Lead Pharmacist

Job overview

Previous applicants need not apply

Are you looking for a new opportunity to take your pharmacy career to new heights, and work in our Brand new Aseptic facility? If so we are looking for an experienced, dynamic and forward thinking leader to join our team in the role of  Lead Pharmacist - Technical Services, Infusions and Special Medicines at Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This post offers a fantastic opportunity to work at an advanced level in both aseptic preparation services and quality assurance.

The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly in supporting the Trust's directive of 7 day working, participating in rotas including on call, weekend and bank holiday working.

Main duties of the job

The post holder would be responsible for the provision of Infusions and special medicines to the trust. In addition, you will also support the provision of Technical services  within the Trust. The role requires excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, alongside sound Knowledge in  Quality Assurance and Good Manufacturing Practice.

We are a successful, innovative and forward-thinking department, with patient care at the centre of our decision making.

As a senior Quality Assurance pharmacist, you will assure quality of all medicines prepared within the Aseptic Unit, in addition to maintaining and developing the Pharmaceutical Quality System in accordance with legal, regulatory and best-practice requirements.

The department will be supported by a robust management team, Technical Pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support workers  that enables the successful candidate  to be actively involved in and focus on the provisional of ready to administer infusion to our patients. You will be responsible for managing and supervising the duties of pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists and ward support technicians within the clinical team. You will support the Pharmacy Team Manager in the delivery of the Pharmacy Vision and Values Strategy.

The department is supportive of candidates who wish to undertake additional qualifications, such as the Diploma or MSc in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

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