Lead Medicines Management Technician – Ward Pharmacy Leader

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Lead Medicines Management Technician to lead a ward-based Medicines Management team and ensure delivery of high-quality pharmacy services across our wards.

You will mentor staff, drive service improvements, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. The role includes training, supporting electronic prescribing systems, and contributing to audits and policy development.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ in Pharmacy Service Skills / BTEC Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice or equivalent
• Registration with the GPhC
• AIMM accreditation or relevant equivalent
• Ward-based Medicines Management Technician experience
• Experience supervising staff
• Buttercups educational supervisor programme or similar supervisor training
• Experience developing and delivering staff education and training
• Experience of participating in Quality Improvement work

Responsibilities

• Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Pharmacy Service Skills / BTEC Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice or equivalent

Registration with the GPhC

AIMM accreditation or relevant equivalent

Ward-based Medicines Management Technician experience

Experience supervising staff

Buttercups educational supervisor programme or similar supervisor training

Experience developing and delivering staff education and training

Experience participating in Quality Improvement work

Job description

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Lead Medicines Management Technician to lead a ward-based Medicines Management team and ensure delivery of high-quality pharmacy services across our wards.

You will mentor staff, drive service improvements, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. The role includes training, supporting electronic prescribing systems, and contributing to audits and policy development.