Job summary An excellent opportunity has arisen for a senior pharmacy technician to join the Pharmacy team at the Royal Brompton Hospital for a period of 12 months to cover Maternity leave. We are looking for a highly motivated and organised technician to support and develop medicines management on the cardiothoracic and Respiratory 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. Main duties of the job 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 GPHCHold the ACPT qualificationHold AIMMS or MOP qualificationHold the Educational Supervisor qualification or willing to undertakeHave excellent organisational and time management skills and good customer service and communication skillsEvidence of effective team workingExperience of counselling patientsEvidence of good problem solving skillsMotivated and a "can do attitude" About us On 1st February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals became part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust - a truly once-in a generation development. Together, we are taking our first steps towards our vision of creating a brand-new centre of excellence, which will be the global leader in the research into and treatment of heart and lung disease in patients from pre-birth to old age. We are developing some exciting plans and we want you to join us - so come and help to change the shape of healthcare for our heart and lung patients world-wide. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £35,964 to £43,780 a year p.a. inc HCA (pro rata) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 196-LIS9211 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 responsibilities of this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for the full duties and responsibilities of this role. Person Specification Knowledge/Qualifications Essential oBTEC or NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Science oRegistered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC oAccredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification. oAccreditation in Medicines Management for Pharmacy Technicians (AIMM) or Medicines Optimisation Programme (MOP) Desirable oEducational supervisor qualification or equivalent. Edward Jenner qualification Experience Essential oExtensive hospital experience as a qualified Pharmacy technician in all aspects of pharmaceutical delivery oExperience in training staff oExperience of continual delivery of medicines management services at ward level oGood competence in patient counselling oExperience of stock management and top up service Desirable oExperience of guideline and/or policy development oOral presentation to groups of healthcare professionals Skills Essential oAbility to work quickly, accurately and in an organised manner oThe ability to identify and prioritise work oLeadership skills oGood team player oExtensive use of Pharmacy computer systems to delivery all aspects of Pharmacy services Desirable oExperience of EPIC oManaging change Skills (cont'd) Essential oAttention to detail and accuracy oMeets set targets oProfessional demeanor with good communication oEnthusiastic, approachable, adaptable and assertive oAbility to work under pressure Other Requirements Essential oRequirement to be involved in bank holiday, weekend (including 7 day working) and late duties Desirable Experience of conducting pharmacy audit work Person Specification Knowledge/Qualifications Essential oBTEC or NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Science oRegistered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC oAccredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification. oAccreditation in Medicines Management for Pharmacy Technicians (AIMM) or Medicines Optimisation Programme (MOP) Desirable oEducational supervisor qualification or equivalent. Edward Jenner qualification Experience Essential oExtensive hospital experience as a qualified Pharmacy technician in all aspects of pharmaceutical delivery oExperience in training staff oExperience of continual delivery of medicines management services at ward level oGood competence in patient counselling oExperience of stock management and top up service Desirable oExperience of guideline and/or policy development oOral presentation to groups of healthcare professionals Skills Essential oAbility to work quickly, accurately and in an organised manner oThe ability to identify and prioritise work oLeadership skills oGood team player oExtensive use of Pharmacy computer systems to delivery all aspects of Pharmacy services Desirable oExperience of EPIC oManaging change Skills (cont'd) Essential oAttention to detail and accuracy oMeets set targets oProfessional demeanor with good communication oEnthusiastic, approachable, adaptable and assertive oAbility to work under pressure Other Requirements Essential oRequirement to be involved in bank holiday, weekend (including 7 day working) and late duties Desirable Experience of conducting pharmacy audit work 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)