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.

Main duties of the job

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.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If this exciting opportunity appeals to you and you would like to know more please contact

Neeraja Shajan, Lead Pharmacy TechnicianDispensing Services0203 313 2655Neeraja.shajan@nhs.net

Janie Woodcock, Dispensing Services Manager0203 313 2655janie.woodcock@nhs.net

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• 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)

Desirable

• A1/NVQ/AVA Assessor (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience working in a UK hospital pharmacy setting
• An understanding of all aspects and services provided by a UK hospital pharmacy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team leader/management experience

Desirable

• Ward stock top up experience
• Training/inducting new members of staff in operational processes
• Experience in implementing and managing change

Skills/ Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Understanding of the roles and practice of pharmacy staff
• Analytical ability for problem solving
• To adapt, support and implement changes to operations
• Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to quality customer care

Desirable

• Experience in using CMM (previously JAC) pharmacy computer system
• Knowledge of automated dispensing systems (Omnicell Robot and CD cupboard)
• Experience dispensing and supplying oral chemotherapy medications using the ARIA computer system

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS

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