Bank Pharmacy Technician

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the City of London seeks a proactive Registered Pharmacy Technician to lead the pharmacy team and ensure high-quality service. Responsibilities include managing workloads, coordinating medication supply, and working closely with multidisciplinary staff. Applicants must have at least one year in a hospital pharmacy post qualification and have leadership experience. This is a vital role in improving patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician or eligible for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Minimum 1 year in hospital pharmacy post qualification.
• Previous leadership and management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pharmacy team and manage workload.
• Maintain a high-quality service.
• Ensure accurate medicines management documentation.

Skills

Ability to lead a team and motivate others

Understanding of pharmacy supply processes

Ability to plan, assess and monitor workload

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Regional checking technician accreditation/ACPT qualified

AIMMS Accredited (or working towards)

Job description

Assist with the provision of a high-quality pharmacy service to patients of the Trust.

Work closely with all pharmacy staff and maintain a close working relationship with other members of the multidisciplinary team; this includes Nursing staff, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Junior Doctors and Ward Clerks.

Lead the team and manage workload to meet department deadlines and targets.

Maintain the ACPT qualification via allocated slots at the Dispensary in Mile End Hospital.

Line manage, train and support ATO's.

Work in a number of different environments including mental health in-patient wards, PICU, Home Treatment Teams and the trust pharmacy dispensary.

Ensure all documentation regarding medicines management is completed and accurate.

Undertake ward based activities, coordinating and maintaining medication supply to designated ward(s), as required.

Main Responsibilities

Lead the pharmacy team, manage workload, and maintain a high-quality service.

About Us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive.

Job Requirements

• Registered Pharmacy Technician, or eligible to become registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Regional checking technician accreditation/ACPT qualified.
• AIMMS Accredited (or working towards) ward technician.
• Ability to lead a team and motivate others.
• Ability to plan, assess and monitor workload to meet deadlines.
• Understanding of pharmacy supply processes and how these impact the patient journey.

Essential Experience

• Minimum 1 year in hospital pharmacy post qualification.
• Working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Previous Leadership and Management Experience.

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.