NhsJobs Worthing and Chichester

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.

A detailed job description and person specification can be found in the documents section

Role Summary

To provide senior leadership in the provision of pharmacy services to University Hospitals Sussex

The successful post holder will be the overarching operational lead for medicines optimisation, dispensary and supply services at Worthing (WOR) and St Richards (SRH) hospitals

To assist the Deputy Chief Pharmacist (WOR and SRH) in the strategic development and progress of operational pharmacy services

To develop a cutting-edge strategy for the service taking into consideration the needs of patients and the Trust management, new ways of working, best national practice, outcomes of external audits and legislative guidance

This is a substantive role which has a major contribution to the management of medicines and hence the welfare of patients and the efficiency of the organisation

To contribute to the creation and implementation of career progression pathways including innovative roles for pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants

The successful post holder will be expected to collaborate closely with other hospitals within the Trust

The post holder will co-ordinate and be responsible for medicines optimisation, dispensary and supply services training for all staff across WOR and SRH

The post holder will be expected to lead on the development of services including, but not limited to the provisions of services to fulfil current deficiencies in current

provision and develop services around counselling, adherence, flow co-ordination and transfer on discharge

The post holder will be responsible for the development and update of all standard operating procedures for medicines management, dispensary and supply services across WOR and SRH

The post holder may be required to collaborate with external partners such the University and ICB for the development of future workforce and pharmacy services.

Job description

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.

A detailed job description and person specification can be found in the documents section

Role Summary

To provide senior leadership in the provision of pharmacy services to University Hospitals Sussex

The successful post holder will be the overarching operational lead for medicines optimisation, dispensary and supply services at Worthing (WOR) and St Richards (SRH) hospitals

To assist the Deputy Chief Pharmacist (WOR and SRH) in the strategic development and progress of operational pharmacy services

To develop a cutting-edge strategy for the service taking into consideration the needs of patients and the Trust management, new ways of working, best national practice, outcomes of external audits and legislative guidance

This is a substantive role which has a major contribution to the management of medicines and hence the welfare of patients and the efficiency of the organisation

To contribute to the creation and implementation of career progression pathways including innovative roles for pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants

The successful post holder will be expected to collaborate closely with other hospitals within the Trust

The post holder will co-ordinate and be responsible for medicines optimisation, dispensary and supply services training for all staff across WOR and SRH

The post holder will be expected to lead on the development of services including, but not limited to the provisions of services to fulfil current deficiencies in current

provision and develop services around counselling, adherence, flow co-ordination and transfer on discharge

The post holder will be responsible for the development and update of all standard operating procedures for medicines management, dispensary and supply services across WOR and SRH

The post holder may be required to collaborate with external partners such the University and ICB for the development of future workforce and pharmacy services.

What is the salary for this pharmacy technician role in Worthing and Chichester?

The advertised salary for this pharmacy technician role at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) is £57528.00 to £64750.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacy technician pay in Worthing and Chichester varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 2 open pharmacy vacancies from University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) across the UK. Browse all University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

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