Lead Pharmacy Technician, Patient Services & Dispensaries

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a motivated Principal Pharmacy Technician for a 12-month maternity cover. In this leadership role, you will oversee the operational management of dispensaries, ensuring efficient and patient-centered services. You will provide technical leadership, maintain high professional standards, and support staff development. Ideal candidates possess ACPT status, strong communication skills, and a passion for developing others. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your leadership experience while impacting patient care positively.

Qualifications

• ACPT status is required.
• Strong communication skills and proven supervisory experience are essential.
• Genuine passion for developing others is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational running of the dispensaries.
• Provide technical leadership to the Patient Services team.
• Maintain ACPT status and carry out final accuracy checks.
• Oversee stock management including orders and expiry checks.
• Counsel patients on safe use of medicines.
• Coordinate staff training and development.
• Produce rota arrangements for daily operations.
• Lead on reporting and investigating incidents.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proven supervisory experience

Passion for developing others

Accuracy checking

Stock management

Education

ACPT status

Job description

A local healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a motivated Principal Pharmacy Technician for a 12-month maternity cover. In this leadership role, you will oversee the operational management of dispensaries, ensuring efficient and patient-centered services. You will provide technical leadership, maintain high professional standards, and support staff development. Ideal candidates possess ACPT status, strong communication skills, and a passion for developing others. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your leadership experience while impacting patient care positively.