About this role
Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician to join our pharmacy team at Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust based in Inner London Services. We are looking for somebody with a friendly demeanour and excellent interpersonal skills.
We provide high quality support to our patients and are looking for a motivated, flexible and forward-thinking Pharmacy technician. This post offers you the opportunity to progress your career in an innovative and supportive environment. The post offers an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical and professional knowledge and skills in both physical and mental health. You will be involved in providing medicines optimisation service to in-patient eating disorder, children's and adolescents mental health service and rehabilitation units. You will be registered with the General Pharmaceutical council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician and practicing as a pharmacy technician in your current role.
If you havenot completed a GPhC approved combined pharmacy technician qualification, you will need to hold a nationally recognised 'Medicines Optimisation skills' certificate and a 'Final Accuracy Checking' qualification. Willingness to work towards these qualifications is essential if you are yet to complete them.
Interviews will be taken place in a face to face format only.
Main duties of the job
You will need to demonstrate a person-centred approach and organisational skills. Previous NHS Hospital pharmacy experience, including mental health, would be desirable. You will also be expected to participate in the weekend and bank holiday rota, following a period of induction and training.
About us
Locations: South Kensington and Chelsea (SK&C) SW10 9NG (Base) Collingham Child and Family Centre (CCFC) 1 Beatrice Place, Marloes Road W8 5LW
Bluebell Lodge, 7a Woodfield Road, W9 2NW
Job description Job responsibilities
The pharmacy team is an established team with a friendly, supportive culture with a strong emphasis on training and professional development opportunities. CNWL has a strong commitment to advancing pharmacy practice and embedding effective medicines optimisation systems into patient care. The pharmacy team is recognised for the contribution it makes to the safe and effective use of medicines for patients.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Essential
Completion of a GPhC approved combined Pharmacy Technician qualification (NVQ L3 or equivalent) Current registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician (Those in the process of registering with the GPhC can apply. However, registration with the GPhC must be complete for employment to commence) Completion of a recognised 'Medicines Optimisation training course' (If qualified prior to 2020) Accredited with an Accuracy Checking qualification (If qualified prior to 2020)
Desirable
Practice supervisor qualification (or willing to work towards) Completion of entry-level managerial and leadership training courses (e.g. Edward Jenner)
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Essential
Portfolio demonstrating competency of previous and current pharmacy practice skills, knowledge, and CPD. Significant hospital pharmacy experience (inclusive of base PTPT training duration) Education and training of pharmacy staff Participation in clinical and medicines management audits
Desirable
Experience in a supervisory capacity Liaison within a multidisciplinary team Knowledge of psychotropic drug therapy Experience of working within mental health services Providing health care to children and adolescents.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES Essential
Good communication skills (written and oral) Basic word processing and spreadsheet skills
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Essential
Ability to understand and empathise with people suffering mental illness Ability to motivate self and others
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 Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address South Kensington and Chelsea (SK&C)
South Kensington and Chelsea (SK&C)
London
SW10 9NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)