Lead Pharmacy Technician – Supply Services (Flexible)

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Worthing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust in Worthing is seeking aSenior Pharmacy Technician to lead the Pharmacy Supplies Service, ensuring safe, efficient supply and high-quality patient care. You will oversee staff development, KPI delivery and compliance with licensing requirements.

The role requires a registered UK Pharmacy Technician, Band 6 level experience, and a commitment to continuous service improvement within the NHS trust. The post is full-time and based at Worthing Hospital.

Qualifications

• Registration as a UK Pharmacy Technician.
• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent Accredited Checking Technician accreditation.
• Experience of Wholesale Dealers License.
• Leadership Experience.
• Experience of QMS system.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high quality, safe and effective pharmacy service, actively participating in the delivery of services to all areas of the department.
• Co-ordinate and support the training and development of pharmacy assistants and pre-registration pharmacy technicians with respect to ward services.
• Provide leadership and management of staff, processes, procedures and workload/workforce planning and development of the Supply services.
• Ensure patients and staff receive excellent service and medications are supplied in a safe and efficient manner which meets set KPIs.
• Manage risks, errors and near misses in the various ward and pharmacy environments, ensuring risks are identified and mitigated.
• Co-ordinate and lead on investigations and outcomes to incidents, errors and complaints received regarding the Supply services.
• Continuously contribute to service improvements
• Ensure adherence to Wholesale Dealers license in regards to the supply of stock medicines to external unit
• Maintain Pharmacy QMS system

Skills

Leadership

Education

Registration as a UK Pharmacy Technician

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or Equivalent

Tools

Wholesale Dealers License

QMS system experience

Job description

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust in Worthing is seeking aSenior Pharmacy Technician to lead the Pharmacy Supplies Service, ensuring safe, efficient supply and high-quality patient care. You will oversee staff development, KPI delivery and compliance with licensing requirements.

The role requires a registered UK Pharmacy Technician, Band 6 level experience, and a commitment to continuous service improvement within the NHS trust. The post is full-time and based at Worthing Hospital.