Lead Pharmacy Technician – Purchasing and Distribution

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a registered Pharmacy Technician with Hospital Pharmacy experience and a keen interest in utilising technology in the provision of Pharmacy Services.

We are looking for an experienced Pharmacy Technician with extensive Purchasing and Distribution experience and a keen interest in Service development. You will ensure a safe, high quality patient centred service, by planning, developing, monitoring and evaluating the service by auditing. You will need to ensure that appropriate training is provided for all staff working in the area and ensure complete training records are available and maintained.

You will also be responsible for managing the Band 5 in Distribution and  will provide support to enable them to manage the Distribution Team. You will ensure that the rotational Band 4 in Purchasing is appropriately trained and supported.

Applicants must have the NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) and BTEC or equivalent certificate and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Main duties of the job

You will also be responsible for managing the Band 5 in Distribution and  will provide support to enable them to manage the Distribution Team. You will ensure that the rotational Band 4 in Purchasing is appropriately trained and supported.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.