Job overview
Specialist Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician – Band 6 (1 year Fixed term).
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward‑thinking, enthusiastic and highly motivated Specialist Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician to join our established and dedicated ward‑based pharmacy team on a 1‑year fixed‑term contract.
The post holder will act as a Deputy Lead within the Medicines Management Service, supporting the training and development of pharmacy staff, overseeing rota planning, providing day‑to‑day supervision, and contributing to the ongoing development of services.
This is also a patient‑focused role where you will contribute to medicines optimisation by promoting safe medicines administration and supporting initiatives to reduce recurring long‑term admissions and improve patient outcomes.
Education and development are core values at CHS, and you will receive comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed and progress professionally.
Croydon University Hospital is a dynamic, forward‑thinking organisation. The Pharmacy Department strives to deliver a comprehensive and integrated pharmaceutical service that improves patient care, enhances experience, and minimises risk. Our patients are at the heart of everything we do.
Essential Requirements: NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) or equivalent; GPhC registration; substantial hospital pharmacy experience; Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician certificate.
Interview Date TBC
Main duties of the job
- Support the operational and professional leadership of the technician‑led ward pharmacy service within the Medicines Management Service.
- Support and contribute to the appraisal, performance review, and development of Medicines Management Pharmacy Technicians (MMPTs).
- Assist the Chief Pharmacy Technician (MMS) and Associate Chief Pharmacist – Clinical Services in the strategic development and progression of clinical pharmacy services.
- Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of clinical service policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Support the development, training, and competency progression of pharmacy technicians working on wards.
- Support, develop, and deliver training and education sessions to: Registered healthcare professionals Non‑registered staff
- Registered healthcare professionals
- Non‑registered staff
- Contribute to the patient safety and clinical governance agenda through effective medicines management practices .
- Lead or participate in service improvement initiatives, including: Cost Improvement Programmes (CIPs) Collation and monitoring of Medicines Management Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Cost Improvement Programmes (CIPs)
- Collation and monitoring of Medicines Management Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Undertake the role of Line Manager for MMPTs and/or act as Educational Supervisor for a Pre‑registration Pharmacy Technician
- Medication histories
- Timely medicines reconciliation
- Medicines adherence assessments
- Tailored patient consultations
- Contribute to improved patient flow and social and community enablement
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
****Please see the Job Description and the Person Specification for more details on the job responsibilities****
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience in hospital pharmacy setting.
- Significant experience of being a clinical ward technician
- Proven ability to manage complex teams effectively and experience of managing pharmacy staff.
- Evidence of successfully recruiting staff
- Evidence of successfully managing a significant change in the pharmacy department
- Previous experience of training / supervision of other staff.
Desirable
- Primary Care Experience.
- Experience of managing a ward based or equivalent clinical service.
- Working across different site bases.
- Experience of self-medication schemes and patient medication counselling.
- Experience of conducting / being involved with a quality improvement project.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates good leadership, communication (written and oral), organisational, problem solving and management skills
- Excellent customer care and near patient care service.
- Good interpersonal, negotiation skills, proven assertiveness and delegation skills.
- Excellent IT skills and familiarity with common software packages (e.g Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc) and hospital systems e.g. Cerner, JAC
- Ability to work under pressure
- Self-motivated and ability to motivate others / act as a role model
- Personal awareness of limitations
- Ability to develop and implement new procedures
- Effective time management skills, and delegation
- Friendly / supportive, highly motivated, confident and enthusiastic
- Upholds and models the Trusts values
- Reliable, polite and approachable
Desirable
- Investigations of medication incidents
- Development of team wide training plans
- Innovation and able to manage change and embrace new technologies.
- Influencing / negotiating skills
- Supervisory / management skills
- Be a team leader and motivator
- Ability to construct and conduct audits alone and supervising others.
- JAC literate
- Member of the APTUK
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of clinical pharmacy.
- Knowledge of the requirements of national organisations involved in Pharmacy Service.
- Experience of audits and key performance indicators
- Good I.T skills and knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
- Awareness of current NHS issues including national and local priorities
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of risk management
Desirable
- Development of Trust wide policies
- Management skills including leadership, teamwork and appraisals.
- Demonstrates an awareness of interface issues
- Good Trainer
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ in Pharmacy Services Level 3 or equivalent.
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- National Medicines Management Course (HEE Meds op / AIMM) or equivalent.
- Holds or working towards Practice Supervisor qualification or equivalent
- National Accredited Checking Qualification
- Evidence of commitment to CPD and maintains an up to date CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
- Hold or working towards Educational Supervisor qualification or equivalent.
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This advert is for Specialist Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician with Croydon Health Services NHS Trust in Thornton Heath, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Pharmacy technician role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Secondment Considered for an internal candidate). The application deadline is 09 Jul 2026.
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