Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in London is seeking a motivated Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician to join the Brent Pharmacy team. This role focuses on providing technical support for mental health services and emphasizes effective interpersonal skills and professional development. The ideal candidate will have NHS hospital pharmacy experience and a person-centred approach, contributing to the safe use of medicines within patient care.

Qualifications

• Previous NHS hospital pharmacy experience, including mental health, would be desirable.
• Person-centred approach with effective interpersonal and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide medicines technical support for mental health services.
• Support the Brent Park Royal Pharmacy team with a focus on training.
• Contribute to the safe and effective use of medicines.

Skills

Person-centred approach

Effective interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician to join the Brent Pharmacy team at Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust, based in Park Royal. The role requires a person-centred approach with effective interpersonal and organisational skills. You will be expected to participate in the weekend and bank holiday rota following a period of induction and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide medicines technical support for mental health services to sites such as in-patients, home treatment teams and community mental health teams.
• Support the Brent Park Royal Pharmacy team with a focus on training and professional development opportunities.
• Contribute to the safe and effective use of medicines within the mental health services and to embed medicines optimisation systems into patient care.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous NHS hospital pharmacy experience, including mental health, would be desirable.
• Person-centred approach with effective interpersonal and organisational skills.

About the Team and Organisation

Brent Park Royal Pharmacy team is an established team with a friendly, supportive culture and a strong emphasis on training and professional development opportunities. 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. The team base is located in Park Royal with excellent transport links.