Job Description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a senior pharmacy technician to join the Pharmacy team at Harefield Hospital. We are looking for a highly motivated and organised technician to support and develop medicines management on the cardiothoracic and transplant wards. This role is an ideal opportunity for a technician looking to progress in their career and to specialise in these innovative and exciting fields. Experience in ward based medicines management is essential for this role.

As a Senior Pharmacy Medicines Management technician you will:

Lead the provision of medicines management to patients' on the Cardiothoracic and Transplant Wards.



Lead on medicines reconciliation, patient counselling, patient self-administration of medicine (SAM) schemes, reuse of patient's own medicines, homecare services and ward stock management .



Have the opportunity to qualify as an Educational Supervisor for student technicians and ATOs.



Support the development of our medicines management services to the wards



Work closely with the multidisciplinary teams to deliver a high quality medicines management service.



To lead on medicines reconciliation, patient counselling, reuse of patients own medicines and management of ward stock.



To counsel patients on the use of their current medication and any new medication that is started by the Trust.



To help lead the provision of the use of patients own drugs (POD's) and patient self-administration of medicine (SAM) schemes.



To act as an Educational Supervisor for student technicians and ATOs.



Participate and lead in the development and maintenance of home care services, including generating homecare prescriptions.



Work as an accredited checking technician in the dispensary and at a ward level.



To provide support for clinical pharmacists.



To liaise with and support dispensary services



To liaise with and support nursing staff.



To deliver patient group education

You will have:

Experience of relevant hospital pharmacy work and be registered with the GPHC

Hold the ACPT qualification

Hold AIMMS or MOP qualification or willing to undertake

Hold the Educational Supervisor qualification or willing to undertake

Have excellent organisational and time management skills and good customer service and communication skills

Evidence of effective team working

Experience of counselling patients

Evidence of good problem solving skills

Motivated and a "can do attitude"



Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is among the largest in the UK and is recognised for its clinical excellence, teaching, and research. In addition to providing local hospital and community services, the Trust delivers specialist care in cancer, cardiovascular, respiratory, paediatrics, and Acute Medicine. Evelina London Children's Hospital and Guy's Cancer Centre are key components of its services.



In February 2021, the Trust merged with Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, forming one of Europe's largest centres for heart and lung services. This merger enhances collaboration across services and research, enabling innovation and ensuring exceptional care for patients with complex conditions.



Guy's and St Thomas' continues to build on its legacy of delivering world-class care, with Acute Medicine at the forefront of its commitment to meeting the evolving needs of patients. The Trust is also committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for its patients and staff.



Please see the attached job description and person specification for the full duties and responsibilities of this role.