Job summary
We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated technician with an interest in medical specialties for a Band 5 role within the Pharmacy Specialist Medicine Team on the St Mary's Hospital site.
You will support the team with clinical ward services, funding, processing of Homecare prescription and support the Lead hepatology, pneumatology and endocrinology pharmacist with medication histories and technical support at ward and dispensary levels.
You will also be involved in supporting & helping develop trainee pharmacy technicians and band 3 pharmacy assistant technical officer.
This role is suitable for an individual who is looking to develop their technical as well as their clinical skills within medical specialties. You will be a team player with good attention to detail and good communication skills, able to work with a variety of different professionals to provide information to patients and carers regarding their medication adherence.Applicants should be a technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Interviews are likely to be Tuesday 14th April 2026.
Main duties of the job
- To assist in the provision of a high-quality patient focused medicines management service to patients of the Trust
- To ensure that medication histories are checked and documented accurately and that any potential discrepancies are resolved in line with operational procedures
- To liaise and communicate with carers, GPs, members of the public and other healthcare professionals
- To undertake a review of patient's own drugs to accurately assess the suitability of continued use while the patient is in hospital
- To participate in the discharge planning of patients with ward staff and other healthcare professionals both in secondary and primary care
- To minimise delays in discharge by ensuring that medication is available at the appropriate time
- To help ensure that service provision is flexible and responsive to patient needs
- To support all pharmacists (including pre-registration trainees) in the provision of the service
- To help audit the service against set standards and assist in the review of service provision
- To ensure the safe reuse of patients' own drugs to optimise cost efficiency
- To ensure the safe storage of medications stored in patients' lockable cabinets
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
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) or equivalent
- Mandatory professional CPD as defined by the GPhC
Desirable
- ACPT or recognised accredited pharmacy technician checking qualification (or to be achieved within 12 months of commencement)
- Qualified NVQ assessor
- LPE&T pharmacy technician self-development scheme stage 2 or equivalent
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 audit
Desirable
- Experience of working as a ward based-technician
- Experience of JAC/CMM pharmacy system
- Experience of using electronic prescribing systems e.g. Cerner
- Experience of training others
- Experience of managing change
Skills
Essential
- Experience of providing patient consultations with regard to medications
- Good knowledge of main roles and practice of pharmacy staff
- A good understanding of national and local priorities
- Demonstrates ability to problem solve and make decisions
Desirable
- Leadership and delegation skills
Person Specification
Education
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) or equivalent
- Mandatory professional CPD as defined by the GPhC
Desirable
- ACPT or recognised accredited pharmacy technician checking qualification (or to be achieved within 12 months of commencement)
- Qualified NVQ assessor
- LPE&T pharmacy technician self-development scheme stage 2 or equivalent
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 audit
Desirable
- Experience of working as a ward based-technician
- Experience of JAC/CMM pharmacy system
- Experience of using electronic prescribing systems e.g. Cerner
- Experience of training others
- Experience of managing change
Skills
Essential
- Experience of providing patient consultations with regard to medications
- Good knowledge of main roles and practice of pharmacy staff
- A good understanding of national and local priorities
- Demonstrates ability to problem solve and make decisions
Desirable
- Leadership and delegation skills
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).
