Job Summary
This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to join London Central & West Unscheduled Care Collaborative (LCWUCC). The postholder will play an essential role in a GP practice and wider medicines management initiatives across LCW services, contributing to safe, effective, and cost‑efficient use of medicines. Ideal for a GPhC‑registered pharmacy technician with experience in primary care, hospital, or community settings, and a passion for improving patient outcomes. Experience with clinical systems, and familiarity with national frameworks (NICE, GPhC, CQC) is essential. You will be supported to thrive in a role that values patient‑first thinking, collaboration, and innovation.
Main duties
The role involves a wide range of responsibilities, including medicines reconciliation, supporting medication reviews, auditing, controlled drug compliance, and prescribing safety initiatives.
* Delivery at GP Practice
* Assist in conducting medication reviews, focusing on patients with polypharmacy and long‑term conditions.
* Support the implementation of Optimised Assurance Framework (OAF) standards, including responding to drug alerts and managing safety protocols.
* Work alongside the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe prescribing and medicines optimisation for patients in planned care settings.
* Provide technical support for audits and quality improvement projects initiated by the Lead Clinical Pharmacist.
* Perform high‑risk drug monitoring reviews, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and addressing any prescribing concerns under the guidance of the Lead Clinical Pharmacist.
* Contribute to the provision of safe and effective pharmacy services.
* Undertake medicines reconciliation in line with practice protocols to improve efficiency and the effectiveness of prescriptions.
* Respond to patients’ queries face‑to‑face and via phone, referring complex problems to the pharmacist.
* Participate in patient reviews and update records via clinics, domiciliary visits, and care home assessments.
* Check the accuracy of medicines on prescriptions to ensure compliance and safety.
* Participate in medication audits, identifying areas for improvement and supporting implementation of changes.
* Provide advice to GPs, staff, and patients to support safe prescribing, quality improvements, and cost‑effective medicines use.
* Assist in monitoring prescribing budgets and preparing evidence‑based resources to support cost‑effectiveness.
* Assist with the management of prescribed medication, ensuring secure storage, accurate records, and compliance with Home Office and CQC regulations under supervision of the CD license holder.
* Provide technical support for the investigation of significant incidents or near misses related to medicines, under the guidance of the governance team.
* Support the procurement, storage, and distribution of medicines, ensuring cost‑effective and compliant processes.
* Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date documentation for medicines management processes, including data collection for audits and reporting.
* Act as a point of contact for medicines‑related queries, referring complex cases to the Lead Clinical Pharmacist or governance teams as appropriate.
* Assist with the preparation of reports and presentations for governance meetings and training sessions.
* Support the notes of the medicines management group.
* Participate in personal and professional development activities, ensuring up‑to‑date knowledge of medicines management standards.
About Us
London Central & West Unscheduled Care Collaborative is a not‑for‑profit Social Enterprise, now in its 29th year of providing high‑quality services across a range of primary and urgent care contracts 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to 5 million patients in North West, North Central and North East London. We pride ourselves on delivering safe, effective, responsive, caring, and well‑led patient‑centred clinical services as recognised by our Good CQC rating in all areas of our organisation.
Job Details
* Reference number: B0441-25-0048
* Pay scheme: £28,407 to £34,581 a year pro rata, depending on experience
* Contract: Fixed term, 18 months
* Working pattern: Part‑time
* Job locations:
o Hammersmith Hospital, Du Cane Road, London, W12 0HS
o St. Charles Hospital, Exmoor Street, London, W10 6DZ
Qualifications & Experience
* Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
* Experience in medicines management within a primary care, hospital, or community setting.
* Experience supporting Controlled Drug compliance.
* Competence in data handling, audits, and reporting.
* Experience with systems such as SystmOne and familiarity with NICE, GPhC, CQC frameworks is advantageous.
* Strong organisational and communication skills.
* Attention to detail and a commitment to patient safety.
* Proactive; able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
* Collaborative team player; able to work independently when needed.
* Commitment to continuous professional development.
Additional Requirements
* Successful candidate will have a current UK professional registration.
* Disclosure and Barring Service Check required under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Employer Details
* Employer name: LCW UCC
* Address: Hammersmith Hospital, Du Cane Road, London, W12 0HS
* Website: https://www.lcwucc.com/
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