Senior Pharmacy Technician for Specialist Medicine

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Barts Health NHS Trust Full time

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive pharmacy technician with expertise in medication management to become a part of the Specialist Medicine team at Barts Health. The successful candidate will primarily operate within the Royal London Hospital while also providing support at other affiliated hospitals.

Your role will involve assisting the Royal London Pharmacy department and the Specialist Medicine Division in delivering exceptional pharmaceutical care to patients, ensuring the safe and efficient distribution of medications, training staff, and conducting governance and financial assessments of medication use.

Main Responsibilities

As a key member of the Specialist Medicine Team (covering Rheumatology, Dermatology, and Gastroenterology), you will ensure optimal pharmaceutical care for patients, oversee the secure and effective supply of medications, provide training for staff, and engage in governance and financial evaluations of medication practices. This includes:

  • Supporting the supply and technical review of medication monitoring.
  • Direct interaction with patients.
  • Liaising with home care providers.
  • Generating financial reports.

About Barts Health

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK and a prominent healthcare provider. Our group of NHS hospitals is embarking on an exciting journey towards improvement, aiming to establish a world-class clinical reputation. Having successfully moved beyond special measures, we are now focused on enhancing our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, recognized for excellence and innovation, delivering safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. We are committed to maintaining high standards of patient safety and ensuring that care is provided in the right place at the right time. We also strive to be an outstanding workplace, where our WeCare values and behaviors guide our collaborative efforts.

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every staff member feels a sense of belonging. We value diversity and actively promote an inclusive workplace culture.

Detailed Job Description and Responsibilities

The comprehensive job description outlines the key tasks and responsibilities associated with this role, while the person specification details the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please refer to the attached documents for further information.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential Criteria

  • BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, or equivalent.
  • Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician.
  • Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification.

Desirable Criteria

  • HEE LaSE Medicines Optimisation qualification or equivalent.

Experience

Essential Criteria

  • Post-qualification experience in a hospital environment.
  • Experience in staff education and training.
  • Dispensing experience.
  • Familiarity with pharmacy labeling and stock control systems.
  • Experience in providing outpatient/day case medication management services.
  • Patient counseling experience.

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience with medications used in Specialist Medicine.
  • Evidence of successful design and implementation of new supply processes.
  • Management experience.

Skills

Essential Criteria

  • Proficient in IT and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of presenting complex and sensitive information clearly.
  • Experience in providing outpatient medication management services.
  • Strong patient consultation skills.
  • Ability to interpret and dispense prescriptions accurately.
  • Effective organization and prioritization of workload.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to motivate oneself and others.
  • Time management skills.
  • Supervisory and mentoring capabilities.

Knowledge

Essential Criteria

  • Comprehensive understanding of medication management systems in an outpatient/day case setting.

Desirable Criteria

  • Understanding of medication-related issues and potential challenges in Specialist Medicine.
  • Familiarity with homecare processes.

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