Job summary
Are you a Pharmacy Technician looking to take your career to new heights? Whether you are looking for a change or career progression, we want to hear from you.
If you are looking for an opportunity to work for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust - one of the leading Trusts in London, we might just have the role for you. We are on the lookout for driven Senior Pharmacy Technicians, to join our dynamic Pharmacy Team at Charing Cross Hospital
Our Pharmacy Dispensary Teams, offer a patient-centred dispensing service for our bustling wards and clinics. In this role you will be working alongside some of the best in the field, giving you the opportunity to learn and develop new ways of working!
As an Accuracy Checking accredited Senior Pharmacy Technician, you will be responsible for the providing a high quality and patient-centered Dispensary service to the wards and departments of ICHT. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Senior Team for Dispensing Services and will be responsible for the smooth running of the Dispensary. You will facilitate the timely supply of inpatient, clinic and discharge medication by co-ordinating the workflow and maintaining availability of stocked medication.
Ensuring compliance with our internal, Trust and national policies - you will uphold the high standards of the Pharmacy Department in leading by example and motivating colleagues to preserve our dynamic and reactive Dispensary services.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high quality, patient focused dispensing service to the wards and departments of the Trust, associated hospitals and the primary care sector. To ensure the timely supply of inpatient, discharge and clinic medication from the inpatient dispensary.To monitor stock levels and maintain good stock management, including investigating and rectifying stock discrepancies.To ensure that all staff working in the dispensary are appropriately trained. To ensure all staff have an understanding of the stores and distribution services to enable them to provide a weekend and out of hours service
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.
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/ qualifications
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
- Experience working in Hospital Pharmacy setting
Desirable
- Experience in implementing and managing change
- Ward stock top up experience
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Understanding of the roles and practice of pharmacy staff
- Analytical ability for problem solving
- To adapt, support and implement changes to operations
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Experience dispensing and supplying oral chemotherapy medications using the ARIA / Chemocare computer system
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
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
- Experience working in Hospital Pharmacy setting
Desirable
- Experience in implementing and managing change
- Ward stock top up experience
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Understanding of the roles and practice of pharmacy staff
- Analytical ability for problem solving
- To adapt, support and implement changes to operations
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Experience dispensing and supplying oral chemotherapy medications using the ARIA / Chemocare 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).
