Lead Pharmacy Technician Moorfields Private

Moorfields Eye Hospital, London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

NHS Pension

Counselling support

Learning & development

Excellent transport links

Discount schemes

Free Pilates

Training opportunities

Job summary

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a band 6 Pharmacy Technician to join Moorfields Private. The post leads the technical team and supports high-quality, patient-centered clinical pharmacy services for private outpatients, laser, day-case and paediatric patients.

The role includes line management of pharmacy technicians and ATOs, oversight of day-to-day operations and medicines management initiatives, and training of rotational pharmacists.

Responsibilities

• Lead Pharmacy Technician for Moorfields Private, ensuring high quality, patient-focused clinical services.
• Line management of Pharmacy Technicians and ATOs; oversee daily operations and medicines management.
• Train rotational Pharmacists on technical and operational tasks within Moorfields Private.
• Support service developments with MP Pharmacy Operations and Development Manager and Specialist Pharmacist.
• Act as Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) per departmental procedures.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated band 6 pharmacy technician to join our Moorfields Private team at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Previous ophthalmic pharmacy experience is not required; however, a solid background in providing a pharmacy service within clinical services as well as operational running of pharmacy dispensary services would be essential.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications.

• The post holder will carry out the role of Lead Pharmacy Technician in Moorfields Private and assist in the provision of high quality, patient focused, safe, effective and efficient Clinical Pharmacy Services for Moorfields Private outpatients, laser, day-case and paediatric patients.


• They will act as line manager to Pharmacy Technicians and/or Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officers (ATOs) and will be responsible for overseeing the smooth running of day-to-day operational activities and medicines management initiatives. They will provide specialist Pharmacy technical input into medicines optimisation contributing towards both operational and strategic developments.


• The post holder will oversee and support the training of rotational Pharmacists on aspects relating to the technical and operational tasks within Moorfields Private (MP) Pharmacy and contribute to the education, training and development of the Pharmacy technical workforce.


• The post holder will support and work with the Moorfields Private Pharmacy Operations and Development Manager and the Moorfields Private Specialist Pharmacist on service developments and improvements including services provided to the private patients in the Richard Desmond Children’s Eye Centre (RDCEC) to ensure that Pharmacy services meet the needs of the users.


• The post holder will be required to act as an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) as stated in departmental procedures.

What’s in it for You?

At Moorfields, we invest in you—your growth, your wellbeing, your future.

You’ll Join a Flexible, Supportive Organisation Offering

• Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)


• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme


• 24/7 independent counselling support


• Career-long learning and development opportunities


• Excellent transport connections


• Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes


• Free Pilates classes


• Full support and training to develop your skills

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rola Al Haddad Job title: Private Pharmacy Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02075662153