Rotational Clinical Pharmacy Technician

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Technician to join their dynamic team. The role involves supporting medicines management services, dispensing medication, and training staff. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a modern pharmacy environment with full training provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• Registration with GPhC is required.
• Accredited as a Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT).

Responsibilities

• Support Lead Specialist Pharmacy Technicians in ward-level services.
• Dispense original packs and coordinate discharge medicines.
• Train and support ward-based technicians and pre-registration pharmacy technicians.

Skills

Problem-solving abilities

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Familiarity with Pharmacy IT systems

Education

NVQ Pharmacy Level 3

Registration with GPhC

Accredited Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Employer

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location

London, United Kingdom

Salary

Competitive

Closing date

22 May 2025

Job summary

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest hospital trusts in the UK. Our modern, state-of-the-art pharmacy includes robotic and automated technology and employs a dedicated team of 170 staff. The pharmacy service encompasses dispensing medication for in-patients and out-patients, managing ward and clinic top-up services, running a satellite pharmacy, and providing comprehensive ward services.

We seek an enthusiastic, motivated individual with strong interpersonal and organizational skills to join our friendly, dynamic team. This position offers a unique opportunity to support pharmacy technician team leaders and clinical pharmacist team leaders in delivering ward-based pharmacy services across various specialties. We welcome applications from pharmacy technicians with limited or extensive experience; full training and support will be provided.

Main duties

The post holder, a GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician, will support the Lead Specialist Pharmacy Technicians (Medicines Management) in developing and maintaining ward-level medicines management services. Responsibilities include assessing patients' own drugs, medicines reconciliation, dispensing original packs, counseling patients, and coordinating discharge medicines, including dispensing TTA on wards. The role also involves supporting the induction and training of ward-based technicians, pre-registration pharmacy technicians, and trainee pharmacists. Candidates must hold NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent and be accredited as a Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT).

About us

The GESH hospital group, comprising St George's University Hospitals and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals, is a leading healthcare provider in South-West London. Our vision is to deliver outstanding, collaborative care tailored to patient needs, ensuring affordability and future readiness. The pharmacy departments at our hospitals work together on workforce, medication safety, education, training, and digital initiatives. St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a major acute hospital offering specialist care in trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac care, cancer, and stroke, serving South-West London, Surrey, and beyond. We operate over 1,000 beds across two sites with approximately 8,000 staff. The hospital features a helipad and was featured on Channel 4's '24 Hours in A&E.'

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Pharmacy Level 3 and underpinning knowledge (e.g., BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent)
• Registration with GPhC
• Accredited Pharmacy Technician
• Completed Practice and/or Educational Supervisor course

Desirable

• ACPT facilitator

Experience

Essential

• Portfolio demonstrating pharmacy practice skills, knowledge, and CPD
• Experience supervising staff and workload
• Experience in staff training
• Experience dispensing in specialist areas (e.g., clinical trials, HIV, unlicensed medicines)
• Stock control experience and knowledge

Desirable

• Participation in audits or project management
• Delivery of induction and competency training

Skills

Essential

• Familiarity with Pharmacy IT systems
• Problem-solving abilities
• Competence in dispensing practices
• Organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to follow procedures accurately under pressure

Desirable

• Mentoring experience

Other requirements

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. Further details are available on our website.