Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced pharmacy technician to join the pharmacy homecare team at Guy's & St. Thomas Hospitals, this role will be responsible to lead on our biosimilar switching programme from the Homecare setting perspective. In this post, you will support in leading and manage the pharmacy homecare service including responsibility for innovating and implementing service development initiatives. We are looking for a highly motivated and organised pharmacy technician with strong leadership skills to develop the service and take it to the next level. You must be a qualified Pharmacy Technician, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council with proven relevant experience in hospital pharmacy.
Main duties of the job
To provide operational leadership to the staff working in the Homecare team related to switching patients from an originator medication to a biosimilar to maximise savings within this financial year. This involves coordinating homecare for specialised services including the liaison with specialist pharmacists, service providers, manufacturers and other members of the health care team, including finance ensuring there is a seamless homecare service for all patients.
You will primarily be based on the Guy's site but expected to make visits to other GSTT sites.
About us
In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about this role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about this role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant management underpinning knowledge e.g. NEBs/CMS Trust based courses or equivalent
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
- Accredited Checking Technician Qualification
- CIPS Certificate in Purchasing
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive hospital experience as a qualified Pharmacy technician
- Experience in performance management
- Experience of pharmacy homecare service
- Experience in writing SOPs
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to solve complex problems
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Good communication skills
- Ability to manage audits and project work
- Ability to work under pressure
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant management underpinning knowledge e.g. NEBs/CMS Trust based courses or equivalent
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
- Accredited Checking Technician Qualification
- CIPS Certificate in Purchasing
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive hospital experience as a qualified Pharmacy technician
- Experience in performance management
- Experience of pharmacy homecare service
- Experience in writing SOPs
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to solve complex problems
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Good communication skills
- Ability to manage audits and project work
- Ability to work under pressure
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).
