Lead Pharmacy Technician – Medicines Optimisation & MH

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in North Yorkshire seeks an experienced Lead Pharmacy Technician to enhance pharmacy services across the region. The role involves managing a team of pharmacy technicians, optimizing medicines for mental health teams, and contributing to clinical practices. Candidates must hold relevant pharmacy qualifications and have substantial experience, including a background in mental health and management. Travel across the care group area is required.

Qualifications

• Accredited Regional or national medicines management course or equivalent.
• Willingness to work towards accredited Regional technician checking qualification.
• Substantial experience as Band 5 Pharmacy technician.

Responsibilities

• Provide line management and professional supervision for pharmacy technicians and assistants.
• Co-create new ways of working to improve patient journey.
• Deliver medicines optimisation activities for mental health teams.

Skills

Numeracy and literacy

Organisational and time management skills

Supports education and training

Education

S/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Management/Leadership Qualification

Pharmacy Technician registered with GPhC

Job description

A health service provider in North Yorkshire seeks an experienced Lead Pharmacy Technician to enhance pharmacy services across the region. The role involves managing a team of pharmacy technicians, optimizing medicines for mental health teams, and contributing to clinical practices. Candidates must hold relevant pharmacy qualifications and have substantial experience, including a background in mental health and management. Travel across the care group area is required.