Job overview
We are pleased to offer a brand‑new and exciting opportunity for an experienced and forward‑thinking Pharmacy Technician to join our team as Lead Pharmacy Technician for Procurement, Distribution and Computer Services. This innovative role has been created to enhance our medicines supply chain and support the management and development of the Pharmacy Computer System (CMM).
This post offers a unique opportunity to specialise in medicines procurement alongside key involvement in pharmacy digital systems, CMM and Powergate. You will play a central role in ensuring safe, efficient and financially robust medicines management processes that directly support patient safety and high‑quality care. You will also champion procurement while building resilience within the workforce.
Main duties of the job
As the Lead Pharmacy Technician, you will:
- Lead and coordinate the Pharmacy Procurement and Distribution service
- Oversee the efficient and safe purchasing, supply and distribution of medicines
- Support robust financial governance, including cost‑effective purchasing, accurate invoicing and contract compliance
- Be an expert user for digital pharmacy systems, contributing to the optimisation of the Pharmacy Stock Control System (CMM) and Powergate.
- Provide leadership, supervision and development for procurement, stores and distribution staff
- Manage stock control processes, data quality, medicines shortages and supply chain resilience
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Trust policies, national guidance and medicines governance requirements
- Support service planning, audits, incident investigation and pharmacy improvement initiatives
- Work closely with pharmacy, finance, clinical, procurement and digital colleagues to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred services
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Medicines procurement
- Ability to calculate discount rates, savings and cost pressures
- Pharmaceutical standards of practice
Desirable
- Medical gases and procurement
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration UK hospital experience
- Relevant experience in pharmacy purchasing and distribution
- Knowledge of finance systems and budget control
- Managing a team
- Contract management
- Good manufacturing practice
- In depth knowledge of CMM pharmacy computer system
Desirable
- Knowledge of regulations and legislation relevant to medicines distribution
- Pharmacy stock control
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC/NVQ3 Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
- Registration with GPhC
Desirable
- Educational Supervisor
- NVQ Level 2 assessor
- Post registration management qualification
- Accredited checking technician
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This advert is for Lead Pharmacy Technician - Procurement & Computer Services with Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust in Carshalton, London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £55,524 - £62,652 per annum pro rata inc. HCAS outer. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Jul 2026.
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