Principal Pharmacy Technician – Clinical Governance/Quality Assurance
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 28 Mai 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £38,682 - £46,580 Per Annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 27 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | York, YO31 8HE |
| Cwmni: | York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7217008/419-7217008-PPT-P |
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A Vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We require the post holder to be able to demonstrate excellent negotiating and influencing skills, attention to detail, proficient use of IT, in particular report writing and presentation skills, management of data processes, and the use of all internal and external systems, databases and action logs that will facilitate the efficient management of the Clinical Governance & Quality Assurance services
We are looking to recruit an individual that can adapt to changing demands and is committed to providing a high-quality service. This role requires excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. You will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, be well organised and able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Significant, demonstrable experience and knowledge of regulatory compliance, audit and risk management is required. Experience of line management is essential
Candidates must be registered with the GPhC and meet the essential criteria as specified in the person specification.
The postholder will work directly with the Clinical Governance & Quality Assurance Manager to ensure the safe and effective management of medicines throughout the Trust and ensure the quality of pharmacy services is effectively monitored and continually improves. You will help implement and maintain all aspects of the pharmacy quality management system and monitor practice in medicines management to ensure policies and procedures are implemented effectively.
The post holder is responsible for QA and clinical governance in pharmacy and the wider organisation. You will ensure compliance with legislation and medicines management standards throughout the Trust.
Other tasks include:
• Direct line management of the clinical governance & quality assurance teams
• Undertaking service improvement projects
• Daily management of the Quality Management System, including document control, asset monitoring & management of deviations
• Internal audits & actions
• Management of deviations, including documentation and investigation
• Unlicensed medicines
• Oversight of medical gas cylinders
• Management of controlled prescription stationery including FP10 and outpatient prescription pads
• Controlled drug inspections. writing reports and improvement plans
• Investigating discrepancies and unusual usage patterns of medicines
• Writing quality reports and attending quality meetings
• Temperature monitoring within the pharmacy department
• Producing and delivering training for pharmacy and clinical staff
You will be based in the pharmacy department at York Hospital but may be required to work at other Trust sites on occasion. Core service hours are Monday to Friday 08:45 – 17:15. You will contribute to the weekend and bank holiday rota. You will have a regular dispensary slot where you will conduct final accuracy checks as part of the ACPT led dispensary service.
Further information regarding the role and responsibilities can be found in the job description.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
· Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
· 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
· A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
· A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
· Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
· NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
· An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
· Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Jun 2025
We require the post holder to be able to demonstrate excellent negotiating and influencing skills, attention to detail, proficient use of IT, in particular report writing and presentation skills, management of data processes, and the use of all internal and external systems, databases and action logs that will facilitate the efficient management of the Clinical Governance & Quality Assurance services
We are looking to recruit an individual that can adapt to changing demands and is committed to providing a high-quality service. This role requires excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. You will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, be well organised and able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Significant, demonstrable experience and knowledge of regulatory compliance, audit and risk management is required. Experience of line management is essential
Candidates must be registered with the GPhC and meet the essential criteria as specified in the person specification.
The postholder will work directly with the Clinical Governance & Quality Assurance Manager to ensure the safe and effective management of medicines throughout the Trust and ensure the quality of pharmacy services is effectively monitored and continually improves. You will help implement and maintain all aspects of the pharmacy quality management system and monitor practice in medicines management to ensure policies and procedures are implemented effectively.
The post holder is responsible for QA and clinical governance in pharmacy and the wider organisation. You will ensure compliance with legislation and medicines management standards throughout the Trust.
Other tasks include:
• Direct line management of the clinical governance & quality assurance teams
• Undertaking service improvement projects
• Daily management of the Quality Management System, including document control, asset monitoring & management of deviations
• Internal audits & actions
• Management of deviations, including documentation and investigation
• Unlicensed medicines
• Oversight of medical gas cylinders
• Management of controlled prescription stationery including FP10 and outpatient prescription pads
• Controlled drug inspections. writing reports and improvement plans
• Investigating discrepancies and unusual usage patterns of medicines
• Writing quality reports and attending quality meetings
• Temperature monitoring within the pharmacy department
• Producing and delivering training for pharmacy and clinical staff
You will be based in the pharmacy department at York Hospital but may be required to work at other Trust sites on occasion. Core service hours are Monday to Friday 08:45 – 17:15. You will contribute to the weekend and bank holiday rota. You will have a regular dispensary slot where you will conduct final accuracy checks as part of the ACPT led dispensary service.
Further information regarding the role and responsibilities can be found in the job description.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
· Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
· 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
· A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
· A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
· Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
· NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
· An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
· Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Jun 2025
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