Rotational Senior Pharmacy Technician

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for two enthusiastic Senior Pharmacy Technicians to join a dedicated pharmacy team at Hammersmith hospital, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. In this role, you will provide essential patient-focused dispensing services, manage stock levels, and play a vital part in our collaborative healthcare team, with opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing support

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC.
• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services required.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, patient focused dispensing service to wards.
• Monitor stock levels and maintain stock management.
• Train and induct new staff in operational processes.

Skills

Communication

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC

Accredited Checking Technician

Tools

CMM pharmacy computer system

ChemoCare computer system

Automated dispensing systems (e.g., Omnicell)

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic and motivated Senior Pharmacy Technician's to join our excellent Pharmacy Team on the Hammersmith hospital site, which is part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

You will be part of the busy Pharmacy Dispensary and Distribution Team, providing a high quality, patient focused dispensing and stock management service to the wards and clinics on the Hammersmith site.

You will need good computer skills, be able to work independently as well as part of a team, and so excellent communication skills are essential. You must have a NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent recognised Pharmacy Technician qualification be a registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC and have mandatory professional CPD as defined by the GPhC.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a high quality, patient focused dispensing service to the wards and departments of the Trust, associated hospitals and the primary care sector.
• To ensure the timely supply of inpatient, discharge and clinic medication from the inpatient dispensary.
• To monitor stock levels and maintain good stock management, including investigating and rectifying stock discrepancies.
• To ensure that all staff working in the dispensary are appropriately trained.
• To ensure all staff have an understanding of the stores and distribution services to enable them to provide a weekend and out of hour's service.
• To act as a systems manager for CMM, the automated dispensing robot, the controlled drugs Omnicell cabinet, Emergency Drug Room Omnicell cabinet, Emergency Department Omnicell cabinet (CXH & SMH only), Pharmacy prescription Tracker & TSCAN remote temperature monitoring systems.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

• Level 3 in Pharmacy
• Registered Pharmacy technician with the GPhC
• Accredited Checking Technician (or be willing to work towards completion within 18 months of recruitment)
• Mandatory professional CPD as defined by GPhC

Experience

• An understanding of all aspects and services provided by a UK hospital pharmacy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team leader/management experience
• Experience working in Hospital Pharmacy setting
• Ward stock top up experience
• Training/inducting new members of staff in operational processes
• Collecting data for auditing purposes

Skills/ Knowledge/ Abilities

• Understanding of the roles and practice of pharmacy staff
• Analytical ability for problem solving
• To adapt, support and implement changes to operations
• Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to quality customer care
• Experience in using CMM (previously JAC) pharmacy computer system
• Knowledge of automated dispensing systems (Omnicell Robot and CD cupboard)
• Experience dispensing and supplying oral chemotherapy medications using the ChemoCare computer system

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.