Sr Rotational Pharmacy Technician
The closing date is 01 June 2026.
Main duties of the job
Participate in a recognised medicines management course (Certificate in Medicines Management (CMMPT) or Medicines Optimisation Programme) to provide knowledge and understanding of clinical pharmacy. Provide high‑quality pharmaceutical service for inpatients and carry out ward‑based activities promptly, ensuring patients adhere to their treatment plans and hand over complex information clearly to appropriate staff using verbal or written skills. Lead and supervise staff as requested by the senior technician in patient services, including production of weekly rosters and workload organisation. Support the management of home‑care medicines management services for the home‑care specialist area. Ensure that requests for new medicines are processed according to medicines‑management policies, that goods are ordered, stored and distributed according to defined procedures and best practice, and that these are regularly reviewed and managed effectively.
Education/Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 and/or BTEC or equivalent in pharmaceutical science
- Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Accredited checking pharmacy technician
Knowledge and Experience
- Hospital pharmacy experience
- Good interpersonal skills; confident and assertive when working with other professionals, with the ability to work quickly, calmly and accurately under pressure
- Portfolio demonstrating competency of previous and current pharmacy practice skills, knowledge and evidence of CPD
- Willing to take responsibility
- IT literacy including word processing, e‑mail and use of the internet
- Staff management experience
- Qualified on the Pharmacy Medicines Management Optimisation Programme
Skills, abilities and attributes
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to prioritise own workload and work accurately under pressure
- Flexible approach to working methods
- Professional manner when dealing with members of the public and other healthcare workers
- Basic work processing and spreadsheet skills
- Ability to manage change effectively
HEART values
- Demonstrate commitment to the Trust HEART values – Honesty, Equity, Accountability, Respect & Teamwork
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Address
Pharmacy Dept, Central Middlesex Hospital
Salary
£36,943 to £44,900 a year, inclusive of HCAS pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full‑time
Reference number
337‑NP‑9633DG
Job locations
Pharmacy Dept, Central Middlesex Hospital
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