Job summary
This exciting role offers the opportunity to work across Clinical Haematology services, collaborating closely with pharmacy colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
The post holder will provide leadership and line management to the Clinical Haematology Pharmacy Technician, supporting the development of the service and ensuring safe, effective use of medicines within the speciality.
You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of medicines optimisation and medicines safety across Clinical Haematology. Working alongside colleagues across the Trust, you will support and help deliver initiatives that enhance the quality, safety, and effectiveness of medicines use for our patients.
Main duties of the job
- To develop the Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician Service, Clinical Haematology working closely with the Senior Lead Haematology Pharmacist
- To lead and manage medicines management pharmacy technician(s) working within the Clinical Haematology team
- To ensure that all medicines management processes are followed by all staff and support the development of consistent medicines management practice across the Trust.
- To maintain and develop high quality, consistent, patient-focused pharmacy services in conjunction with clinical and patient services staff.
- To carry out the duties of an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) in the dispensary and on wards as the service requires; exceeding minimum requirements required to maintain competence
- To adhere to and maintain quality standards and performance indicators for safe medicines use and medication safety initiatives.
- To participate in regular audits of the quality of medicines use and medication safety.
- To lead on the day to day management of homecare services and compassionate use schemes for clinical Haematology
- To provide a medicines management service to Clinical Haematology
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 tous 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 overviewsplease 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 overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (pharmacy technician)
- AIMMS / MOP or equivalent qualification
- Mandatory CPD portfolio up to date
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel software
- Short courses relevant to practice, to include supervisory/management qualification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to analyse and interpret information relating to medicines and their uses
- Be able to provide information and advice to distressed patients in a calm and empathetic manner
Desirable
- Ability to analyse data relating to service provision and draw conclusions where there are multiple factors in consideration
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 training and supervision of pharmacy staff
- Experience working as a Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician in a busy clinical environment
- Experience of research and audit work
Desirable
- Practical experience with an electronic in-patient prescribing system
- Line-management experience
- Experience of training of nursing and/or medical staff
- Experience of using Quality Improvement tools in practical environment
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (pharmacy technician)
- AIMMS / MOP or equivalent qualification
- Mandatory CPD portfolio up to date
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel software
- Short courses relevant to practice, to include supervisory/management qualification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to analyse and interpret information relating to medicines and their uses
- Be able to provide information and advice to distressed patients in a calm and empathetic manner
Desirable
- Ability to analyse data relating to service provision and draw conclusions where there are multiple factors in consideration
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 training and supervision of pharmacy staff
- Experience working as a Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician in a busy clinical environment
- Experience of research and audit work
Desirable
- Practical experience with an electronic in-patient prescribing system
- Line-management experience
- Experience of training of nursing and/or medical staff
- Experience of using Quality Improvement tools in practical environment
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).
