Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in London is seeking a motivated Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician to join their team. The role involves delivering clinical support in both inpatient and community settings. Candidates should have a GPhC registered qualification and experience in NHS pharmacy. Competitive salary range: £35,763 to £43,466 annually, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Previous NHS Hospital pharmacy experience, including mental health, would be desirable.
• Significant hospital pharmacy experience (inclusive of base PTPT training site).
• Portfolio demonstrating competency of previous and current pharmacy practice skills, knowledge, and CPD.

Responsibilities

• Provide medicines technical support for mental health services.
• Participate in the weekend and bank holiday rota.
• Manage and supervise pharmacy staff.

Skills

Good communication skills (written and oral)

Basic word processing and spreadsheet skills

Ability to use initiative to solve problems

Education

Completion of a GPhC approved combined Pharmacy Technician qualification (QCF level 3 or above)

Current registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician

Completion of a recognised Medicines Optimisation training course (if qualified prior to 2020)

Completion of a recognised Final accuracy checking course (if qualified prior to 2020)

Practice supervisor qualification (or willing to work towards)

Entry-level managerial and leadership training courses

Job description

Overview

Go back Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 02 October 2025

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician to join our Harrow Pharmacy team at Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust based in Park Royal.

The post offers an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical and professional knowledge and skills in both physical and mental healthcare services,working in both inpatient and community mental health team settings.

Responsibilities

You will need to demonstrate a person-centred approach and have effective interpersonal and organisational skills. Previous NHS Hospital pharmacy experience, including mental health, would be desirable. You will also be expected to participate in the weekend and bank holiday rota, following a period of induction and training.

If you are successful, you will work in a supportive, friendly and forward-thinking environment. You will be encouraged and supported in your development provide medicines technical support for mental health services to sites such as in-patients, home treatment teams and community mental health teams.

About us

CNWL has a strong commitment to advancing pharmacy practice and embedding effective medicines optimisation systems into patient care. The pharmacy team is recognised for the contribution it makes to the safe and effective use of medicines for patients.

Job responsibilities

You will need to demonstrate a person-centred approach and have effective interpersonal and organisational skills. Previous NHS Hospital pharmacy experience, including mental health, would be desirable. You will also be expected to participate in the weekend duty and on call rotas, following a period of induction and training.

Qualifications

• Completion of a GPhC approved combined Pharmacy Technician qualification (QCF level 3 or above)
• Current registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician (Those in the process of registering with the GPhC can apply. However, registration with the GPhC must be complete for employment to commence)
• If qualified prior to 2020 - Completion of a recognised Medicines Optimisation training course
• If qualified prior to 2020 - Completion of a recognised Final accuracy checking course
• Practice supervisor qualification (or willing to work towards)
• Completion of entry-level managerial and leadership training courses

Other

• Current membership to APTUK (association of pharmacy technicians UK)

Experience

• Significant hospital pharmacy experience (inclusive of base PTPT training site)
• Portfolio demonstrating competency of previous and current pharmacy practice skills, knowledge, and CPD.
• Education and training of pharmacy staff
• Significant experience in a supervisory capacity
• Experience of working within mental health services
• Knowledge of psychotropic drug therapy

Skills

• Good communication skills (written and oral)
• Basic word processing and spreadsheet skills
• Ability to use initiative to solve problems

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.

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

£35,763 to £43,466 a yearPer annum inc. Outer HCAS (pro rata if P/T)