Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 09 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,488 - £46,852 per annum incl. HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 July 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW10 9NG |
| Company: | CNWL NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8050483/333-C-HQ-2086 |
Summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician to join our pharmacy team at Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust based in Inner London Services. We are looking for somebody with a friendly demeanour and excellent interpersonal skills.
We provide high quality support to our patients and are looking for a motivated, flexible and forward-thinking Pharmacy technician. This post offers you the opportunity to progress your career in an innovative and supportive environment. The post offers an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical and professional knowledge and skills in both physical and mental health. You will be involved in providing medicines optimisation service to in-patient eating disorder, children’s and adolescents mental health service and rehabilitation units. You will be registered with the General Pharmaceutical council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician and practicing as a pharmacy technician in your current role.
If you have notcompleted a GPhC approved combined pharmacy technician qualification, you will need to hold a nationally recognised ‘Medicines Optimisation skills’ certificate and a ‘Final Accuracy Checking’ qualification. Willingness to work towards these qualifications is essential if you are yet to complete them.
Interviews will be taken place in a face to face format only.
You will need to demonstrate a person-centred approach and organisational skills. Previous NHS Hospital pharmacy experience, including mental health, would be desirable. You will also be expected to participate in the weekend and bank holiday rota, following a period of induction and training.
Locations: South Kensington and Chelsea (SK&C) SW10 9NG (Base) Collingham Child and Family Centre (CCFC) 1 Beatrice Place, Marloes Road W8 5LW
Bluebell Lodge, 7a Woodfield Road, W9 2NW
The pharmacy team is an established team with a friendly, supportive culture with a strong emphasis on training and professional development opportunities. CNWL has a strong commitment to advancing pharmacy practice and embedding effective medicines optimisation systems into patient care. The pharmacy team is recognised for the contribution it makes to the safe and effective use of medicines for patients.
This advert closes on Thursday 25 Jun 2026
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