Job overview
West London NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and patient-focused Pharmacy Technician to join the Integrated Care Pharmacy Team based at Clayponds Hospital. This varied role offers the chance to work across community hospital wards, community health services and clinics, supporting the delivery of high-quality medicines management and medicines optimisation services.
You will work closely with pharmacists, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive safe, effective and timely access to their medicines. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills, a commitment to high standards of patient care and a passion for improving medicines use. In return, you will be supported in your professional development and have opportunities to further develop your clinical and technical skills within a friendly and progressive pharmacy team.
Main duties of the job
As part of the Integrated Care Pharmacy Team, you will provide patient-centred medicines management and medicines optimisation services across Clayponds Hospital and community health settings. You will support medicines reconciliation, patient counselling, medicines supply and discharge planning, helping to ensure safe and effective use of medicines.
The role includes working closely with multidisciplinary teams, undertaking medicines management visits to wards and community services, supporting stock management activities, participating in audits and quality improvement projects, and contributing to the delivery of a responsive pharmacy service. We are seeking a GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician with excellent organisational and communication skills who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Accredited Checking Technician status and medicines management qualifications are desirable, although support will be available for further development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Use of dispensing software systems and other databases
- Good understanding of ordering and supply systems
- Medicines Management Standards
- Resources for patient information on medication
Desirable
- Knowledge of mental health medication
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-qualification pharmacy technician experience relevant to the role. Pharmacy experience working in dispensary and delivery of top-up services to wards
- Experience undertaking audits in medicines management
Desirable
- Working in an integrated care (or equivalent) setting
- Clinical Trials Work
- Remote Dispensing
- Experience in financial reporting
- Experience in report writing
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC/NVQ level 3
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Practical experience and theoretical study / knowledge (as evidenced by CPD) in Medicines Management
Desirable
- Accredited Checking Technician
- Accreditation in Medicines Management (AIMM) or equivalent qualification
- Accreditation in Medicines Reconciliation
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This advert is for Pharmacy Technician with West London NHS Trust in Southall, London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Pharmacy technician role. The advertised salary is £36,943 - £44,900 per annum inclusive. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Jul 2026.
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