University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Radiopharmacy Team Manager
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Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Radiopharmacy Team Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Pharmacy Technician Team Manager and provide operational, professional and technical leadership for the Gallium service, ensuring the provision of a safe, effective, efficient and patient-focused pharmacy service.
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of the Gallium service, ensuring that all activities relating to the receipt, storage, preparation, handling, dispensing and supply are undertaken in accordance with relevant legislation, professional standards, Trust policies and departmental procedures.
Working closely with the head of radiopharmacy, nuclear medicine staff, medical physics, suppliers and other internal and external stakeholders, the post holder will ensure that the service operates effectively, safely and efficiently and delivers high-quality patient care.
The post holder will provide leadership to the pharmacy technician team, supporting workforce development, competency assessment, performance management and continuous professional development. They will contribute to service planning, quality improvement, risk management and the development of the Gallium service in line with Trust priorities and strategic objectives.
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Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
In this role, your key responsibilities will include identifying, promoting, and implementing Gallium service developments, focussing on improving service delivery and patient care and in line with organisational priorities and vision.
- Responsible for the ongoing review and development of the Gallium service including interpreting requirements for changes to provision and the resolution of issues relating to staffing.
- Providing and sharing specialist technical information to healthcare professionals both within and externally to the Trust to ensure continuity of care.
- Communicating with other health care professionals, suppliers, service users, and patients regarding difficulties around service delivery and if appropriate negotiating and offering alternative solutions to ensure appropriate patient care is always maintained.
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Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Management qualification equivalent to at least intermediate management level
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical science and equivalent level of in-depth specialist organisational and procedural, knowledge of pharmacy services
- Can demonstrate understanding of current professional regulations and issues
- Extensive experience of pharmacy IT systems
- Experience of managing staff and/or services
- Other relevant pharmacy or research qualifications e.g., ACPT, PIPC, Medicines Management as essential
Desirable criteria
- Leadership qualification
- Budget & Financial management experience
- Experience of designing and implementing an audit
- Experience of writing for publication
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
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