Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Technician- Workforce Development and Medicines Management Technician, Band 7 to join our Pharmacy Team at The London Clinic. The London Clinic's Pharmacy Department are a close-knit team with around 45 staff members. The Pharmacy department comprises of 9 core services: On Call, Dispensary Services, Distribution and Top Up Service, Procurement, Clinical Ward Pharmacy Services, Provision of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), Aseptic/Technical Services, Clinical Governance and Education and Training. We have extensive oncology services, including a purpose-built chemotherapy aseptic compounding suite.



As well as an automated medication dispensing system which supports decentralised medicine management in numerous wards. The Lead Technician Workforce Development and Medicines Management is responsible for leading the education and training strategy for the pharmacy department, including Pharmacists (in collaboration with the Lead pharmacists), technicians, students, Assistant Technical Officers (ATOs) and apprentices. The post holder will lead and manage the Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician (MMPT) ward-based service, ensuring high standards of patient care and medicines optimisation. They will also support Accredited Checking Technicians (ACTs) in the dispensary, contributing to safe and efficient dispensing processes.

Job Type:

Permanent 37.5 hours per week, plus on-call shifts. Location: The London Clinic 20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW. Salary: Band 7 equivalent salary range on offer based on skills and experience. Benefits package: Contributory pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%).



Private Medical Healthcare. 33 day's annual leave (Inclusive of bank holidays). Season ticket travel loan, family friendly benefits, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers/services, plus much more. We also offer excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.



Duties & Responsibilities Provide a comprehensive and effective patient centered Clinical Pharmacy service to designated Oncology/Haematology wards Lead on and develop elements of the clinical pharmacy service to improve the patient experience. Provide release of chemotherapy products according to GMP Facilitate and promote rational and optimal medicines usage Provide assimilated and relevant medicines information to healthcare professionals and patients To participate in the out of hours pharmacy service as per agreed roster Skills & Experience Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical council of Great Britain NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent Accreditation in Medicines Management(AIMM) qualification or Medicines Optimisation programme (MOP) or equivalent Accredited Checking Technician(ACPT) 3 years post qualification experience, with a minimum of 1 year senior technician. Please see job description attached for further skills and experience. The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology and facilities that benefit our patients, staff and the wider community.



We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team. The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.



We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.