Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician
3 weeks ago
Exciting opportunities have arisen for Pharmacy Technicians
We are looking for skilled and highly motivated pharmacy technicians to join the clinical pharmacy team in the Royal Borough of Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster.
The positions will be based at St Charles Hospital with rotations around the sites in the boroughs of Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster.
These post holders will have the opportunity to work as part of a dedicated ward pharmacy and community Mental Health teams , with the support of senior colleagues.
This is an excellent prospect for those technicians that want to focus on clinical patient care working in a multidisciplinary team.
Applicants without mental health pharmacy experience (e.g. community pharmacy) wanting to make a move into mental health settings are welcome to apply.
You should have a BTEC / NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.You will need to have good communication and time management skills. As a medicines optimisation pharmacy technician you will have the opportunity to work in a wide range of mental health services including acute adult inpatients, older adults, home treatment teams, community mental health teams, inpatient rehabilitation, psychiatric intensive care, eating disorders and early intervention services.
- To be responsible for the provision of pharmacy services, providing a high quality, efficient service to inpatient wards and community mental health hub/ teams in Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster.
- Ensure that pharmacy technical operations (handling and storage of medicines) are undertaken in a safe, secure and efficient manner.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings. About us CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 7,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond.We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. See attached Staff Reward and Wellbeing Handbook detailing our benefits, discounts and wellbeing initiatives for staff.
Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others. Job description Job responsibilities Overview of Main Responsibilities:
- As an Accredited Pharmacy Technician, complete the medicine reconciliation process, assess Patients Own Drugs(PODs), transcribe and order medicines following a clinically screened prescription.
- As an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT), provide a comprehensive technical dispensing andchecking service within mental health, and other bedded services, and advice to other pharmacy staff to assist inresolving problems with prescriptions.
- To order medicines from St. Charles Hospital pharmacy dispensary and liaise with the pharmacy dispensary teamto ensure medicines are delivered to wards/clinical areas on time.
- Participate in late duty, Saturday and Bank Holiday rota.
- To ensure that all medicines are dispensed in accordance with the relevant legislation, local standard operatingprocedures, and CNWL Trust Medicines Policy.
- To participate with the labelling, dispensing in dispensary and at ward level other processes involved with clinicaltrials medicines at St Charles in accordance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- To organise and provide a supply of stock and non-stock pharmaceuticals for allocated clinical areas and workwithin medicines optimisation systems to ensure the safe and secure handling of medicines.
- To support outpatient clozapine supply to Clozapine Point of Care Testing (PocHi 100i Haematology analyser)clinics, and liaising with the Community Mental Health Team staff.
- Ensure validity of repeat prescriptions and develop systems for leave medication and the management of patientsown medicines.
- Maintain high quality of data input of patient information into the pharmacy computer system in order to ensureexcellent labelling standards for dispensed medicines.
- To ensure clozapine monitoring system data is interpreted, maintained and communicated appropriately.
- Accurately dispense and issue prescriptions including controlled drugs.
- As a Medicines Optimisation Programme (MOP) Accredited Pharmacy Technician, complete the MedicineReconciliation process, assess Patients Own Drugs (PODs), transcribe and order medicines following a clinicallyscreened prescription. Participate in stock and non-stock management of medicines.
- Identify potential problems regarding the lack of availability of medicines for individual prescriptions, seekingadvice on suitable alternatives or agreed delivery timetable.
- Ensure medication is ordered to meet agreed delivery times to support timely discharge on the wards.
- Liaise with specialist services to obtain specialist prescribed medicines such as renal, HIV.
- Responsible for the indirect management of rotational Pharmacy Technicians, Trainee Pharmacists, preregistration Pharmacy Technicians and Assistant Technical Officers (ATOs).
- To participate and support data collection of medicines optimisation audits.
- Use software such as Refine to produce drug expenditure reports and feed these back to the ward team duringbusiness meetings
- Use software such as Adios to monitor abusable medicines and investigate anomalies
- To train and support nurses to maintain the automated medicine storage cabinet
- Pharmacy Technician registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- NVQ in Pharmacy Services or equivalent recognised qualification
- Recognised Medicines Optimisation qualification
- Final Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification
- Practice Supervisor qualification or experience
- Membership of Associate of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK)
- Previous experience of working in pharmacy services
- Previous experience undertaking patient facing medicines optimisation activities
- Previous experience counselling patients about their medicines
- Experience in the education and training of junior staff/colleagues
- Significant experience working in hospital pharmacy
- Experience working within mental health services
- Experience carrying out clinical audits
- Knowledge of psychotropic drug therapy
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
- Good problem-solving skills
- Good IT skills - Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and emails
- Excellent interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills - verbal and written
- Able to influence other healthcare professionals
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Good understanding of clinical governance
Exmoor Street
London
W10 6DZ Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 333-C-HQ-0666#J-18808-Ljbffr
-
Pharmacy Technician
1 month ago
London, United Kingdom South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust Full timeJob summary The SWLSTG pharmacy team have an excellent opportunity for a pharmacy technician to join our friendly department delivering our medicines optimisation and dispensary services in our brand-new state of the art building and pharmacy dispensary. Pharmacy opening hours are Monday to Friday - 9 to 5pm, excluding bank holidays. The...
-
Pharmacy Technician, Medicines Management
7 days ago
London, United Kingdom Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Full timeCalling all Medicine Management Pharmacy Technicians! If you're ready to elevate your career then h ere's your chance to shine and be a part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust's top-tier Pharmacy Team! We are actively seeking Medicine Management Pharmacy Technicians to join our fantastic team, within Distribution, Dispensary and Stock Teams, based...
-
Pharmacy Technician
3 days ago
London, United Kingdom South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust Full timeEmployer South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust Location Tooting Salary Depending on experience £23.78 per hour inclusive of Inner London HCAs & WTD Closing date 29 May 2024 The SWLSTG pharmacy team have an excellent opportunity for a pharmacy technician to join our friendly department delivering our medicines optimisation and dispensary...
-
London, United Kingdom Barts Health NHS Trust Full timeWe are seeking a Senior Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly and dynamic medicines management team at Royal London Hospital. You should hold a BTEC or NVQ Level 3 (Pharmaceutical Services) qualification or equivalent and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). You should be a team player, able to perform...
-
London, United Kingdom Barts Health NHS Trust Full timeJob overview We are seeking a Senior Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly and dynamic medicines management team at Royal London Hospital. You should hold a BTEC or NVQ Level 3 (Pharmaceutical Services) qualification or equivalent and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). We require an individual with...
-
Medicine Management Pharmacy Technician
4 weeks ago
London, United Kingdom Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Full timeJob summary Calling all Medicine Management Pharmacy Technicians! Are you looking to work within a renowned Trust in the heart of London? If you're ready to elevate your career then h ere's your chance to shine and be a part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust's top-tier Pharmacy Team! We are actively seeking Medicine Management Pharmacy...
-
Pharmacy Technician/Senior Technician
3 days ago
London, United Kingdom Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Full timeEmployer Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Location London Salary £32,720 to £39,769 Per annum inc. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician to join our Brent pharmacy team at Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust based in Park Royal. The post offers an...
-
London, United Kingdom Barts Health NHS Trust Full timeJob summary We are seeking a Senior Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly and dynamic medicines management team at Royal London Hospital. You should hold a BTEC or NVQ Level 3 (Pharmaceutical Services) qualification or equivalent and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). We require an individual with...
-
Pharmacy Technician/Senior Technician
4 weeks ago
London, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full timeAre you an enthusiastic, motivated and committed pharmacy technician? Would you like to join our pharmacy technician development program? You will undertake pharmacy-related duties across all sites in the Trust and will be based in Hackney (E9 6SR, E9 5TD, N4 2ES) You will be required to undertake ward stock top up and non-stock top up and participate in...
-
Medicine Management Pharmacy Technician
7 days ago
London, United Kingdom Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Full timeCalling all Medicine Management Pharmacy Technicians! Are you looking to work within a renowned Trust in the heart of London? If you're ready to elevate your career then h ere's your chance to shine and be a part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust's top-tier Pharmacy Team! We are actively seeking Medicine Management Pharmacy Technicians...
-
Pharmacy Medicines Management Technician
8 hours ago
London, United Kingdom Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Full timeJob summary We have an exciting opportunity for a well-organised, enthusiastic and self-motivated Pharmacy Technician with a keen interest in the provision of Medicines Management to work with our paediatric respiratory and cardiac pharmacist teams. This is a part time role at hours per week. The post is suitable for patient focused technicians who...
-
Pharmacy Medicines Management Technician
7 hours ago
London, United Kingdom Great Ormond Street Hospital Full timeJob overviewWe have an exciting opportunity for a well-organised, enthusiastic and self-motivated Pharmacy Technician with a keen interest in the provision of Medicines Management to work with our paediatric respiratory and cardiac pharmacist teams. This is a part time role at hours per week. The post is suitable for patient focused technicians who are...
-
Pharmacy Technician
4 weeks ago
London, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full timeAre you an enthusiastic, motivated and committed pharmacy technician? Would you like to join our pharmacy technician development program? You will undertake pharmacy-related duties across all sites in the Trust and will be based in Hackney (E9 6SR, E9 5TD, N4 2ES) You will be required to undertake ward stock top up and non-stock top up and participate in...
-
London, United Kingdom South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust Full timeEmployer South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust Location Tooting Salary Depending on experience £23.78 per hour inclusive of Inner London HCAs & WTD Closing date 29 May 2024 The SWLSTG pharmacy team have an excellent opportunity for a pharmacy technician to join our friendly department delivering our medicines optimisation and dispensary...
-
London, United Kingdom Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Full timeJob summary Band 5 Senior Pharmacy Technician - Medicines Management This post is based on Barnet Hospital of the Royal Free Hospital Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and adaptable Pharmacy Technician with good communication and interpersonal skills to take on this challenging post. Your role will involve working with...
-
Band 5 Senior Pharmacy Technician
10 hours ago
London, United Kingdom Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Full timeBand 5 Senior Pharmacy Technician - Medicines Management Employer Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Location London Salary £32,720 to £39,769 per annum inclusive of HCAS Closing date 29 May 2024 Band 5 Senior Pharmacy Technician - Medicines Management This post is based on Barnet Hospital of the Royal Free Hospital Trust. We are looking for an...
-
Nhs Pharmacy Technician
5 days ago
London, United Kingdom Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust Full timeHammersmith and Fulham North PCN Pharmacy Technician We have an exciting and unique opportunity for a band 5 Pharmacy Technician to complement our existing pharmacy team and work closely with other experienced Healthcare Professionals (including GPs, nurses, HCAs and social prescribers) in Hammersmith and Fulham North PCN. We already have an established...
-
Pharmacy Technician
3 weeks ago
London, United Kingdom in Newbury Full timeRole: Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician Location: West Middlesex University Hospital, Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust Rate: £20.18 ph Shift pattern: 4-5 days a week between 9am to 5pm Start date: ASAP Placement length: 6 months Benefits when working with Medacs Healthcare: Access to Health Assured - our support service to...
-
Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician
3 weeks ago
London, United Kingdom Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Full timeSenior Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician / Emergency Department (Fixed Term) The pharmacy department at Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust have an exciting fixed term vacancy for a Senior Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician / Emergency Department to cover maternity Leave. One full-time post at (Queen Elizabeth Hospital Greenwich site). ...
-
Senior Pharmacy Technician/mmt
4 weeks ago
London, United Kingdom HCA Full time**Senior Pharmacy Technician/Medicine Management Technician** Leaders in Oncology Care (LOC)- Central London Contract Type - Permanent, full time hours 37.5 hrs per week Salary - Attractive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development). **About the role** Leaders in Oncology Care (LOC) has a great opportunity for...
