Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly, dynamic, innovative Surgical Pharmacy team dedicated to providing high quality ward based clinical pharmacy services. You can expect to see interesting surgical patient admissions and work on acute surgical wards linked to a Major Trauma Centre.



The post-holder will enjoy working in a fast paced environment and high patient turnover. Surgical specialties include General (gastrointestinal), Bariatric, Vascular, Plastics, Orthopaedics, Major Trauma, Elderly surgical rehabilitation and Neurosurgery.



We are looking for someone with passion in this area of work in hospital pharmacy. You will be enthusiastic, motivated and a patient focussed pharmacy technician. You will work with the Surgical Pharmacy team to help implement, deliver and improve medicines management to surgical areas. You will need good communication skills and enjoy working as part of a large multi-disciplinary team. We need a friendly, approachable, adaptable individual willing to learn new skills and be committed to their CPD. You are a registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or undergoing registration. This is a full time post and will be required to participate in the weekend working and late duties as per rota.



If you would like to discuss the role or have a visit before the interview or applying, please contact: Narinder Tutt-Senior Lead MMPT Email: narinder.tutt@nhs.net; Phone 02033121983.



The post-holder will be committed to the Pharmacy agenda of providing high quality medicines management support to surgical ward areas and Pharmacy. You will be a keen advocate for patients driving patient centred care and good patient experience.

Key target areas will be:

Medication history taking



Assessing patient's own drugs



Counselling patients on medicines for discharge



Facilitating medicines management issues in Pharmacy and surgical clinical areas



Ordering medicines



Stock list reviews with the multidisciplinary team



Controlled drugs (orders and returns)



Medicines management audits



Training junior Pharmacy staff and Nursing staff on medicines management related issues



Attending and participating in relevant meetings



Facilitate the efficient use of medicines (medicines returns, assist the Surgical Pharmacy team in medicines expenditure surveillance)



At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.



Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.



Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.



We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share.



The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.



For both overviews please view the attachment with the job advert.