Pharmacy Technician jobs in United Kingdom

Calling all Medicine Management Pharmacy Technicians!

Are you looking to work within a renowned Trust in the heart of London? If you're ready to elevate your career then here's your chance to shine and be a part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust's top-tier Pharmacy Team!

We are actively seeking Medicine Management Pharmacy Technicians to join our fantastic team, within Distribution, Dispensary and Stock Teams, based at either of our sites. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that our patients get the best possible pharmaceutical care.

Why Choose Us?

• Specialisations Available: Experience working in clinical trials, surgery, renal, neurology, specialist medicine, acute and emergency medicine, clinical haematology and rotations!
• Professional Growth: Embrace continuous learning with our superb training and leadership development programs.
• Inclusive & Supportive Teams: Thrive in a culture that values each member's strengths and aspirations. We can't wait to work with you!
• Broad Patient Exposure: Work with a wide range of cases, and complex patient illnesses.

You will be working within the Pharmacy Dispensary, Distribution, and Stores Team. Delivering top-notch, patient-centric dispensing and stock management services. Your role will play a pivotal part in ensuring the best outcomes for our patients.

If that not enough to tempt you, we offer some fantastic perks, such as flexible working, part time !

Main duties of the job

We offer a fantastic work life balance within our teams, meaning you only work 1 in every 5 weekends!

Let us know in your application if any specific area appeals to you and we will be in touch to discuss opportunities.

Our Pharmacy department is massive, with over 300 staff working across St Mary's, Charing Cross, and Hammersmith Hospitals - each site offering a wealth of opportunities for any Pharmacy Technician looking to expand their career!

The must haves for you to be considered for this role:

• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (pharmacy technician)
• Accreditation in Medicines Management (AIMM) / Medicines Optimisation Programme (MOP) or equivalent qualification (or willing to undergo accreditation)
• Accuracy checking pharmacy technician (ACPT) or willing to undergo accreditation

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.

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

Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC
• NVQ level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) and relevant underpinning knowledge (BTEC Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science) or equivalent
• Mandatory professional CPD as defined by the GPhC

Desirable

• ACPT or recognised accredited pharmacy technician checking qualification (or to be achieved within 12 months of commencement)
• Qualified NVQ assessor
• LPE& T pharmacy technician self-development scheme stage 2 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience of working in a UK hospital this must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy Experience of pharmacy computer systems Experience of audit

Desirable

• Experience of working as a ward based-technician
• Experience of JAC pharmacy system
• Experience of using electronic prescribing systems e.g. Cerner
• Experience of training others

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience of providing patient consultations with regard to medications
• Excellent ability to organise and prioritise work
• Good knowledge of main roles and practice of pharmacy staff

Desirable

• Leadership and delegation skills

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Across all Sites

London

W2 1NY

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

290-RWCCS-1060-8