Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, enthusiastic and motivated Lead Technician to join our excellent Pharmacy Team on the Hammersmith hospital site, which is part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
You will assist with managing the Pharmacy Dispensary, Distribution and Stores Team, providing a high quality, patient focused dispensing and stock management service to the wards and clinics on the Hammersmith site.
You will need significant experience working as a Senior Technician in a hospital Pharmacy environment. You must have a NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent recognised Pharmacy Technician qualification, be a registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC, be an accredited checking technician and have mandatory professional CPD as defined by the GPhC.
Main duties of the job
1. To input prescription information using the Pharmacy Computer system.
2. To dispense and supply drugs to patients (including using the automated dispensing system (‘Robot’).
3. To support the Patient Services Manager and Chief Technician in the day to day management and running of the dispensary to ensure a high quality service with exemplary customer care.
4. To provide technical and professional guidance to all dispensary staff.
5. To work closely with all pharmacists with regard to the filing of MCAs.
6. To undertake technical final accuracy check of dispensed items.
7. To have a working knowledge of all procedures, legislation or national guidelines relating to the storage and dispensing of unlicensed medicinal products, controlled drugs, oral chemotherapy and clinical trials.
8. To have a thorough and in-depth working knowledge of pharmacy stock control and ordering systems.
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.
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
Essential criteria
9. Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC
10. Accredited Checking Technician
Desirable criteria
11. Management or leadership Qualification or equivalent experience
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential criteria
12. Ability to use computer systems including excel and word
13. Ability to make and manage change
14. Ability to organise and prioritise work
15. Ability to manage a team
Desirable criteria
16. Analytical ability for problem solving
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
17. Significant experience working as a senior Technician in a hospital Pharmacy environment
18. Previous experience of managing and training others
19. Ability to manage a team
Desirable criteria
20. Previous experience in training staff on the use of pharmacy computer systems
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