Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced hospital pharmacy technician with an interest in digital health systems to further their experience by undertaking research and evaluation within the Centre for Medication Safety and Service Quality. Working with colleagues in the pharmacy department and the NIHR North West London Patient Safety Research Collaboration, the post holder will be supporting research and evaluation, focusing on an evaluation of the electronic prescription service in the hospital context
Main duties of the job
- The role will mainly involve supporting the design of data collection methods, data collection and analysis, report writing and dissemination, all within the area of digital medication safety.
- This will mainly involve contributing to the evaluation of the electronic prescription service in the hospital context.
- The post holder will also support our broader work to encourage pharmacy staff to get more involved with research and evaluation.
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. Please talk to us at interview. .
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 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent recognised Pharmacy Technician qualification
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC
- Mandatory professional CPD as defined by GPhC
- English and Maths to GCSE grade C or above or equivalent
Desirable
- A1 NVQ Assessor (or to be achieved within 12 months of commencement)
- Postgraduate research degree eg MRes, MPhil or PhD
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good written communication skills
- Good ability to organise and prioritise work
- Good knowledge of the main roles and practice of pharmacy staff
Desirable
- Good ability to organise and prioritise work
- Good knowledge of the main roles and practice of pharmacy staff
- A good understanding of national and local priorities
- Analytical ability for problem solving
Experience
Essential
- 3 years' experience of working in hospital pharmacy post qualification
- Experience of hospital computer systems and evidence of computer literacy
- Experience of patient counselling with regard to medications
- Experience of training others
Desirable
- Experience with managing research / evaluation projects in the hospital setting
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent recognised Pharmacy Technician qualification
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC
- Mandatory professional CPD as defined by GPhC
- English and Maths to GCSE grade C or above or equivalent
Desirable
- A1 NVQ Assessor (or to be achieved within 12 months of commencement)
- Postgraduate research degree eg MRes, MPhil or PhD
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good written communication skills
- Good ability to organise and prioritise work
- Good knowledge of the main roles and practice of pharmacy staff
Desirable
- Good ability to organise and prioritise work
- Good knowledge of the main roles and practice of pharmacy staff
- A good understanding of national and local priorities
- Analytical ability for problem solving
Experience
Essential
- 3 years' experience of working in hospital pharmacy post qualification
- Experience of hospital computer systems and evidence of computer literacy
- Experience of patient counselling with regard to medications
- Experience of training others
Desirable
- Experience with managing research / evaluation projects in the hospital setting
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).
