Lead Pharmacy Technician: Patient Pathway & Discharge

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust is seeking a Specialist Pharmacy Technician – Patient Pathway Operations Lead to optimize patient flow from admission to discharge. In this role, you will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to streamline discharge processes, influencing patient experience and satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have substantial hospital experience as registered Pharmacy Technicians, with expertise in training and management. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are included, supporting innovative pharmacy services.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Contribution to patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in a hospital setting as a registered Pharmacy Technician.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures for specialist area to degree or equivalent level.
• Experience in delivering training and supervision of others.

Responsibilities

• Act as discharge coordinator across the site, identifying and removing barriers that delay patient flow.
• Lead improvements to discharge processes through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Oversee medicines optimisation services provided by pharmacy assistants.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Leadership capabilities

Organizational skills

Education

Professional Registration with the GPhC

Dispensing Accuracy Accreditation

Leadership and Management qualification

Job description

A prominent NHS trust is seeking a Specialist Pharmacy Technician – Patient Pathway Operations Lead to optimize patient flow from admission to discharge. In this role, you will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to streamline discharge processes, influencing patient experience and satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have substantial hospital experience as registered Pharmacy Technicians, with expertise in training and management. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are included, supporting innovative pharmacy services.