Senior Ward-Based Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician

South London and Maudsley NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified pharmacy technician to join the medicines management team. The post covers inpatient and outpatient services with the opportunity to lead a technician-led dispensary and support ward-based patient care.

You will be registered with NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences and work towards Accredited Checking Technician status, with education and training supported by the Chief Technician.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacy technician with NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent.
• Accredited Checking Technician status or working towards accreditation.
• Education and training is encouraged and support is provided by the education and training Chief Technician.
• Experience in medicines management and dispensary services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pharmaceutical care initiatives to ensure safe, appropriate and cost effective use of medicines.
• Provide safe, timely, cost effective pharmaceutical services for patients and staff.
• Supervise Pharmacy Technicians and Assistant Technical Officers where appropriate.
• Assist in ensuring key processes and procedures are in place.
• Work alongside clinical pharmacists to deliver integrated pharmaceutical care for patients.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Ward-based care

Staff supervision

Education

NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified pharmacy technician to join the medicines management team. The post covers inpatient and outpatient services with the opportunity to lead a technician-led dispensary and support ward-based patient care.

You will be registered with NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences and work towards Accredited Checking Technician status, with education and training supported by the Chief Technician.