Total 3 job vacancies by Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strong leadership skills and an enthusiasm for pharmacy operations to lead our stores and distribution services on our Aintree site

Working with the Technical Services Manager for Purchasing, Stores and Distribution you will lead and develop the existing stores and distribution teams towards our vision of merging into one cross-site team for purchasing and distribution services across LUHFT.

This post is full time (37.5 hours) but options for flexible working apply.

Your core role will involve leading the team responsible for the safe and effective receipt and distribution of medicines on the Aintree site. You will be a key member of the Procurement Operational Group, linking in with purchasing and medicines value colleagues to ensure robust processes are in place to provide stocked medicines to our wards and departments. You will also support the management of critical supply shortages across LUHFT.

You must possess excellent organisational skills to undertake this role: You must be able to work accurately, have a good eye for detail, be able to prioritise your workload, meet deadlines and be committed to the delivery of high standards in a patient focused service. Experience of working as a Technician leader in a busy Pharmacy department is essential, as is an excellent working knowledge of good distribution practice and processes. A good knowledge or experience of working in a Pharmacy store in possession of WDA(H) would also be beneficial to anyone considering this role.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

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To assist the Technical Services Manager in the operational management and development of the pharmacy stores and distribution service.

To update and take responsibility for departmental policies and procedures for operational activities within the pharmacy department and stores areas.

To plan, co-ordinate and manage the workload of pharmacy technical and support staff within the Pharmacy store.

To ensure safe systems are in operation for receipt and distribution of medicines within pharmacy stores.

To work with the Technical Services Manager to support performance management targets within the Pharmacy store.

To ensure compliance with relevant Trust, regional and national guidelines with regards to medicines receipt and Good Distribution Practice.

To manage logistics and transfer of medicines between all sites of Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and external customers.

To ensure compliance with WDA(H) regulations set out by the MHRA in the capacity of Operational Store Lead for the applicable hospital site(s)

To support workforce planning for technical and support staff by actively participating in staff recruitment.

To support with medicines procurement and monitoring supply disruptions, ensuring the safe and effective management and communication of issues impacting on the Trust.


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

Join the dynamic and supportive team at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust pharmacy department. Our forward thinking collaborative environment makes us the top destination for pharmacy technicians across the Northwest. We are looking for two exceptional pharmacy technicians to lead our dispensary services at our two acute sites:

Aintree University Hospital and Royal Liverpool Hospital

We seek an experienced and motivated Pharmacy Technician Manager to lead and manage our pharmacy dispensary team in a fast-paced hospital environment. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of excellence in pharmacy operations, a commitment to innovation, and the ability to inspire and manage a dedicated team of professionals

Working as part of our Technical Leadership Team across all our sites, the successful candidates must have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to lead, collaborate and inspire our technician teams.

The successful candidates will be expected to lead, develop, deliver, monitor and evaluate all aspects of pharmacy dispensary technical services


• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of pharmacy technicians and assistants, promoting professional development and high performance.
• Oversee daily operations of the pharmacy dispensary services, ensuring efficient and accurate medicine pathways.
• Implement and monitor innovative practices to enhance workflow, patient safety, and service quality.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory standards, hospital policies, and best practices.
• Coordinate with pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals to optimise medicine management.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Liverpool University Hospitals is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and fostering innovation in healthcare,

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

Follow us on Social Media:

Facebook – Liverpool University Hospitals Careers

Instagram - @LUHFTcareers

Twitter - @LUHFTcareers

Job Responsibilities
• Leadership of the pharmacy dispensing service within site including business and strategic planning and the development and continuous improvement of patient care processes.
• Provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence across the dispensary service in order that staff, patients and their families can have confidence and seek advice and support.
• Work collaboratively with other Technical Services Leads to remove variation and support joined up working.
• Responsible for the strategic direction of the dispensing service and for delivery of a dispensing service that meets the needs of the Trust.
• Responsible for ensuring that systems are in place to control the dispensing and distribution of medicines safely, effectively, efficiently and in compliance with all relevant legislation, the Trust Medicines Management Policy and other relevant policies.
• Responsible for stock control of medicines in the dispensary ensuring systems are in place to manage the storage and distribution of medicines safely, effectively, efficiently and in compliance with all relevant legislation, the Trust Medicines Management Policy and Trust standards of corporate governance.
• Lead, develop, deliver and evaluate the dispensing service provided by LUHFT to other organisations under SLAs.
• Ensure the pharmacy department is adequately staffed 7 days a week with technical staff at all times by overseeing rotas and workload allocation, leading on recruitment and selection of locums, reviewing shift patterns and forward planning services for staff within the teams. Manage service provision at weekends, evenings and bank holidays for dispensary staff.
• Responsible for the performance and personal development of dispensary staff by way of check ins, appraisals, service improvement objectives and personal development plans.
• Lead on ensuring all HR policies and procedures are adhered to for all dispensary staff including attendance capability and disciplinary policy.
• Responsible for ensuring robust business continuity plans are in place for the pharmacy dispensing service.
• Ensure the GPHC pharmacy standards are met and the dispensary and satellites will meet inspection criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

NVQ LEVEL 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Accredited accuracy checker

Management/ leadership training or experience

Experience

Essential

Management of a team of technicians

Significant experience in hospital Pharmacy Services

Previous experience in a team leader role

Experience of setting and maintaining high standards


This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Jul 2024

A Vacancy at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


We are looking for an individual to join the Pharmacy based Aseptic Services team. We have a highly regarded Aseptic Production Unit (APU) at the Trust and moved into our brand new site in 2023. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of support activities to the aseptic production service.

Would you like to work in a Pharmacy aseptic environment?

Do you like working in a busy department?

Do you have an eye for detail?

To assist and provide support within the effective and efficient day to day operations of the aseptic service: -

• Parenteral Nutrition
• Chemotherapy
• Intravenous Additive Service

In accordance with departmental safe systems of work.

Carry out Environmental procedures, to include: -

• Daily readings in both set up and clean room.
• Weekly settle plates and swabs.
• Cleaning duties.

In a timely manner ensuring all documentation is fully completed, filed and stored correctly.

Ensure that the aseptic process is carried out in compliance with current Standard Operating Procedures following the principles of the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

Follow us on Social Media:

Facebook – Liverpool University Hospitals Careers

Instagram - @LUHFTcareers

Twitter - @LUHFTcareers

The successful applicant will carry out duties in following areas.

To assist and provide support within the effective and efficient day to day operations of the aseptic service: -

• Parenteral Nutrition
• Chemotherapy
• Intravenous Additive Service
In accordance with departmental safe systems of work.

Carry out Environmental procedures, to include: -

• Daily readings in both set up and clean room.
• Weekly settle plates and swabs.
• Cleaning duties.

In a timely manner ensuring all documentation is fully completed, filed and stored correctly.

Ensure that the aseptic process is carried out in compliance with current Standard Operating Procedures following the principles of the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

See Job Description for further information.


This advert closes on Monday 25 Mar 2024