Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a registered pharmacy technician to join the dynamic, innovative and friendly team at Central Middlesex Hospital. The current rotations are: patient services, in patients & out patients – medicines management – stores, distribution and Omnicell. The post-holder will contribute to the development of future rotations. You will be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and must be an enthusiastic, motivated and patient‑oriented technician dedicated to teamwork and personal development. The post-holder will be required to participate in weekend working and late duties as per rota.
Main Duties of the Job
* Participate in a recognised medicines management course (such as the Certificate in Medicines Management (CMMPT) or the Medicines Optimisation Programme) to gain knowledge and understanding of the clinical pharmacy.
* Provide a high‑quality pharmaceutical service for inpatients and carry out ward‑based activities in a timely manner, ensuring patients adhere to their treatment plan and handing over complex information clearly to the appropriate people using verbal or written skills.
* Lead and supervise other staff as requested by the senior technician in patient services, including production of weekly rotas and workload organisation.
* Support management of home‑care medicines management services for the home‑care specialist area.
* Ensure that requests for new medicines are processed according to medicines‑management policies, that goods are ordered, stored and distributed according to defined procedures and best practice, and that these are regularly reviewed and managed effectively.
About Us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serves a diverse population of almost one million people.
Major Acute Services:
* Northwick Park Hospital – home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country, providing a full range of services including the country's top‑rated hyper‑acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper‑acute rehabilitation units in the UK.
* St Mark’s Hospital – internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease.
* Ealing Hospital – busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, 24/7 emergency department, urgent care centre and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice.
* Central Middlesex Hospital – planned care site hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
Details
* Date posted: 29 December 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 5
* Salary: £35,763 to £43,466 a year, per annum, including High Cost Area Supplement
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 1 year
* Working pattern: Part‑time
* Reference number: 337‑NP‑9266KS
* Job locations: Pharmacy Dept, Central Middlesex Hospital, Acton Lane, Park Royal, London, NW10 7NS
Person Specification
Essential
Education/Qualifications
* NVQ level 3 and/or BTEC or equivalent in pharmaceutical science
* Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Accredited checking pharmacy technician
Knowledge and Experience
* Hospital pharmacy experience
* Good interpersonal skills; confident and assertive working with other professionals, working quickly, calmly and accurately under pressure.
* Portfolio demonstrating competency of previous and current pharmacy practice skills, knowledge and evidence of CPD.
* Willing to take responsibility
* IT literacy including word processing, e‑mail and use of the internet.
Skills, abilities and attributes
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Ability to work in a team
* Ability to prioritise own workload and work accurately under pressure
* Flexible approach to working methods
* Professional manner when dealing with members of the public and other healthcare workers
Desirable
Staff management
* Staff management experience
Qualified on the Pharmacy Medicines Management Optimisation Programme
* Qualification in Pharmacy Medicines Management Optimisation Programme
Desirable (additional)
* Basic work processing and spreadsheet skills
* Good presentation skills
* Ability to manage change effectively
Essential (Trust HEART values)
* Demonstrate commitment to the Trust HEART values – Honesty, Equity, Accountability, Respect & Teamwork
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
* Employer name: London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
* Address: Pharmacy Dept, Central Middlesex Hospital, Acton Lane, Park Royal, London, NW10 7NS
* Employer's website: https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk
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