Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen on the Charing Cross site for an ambitious and forward thinking technician. We are looking for someone with exceptional leadership qualities who can motivate staff and work in conjunction with our dispensary services team across sites to manage and develop our dispensary and stores services on the Charing Cross site. The successful applicant will work closely with dispensary leads on the two other main sites. The post holder will also be a key member of the senior pharmacy team on the Charing Cross site.
Main duties of the job
To assist the Senior Lead Pharmacist in the provision of a high quality patient focused dispensing service to patients of the Trust, associated hospitals and community clinics.
To manage all technical functions of the dispensary and provide professional leadership to all technical dispensary staff.
To develop, train, motivate and encourage all staff working within the dispensary including (but not exclusively) pharmacists and technicians.
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
- Recognised pharmacy technicians qualification e.g. NVQ assessor (or equivalent qualification)
- Level 3 in Pharmacy Services
- Registered Technician with the GPhC
Desirable
- Clinical trials qualification or indepth GCP/GMP training
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent ability to use computer systems including excel and word
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years post qualification - this must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice and at least 2 years experience in clinical trials or aseptic services
Desirable
- Experience of training others
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- Recognised pharmacy technicians qualification e.g. NVQ assessor (or equivalent qualification)
- Level 3 in Pharmacy Services
- Registered Technician with the GPhC
Desirable
- Clinical trials qualification or indepth GCP/GMP training
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent ability to use computer systems including excel and word
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years post qualification - this must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice and at least 2 years experience in clinical trials or aseptic services
Desirable
- Experience of training others
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).
