Rotational Senior Pharmacy Technician

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join their Pharmacy Team at Hammersmith hospital. The successful candidate will provide a high-quality dispensing service and be responsible for stock management. Candidates must have NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, be a registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC, and possess strong communication skills. This role offers opportunities for career development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Career development

Flexibility in working hours

Wellbeing programs

Staff recognition scheme

Optional benefits like Cycle to Work

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 qualification in Pharmacy.
• Registered with the GPhC and have mandatory CPD.
• Experience working in a Hospital Pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high quality, patient-focused dispensing service.
• Monitor stock levels and maintain good stock management.
• Train and ensure staff understand the stores and distribution services.

Skills

Good computer skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical ability for problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC

Accredited Checking Technician

Tools

ChemoCare computer system

CMM pharmacy computer system

Automated dispensing systems

Job description

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Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary's, Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for an 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.

If this exciting opportunity appeals to you and you would like to know more please contact -

Jayshree Velani, Chief Technician
Patient Services
0203 313 2655
[e-mail]

Neeraja Shajan, Lead Pharmacy Technician
Patient Services
0203 313 2655
[e-mail]

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

Essential criteria

• 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

Desirable criteria

• NVQ Assessor (or equivalent qualification)

Experience

Essential criteria

• 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

Desirable criteria

• Ward stock top up experience
• Training/inducting new members of staff in operational processes
• Collecting data for auditing purposes

Skills/ Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential criteria

• 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

Desirable criteria

• 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

Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 720.5KB)
• Functional Requirements Form (PDF, 240.6KB)
• Our Strategy 2023-25 (PDF, 230.4KB)