Job summary A vacancy has arisen for experienced technicians to apply for this post which will be based at King Geroge Hospital in Goodmayes. Duties will include: o Participation in a ward based pharmacy service, assisting the clinical pharmacist by undertaking clinical duties e.g. PODS, drug history taking, medicines reconciliation, discharge counselling etc in line with the recent NPSA guidance.o To help develop, monitor and audit the clinical technician input on wardso To carry out regular, planned Controlled Drug checks on the wards according to guidelines and agreed procedureso To work as an Accredited Checking Technician in the dispensary, supervising technicians and assistants in the absence of the senior dispensary staff. You must be a qualified Pharmacy Technician, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.You must be able to demonstrate good organisational and problem solving skills and you must also have accreditation for dispensary checking and ward-based, clinical activities. If you would like further details, contact Helen Little, Dispensary Manger helen.little8nhs.net or on 1708 435 000 ext. 8079 Main duties of the job Participation in a ward based pharmacy service, assisting the clinical pharmacist by undertaking clinical duties e.g. PODS, drug history taking, medicines reconciliation, discharge counselling etc in line with the recent NPSA guidance. To help develop, monitor and audit the clinical technician input on wards. To carry out regular, planned Controlled Drug checks on the wards according to guidelines and agreed procedures. To work as an Accredited Checking Technician in the dispensary, supervising technicians and assistants in the absence of the senior dispensary staff. About us We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county. Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic. We're pleased to be leading the way in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital is one of eight to be accredited as part of a national scheme; the Care Quality Commission has raised the ratings for urgent and emergency care at Queen's and King George hospitals; and data released by NHS England showed that the Trust was the most improved in 2023 for reducing waits for emergency care. We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance. Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £34,521 to £41,956 a year Per Annum Inclusive Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 162-5753-PA-C Job locations King George Hospital Rom Valley Way Ilford IG3 8YB Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application. Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form. All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application. Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form. All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a UK Pharmacy Technician. Level 3 QCF Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BTEC) or equivalent. Experience Essential Experience of being in a Medicines Management role eg: Assessment of Patients own medicines, drug history taking and medicines reconciliation. Desirable Experience of working in a ward environment. Skills/Abilities Essential Dealing with nursing/medical staff. Dealing with patients and the public. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a UK Pharmacy Technician. Level 3 QCF Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BTEC) or equivalent. Experience Essential Experience of being in a Medicines Management role eg: Assessment of Patients own medicines, drug history taking and medicines reconciliation. Desirable Experience of working in a ward environment. Skills/Abilities Essential Dealing with nursing/medical staff. Dealing with patients and the public. 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. 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. 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 Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust Address King George Hospital Rom Valley Way Ilford IG3 8YB Employer's website https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)