[ref. g9714104] Senior Pharmacy Technician – Stores & Distribution Services
Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:
Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.
With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.
We are an NHS Trust of approximately 14,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.
We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.
With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.
We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.
Job overview
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 hours service.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria- NVQ Level 3 (or recognised equivalent) in Pharmaceutical Services (or similar)
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Hold an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification (or be willing to work towards completion within 18 months of recruitment)
- A1/NVQ/AVA Assessor (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential criteria- Extensive experience working in a UK hospital pharmacy setting
- Experience working in Hospital Pharmacy setting
- Ward stock top up experience
- Experience in implementing and managing change
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential criteria- Understanding of the roles and practice of pharmacy staff
- To adapt, support and implement changes to operations
- Good interpersonal skills
- Computer literate with ability to use Microsoft Office programs
- An understanding of the importance of good stock management
- Experience in using CMM (previously JAC) pharmacy computer system