Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a rotational Pharmacy Technician to join the pharmacy team at Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals. This role and is based at Royal Brompton Hospital within our established, developed, and well-resourced pharmacy department. We are looking for a committed, highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who will contribute to our ongoing success. You will work as part of a friendly and supportive team of pharmacy assistants, pharmacy technicians and pharmacists. This is a great opportunity for newly or soon to qualify pharmacy technicians and experienced pharmacy technicians alike. This post is based at the Royal Brompton Site and rotates between Patient Services and Medicines Management. Main duties of the job Delivering the daily workload in Patient Services Assisting to manage the daily workload for Patient Services Assist in the training and development of junior staff Working in the dispensary as an accredited checking pharmacy technician (ACPT) Working with the clinical teams to help with our Medicines Optimisation service Work closely with the multidisciplinary teams to deliver a high quality medicines management service You will have: Registered with the GPHC or soon to register Experience of relevant hospital pharmacy work 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" About us The Royal Brompton Hospital Pharmacy department is a friendly welcoming team, who support their staff. We work closely with our counterparts at Harefield Hospital Pharmacy, to ensure our patients get the best possible treatment for their lung and heart conditions. Our core values are: We are: Caring, ambitious, inclusive Date posted 09 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £35,964 to £43,780 a year p.a. inc. Inner London HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 196-LIS9343 Job locations Royal Brompton Hospital Sydney Street London SW3 6NP Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for the full duties and responsibility of this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for the full duties and responsibility of this role. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians. (or equivalent) Holds a current ACPT checking qualification Accreditation in Medicines Management for Pharmacy Technicians (AIMMS) or Medicines Optimisation Programme (MOP) - or willing to complete. Desirable Educational supervisor qualification or equivalent Edward Jenner or equivalent qualification. Member of APTUK Experience and knowledge Essential To have worked in a Pharmacy environment for a minimum of two years Experience in training staff Good competence in patient counselling. Experience of stock management and top up service. Desirable Previous Hospital Pharmacy experience. Experience of continual delivery of medicines management services at ward level. Skills and abilities Essential Ability to work quickly, accurately and in an organised manner and be able to prioritise. The ability to identify and prioritise work and deal with non-routine tasks. Good communication skills (written and verbal) Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software and Pharmacy related stock control applications Ability to use initiative Desirable Previous experience in EPIC Personal Qualities Essential Proven ability for team working, good interpersonal skills, adaptability, a positive "can do" attitude and a positive attitude to change. Attention to detail and accuracy Meet set targets Be able to demonstrate trust core values of care, respect and being inclusive Knowledge of one's limitations and ability to refer to other staff when appropriate. Ability to work quickly, calmly and accurately under pressure. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians. (or equivalent) Holds a current ACPT checking qualification Accreditation in Medicines Management for Pharmacy Technicians (AIMMS) or Medicines Optimisation Programme (MOP) - or willing to complete. Desirable Educational supervisor qualification or equivalent Edward Jenner or equivalent qualification. Member of APTUK Experience and knowledge Essential To have worked in a Pharmacy environment for a minimum of two years Experience in training staff Good competence in patient counselling. Experience of stock management and top up service. Desirable Previous Hospital Pharmacy experience. Experience of continual delivery of medicines management services at ward level. Skills and abilities Essential Ability to work quickly, accurately and in an organised manner and be able to prioritise. The ability to identify and prioritise work and deal with non-routine tasks. Good communication skills (written and verbal) Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software and Pharmacy related stock control applications Ability to use initiative Desirable Previous experience in EPIC Personal Qualities Essential Proven ability for team working, good interpersonal skills, adaptability, a positive "can do" attitude and a positive attitude to change. Attention to detail and accuracy Meet set targets Be able to demonstrate trust core values of care, respect and being inclusive Knowledge of one's limitations and ability to refer to other staff when appropriate. Ability to work quickly, calmly and accurately under pressure. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Brompton Hospital Sydney Street London SW3 6NP Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)