Chief Pharmacy Technician

At Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Senior Leadership Team. This post will be responsible for the operational assurance of core pharmacy services including supply and logistics for medicines. We are looking for a highly skilled, dynamic and enthusiastic individual to help support our journey as we look forward to the future with the aim to develop our existing workforce and services, as well as welcoming new members to the team. GOSH Pharmacy provides medicines for supporting NHS, International & Private Care and Clinical Trials for our children. We have been on a transformation journey to modernise the pharmacy service and facilities to deliver expert care to our paediatric population.

• previous applicants need not apply , Working with the senior leadership team, you will be directly supporting and leading on projects in updating of pharmacy (including support on creation of an independent Outpatient Pharmacy) and Trust infrastructure on automation of medicines supply (including provisions of Automated Dispensing Cabinets and Robotic Dispensing Systems).
You will have the opportunity to be involved in the New GOSH Children's Cancer Centre development, which will house the new Outpatient Pharmacy facility and help continue to drive improvement. Leadership of our team of Pharmacists, Technicians and Assistants on the digital pathway for Pharmacy is key at future proofing our service in preparation for the coming new Children's Cancer Centre. You will be responsible for ensuring that procurement, dispensing, and supply activities comply with all current statutory obligations, including Good Distribution Practice (GDP). The Chief Pharmacy Technician role leads the service supporting: + Regulatory Compliance (GPhC/CQC/ MHRA/NHSE QA) + Operational Leadership + Innovative practice + Quality Improvement (e.g. EPIC Digital Closed loop systems) + Senior Leadership and Management at an organisational level in respect to Pharmaceutical Operations + Quality Management System Improvement + Providing professional leadership and support to pharmacy technicians Trust-wideWorking for our organisation We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care. Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team. We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.

The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview. The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.