Accountable Pharmacist or Lead Technician (Technical Services)

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as an Accountable Pharmacist or Lead Technician, where you will lead a dedicated pharmacy team in delivering essential aseptic services. This role offers the opportunity to manage the supply of critical healthcare products, ensuring compliance with industry standards while contributing to patient care. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, you will be part of a dynamic team that values diversity and professional growth. Enjoy a supportive work environment that prioritizes your development and work-life balance, making a tangible difference in the community.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Occupational Health

Staff Discounts

NHS Pension

Cycle Schemes

Flexible Working

Funding Opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician with supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in aseptic units and compliance with SOPs and GMP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pharmacy team and manage aseptically dispensed products.
• Ensure legal compliance and implement service improvements.

Skills

Pharmacy Management

Aseptic Techniques

Communication Skills

Numerical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Registered Pharmacist

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

Job summary

This role as an Accountable Pharmacist or Lead Technician in Eastern Services involves leading the pharmacy team and managing the supply of aseptically dispensed products produced under Section 10. The unit supplies chemotherapy, intravenous additives, clinical trial preparations, and intravenous parenteral nutrition products.

Main duties of the job

For detailed responsibilities, please see the job description below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will join an exceptional team committed to helping patients stay healthy when they need it most.

About us

Covering Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, our workforce of over 15,000 staff makes us the largest employer in Devon. We serve more than 615,000 people across over 2,000 square miles, providing a wide range of emergency, specialist, and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). We also offer integrated health and social care services, primary care, specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres. Our advanced facilities and collaborations with universities position us at the forefront of research and innovation, delivering world-class care.

Details

• Date posted: 06 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 8a
• Salary: £53,755 to £60,504 a year pro rata
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 23 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Location: Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5DW

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information, please click the link below to view the full job description and responsibilities.

More about the role

The Royal Devon University Trust (Eastern Services) Aseptic Unit has a modern facility. We seek an enthusiastic individual to join our Aseptic Service team, which provides a fast response service within SOPs and GMP guidelines. The successful candidate, a registered Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician, will oversee the service, implement improvements, ensure legal compliance, and release products from the Section 10 unit. You should be motivated, adaptable, organized, and possess excellent communication and numerical skills.

Additional details

This role offers strategic management experience, exposure to new technologies, and requires exceptional personal skills and attention to detail. Previous supervisory experience in an aseptic unit is preferred.

Location and contact

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Wonford. Working pattern: 37.5 hours/week. Interview date: 5 June 2025. For more information, contact Yvonne Palmer at 01392 404811 or Ross Curwen at 01392 404816. This is a 23-month fixed-term contract, with potential secondment for NHS employees.

Our commitment to diversity

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. Priority will be given to NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

About the Trust

Established in April 2022, the Trust combines the expertise of Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We support your development through funding opportunities, flexible working, and comprehensive benefits including annual leave, occupational health, staff discounts, NHS pension, cycle schemes, and more. We are committed to your work-life balance and professional growth.