Pharmacy Manager (Maternity Leave)
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We are looking for maternity leave cover for our Pharmacy Manager at Taverham. Applicants must hold RVN and SQP status. The successful candidate will report to the head nurses but also work closely with the reception team to maintain a well-stocked, clean and organised pharmacy and dispensing area. This is a full-time position primarily working at the Fir Covert Road site but with the need to travel to the branches on some occasions. You will be working a 4 day week from 8:00am-6:30pm.
Key Responsibilities will include:
* Coordinate and oversee the day to day operations at the pharmacy
* Place orders for all medications as required
* Work with head receptionists/head nurses/CD's on stock control, setting minimum and maxuimum levels for products, date checking and
removing out of date stock,participating in stocktacke bi-annually
* Advise receptionists on use of NFA-VPS and POM-VPS medications
* Monitor and ensure patients are prescribed the correct medicines, including double signature prior to be handed to clients
* Ensure all medications are stored legally and as required by RCVS PSS guidance
* Liaise with practice PSS supervisor to maintain best practice in dispensing/handling of medications and create SOP's for dispensary
* Recording, auditing and ensuring safe disposal of controlled drugs
* Participate in QI and antimicrobial stewardship projects if required
* Provide training to all new staff members on dispensary SOP's
* Monitor out of stock medications and source suitable alternatives as needed
* Maintain RVN and SQP qualifications; keeping up to date with any change in relevant legislation with CPD as required
Want to know more about us?
Our hospital status practice is home to a brand new CT scanner, dental suite, new and improved canine kennels, ISFM gold standard cat kennels, dedicated isolation facilities and four operating theatres. Within the hospital our team regularly perform ultrasonography, cardiology and orthopaedic surgeries. Longwater Lane is a one-vet branch surgery offering personal and high-quality services including surgical procedures and an in-house laboratory. The practice is also home to a luxury veterinary-led cattery and an excellent hydrotherapy and physiotherapy service. The practices are based in the peaceful towns of Taverham and Costessey, just 15 minutes from the historic city of Norwich and less than an hour from some of the best beaches the UK has to offer!
In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:
*6.6Weeks annual leave
*Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance
*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
*Cycle to work scheme
*Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
*Non-accidental injury support
*Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
*Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
*Pension scheme
*Discounted staff pet care
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
£0 - £0 a year
Up to £29,047 DOE per annum