Senior Clinical Pharmacy Technician Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust; Epsom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Senior Clinical Pharmacy Technician in a forward-thinking healthcare trust. You will play a vital role in enhancing patient care and safety through accurate medication management and effective communication with community partners. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered services at a leading NHS Trust, where your contributions will shape the future of pharmacy services. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this role offers a chance to thrive in a collaborative environment focused on patient well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical pharmacy settings with a focus on patient safety.
• Accredited checking technician with strong medication management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate medication reconciliation for patient safety.
• Communicate effectively with community healthcare partners.

Skills

Medication Reconciliation

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Pharmacy Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Pharmacy Technician Qualification

ACPT Accreditation

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly team and help shape the future of our pharmacy services at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals.

Role Overview

As a Senior Clinical Pharmacy Technician, you will play a key role in providing high-quality, patient-centred care on the wards at our St Helier site. Your responsibilities include:

1. Ensuring the accuracy of medication reconciliation, a vital step in patient safety.
2. Managing Patients’ Own Medication effectively.
3. Supporting seamless one-stop dispensing for efficient patient care.
4. Facilitating timely dispensation of To Take Out medications to support patient discharges.
5. Bridging communication with community healthcare partners to ensure continuity of care.

Additional Responsibilities

This role involves more than medication management; it aims to improve patient safety and contribute to a compassionate healthcare service aligned with our Trust values. Your primary duties include:

1. Undertaking medicines reconciliation and taking drug histories to ensure correct medication use from the start of hospital stays.
2. Promoting appropriate use of Patients’ Own Medication and one-stop dispensing.
3. Assisting throughout the patient journey, especially in ensuring TTOs are dispensed before discharge.
4. Communicating effectively with community colleagues.
5. Being an accredited checking technician (ACPT) with regular checking slots.
6. Participating in medicines management, audits, and financial savings projects.
7. Participating in late duty, bank holiday, and weekend rotas as part of a seven-day service.

About Our Trust

St George’s, Epsom, and St Helier University Hospitals care for a population of four million in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include:

• St George’s Hospital, a major trauma centre and teaching hospital.
• St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children.
• Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

In 2021, our two Trusts formed a hospitals group to enhance collaboration in research, education, and workforce development, supporting our 17,000 staff members.

Application Details

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information. Ensure your application references these documents.

This advert closes on Monday 12 May 2025.