Lead Medicines Management Technician

Role: Lead Medicines Management Technician
Location: Leaders in Oncology Care (LOC - part of HCA Healthcare UK) , London
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience (with excellent benefits)

We're looking for a Lead Medicines Management Technician to join our team at our Leaders in Oncology Care site currently rated "Outstanding" by the CQC.

Based in London's medical district, our hospital is accessible and is considered an employer of choice. Our pharmacy team delivers an exceptional patient-centred service across our world-renown campus that house several centres of excellence from to Complex Oncology to Cardiac to Diagnostics

As a key member of the Pharmacy Team, the Lead Technician , Medicines Management will be responsible for the developing, monitoring and leading on all aspects of the technician-led, clinical oncology pharmacy services to ensure high quality, innovative and up-to-date pharmacy services which consistently meet the needs of all clients within the hospital. This is a patient facing leadership role with a large focus on service development and ensuring that Medicines Management Technicians (MMT) provide the highest standards of patient-focused care.

Role Responsibilities:
Medicines Management

• Ensuring accurate drug histories, medicines reconciliation, evidence based medication advice and timely discharge of patients in order to meet the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) agreed by the Head of Pharmacy.
• Accountable and responsible for ensuring an effective and safe technician-based medicines optimisation/management service by planning daily, weekly & monthly activities, with particular attention to work flow, patient waiting times and priority of workload.
• To participate in providing a comprehensive Medicines Information service under the direction of a Pharmacist.
• To assist with identifying, managing and minimising risks within medicines management or other areas of pharmacy

Leadership and Management

• Managing Senior Technicians (MMT's)
• Responsible for the development of Pharmacy Technicians
• Stakeholder for relevant Quality Improvement Projects(s) (QIPs)

Dispensary

• Accountable and responsible for ensuring the dispensary services follow GPhC and regulatory standards

Other

• Educational and Training
• Financial (workforce planning)
• Audits

A full job description is available upon request, please email Apply .

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care

What you'll bring:

• Experience of dispensary and medicines management/optimisation
• Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) accreditation
• Medicines Management Qualification (desirable)
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Extensive experience of working within a hospital setting
• Leadership and Management Skills

Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Lead Medicines Management Technician at The LOC, you'll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

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