Specialist Medicine -Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician

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.

• 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

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. .

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Zebib Habtemariam Job title: Lead Pharmacist Hepatology Email address: zebib.habtemariam@nhs.net Telephone number: 020 331 25299