Job summary
Are you a self-motivated individual who is looking to expand your experience as a senior pharmacy technician in operational setting?
An opportunity has arisen to join our small and friendly Homecare team at Beckenham Beacon.
Post holder should contain technical administrative skills, strong problem-solving initiative, managerial and IT skills to ensure that high standards of governance are maintained and translated into a quality service for patients and hospital staff which safeguards patients whilst offering choice and making the best use of NHS resources.
Main duties of the job
As an Advanced Pharmacy Technician in Homecare, the post holder will support the delivery, oversight, and continual improvement of the Trust's homecare medicines service. Working under the Chief Homecare Technician, they will ensure medicines are supplied safely and efficiently to patients via external homecare providers.
Key responsibilities include managing administrative processes, monitoring provider performance, supporting financial reconciliation, resolving service issues, and ensuring compliance with national homecare standards. The post holder will lead audits, gather KPI data, contribute to service development, and help implement new homecare pathways.
The role also involves line management of homecare technical and administrative staff, supporting recruitment, training, inductions, appraisals, and performance management. They will act as a point of contact for clinical teams, finance, providers, and patients, ensuring excellent communication and problem solving.
They may also provide operational support to inpatient pharmacy services and deputise for the Chief Homecare Technician when required.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will support the effective delivery, governance and ongoing development of the Trusts homecare medicines service. Working under the direction of the Chief Homecare Technician, they will ensure the safe, timely and compliant provision of medicines to patients via approved homecare providers. This includes maintaining robust administrative processes, monitoring provider performance, resolving service issues, and ensuring adherence to national Homecare Standards and Trust policies.
The role requires active involvement in audit, KPI reporting, service review meetings and the implementation of new and existing homecare pathways. The post holder will work closely with pharmacy, clinical, finance and external stakeholders to optimise patient experience, service quality and operational efficiency.
The post includes line management responsibilities for homecare technical and administrative staff, contributing to recruitment, training, appraisal and day-to-day supervision. The post holder will act as an Accredited Accuracy Checker, support the development of SOPs, maintain professional standards, and provide operational support to inpatient pharmacy services when required. They may also deputise for the Chief Homecare Technician.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will support the effective delivery, governance and ongoing development of the Trusts homecare medicines service. Working under the direction of the Chief Homecare Technician, they will ensure the safe, timely and compliant provision of medicines to patients via approved homecare providers. This includes maintaining robust administrative processes, monitoring provider performance, resolving service issues, and ensuring adherence to national Homecare Standards and Trust policies.
The role requires active involvement in audit, KPI reporting, service review meetings and the implementation of new and existing homecare pathways. The post holder will work closely with pharmacy, clinical, finance and external stakeholders to optimise patient experience, service quality and operational efficiency.
The post includes line management responsibilities for homecare technical and administrative staff, contributing to recruitment, training, appraisal and day-to-day supervision. The post holder will act as an Accredited Accuracy Checker, support the development of SOPs, maintain professional standards, and provide operational support to inpatient pharmacy services when required. They may also deputise for the Chief Homecare Technician.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services with underpinning knowledge provided by the BTEC Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences OR other recognised Pharmacy Technician Qualification meeting requirements for registration with GPhC
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification
- Supervisory/leadership qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience relevant to Hospital Pharmacy Practice with assessed competencies
- Experience supervising and leading staff
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams
- Experience of quality, audit, or service improvement activities
Desirable
- Experience/Knowledge of Homecare processes
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong IT skills, including proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services with underpinning knowledge provided by the BTEC Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences OR other recognised Pharmacy Technician Qualification meeting requirements for registration with GPhC
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification
- Supervisory/leadership qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience relevant to Hospital Pharmacy Practice with assessed competencies
- Experience supervising and leading staff
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams
- Experience of quality, audit, or service improvement activities
Desirable
- Experience/Knowledge of Homecare processes
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong IT skills, including proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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).
