Chief Technician, Pharmacy Purchasing & Distribution

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Kingston upon Thames seeks an experienced Chief Technician to manage the Pharmacy team. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, contributing to service development, and supporting junior staff. A commitment to professional growth and well-being resources is provided.

Benefits

On-site staff nursery

Well-being practitioners

Employee assistance program

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Proven track record of excellent service delivery.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience in leadership and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of Stores and Procurement services.
• Oversee technical staff and contribute to service development.
• Provide leadership to junior technicians, assistants, and trainees.

Skills

Service delivery

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

GPHC registration

Extensive hospital pharmacy experience

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic aspiring Chief Technician to join our Pharmacy team.

We are seeking an experienced senior Pharmacy Technician aiming for promotion to Chief Technician. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of excellent service delivery, along with strong communication and organizational skills to support their team.

You will be responsible for the daily management of Stores and Procurement services, as well as overseeing technical staff. You will contribute to ongoing service development, provide leadership to junior technicians, assistants, and trainees, and work closely with the Pharmacy Senior Management team to deliver a high-quality procurement and distribution service.

We support your professional growth through joint working, training, and development programs. Continual professional development is encouraged, with opportunities to enhance your skills.

We value your well-being and personal happiness. From day one, we are committed to supporting your professional and personal development in a nurturing environment. We encourage participation in research, quality improvement, and innovation.

To support your well-being, we offer resources such as an on-site staff nursery, wellbeing practitioners, classes, a physiotherapist, occupational health services, and an employee assistance program.

We recognize and appreciate our teams through weekly shoutouts, patient feedback, and awards.

This role is open to GPHC-registered Pharmacy Technicians with extensive hospital pharmacy experience in stores and procurement, and a successful track record in leadership and teamwork.