Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join our supportive and progressive Pharmacy Team at Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.
This 12-month fixed-term maternity cover post offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their leadership, management and educational supervision skills while making a real difference to patient care and workforce development.
Based within the Fylde locality, you will work closely with the Chief Pharmacy Technician and play a key role in leading and supporting our team of Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants. You will gain valuable experience in workforce leadership, service development and educational supervision, making this an ideal role for someone looking to broaden their experience and prepare for future career progression.
We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Pharmacy Technician who:
- Is passionate about supporting and developing others.
- Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills.
- Enjoys working collaboratively across teams and organisations.
- Is enthusiastic about education, workforce development and service improvement.
- Is looking to further develop their management and leadership experience within a supportive environment.
Main duties of the job
As part of this varied and rewarding role, you will:
- Provide day-to-day leadership and operational support to Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants.
- Support workforce planning, staff development and team coordination across the locality.
- Act as an Educational Supervisor for learners and trainees within the pharmacy service.
- Help coordinate learning and development opportunities for our growing number of cross-sector trainee Pharmacy Technicians, working collaboratively with partner organisations.
- Contribute to service improvement projects aligned to Pharmacy and Trust objectives.
- Participate in medicines reconciliation, audit activities, annual appraisals and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support the continued development of safe, effective and patient-centred pharmacy services.
The Pharmacy Service at Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is a well-established, friendly and highly respected team with extensive expertise across Mental Health and Community Services. We are committed to providing high-quality care, investing in our workforce and creating opportunities for professional growth.
You will be joining a welcoming team that values innovation, collaboration and continuous learning, with excellent opportunities to develop your skills, contribute to exciting projects and gain valuable leadership experience.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of methods of data analysis
- Evidence of experience and knowledge of technical areas of safe and secure handling of medicines and how they relate to medicines policies.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the NHS and the standards relating to the safe and secure handling of medicines such as CQC
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working in a range of health settings e.g. primary, secondary, physical health and mental health
- Venepuncture skills or willingness to complete training.
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC or equivalent Pharmacy technician qualification (knowledge of pharmaceutical service procedures obtained through NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent) plus post qualification training and 4 years practical experience working in primary or secondary care.
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Evidence of CPD and lifelong learning
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This advert is for Senior Pharmacy Technician with Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust in The Harbour. It is listed as a Band 6 Pharmacy technician role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term: 12 months). The application deadline is 07 Sep 2026.
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