Deputy Team Leader, Medicines Management Technicians

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Pharmacy Technician with enthusiasm, vision, and excellent organisational and management skills to provide professional and managerial leadership to our ward-level clinical team at Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

You should be highly competent, hardworking, and reliable with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. As a dynamic individual, you will ensure the efficient and smooth running of the service, and provide a visible, accessible, and respected presence to staff, patients, and their families.

You should have experience of working under pressure, whilst ensuring accuracy and quality of your services. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, and the ability to engage the team is a must.

It is vital applicants are passionate about upholding Trust values in order to provide the best possible service to our patients.

Main duties of the job

As Deputy Team Leader for Medicines Management Technicians, you will manage the day-to-day operations of the ward-based clinical team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Co-ordinating daily ward pharmacy operations - including medication history taking, medicines supply and patient counselling.
• Supporting the Team Leader, Medicines Management Technicians with the strategic direction of the Medicines Management Technicians service.
• Deputise for the Team Leader Medicines Management Technicians, in their absence, at internal pharmacy meetings or Trust meetings.
• Leading staff within the team on a daily basis, including ongoing development needs and performance review and deal with HR-related processes, such as sickness absence.
• Supervising and providing training and mentorship to all current and new staff involved in the medicines management processes.

Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, with an extensive knowledge of pharmacy practices and regulations are essential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Deputy Team Leader, Medicines Management Technicians position available at WUTH.