Lead Pharmacy Technician – Medicines Optimisation (MH)

NHS; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in North Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Lead Pharmacy Technician to oversee pharmacy services across the region. Responsibilities include managing a team of technicians, optimizing medicines management for patient care, and co-developing innovative practices. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and substantial pharmacy experience. This role requires independent travel across various sites.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of pharmacy practice as Band 5 Pharmacy technician.
• Management/supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of legislation & good practice guidelines for medicines management.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Numeracy and literacy

Organisational and time management skills

Supports education and training and development of others

Education

S/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Accredited Regional or national medicines management course

Pharmacy Technician registered with GPhC

Management/Leadership Qualification

NVQ D32/33 or A1 award

Job description

A healthcare provider in North Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Lead Pharmacy Technician to oversee pharmacy services across the region. Responsibilities include managing a team of technicians, optimizing medicines management for patient care, and co-developing innovative practices. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and substantial pharmacy experience. This role requires independent travel across various sites.