Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced GPhC-registered pharmacy technician to co-ordinate the provision of inpatient, homecare, and outpatient prescription services to our neurology patients primarily based at Charing Cross Hospital.
Applicants will need excellent organisational & IT skills and be able to communicate effectively in English with patients, staff, and stakeholders.
The post-holder will be working closely with existing pharmacy teams, clinicians & clinical nurse specialists to ensure the safe delivery of medicines to patients both via homecare & through our outpatient pharmacy. They will primarily be responsible for the registration of new homecare patients, repeat prescription management, invoicing, and expenditure/usage reporting.
The post-holder will also participate in the delivery of medicines management services to our inpatient neurology wards.
Main duties of the job
- Day-to-day co-ordination of the provision of medication to neurology patients via homecare & outpatient prescriptions
- Entering information on to the pharmacy computer system and the accurate processing/issuing of homecare prescriptions
- Ensuring accurate invoicing to the Trust for homecare services & accurate billing to the commissioners for services provided, including the maintenance of prescription & invoice databases
- Provision of ward-based pharmacy technician services, including medicines management
- Assisting with audit work related to the provision of homecare and ward services
- Supporting patients with homecare-related queries
- Maintaining good communication with homecare companies, patients, other healthcare professionals, and stakeholders
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.
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.
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
- Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship or equivalent recognised Pharmacy Technician qualification
- Registered as a pharmacy technician with the GPhC
- Mandatory ongoing CPD portfolio as defined by the GPhC
Desirable
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification (or to be achieved within 12 months of appointment to this position)
- Practice Supervisor (P.S)
- NVQ Assessor (A1)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of pharmacy computer systems
- Experience of working with 'one stop' dispensing for inpatients
- Solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice
Desirable
- At least two years of experience working in a hospital post-qualification as a pharmacy technician
- Experience of training others
- Experience working within homecare services
Skills
Essential
- Good written communication and interpersonal skills
- Good ability to use computer systems including MS Word and MS Excel
- Experience of patient counselling
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship or equivalent recognised Pharmacy Technician qualification
- Registered as a pharmacy technician with the GPhC
- Mandatory ongoing CPD portfolio as defined by the GPhC
Desirable
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification (or to be achieved within 12 months of appointment to this position)
- Practice Supervisor (P.S)
- NVQ Assessor (A1)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of pharmacy computer systems
- Experience of working with 'one stop' dispensing for inpatients
- Solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice
Desirable
- At least two years of experience working in a hospital post-qualification as a pharmacy technician
- Experience of training others
- Experience working within homecare services
Skills
Essential
- Good written communication and interpersonal skills
- Good ability to use computer systems including MS Word and MS Excel
- Experience of patient counselling
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.
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.
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).
