Chief Pharmacy Technician

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Chief Pharmacy Technician to provide senior professional and operational leadership for pharmacy technical services across the Trust.

This is a key leadership role within the Pharmacy Team, offering the opportunity to shape service delivery, contribute to strategic planning, and lead the development of our pharmacy technician workforce.

You will work closely with the Chief Pharmacist and wider leadership team to ensure safe, effective and high‑quality medicines management services, while driving service improvement and workforce development.

At BDCFT, we provide a wide range of mental health, community and specialist services to a diverse population across Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven. Our Pharmacy team plays a central role in supporting safe medicines use, physical health improvement and integrated care for people with complex needs.

We are a Trust that:

• Has a strong focus on quality improvement, innovation and research
• Works closely with system partners across Bradford District and Craven
• Is committed to reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for people with severe mental illness (SMI)
• Values compassionate, inclusive leadership and staff development

Our pharmacy service is actively involved in service transformation, digital development and medicines optimisation programmes, making this an exciting time to join the team.

Main duties of the job

Some key duties will include:

• Representing Trust Pharmacy Services/ medicines management at local and system forums as delegated by the Chief Pharmacist (for example workforce, medicines supply, interface and care pathways work).
• Working collaboratively with external partners to support the ongoing development of the technical and wider pharmacy workforce through the provision of education, training and development opportunities.
• Providing senior operational leadership for the technical aspects of the pharmacy service and contribute to strategic planning for medicines supply and medicines management services. Ensure Trust policy is followed and that practice is underpinned with written procedure/ guidance. This includes ensuring there are effective systems in place to organise, manage and supervise safe, efficient service provision, assessing the service using audits and/ or performance indicators and providing the require assurance.
• Supporting and developing staff to ensure they are competent, motivated and optimally deployed across inpatient and community-based services and continue to develop in role.

Closing Date: 19/07/2026

Shortlisting Date: w/c 20/07/2026

Interview Date: 11/08/2026

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.