Lead Medicines Management Technician

NHS

  • London
  • £56,276-63,176 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 19 days ago
Exciting Leadership Opportunity in Pharmacy Medicines ManagementWe are pleased to offer an exceptional opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to lead and shape the future of Pharmacy Medicines Management Services across our Trust.This strategic and distinctive role centres on the development and delivery of high-quality clinical pharmacy technical support. As medicines become increasingly complex, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring safe, effective, and innovative medicines management practices throughoutthe organisationWe are seeking a highly experienced Medicines Management Technician with a strong background in hospital pharmacy and demonstrable leadership and team management experience. Experience working with paediatric patients is desirable but not essential. You will possessexcellent communication skills and a passion for developing Medicines Management Technicians and delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred careMain duties of the jobLeading the provision and strategic development of pharmacy medicines management technician services across the Trust.Providing leadership and professional support to medicines management technicians Trustwide.Line managing staff, including conducting regular one-to-ones, accompanied ward visits, annual appraisals, and addressing performance issues.Collaborating with the pharmacy education team to develop and assure education, competency assessments, and technical ward processes for pharmacy staff.Supporting the induction, training, and supervision of new ward-based pharmacy staff.Developing, implementing, and monitoring standards for the pharmacy technical service.Creating and maintaining policies and procedures related to medicines management.Delivering training to ward staff on medicines management practices.Providing medicines management support to wards and clinics where required, including medicines reconciliation, discharge planning, and patient counselling.Promoting safe and effective medicines management at ward level, including medicines storage and ordering, stock rotation, waste reduction, and audit participation.About usGOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.DetailsDate posted15 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£56,276 to £63,176 a year Inclusive per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number271-CCS-7265000NHJob locationsGreat Ormond Street NHS HospitalGreat Ormond StreetLondonWC1N 3JHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.Person SpecificationCombined ValuesEssential
  • Combined Values
Academic/Professional qualification/TrainingEssential
  • Pharmacy Technician registered with GPhC
  • Accreditation in Medicines Management (AIMM) or HEE Medicines Optimisation Programme (MOP) qualification
  • Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification
  • Educational Supervisor course
Desirable
  • Leadership or Management Qualification
Experience/KnowledgeEssential
  • Experience of hospital pharmacy and working in a ward-based medicines management role
  • Experience of managing, setting objectives, training and supervising staff
  • Experience of writing SOP's or guidelines
  • Experience of change management and quality improvement
  • Experience of undertaking audit or research work
Desirable
  • Some experience of working with paediatric patients
Person SpecificationCombined ValuesEssential
  • Combined Values
Academic/Professional qualification/TrainingEssential
  • Pharmacy Technician registered with GPhC
  • Accreditation in Medicines Management (AIMM) or HEE Medicines Optimisation Programme (MOP) qualification
  • Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification
  • Educational Supervisor course
Desirable
  • Leadership or Management Qualification
Experience/KnowledgeEssential
  • Experience of hospital pharmacy and working in a ward-based medicines management role
  • Experience of managing, setting objectives, training and supervising staff
  • Experience of writing SOP's or guidelines
  • Experience of change management and quality improvement
  • Experience of undertaking audit or research work
Desirable
  • Some experience of working with paediatric patients

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