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We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative registered Pharmacy Technician with the ability to work independently, meet targets, deadlines and communicate effectively with patients and the diverse team of health care professionals, to deliver a high quality patient focused medicine management service. The post holder will be an experienced Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician, who can demonstrate broad hospital-based experience and application of recognised leadership training. A keen interest and experience of improving patient safety along with a proven ability to identify and meet training needs of others and motivate staff are essential.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the medicines management service provision to patients within private care at the Marsden and, in conjunction with the lead pharmacist and chief pharmacy technician – clinical services, delivering an efficient and accurate clinical pharmacy service to the private Day Units, inpatient wards and outpatient clinics.
Registration as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is essential as well as holding the ACPT accreditation and a nationally recognised medicines optimisation accreditation course.
If you are interested in applying for this post and would like more details, or to arrange an informal visit we would be delighted to hear from you.

• To be responsible for leading on the operational delivery of the medicines optimisation services across clinical services in private care (including day care, outpatients and inpatients), with the support of the team of clinical technicians.
• To be responsible for the delivery of education and training on medicines optimisation to staff across the clinical services, ensuring they conduct duties within legislation and local policies / procedures.
• To support and drive the implementation of initiatives to improve patient experience related to medicines.
• To continually appraise the service provided to identify new ways to optimise medication pathways.
• To deputise for the Chief Technician – Clinical services when necessary.
• To support other band 6 lead clinical pharmacy technicians on the operational delivery of the medicines optimisation services across clinical services, with the support of the team of clinical techniciansFor further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.