Job summary
Are you a GPhC registered qualified Pharmacy Technician looking to work within a renowned Trust in the heart of London?
Would you like to work within a welcoming and friendly team that will ensure you get the support and developmental opportunities that you need to progress your career?
If you answered yes to all the above questions, we are looking for your skills! Whether you are newly qualified or well established, we want to hear from you!
We are actively seeking Pharmacy Technicians to join our fantastic team, within Admissions, Haematology, Hepatology, Clinical which are based at CXH/HH/SMH. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that our patients get the best possible pharmaceutical care.
You will be part of a team that provides a high quality, patient focused medicine management service to the wards. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team including doctors, nurses, occupational therapists. Undertake patient consultations, medicines reconciliations and medicines adherence assessments. Deliver teaching on medicines management to a wide range of healthcare professionals and much more.
You will not only be given the opportunity to explore and enhance your pharmaceutical expertise, but you will also be learning and developing your management, training and leadership skills to progress to a higher banding all whilst being supported by our incredible team!
Main duties of the job
We offer a fantastic work life balance within our teams, meaning you only work 1 in every 5 weekends!
Let us know in your application if any specific area appeals to you and we will be in touch to discuss opportunities.
Our Pharmacy department is massive, with over 300 staff working across St Mary's, Charing Cross, and Hammersmith Hospitals - each site offering a wealth of opportunities for any Pharmacy Technician looking to expand their career!
The "must haves" for you to be considered for this role:
Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (pharmacy technician)
- Accreditation in Medicines Management (AIMM) / Medicines Optimisation Programme (MOP) or equivalent qualification (or willing to undergo accreditation)
- Accuracy checking pharmacy technician (ACPT) or willing to undergo accreditation
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
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC
- NVQ level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) and relevant underpinning knowledge (BTEC Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science) or equivalent
- Mandatory professional CPD as defined by the GPhC
Desirable
- ACPT or recognised accredited pharmacy technician checking qualification (or to be achieved within 12 months of commencement)
- Qualified NVQ assessor
- LPE&T pharmacy technician self-development scheme stage 2 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience of working in a UK hospital; this must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy Experience of pharmacy computer systems Experience of audit
Desirable
- Experience of working as a ward based-technician
- Experience of JAC pharmacy system
- Experience of using electronic prescribing systems e.g. Cerner
- Experience of training others
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience of providing patient consultations with regard to medications
- Excellent ability to organise and prioritise work
- Good knowledge of main roles and practice of pharmacy staff
Desirable
- Leadership and delegation skills
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC
- NVQ level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) and relevant underpinning knowledge (BTEC Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science) or equivalent
- Mandatory professional CPD as defined by the GPhC
Desirable
- ACPT or recognised accredited pharmacy technician checking qualification (or to be achieved within 12 months of commencement)
- Qualified NVQ assessor
- LPE&T pharmacy technician self-development scheme stage 2 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience of working in a UK hospital; this must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy Experience of pharmacy computer systems Experience of audit
Desirable
- Experience of working as a ward based-technician
- Experience of JAC pharmacy system
- Experience of using electronic prescribing systems e.g. Cerner
- Experience of training others
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience of providing patient consultations with regard to medications
- Excellent ability to organise and prioritise work
- Good knowledge of main roles and practice of pharmacy staff
Desirable
- Leadership and delegation skills
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).
