Rotational Senior Pharmacy Technician

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for two Senior Pharmacy Technicians to join a leading healthcare team at Hammersmith Hospital, delivering high-quality patient care. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications and experience working within a hospital pharmacy setting to enhance service delivery. Benefits include opportunities for career development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working options

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services.
• Registered with the GPhC.
• Experience in Hospital Pharmacy setting required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-focused dispensing service to wards and departments.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure timely medication supply.
• Act as a systems manager for automated dispensing systems.

Skills

Communication

Analytical ability

Team leadership

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC

Accredited Checking Technician (or willing to obtain)

Tools

CMM (previously JAC) pharmacy computer system

Automated dispensing systems (Omnicell Robot)

Job description

Job summary

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.

Details Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-2023

Job locations

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS

Job description 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.

Job description 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 Essential

• 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

• NVQ Assessor (or equivalent qualification)

Experience Essential

• 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

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

Skills/ Knowledge/ Abilities Essential

• 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

• 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

Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential

• 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

• NVQ Assessor (or equivalent qualification)

Experience Essential

• 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

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

Skills/ Knowledge/ Abilities Essential

• 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

• 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)