Lead Pharmacy Technician (Medicines Supply Service)

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated registered pharmacy technician. The Lead Pharmacy Technician role will provide leadership and direction of the operational aspects of LYPFT dispensaries and associated staff, working in collaboration with the Chief Pharmacy Technician.

The post holder will along with the Chief Pharmacy Technician be responsible for ensuring provision of a high quality, safe, well-governed, productive and cost-effective medicines supply service to our wards and community teams.

A requirement to participate in weekend and bank holidays on a rotational basis will be necessary.

Main duties of the job

Provide operational leadership to both dispensaries to meet quality and activity targets, organise rota’s, respond to changing demands/ priorities to ensure a safe, effective and timely supply service in accordance with legislation, guidance supported by policies and procedures.  Contribute to development and quality improvement opportunities as part of the pharmacy strategic plan and competing demands. Hold line management responsibilities, and a clinical service commitment as an MMT.

Requires a GPhC registered technician who can demonstrate excellent leadership and organisational

skills, can communicate effectively across all disciplines, ability to prioritise and independently manage their own workload.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please note this job advert is for Part time role 34 hours per week.

Alternatively for more information and informal discussion please contact Katie Savage Chief Pharmacy Technician 07790977004  (Tues – Fri) or Rebecca Glover, Pharmacy Business Operations Manager 07977327227