The Lead Pharmacy Technician, Medicines Efficiency will support the safe, effective and cost-conscious use of medicines across Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. The role is likely to involve reviewing prescribing and medicines expenditure, supporting formulary compliance, identifying savings opportunities, preparing reports and working with pharmacists, clinicians, procurement teams and suppliers. Applicants should normally hold an accredited pharmacy technician qualification, registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council and substantial hospital pharmacy experience. Experience in medicines optimisation, procurement, audit, data analysis or change management is highly desirable. The successful candidate will be organised, accurate and confident communicating with clinical and non-clinical colleagues. They will be expected to work independently, influence practice constructively and maintain high standards of patient safety, confidentiality and professional conduct.
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute and specialist healthcare services to communities across Surrey and south-west London. Its hospitals include Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospital, supported by community services and partnerships with other NHS organisations. The Trust employs a broad multidisciplinary workforce, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, therapists, scientists and corporate professionals. It focuses on safe, high-quality patient care, service improvement, education and efficient use of public resources. Pharmacy teams play an important role in medicines safety, clinical support, medicines optimisation and financial stewardship. Working for the Trust offers experience in a busy hospital environment, opportunities to collaborate across services and access to NHS learning, pension and wellbeing benefits, subject to the relevant employment terms.
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