• Job Description

  Req#: C9289-CS-43?language=en&page=673&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An excellent opportunity has arisen for a experienced technician to apply for this post. The post-holder will work in Patient Services to provide a safe, efficient and responsive dispensary service at the weekend.

  This role includes provision of legally required supervision of staff as well as fulfilling professional duties. You will work as part of a team consisting of Pharmacists, Technicians and Assistants. The work primarily consists of dispensing and checking prescriptions for inpatients and discharge medication. Additional responsibilities includemanaging workflow and working alongside pharmacy staff to ensure that dispensary services are provided according to all relevant up to date procedures and standards.

  The post holder will need to be NVQ Level 3 qualified and have relevant ACT qualification.

  You will be required to attend the department during weekday hours for induction and training.Further weekday hours may be available depending on service needs on staff bank.

  Main duties of the job

  ACPT qualifications are essential for this role.

  To effectively participate in the provision of inpatient pharmacy services at West Middlesex University Hospital at weekends.

  To follow relevant procedures in order to deliver the service in a safe and effective manner

  To supervise and co-ordinate junior staff and pharmacy assistants.

  About us

  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 welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

  The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. 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.

  Details

  Date posted

  14 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £34,521 to £41,956 a year per annum incl. HCAS (pro rata)

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  289-CS-43

  Job locations

  West Middlesex Hospital

  Twickenham Road

  Isleworth

  TW7 6AF

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Dispensary Services

  Accurately identify, select, label using Wellsky dispense and distribute drugs (including controlled drugs) for inpatient and outpatients prescriptions according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

  Maintain high quality of data input of patient information into the pharmacy computer system in order to ensure excellent labelling standards for dispensed medications.

  Take part in counselling and in the provision of information on medicines to patients, doctors and other health care staff, as required.

  Use the computer systems to track prescriptions. Ensure medication is dispensed to meet agreed delivery times and to minimize waiting times for patients.

  Deal with queries from patients and other hospital staff, referring complex issues to supervisor or line manager.

  Ensure that all medicines are stored according to environmental requirements (e.g. temperature) and to required security standards.

  Ensure stock levels of all products are accurate and support the appropriate ordering of stock through liaison with pharmacy purchasing and procurement office.

  Ensure medication is dispensed and checked to meet agreed turnaround times and to minimise waiting times for patients

  Be efficient in using the pharmacy robot and able to troubleshoot problems.

  Final check prescriptions within the dispensary for accuracy, in line with departmental procedures.

  Dispense and check clinical trials where required.

  Supervisory and training responsibilities

  Support Training and supervision of new and rotational staff on weekends as required.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Dispensary Services

  Accurately identify, select, label using Wellsky dispense and distribute drugs (including controlled drugs) for inpatient and outpatients prescriptions according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

  Maintain high quality of data input of patient information into the pharmacy computer system in order to ensure excellent labelling standards for dispensed medications.

  Take part in counselling and in the provision of information on medicines to patients, doctors and other health care staff, as required.

  Use the computer systems to track prescriptions. Ensure medication is dispensed to meet agreed delivery times and to minimize waiting times for patients.

  Deal with queries from patients and other hospital staff, referring complex issues to supervisor or line manager.

  Ensure that all medicines are stored according to environmental requirements (e.g. temperature) and to required security standards.

  Ensure stock levels of all products are accurate and support the appropriate ordering of stock through liaison with pharmacy purchasing and procurement office.

  Ensure medication is dispensed and checked to meet agreed turnaround times and to minimise waiting times for patients

  Be efficient in using the pharmacy robot and able to troubleshoot problems.

  Final check prescriptions within the dispensary for accuracy, in line with departmental procedures.

  Dispense and check clinical trials where required.

  Supervisory and training responsibilities

  Support Training and supervision of new and rotational staff on weekends as required.

  Person Specification

  Education and Qualifications

  Essential

  • NVQ level 3 or BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or an equivalent pharmacy technician qualification
  • GPHC registration
  • ACPT qualification

  Desirable

  • Medicines Management experience

  Experience

  Essential

  • Able to work to standard operating procedures
  • Patient Counselling

  Desirable

  • Hospital Experience
  • Wellsky/ JAC pharmacy computer system experience

  Skills and Knowledge

  Essential

  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • efficient and accurate worker
  • good numeracy skills
  • ability to work under pressure
  • ability to follow procedures and policies
  • ability to work under under supervision
  • ability to supervise and participate in training of others
  • good time management
  • good team player and demonstrates reliability

  Person Specification

  Education and Qualifications

  Essential

  • NVQ level 3 or BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or an equivalent pharmacy technician qualification
  • GPHC registration
  • ACPT qualification

  Desirable

  • Medicines Management experience

  Experience

  Essential

  • Able to work to standard operating procedures
  • Patient Counselling

  Desirable

  • Hospital Experience
  • Wellsky/ JAC pharmacy computer system experience

  Skills and Knowledge

  Essential

  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • efficient and accurate worker
  • good numeracy skills
  • ability to work under pressure
  • ability to follow procedures and policies
  • ability to work under under supervision
  • ability to supervise and participate in training of others
  • good time management
  • good team player and demonstrates reliability

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  West Middlesex Hospital

  Twickenham Road

  Isleworth

  TW7 6AF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  West Middlesex Hospital

  Twickenham Road

  Isleworth

  TW7 6AF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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