West London NHS Trust
Pharmacy Technician
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Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technician (Integrated Care Settings) – West London NHS Trust
About the Role
West London NHS Trust is inviting applications for a motivated and patient-focused Pharmacy Technician to join their Integrated Care Pharmacy Team based at Clayponds Hospital (Northwick Park).
This varying and rewarding role spans community hospital wards, community health services, and outpatient clinics, playing a crucial part in delivering **high-quality medicines management and medicines optimisation services. The successful candidate will work closely with pharmacists, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive safe, effective, and timely access to their medicines.
Applicants should demonstrate:
- A deep commitment to patient care and medicines safety
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- A passion for improving medicines use and optimising outcomes
- A willingness to collaborate across settings
Progression and professional development will be supported throughout your career, with opportunities to enhance clinical and technical skills within a progressive and cohesive pharmacy team.
Key Responsibilities
- Medicines Management & Optimisation:
Provide patient-centred medicines services across Clayponds Hospital and community healthcare settings, including:
- Supporting medicines reconciliation
- Conducting patient counselling & education on medicines use
- Assisting with medicines supply and discharge planning
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Ward & Community Support:
- Perform medicines management visits to wards and community services
- Contribute to stock management activities for hospital pharmacies and community pharmacies
- Join audits and quality improvement projects to enhance medication processes
- Participate in maintaining and building a responsive pharmacy service across NHS partners
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Collaborative Care: Work effectively both autonomously and within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless delivery of care aligned with Trust values.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Valid GPhC registration as a Pharmacy Technician
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Capacity to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong attention to detail and adherence to medicines safety protocols
Desirable
- Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) status
- Relevant medicines management qualifications
- Prior experience in NHS community or hospital pharmacy contexts
Support will be provided for optional upskilling and advanced training to meet business needs.
About West London NHS Trust
West London NHS Trust (WLNT) is a diverse, progressive healthcare provider with an unmatched commitment to delivering mental health, physical healthcare, and community services across eight London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow, Hackney, Hammersmith & Fulham, Wimbledon, Bromley and Croydon).
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The Trust is synonymous with its elite forensic services, including Broadmoor Hospital—one of the UK’s three high-secure psychiatric hospitals, renowned internationally.
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Care Quality Commission (CQC) Ratings:
- Overall: ‘Good’
- Forensic services: ‘Outstanding’
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Scale & Leadership:
- employs over 5,000 staff (59% BME)
- operates a £500+ million annual turnover
- recognised partner in the North West London Integrated Care System and leader for the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) Collaborative.
Why Join Us?
- Career progression within a progressive pharmacy service
- Development opportunities to expand skills in clinical and advanced pharmacy fields
- A supportive, inclusive culture rooted in patient-centred, multidisciplinary collaboration
How to Apply / For Informal Queries
Directorate: Clinical Pharmacy Person: Suman Gupta (Head of Pharmacy) Email: suman.gupta5@nhs.net Mobile: 07359 453808 | Alternative exclusively via organisation’s official application portal.
Apply by [insert closing date]. Notes on equal opportunities: All protected characteristics are respected in the selection process.
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