Lead Senior Pharmacy Technician Research Support

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare service seeks a Lead Senior Pharmacy Technician to support research and evaluation in digital medication safety. The ideal candidate will possess NVQ Level 3, be a registered Pharmacy Technician, and have at least 3 years of hospital pharmacy experience. The role involves data collection and evaluation of the electronic prescription service. Flexible working and career development benefits are offered.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Optional benefits including Cycle to Work and car lease schemes

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of data collection methods.
• Contribute to the evaluation of the electronic prescription service.
• Encourage pharmacy staff involvement in research.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Good ability to organise and prioritise work

Good knowledge of the main roles and practice of pharmacy staff

Analytical ability for problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC

Mandatory professional CPD as defined by GPhC

English and Maths to GCSE grade C or above

A1 NVQ Assessor (or to be achieved within 12 months)

Postgraduate research degree eg MRes, MPhil or PhD

Job description

Lead Senior Pharmacy Technician Research Support

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 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

• 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
• A1 NVQ Assessor (or to be achieved within 12 months of commencement)
• Postgraduate research degree eg MRes, MPhil or PhD

Skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good ability to organise and prioritise work
• Good knowledge of the main roles and practice of pharmacy staff
• 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

• 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
• 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.