Weekend Pharmacy Technician

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced technician for a weekend position in Patient Services. Responsibilities include dispensing prescriptions, supervising staff, and ensuring efficient pharmacy operations. Candidates must hold NVQ Level 3 and ACT qualifications. This role offers opportunities to contribute to a high-quality pharmacy service within a reputable trust.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to equality and adjustments for disabled candidates

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualified and ACT qualification are essential.
• Experience in pharmacy staff supervision.
• Good understanding of dispensing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and check prescriptions accurately.
• Maintain high quality of patient data input.
• Supervise training of new staff on weekends.

Skills

Supervision of staff

Data input management

Patient counselling

Pharmacy robot troubleshooting

Education

NVQ Level 3

ACT qualification

ACPT qualifications

Tools

Wellsky dispense system

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced technician to apply for this post. The post-holder will work in Patient Services to provide a safe, efficient and responsive dispensary service at the weekend. This role includes provision of legally required supervision of staff as well as fulfilling professional duties. You will work as part of a team consisting of Pharmacists, Technicians and Assistants. The work primarily consists of dispensing and checking prescriptions for inpatients and discharge medication. Additional responsibilities include managing workflow and working alongside pharmacy staff to ensure that dispensary services are provided according to all relevant up to date procedures and standards. The post holder will need to be NVQ Level 3 qualified and have relevant ACT qualification. You will be required to attend the department during weekday hours for induction and training. Further weekday hours may be available depending on service needs on staff bank. ACPT qualifications are essential for this role. To effectively participate in the provision of inpatient pharmacy services at West Middlesex University Hospital at weekends. To follow relevant procedures in order to deliver the service in a safe and effective manner. To supervise and co-ordinate junior staff and pharmacy assistants.

Responsibilities

• Accurately identify, select, label using Wellsky dispense and distribute drugs (including controlled drugs) for inpatient and outpatients prescriptions according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Maintain high quality of data input of patient information into the pharmacy computer system in order to ensure excellent labelling standards for dispensed medications.
• Take part in counselling and in the provision of information on medicines to patients, doctors and other health care staff, as required.
• Use the computer systems to track prescriptions. Ensure medication is dispensed to meet agreed delivery times and to minimize waiting times for patients.
• Deal with queries from patients and other hospital staff, referring complex issues to supervisor or line manager.
• Ensure that all medicines are stored according to environmental requirements (e.g. temperature) and to required security standards.
• Ensure stock levels of all products are accurate and support the appropriate ordering of stock through liaison with pharmacy purchasing and procurement office.
• Ensure medication is dispensed and checked to meet agreed turnaround times and to minimise waiting times for patients.
• Be efficient in using the pharmacy robot and able to troubleshoot problems.
• Final check prescriptions within the dispensary for accuracy, in line with departmental procedures.
• Dispense and check clinical trials where required.

Supervisory and training responsibilities

• Support Training and supervision of new and rotational staff on weekends as required.

About Us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us \'Good\' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and \'Outstanding\' in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

Other information

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs. The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

+ Please check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.

+ If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, we regret that this usually means your application was not successful.

+ In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.

+ During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.

+ Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.