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• To undertake medicines management accreditations for Medicines Reconciliation, transcribing and patients own drug (POD) checks, carrying out appropriate duties with the guidance of a qualified lead pharmacy technician or pharmacist once accredited.

• To maintain compliance with Kings policies and procedures for Medicines Management Pharmacy Technicians. Compliance will be monitored and assessed by the line manager.

• To be the technical link person between wards and pharmacy, and to manage calls and requests as appropriate for the pharmacy team, via the Wifi phones.

• To propose and implement policies and new working practices for ward based pharmacy services that will have an impact in the care group or Division.

• To adhere to and maintain quality standards and performance indicators for service developments implemented.

• To support the Pharmacy Clinical Services team in the development of the medicines management pharmacy technician service.

• Be able to accuracy check clinically screened dispensed prescriptions, according to policy.

• To be able to use Trust EPIC computer systems to record medication histories, order nonstock medication, endorse PODs and Patient Own Drugs at Home assessments.

• To highlight medicine management incidents using the InPhase system and develop corrective/ preventative action plans with management e.g. fridge incidents, missing orders and dispensing/ administration errors.

• To cover or to participate in dispensary services as necessary including leading the day to day running of the ward based satellite pharmacy if relevant to the speciality. These includes dispensing inpatient, outpatient and discharge medication.

• To participate in the induction of new pharmacy and ward staff as required.

• To participate in the training and supervision of pharmacy technicians to support the implementation of patient-focused service developments as appropriate.

• To be a line manager for a band 3 medicines management pharmacy assistant

• To participate in research and audits undertaken in Pharmacy with regard to pharmacy Clinical Services.

Job description

• To undertake medicines management accreditations for Medicines Reconciliation, transcribing and patients own drug (POD) checks, carrying out appropriate duties with the guidance of a qualified lead pharmacy technician or pharmacist once accredited.

• To maintain compliance with Kings policies and procedures for Medicines Management Pharmacy Technicians. Compliance will be monitored and assessed by the line manager.

• To be the technical link person between wards and pharmacy, and to manage calls and requests as appropriate for the pharmacy team, via the Wifi phones.

• To propose and implement policies and new working practices for ward based pharmacy services that will have an impact in the care group or Division.

• To adhere to and maintain quality standards and performance indicators for service developments implemented.

• To support the Pharmacy Clinical Services team in the development of the medicines management pharmacy technician service.

• Be able to accuracy check clinically screened dispensed prescriptions, according to policy.

• To be able to use Trust EPIC computer systems to record medication histories, order nonstock medication, endorse PODs and Patient Own Drugs at Home assessments.

• To highlight medicine management incidents using the InPhase system and develop corrective/ preventative action plans with management e.g. fridge incidents, missing orders and dispensing/ administration errors.

• To cover or to participate in dispensary services as necessary including leading the day to day running of the ward based satellite pharmacy if relevant to the speciality. These includes dispensing inpatient, outpatient and discharge medication.

• To participate in the induction of new pharmacy and ward staff as required.

• To participate in the training and supervision of pharmacy technicians to support the implementation of patient-focused service developments as appropriate.

• To be a line manager for a band 3 medicines management pharmacy assistant

• To participate in research and audits undertaken in Pharmacy with regard to pharmacy Clinical Services.

What is the salary for this pharmacy technician role in London?

The advertised salary for this pharmacy technician role at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is £38488.00 to £46852.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacy technician pay in London varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 5 open pharmacy vacancies from King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust across the UK. Browse all King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in London?

PharmSee is currently tracking 83 active pharmacy vacancies in London across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open London pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

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