. Provide information to nursing and medical staff across the trust on any aspect of medicines policy ensuring safe practice. Provide information to patients on allocated wards or in dispensaries concerning their medication and answer any resulting questions or queries.

3.Provide when necessary, through checking dispensing or supervision of technicians, an efficient medication supply service from any of the pharmacy departments, including the aseptic suite.

4.Ensure patients discharge medication is accurate and dispensed in advance of the patients’ discharge, by recording the patients’ medication on the GP discharge prescription and conveying to the GP all necessary information concerning the patient medication to ensure a safe transfer to primary care. Reducing pharmaceutical waste by utilising patients own drugs in the discharge process.

5. Within your designated clinical area of responsibility, ensure best practice and clinical governance is applied to drug therapy by providing medical and nursing staff with:

a. Appropriate drug information

b. Support in writing clinical guidelines

c. Participation in and delivery of education and training

d. Undertaking clinical audit and practice research

e. Ensuring procedures for the introduction and monitoring of new drugs are followed

f. Monitoring of drug expenditure and provision of advice on the financial implications of changes in practice

g. Train, and act as role model to pharmacy staff allocated to specialty

h. Liaise with community medical nursing and pharmacy staff to ensure effective and seamless care

6.Provide clinical pharmacy and prescribing services within the Trust as an independent prescriber (as required).

7.Support the Associate Director of Pharmacy – Cancer, Technical Services and Clinical Trials in achieving long-term objectives of the department and its strategic direction including devising and reviewing SOPs and guidelines as needed.

8.Be responsible for ensuring that the appraisal and personal reviews for designated pharmacy staff are completed. Participate in personal review and working to achieve set objectives. Participate in selection and recruitment of staff.

9. To lead, participate in and coordinate the competency based assessments and training of junior staff within the team. To ensure areas of concern in the clinical and operational performance of staff within the team are identified and reported to the Associate Director of Pharmacy – Cancer, Technical Services and Clinical Trials. To participate in performance management of members of the team as needed

10. Work flexibly across all of the Pharmacy departments, covering the work of colleagues during peak periods or absence.

11. Participate in weekend and Bank Holiday working as may be required.

12. Undertake any other duties as required by the Director of Pharmacy in accordance with the grade and nature of the post

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.




This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Mar 2024

Main Duties/ Responsibilities 1. To participate in and supervise the generation and checking of new MOSAIQ SACT protocol templates. 2. To review and update existing SACT protocol templates, and oversee the modification and maintenance of all treatment protocols. 3. To participate in and support the wider pharmacy and clinical team with training and usage of the chemotherapy prescribing system within cancer services. 4. Train and assess Spoke and Hub MOSAIQ Pharmacy staff to operate within their competence with regard to SACT protocol template work. 5. To oversee and manage the generic MOSAIQ Pharmacy email inbox. 6. To practice as an expert practitioner, providing advice and consultancy to patients, healthcare professionals and other agencies relating to pharmaceutical aspects of your clinical speciality within the department and on the wards/clinical areas. 7. To participate in outpatient clinics as a non-medical prescriber (as required and funding permitting). Provide oral chemotherapy pre-treatment consultations (as required and funding permitting). 8. To operate as an authorised pharmacist within the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit, handling and final checking chemotherapy and other aseptically dispensed/ manufactured medicines. 9. To participate in chemotherapy screening (clinical verification) of prescriptions as per department rota. 10. To support all aspects of the cancer drug commissioning arrangements locally. This will include funded drugs and those available via a compassionate use or similar scheme. 11. To participate in, and if needed, lead on the training of Pharmacy staff within the department relating to cancer services. 12. To participate in, and if needed, lead on commitments relating to intrathecal therapy. 13. To support the palliative care clinical service provided to the Hospices at Warwick and Coventry (as required). Pharmacy duties and Responsibilities: 1. Check prescriptions for clarity, safety and efficacy on wards, in dispensaries and the aseptic suite and when necessary take accurate drug histories to facilitate this. Query with, and provide the prescriber with appropriate information to effect a change in the prescription when clinically required, to ensure patients safety and effective therapy. 2.Provide information to nursing and medical staff across the trust on any aspect of medicines policy ensuring safe practice. Provide information to patients on allocated wards or in dispensaries concerning their medication and answer any resulting questions or queries. 3.Provide when necessary, through checking dispensing or supervision of technicians, an efficient medication supply service from any of the pharmacy departments, including the aseptic suite. 4.Ensure patients discharge medication is accurate and dispensed in advance of the patients discharge, by recording the patients medication on the GP discharge prescription and conveying to the GP all necessary information concerning the patient medication to ensure a safe transfer to primary care. Reducing pharmaceutical waste by utilising patients own drugs in the discharge process. 5. Within your designated clinical area of responsibility, ensure best practice and clinical governance is applied to drug therapy by providing medical and nursing staff with: a. Appropriate drug information b. Support in writing clinical guidelines c. Participation in and delivery of education and training d. Undertaking clinical audit and practice research e. Ensuring procedures for the introduction and monitoring of new drugs are followed f. Monitoring of drug expenditure and provision of advice on the financial implications of changes in practice g. Train, and act as role model to pharmacy staff allocated to specialty h. Liaise with community medical nursing and pharmacy staff to ensure effective and seamless care 6.Provide clinical pharmacy and prescribing services within the Trust as an independent prescriber (as required). 7.Support the Associate Director of Pharmacy Cancer, Technical Services and Clinical Trials in achieving long-term objectives of the department and its strategic direction including devising and reviewing SOPs and guidelines as needed. 8.Be responsible for ensuring that the appraisal and personal reviews for designated pharmacy staff are completed. Participate in personal review and working to achieve set objectives. Participate in selection and recruitment of staff. 9. To lead, participate in and coordinate the competency based assessments and training of junior staff within the team. To ensure areas of concern in the clinical and operational performance of staff within the team are identified and reported to the Associate Director of Pharmacy Cancer, Technical Services and Clinical Trials. To participate in performance management of members of the team as needed 10. Work flexibly across all of the Pharmacy departments, covering the work of colleagues during peak periods or absence. 11. Participate in weekend and Bank Holiday working as may be required. 12. Undertake any other duties as required by the Director of Pharmacy in accordance with the grade and nature of the post For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

Coventry is expanding with a growing population, a buoyant and increasing private rented sector. A key strategic priority for the Council is to therefore keep residents safe and tackle poor housing conditions.

Property Licensing and Housing Enforcement responds to complaints in the Private Rented Sector and implements the Mandatory and Additional HMO licensing schemes to deal with issues caused by the poor management of privately rented HMO properties. These services and schemes offer an opportunity to work in a busy high-profile environment dealing with improving standards of privately rented properties across the city.

If you are motivated, professional in your approach and have adept organisational skills then Coventry could be the place for you!

Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values we strive to have a workforce that reflects our local communities and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds, applicants who have a disability and applicants who are from the LGBTQ+ community to apply for our senior leadership roles.

Our Values are:

What is the job role?

We are looking for an Admin Support (Senior Regulatory Technical Support Officer) to deliver a high-quality customer service in a way that contributes to the achievement of the City Council’s vision and objectives for a growing and sustainable city.

In your role you will be:

• Dealing with enquiries, through varying mediums, ensuring that where possible they are resolved at first contact, or that messages are passed on to the relevant person for action.
• Undertaking data input and document production using the range of systems in use within Regulatory Services.
• Working with the Property Licensing Team Leaders to ensure publicly accessible data is displayed correctly in a timely manner.
• Inputting data onto software and updating records.
• Regularly communicating with members of the wider team and customers to deliver an excellent service.
• Taking care of the admin side of our service, including maintaining IT systems, retrieving information as requested and ensuring that information is kept up to date.
• Assisting with the development of IT systems and workflow processes within the regulatory service.

For further information about the role please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Who are we looking for?

A person who…

• Is self-motivated – during these difficult times, most work will be carried out from home.
• Can take responsibility for their workload and prioritise according to the service needs, making sure that performance targets are met.
• Has the ability to record and provide information with accuracy.
• Is computer literate and is confident using various IT systems.
• Can support officers to ensure deadlines are met and delays in the system are minimised.
• Has good literacy and numeracy skills to assist with the production of a variety of correspondence.
• Can produce, analyse, and interpret reports using a variety of IT applications.

For full details on the application process please read the attached document labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'

Interview date: 10/01/2024

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 4800 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

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