Lead Pharmacy Technician – Purchasing and Distribution

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent children's hospital in London seeks a Lead Pharmacy Technician to oversee purchasing and distribution, ensuring a high-quality patient-centered service. This role requires a registered Pharmacy Technician with NVQ Level 3 qualification and significant experience. The hospital values diversity and promotes an inclusive environment, aiming for a workforce reflective of the communities served.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have the NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).
• Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Extensive Purchasing and Distribution experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Band 5 in Distribution and support management of the Distribution Team.
• Ensure training and support for the rotational Band 4 in Purchasing.
• Evaluate services through auditing.

Skills

Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Dispensing and Distribution stock control systems

Management or supervisory experience of technical support staff

Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice

Education

BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science

Job description

Go back Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Lead Pharmacy Technician – Purchasing and Distribution

The closing date is 17 August 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a registered Pharmacy Technician with Hospital Pharmacy experience and a keen interest in utilising technology in the provision of Pharmacy Services.

We are looking for an experienced Pharmacy Technician with extensive Purchasing and Distribution experience and a keen interest in Service development. You will ensure a safe, high-quality patient-centred service by planning, developing, monitoring, and evaluating the service through auditing. You will need to ensure that appropriate training is provided for all staff working in the area, with complete training records maintained.

You will also be responsible for managing the Band 5 in Distribution and providing support to enable them to manage the Distribution Team. Additionally, you will ensure that the rotational Band 4 in Purchasing is appropriately trained and supported.

Applicants must have the NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3 qualification (or equivalent), BTEC or equivalent certificate, and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for managing the Band 5 in Distribution and supporting their management of the Distribution Team. You will also oversee the training and support for the rotational Band 4 in Purchasing.

About us

We are committed to making our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve and aim to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. By fostering a diverse workforce, we aim to enhance perspectives and knowledge, enabling us to provide even better care for the children and young people at our hospital.

Our hospital promotes an open and inclusive environment. Staff are encouraged to engage through networks such as REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage), ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE, and Women's networks, all supported by our Executive Management Team.

We strive to ensure all staff, regardless of background, are seen and heard. We welcome applicants who share our commitment to inclusion and who value diversity as a strength.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of key tasks and responsibilities, while the person specification details the required qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge. Please view the attached documents for more information.

Person Specification

Combined Values

• Aligned with our core values
• BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) Level 3 (City and Guilds), and Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (QCF), or equivalent supported by pharmacy work experience.
• Qualifications in progress or willingness to work towards: CIPS, Supervisory, or Management qualification.

Experience/Knowledge

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Dispensing and Distribution stock control systems
• Knowledge of contractual terms and conditions related to medicines ordering
• Management or supervisory experience of technical support staff
• Use of medicines in paediatrics
• Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice

Skills/Abilities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

£46,419 to £55,046 per year, inclusive.