Pharmacy Technician

West London NHS Trust; Southall; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

West London NHS Trust is recruiting for a motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the Integrated Care Pharmacy Team at Clayponds Hospital. The role involves medicines reconciliation, patient counselling, medicines supply and discharge planning across hospital wards, community health settings and clinics.

You will work with pharmacists, nurses and the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and timely access to medicines, with opportunities for professional development and skill progression within a

Qualifications

• GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician with strong patient-facing skills.
• Accredited Checking Technician status desirable; development support available.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred medicines management and reconciliation.
• Counsel patients on medicines and ensure safe dispensing.
• Support discharge planning and medicines supply.
• Assist with stock management and participate in audits and quality improvement projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician

Accredited Checking Technician ( desirable )

Tools

Medicines management systems

Job description

West London NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and patient-focused Pharmacy Technician to join the Integrated Care Pharmacy Team based at Clayponds Hospital. This varied role offers the chance to work across community hospital wards, community health services and clinics, supporting the delivery of high-quality medicines management and medicines optimisation services.

You will work closely with pharmacists, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive safe, effective and timely access to their medicines. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills, a commitment to high standards of patient care and a passion for improving medicines use. In return, you will be supported in your professional development and have opportunities to further develop your clinical and technical skills within a friendly and progressive pharmacy team.

As part of the Integrated Care Pharmacy Team, you will provide patient-centred medicines management and medicines optimisation services across Clayponds Hospital and community health settings. You will support medicines reconciliation, patient counselling, medicines supply and discharge planning, helping to ensure safe and effective use of medicines.

The role includes working closely with multidisciplinary teams, undertaking medicines management visits to wards and community services, supporting stock management activities, participating in audits and quality improvement projects, and contributing to the delivery of a responsive pharmacy service. We are seeking a GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician with excellent organisational and communication skills who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Accredited Checking Technician status and medicines management qualifications are desirable, although support will be available for further development.

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.