Band 6 Lead Pharmacy Technician

West London NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking an enthusiastic Lead medicines management pharmacy technician. This role involves leading the pharmacy technician team and ensuring high-quality medication services. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a background in medicines management. The position is full-time with possible flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in team management and pharmacy services.
• In-depth knowledge of medicines management practices.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead medicines management for community services.
• Ensure safe and cost-effective medication provision.
• Manage the Pharmacy Technician team and satellite dispensary.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Medicines management

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity in Ealing community partners (ECP) for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Lead medicines management pharmacy technician, who is keen to lead with innovation and has a drive for development.

Responsibilities

• The post is full time; however will be considered at 4 days per week.
• Work closely with the clinical ward based pharmacy team and manage the Pharmacy Technicians as well as the satellite dispensary.
• Be a team player and drive improvements to quality standards within the department.
• Ensure safe and cost-effective provision of medication and balance working in a team and autonomously with excellent communication skills.
• Provide high quality, patient-focused medicines management and optimisation services to patients under the care of the ECP Integrated care service and support Hounslow community health services (inpatients, Rapid response service, community sites and services, and any new business).
• Act as the operational lead for the ECP medicines management team, overseeing all aspects of pharmacy technician services, including managing the satellite dispensary, stock control, audits, staff management, and supporting the development and review of allocated projects, policies and SOPs.
• Lead medicines management for community services including district nursing, diabetes, podiatry and MSK.
• Support education and training of pharmacy technicians, students, assistants, and medicines management training for the wider MDT team.
• Travel across multiple trust sites in a timely manner as part of agile working.

About West London NHS Trust

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m. The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'. The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.