Lead Medicines Management Technician
Location: Leaders in Oncology Care (LOC - part of HCA Healthcare UK), London
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience (with excellent benefits)
We’re looking for a Lead Medicines Management Technician to join our team at our Leaders in Oncology Care site currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC.
As a key member of the Pharmacy Team, the Lead Technician, Medicines Management will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and leading all aspects of the technician-led, clinical oncology pharmacy services to ensure high quality, innovative, and up-to-date pharmacy services which consistently meet the needs of all clients within the hospital. This is a patient-facing leadership role with a large focus on service development and ensuring that Medicines Management Technicians (MMT) provide the highest standards of patient-focused care.
Role Responsibilities:
1. Medicines Management
o Ensuring accurate drug histories, medicines reconciliation, evidence-based medication advice, and timely discharge of patients in order to meet the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) agreed by the Head of Pharmacy.
o Accountable and responsible for ensuring an effective and safe technician-based medicines optimisation/management service by planning daily, weekly & monthly activities, with particular attention to work flow, patient waiting times, and priority of workload.
o To participate in providing a comprehensive Medicines Information service under the direction of a pharmacist.
o To assist with identifying, managing, and minimising risks within medicines management or other areas of pharmacy.
2. Leadership and Management
o Managing Senior Technicians (MMT’s).
o Responsible for the development of pharmacy technicians.
o Managing relevant service development projects.
3. Dispensary
o Accountable and responsible for ensuring the dispensary services follow GPhC and regulatory standards.
4. Other
o Educational and Training.
o Financial (workforce planning).
o Audits.
A full job description is available upon request, please email nhung.tran@hcahealthcare.co.uk.
What you’ll bring:
* Experience of dispensary and medicines management/optimisation.
* ACT or MMT Qualification.
* Registration with GPhC.
* Experience of working within a hospital setting.
* Strong relationship building skills and team management.
* Leadership and Management Skills.
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication, and facilities.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Lead Medicines Management Technician at The LOC, you’ll be eligible for:
* 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you.
* Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals.
* Private pension contribution which increases with length of service.
* Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
* Group Life Assurance from day one.
* Critical illness cover.
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
* Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland.
* Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you.
* Discounts with over 800 major retailers.
Diversity and Inclusion
Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion, and respect for our patients and for each other.
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
About Us
Life with us means taking pride in your team and delivering the highest quality care. We’ll support your ongoing learning in an environment that features advanced equipment and practices, one of the best colleague-to-patient ratios in the UK and varied, interesting work.
HCA Healthcare: Over 50 years of creating a healthier tomorrow
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