About this role
Job summary
If you're a GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician who thrives in a fast paced clinical environment and enjoys contributing to real time clinical decision making, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician (MMPT) to join our expanding clinical pharmacy team within one of the UK's leading NHS Trusts. This role is based across St Mary's Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital, where you will play a key role in delivering high quality clinical pharmacy services at the frontline of patient care.
You will work closely with Emergency Medicine, Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Elderly Medicine wards, supporting medicines optimisation and safe use of medicines in a demanding and rewarding clinical setting.
As part of a forward thinking, multidisciplinary team (MDT), you will collaborate with pharmacists, doctors, nurses, occupational therapists and other allied health professionals to ensure the safe, effective and efficient use of medicines. You will have a strong focus on patient education, medicines adherence, discharge planning and service development initiatives, helping to improve patient outcomes and overall hospital journeys.Please note:Interviews for this position are expected to take place on 07 october 2026. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted with further details closer to the date.
Main duties of the job
Supporting medicines reconciliation on admission Conducting patient consultations and adherence assessment Educating patients and staff on medicines optimisation and safe practice Acting as a role model and mentor to junior staff and trainee pharmacy technicians Participating in audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiative We are proud to have one of the largest pharmacy departments in the UK, with approximately 300 pharmacy professionals working across our three London sites: St Mary's, Charing Cross and Hammersmith Hospitals. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive and developmental working environment where staff are encouraged to reach their full potential.In return, we offer:oExperience in delivering medicines management services within acute and high demand clinical environmentsoAccess to comprehensive in house training and relevant external educationoOngoing career development through mentorship, structured appraisals and personalised development plansoA thorough induction programme and continuous professional developmentoA friendly, collaborative and supportive team cultureoExcellent support from experienced pharmacy and clinical leadership
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications Essential
Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC NVQ level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) and relevant underpinning knowledge (BTEC Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science) /AIMMs /MOP's accreditation or equivalent (or within 6 months of starting job role be working towards completion within 9 months of commencement of the HEE Medicines Optimisation Programme ACPT or recognised accredited pharmacy technician checking qualification (or to be achieved within 12 months of commencement) Mandatory professional CPD as defined by the GPhC
Desirable
Qualified NVQ assessor Completed NHS England / CPPE Self- Development programme Member of APTUK
Experience Essential
Post qualification experience of working in a UK hospital; this must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy Experience of pharmacy computer systems Experience of working as a ward based-technician
Desirable
Experience of CMM pharmacy system Experience of using electronic prescribing systems e.g. Cerner Experience of training others Experience of managing change
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 Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Charing Cross Hospital
London
W2 1NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)