Lead Technician Workforce Development & Medicines Management

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare facility in Central London is seeking a Lead Technician for Workforce Development and Medicines Management. The role involves leading the pharmacy department's education and training strategy and managing the ward-based Medicines Management service. Candidates must have relevant pharmacy qualifications and a minimum of 3 years of experience, including a year at a senior level. The position offers a permanent contract with a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Private Medical Healthcare

33 days annual leave

Season ticket travel loan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year senior technician experience required.
• Experience in patient counselling and discharge planning is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage MMPT ward-based service, ensuring high standards of patient care.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance medicines optimisation.
• Monitor service KPIs and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical council of Great Britain

Accredited Checking Technician(ACPT)

Accreditation in Medicines Management(AIMM) qualification

3 years post qualification experience

Education

NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Technician- Workforce Development and Medicines Management Technician, Band 7 to join our Pharmacy Team at The London Clinic.

The London Clinic's Pharmacy Department are a close-knit team with around 45 staff members. The Pharmacy department comprises of 9 core services: On Call, Dispensary Services, Distribution and Top Up Service, Procurement, Clinical Ward Pharmacy Services, Provision of Total Parenternal Nutrition (TPN), Aseptic/Technical Services, Clinical Governance and Education and Training. We have extensive oncology services, including a purpose-built chemotherapy aseptic compounding suite. As well as an automated medication dispensing system which supports decentralised medicine management in numerous wards.

Job Description

The Lead Technician Workforce Development and Medicines Management is responsible for leading the education and training strategy for the pharmacy department, including Pharmacists (in collaboration with the Lead pharmacists), technicians, students, Assistant Technical Officers (ATOs) and apprentices. The postholder will lead and manage the Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician (MMPT) ward-based service, ensuring high standards of patient care and medicines optimisation. They will also support Accredited Checking Technicians (ACTs) in the dispensary, contributing to safe and efficient dispensing processes.

Job Type: Permanent 37.5 hours per week Location: The London Clinic 20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW. Salary: Band 7 equivalent salary range on offer based on skills and experience.

Benefits package:

• Contributory pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%).
• Private Medical Healthcare.
• 33 day's annual leave (Inclusive of bank holidays).
• Season ticket travel loan, family friendly benefits, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers/services, plus much more.
• We also offer excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the MMPT ward-based service, including medicines reconciliation, PODs assessment, patient counselling, and discharge planning.
• Participate in the MMPT service when required.
• Line manage MMPT pharmacy technicians, providing supervision, support, and performance reviews.
• Monitor service KPIs and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance medicines optimisation and patient safety.
• Lead and contribute to audits and publish SMART action plans to drive service improvement.

Skills & Experience:

• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical council of Great Britain
• NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent
• Accreditation in Medicines Management(AIMM) qualification or Medicines Optimisation programme (MOP) or equivalent
• Accredited Checking Technician(ACPT)
• 3 years post qualification experience, with a minimum of 1 year senior technician.

The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology and facilities that benefit our patients, staff and the wider community. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process.