Chief Technician, Pharmacy Purchasing & Distribution

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK is seeking a dynamic aspiring Chief Technician to join their Pharmacy team. This role involves managing procurement services while fostering a supportive environment for staff development. It offers a unique opportunity to lead, innovate, and grow within a collaborative healthcare setting.

Benefits

On-site staff nursery

Comprehensive occupational health services

24/7 employee assistance programme

Regular wellbeing classes

Qualifications

• Extensive hospital pharmacy experience in stores and procurement.
• Demonstrable track record of excellent service delivery.
• Experience leading a team of technicians.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of Stores and Procurement services.
• Support and lead junior technicians and assistants.
• Contribute to service developments and training programmes.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Education

Registration with GPHC

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic aspiring Chief Technician to take their next career step and join our Pharmacy team.

We are looking for an experienced senior Pharmacy Technician looking for their next promotion opportunity to Chief Technician with a demonstrable track record of excellent service delivery with good communication and organisational skills to support their team to be their best. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Stores and Procurement services and the technical staff providing the service.

You will actively contribute towards on-going service developments and will give support and leadership to junior technicians, assistants and trainees. Join an innovative and friendly Pharmacy Senior Management team and work closely with them contributing a high quality and responsive procurement and distribution service.

You will be supported to maintain your ACPT through joint working with colleagues to deliver services and to support the training and development programmes for staff. Continual professional development is supported and encouraged with opportunities to enhance your skills as part of this role.

This post is open to GPHC registered Pharmacy technicians who can demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills. You will have extensive hospital pharmacy experience within a stores and procurement setting together with a proven successful track record in both leading a team and being an enthusiastic positive team member.

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can’t expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: April Flood Job title: Chief Technician Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 020 8934 3738