Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service organization in London seeks a motivated Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician for its Harrow Pharmacy team. The role involves providing medicines technical support in mental health services, requiring strong interpersonal skills and willingness to work weekends after training. This position offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your clinical and professional skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a person-centred approach.
• Previous NHS Hospital pharmacy experience, including mental health, is desirable.
• Willingness to participate in weekend and bank holiday rota after induction.

Responsibilities

• Provide medicines technical support for mental health services.
• Participate in weekend and bank holiday rota after training.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

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

• Provide medicines technical support for mental health services to sites such as in-patients, home treatment teams and community mental health teams.
• Participate in the weekend and bank holiday rota, following a period of induction and training.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a person-centred approach and have effective interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Previous NHS Hospital pharmacy experience, including mental health, would be desirable.
• Be willing to participate in weekend and bank holiday rota as required after induction.

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.

This advert closes on Thursday 2 Oct 2025