Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our excellent Pharmacy Team on the Hammersmith hospital site, which is part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
You will manage the Pharmacy Distribution and Stores Team, providing a high quality, stock management service to the wards and clinics on the Hammersmith site.
You will need good computer skills, be able to work independently as well as part of a team, and so excellent communication skills are essential. You must have a NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent recognised Pharmacy Technician qualification be a registered Pharmacy Technician with theGPhC and have mandatory professional CPD as defined by the GPhC.
Main duties of the job
Our site dispensaries are the hub of the site teams. You will be working with a fantastic team of pharmacy technicians and assistants and an external team of medicines management pharmacists, technicians and assistants to deliver a quality patient focused service for our wards and departments.
To assist in the training of pharmacists, technicians and pharmacy assistants in the technical aspects of the dispensing service.
Your duties will include but not be limited to the following:
- To ensure efficient day-to-day running of the dispensary in conjunction with the chief or lead pharmacy technician.
- To manage all aspects of inpatient, discharge and TTA dispensing, including organising and prioritising workload and allocating duties within the team.
- To work closely with the medicines management team to assist in the timely discharge of patients
To act as an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT)
- To line manage dispensary pharmacy assistants and/or band 4 rotational technicians.
- To train all new staff in the various dispensary tasks i.e. labelling, dispensing, robots, prescription tracker etc.
- To support the chief technician with the management of stock within the dispensary and stores
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 (or recognised equivalent) in Pharmaceutical Services (or similar)
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Hold an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification (or be willing to work towards completion within 18 months of recruitment)
Desirable
- A1/NVQ/AVA Assessor (or equivalent)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Extensive experience working in a UK hospital pharmacy setting
- An understanding of all aspects and services provided by a UK hospital pharmacy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Team leader/management experience
- Experience working in Hospital Pharmacy setting
Desirable
- Ward stock top up experience
- Training/inducting new members of staff in operational processes
- Collecting data for auditing purposes
- Experience in implementing and managing change
SKILLS
Essential
- Computer literate with ability to use Microsoft Office programs
- An understanding of the importance of good stock management
Desirable
- Experience in using CMM (previously JAC) pharmacy computer system
- Experience dispensing and supplying oral chemotherapy medications using the ARIA computer system
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 (or recognised equivalent) in Pharmaceutical Services (or similar)
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Hold an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification (or be willing to work towards completion within 18 months of recruitment)
Desirable
- A1/NVQ/AVA Assessor (or equivalent)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Extensive experience working in a UK hospital pharmacy setting
- An understanding of all aspects and services provided by a UK hospital pharmacy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Team leader/management experience
- Experience working in Hospital Pharmacy setting
Desirable
- Ward stock top up experience
- Training/inducting new members of staff in operational processes
- Collecting data for auditing purposes
- Experience in implementing and managing change
SKILLS
Essential
- Computer literate with ability to use Microsoft Office programs
- An understanding of the importance of good stock management
Desirable
- Experience in using CMM (previously JAC) pharmacy computer system
- Experience dispensing and supplying oral chemotherapy medications using the ARIA computer system
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).
