Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a senior pharmacy technician to join the Pharmacy team at Harefield Hospital. We are looking for a highly motivated and organised technician to support and develop medicines management on the cardiothoracic and transplant wards. This role is an ideal opportunity for a technician looking to progress in their career and to specialise in these innovative and exciting fields. Experience in ward based medicines management is essential for this role.
As a Senior Pharmacy Medicines Management technician you will:
- Lead the provision of medicines management to patients' on the Cardiothoracic and Transplant Wards.
- Lead on medicines reconciliation, patient counselling, patient self-administration of medicine (SAM) schemes, reuse of patient's own medicines, homecare services and ward stock management .
- Have the opportunity to qualify as an Educational Supervisor for student technicians and ATOs.
- Support the development of our medicines management services to the wards
- Work closely with the multidisciplinary teams to deliver a high quality medicines management service.
Main duties of the job
- To lead on medicines reconciliation, patient counselling, reuse of patients own medicines and management of ward stock.
- To counsel patients on the use of their current medication and any new medication that is started by the Trust.
- To help lead the provision of the use of patients own drugs (POD's) and patient self-administration of medicine (SAM) schemes.
- To act as an Educational Supervisor for student technicians and ATOs.
- Participate and lead in the development and maintenance of home care services, including generating homecare prescriptions.
- Work as an accredited checking technician in the dispensary and at a ward level.
- To provide support for clinical pharmacists.
- To liaise with and support dispensary services
- To liaise with and support nursing staff.
- To deliver patient group education
You will have:Experience of relevant hospital pharmacy work and be registered with the GPHCHold the ACPT qualificationHold AIMMS or MOP qualification or willing to undertakeHold the Educational Supervisor qualification or willing to undertakeHave excellent organisational and time management skills and good customer service and communication skillsEvidence of effective team workingExperience of counselling patientsEvidence of good problem solving skillsMotivated and a "can do attitude"
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is among the largest in the UK and is recognised for its clinical excellence, teaching, and research. In addition to providing local hospital and community services, the Trust delivers specialist care in cancer, cardiovascular, respiratory, paediatrics, and Acute Medicine. Evelina London Children's Hospital and Guy's Cancer Centre are key components of its services.
In February 2021, the Trust merged with Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, forming one of Europe's largest centres for heart and lung services. This merger enhances collaboration across services and research, enabling innovation and ensuring exceptional care for patients with complex conditions.
Guy's and St Thomas' continues to build on its legacy of delivering world-class care, with Acute Medicine at the forefront of its commitment to meeting the evolving needs of patients. The Trust is also committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for its patients and staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for the full duties and responsibilities of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for the full duties and responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- oBTEC or NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Science
- oRegistered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
- oAccredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification.
- oAccreditation in Medicines Management for Pharmacy Technicians (AIMM) or Medicines Optimisation Programme (MOP) - or willing to complete.
Desirable
- oEducational supervisor qualification or equivalent.
- Edward Jenner qualification
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive hospital experience as a qualified Pharmacy technician in all aspects of pharmaceutical delivery
- oExperience in training staff
- oExperience of continual delivery of medicines management services at ward level
- oGood competence in patient counselling
- oExperience of stock management and top up service
Desirable
- oExperience of guideline and/or policy development
- oOral presentation to groups of healthcare professionals
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to work quickly, accurately and in an organised manner
- oThe ability to identify and prioritise work
- oLeadership skills
- oGood team player
- oExtensive use of Pharmacy computer systems to delivery all aspects of Pharmacy services
Desirable
- oExperience of EPIC
- oManaging change
Skills (cont'd)
Essential
- oAttention to detail and accuracy
- oProfessional demeanor with good communication
- oEnthusiastic, approachable, adaptable and assertive
- oAbility to work under pressure
Other Requirements
Essential
- oRequirement to be involved in bank holiday, weekend (including 7 day working)
Desirable
- Experience of conducting pharmacy audit work
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- oBTEC or NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Science
- oRegistered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
- oAccredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification.
- oAccreditation in Medicines Management for Pharmacy Technicians (AIMM) or Medicines Optimisation Programme (MOP) - or willing to complete.
Desirable
- oEducational supervisor qualification or equivalent.
- Edward Jenner qualification
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive hospital experience as a qualified Pharmacy technician in all aspects of pharmaceutical delivery
- oExperience in training staff
- oExperience of continual delivery of medicines management services at ward level
- oGood competence in patient counselling
- oExperience of stock management and top up service
Desirable
- oExperience of guideline and/or policy development
- oOral presentation to groups of healthcare professionals
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to work quickly, accurately and in an organised manner
- oThe ability to identify and prioritise work
- oLeadership skills
- oGood team player
- oExtensive use of Pharmacy computer systems to delivery all aspects of Pharmacy services
Desirable
- oExperience of EPIC
- oManaging change
Skills (cont'd)
Essential
- oAttention to detail and accuracy
- oProfessional demeanor with good communication
- oEnthusiastic, approachable, adaptable and assertive
- oAbility to work under pressure
Other Requirements
Essential
- oRequirement to be involved in bank holiday, weekend (including 7 day working)
Desirable
- Experience of conducting pharmacy audit work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
