4416 - Medicines Management Technician Team Leader

Job summary

Interview Date: 15th July 2026

Due to a restructure within our Medicines Management Team we are recruiting for a full-time enthusiastic and driven Band 6 Medicines Management Team Leader.

Our Pharmacy department has a strong clinical presence in all areas. We have an establishment of over 100 members and enjoy an excellent reputation within the Trust where we provide patient-centred Clinical Pharmacy Services to inpatients and outpatients at Barnsley Hospital.

We are an innovative and forward-thinking department who over recent years has invested in a host of technical improvements. The department is friendly, forward thinking and constantly expanding. This is an exciting time to be joining the team as electronic prescribing and medicines administration (EPMA) is fully embedded and we are using Quality Improvement (QI) methodology to reprofile and optimise all aspects of the pharmacy service, and we welcome and routinely implement ideas around doing things differently.

Our highly respected and well embedded Clinical Pharmacy Service includes ward-based Clinical Pharmacists, Medicines Management Technicians (MMTs), Medicines Management Support Workers (MMSWs) and Medicines Management Assistants (MMAs).

As a Medicines Management Team Leader, you will be responsible for the operational management and professional leadership of our ward-based Medicines Management Team comprising of MMTs, Rotational Technicians and Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians, MMSWs and MMAs.

Main duties of the job

You will play an integral part, working closely with the Clinical Pharmacy Team Leaders and the Deputy Chief Pharmacist, in ensuring the ward-based Clinical Pharmacy Service continues to meet the needs of the patients we serve.

You will champion and promote ward-based Medicines Management services and provide the leadership and vision to continually evolve the service in line with agreed objectives to optimise patient flow, improve patient care and service delivery. You will be responsible for the ongoing professional development of the Medicines Management Team ensuring staff are developed to their full potential, with clear progression opportunities and role expansion to support workforce sustainability and meet any future service requirements.

Alongside all of our other Pharmacy Technicians you will also work late nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.

You should be an excellent communicator with the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. Significant recent post-registration hospital experience working as an MMT is essential.

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit contact:

Nisha Pounj-Taylor, Deputy Chief Pharmacist and Principal Clinical Pharmacist

Phone: 01226 431928 Email: umarpatel1@nhs.net Umar Patel, Clinical Pharmacy Team Leader CBU 2 & 3 (Surgery, Womens, Childrens & Clinical Support Services)

About us

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Please note we reserve the right to close positions early

Details

• Date posted: 26 May 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: C9163-4416E-05-2026
• Job locations: Pogmoor Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2EP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Medicines Management Technician Team Leader

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