An excellent developmental opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Technician to apply for this post. The post-holder will undertake a programme to develop and grow in the role and to gain the skills, knowledge, and ability to work as Senior Pharmacy Technician in both the in-patient dispensary and as a Medicines Management Technician Band 5.
We require an enthusiastic and self-motivated Pharmacy Technician with excellent communication skills to join our motivated forward thinking pharmacy department, which actively encourages training. You will work in an exceptionally friendly department delivering a customer focused service.
This is an ideal opportunity for a pharmacy technician who is keen to build on their patient services experience, as well as their management and team leading skills to help develop a patient focused service to meet the changing needs of the organisation.
If you are interested in this position and being an integrated part of the multidisciplinary team, then this is the job for you.
Duties
To progress from Band 4 to 5 the candidate must successfully complete all duties as listed in the progression criteria. All training and support will be given to enable the successful candidate to progress from band 4 to Band 5. Expected time frame for Band 4 to 5 progression:
- Minimum 6 months
- Maximum 12 months
To rotate through several key areas within the pharmacy department, gaining the skills, confidence and knowledge to enable progression as part of a technician development programme.
The post holder will be part of a high performing team that is expected to demonstrate behaviours that promote the pharmacy department and Chelsea and Westminster PROUD values. This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave in a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of the service.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.
If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Brockbank Job title: Lead Medicines Management Technician Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 0203 315 5591
