Medicines Management and Dispensary Technician

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Medicines Management Dispensary Technicians to join our Pharmacy Team at the London Clinic. This opportunity is based at our Main Hospital, 20 Devonshire Place, London, where the successful candidate will get to join our expanding multidisciplinary Pharmacy team.

To participate in a safe, efficient and accurate, technician led pharmacy operational service across all sites at The London Clinic. This is a rotational post through Main Site Dispensary, Duchess of Devonshire (DDW) Cancer Services Dispensary, and MMT services. The post holders will ensure that the Dispensary, MMT and Ward services are delivered in a safe, effective, economic and timely manner. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all documentation and procedures are carried out in accordance with current legislation and guidelines.

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent. Hours: 37.5 hours per week, plus on-call shifts. Location: The London Clinic Main Hospital 20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW. Salary: Band 5 equivalent salary range on offer based on skills and experience.

Benefits package: Contributory pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%). Private Medical Healthcare. 33 days annual leave (Inclusive of bank holidays). Season ticket travel loan, family friendly benefits, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers/services, plus much more. We also offer excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• To support the Operational Manager- Medicine Management and Education and Training and ward pharmacists in managing and expanding efficient, accurate and flexible near patient service to the hospital wards.
• To perform Medicine Management duties in allocated wards, i.e., assessing of Patients Own Drugs (on attaining the training if not already trained), drug history taking of new patients; near patient dispensing, discharge facilitation with counselling services, ordering of inpatient and one stop medicines (transcribing for supply) and annotating of drug charts (according to departmental policies).
• To assist the ward pharmacists in providing a comprehensive patient counselling service to in-patients, particularly regarding their discharge medication.
• To assist ward pharmacists and NMPs by providing advanced medicine optimisation with clinical prioritisation (on attaining the qualification).
• To participate in and support data collection and analysis, including clinical audits, as requested by the Lead Pharmacist- Governance or the Operational Manager- Medicine Management and Education and Training.
• To provide information to nursing and medical staff on aspects of drug availability, as appropriate.
• To support the development of ward-based projects, including automation and training of ward and pharmacy staff.

The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology and facilities that benefit our patients, staff and the wider community. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team. The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.