Lead Pharmacy Technician, Team Manager

NHS; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Lead Pharmacy Technician Team Manager to join their Patient Services Team. This pivotal role involves leading a team of pharmacy technicians, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, and championing quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in staff management and a passion for improving patient care. Join a committed team that values continuous improvement and fosters a diverse and inclusive environment while making a significant impact on patient experiences.

Benefits

NHS pension plan

Generous holiday allowance

Employee health and wellbeing services

Onsite nurseries

Childcare vouchers

Car lease schemes

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with strong staff management skills.
• Experience in change leadership and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of pharmacy technicians and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Champion quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Management

Pharmacy Practice

Regulatory Compliance

Quality Improvement

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Job summary

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Patient Services Team within the Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy Services department at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and experienced Pharmacy Technician to take on the pivotal role of Lead Pharmacy Technician Team Manager.

About the Role:

You will work closely with the Pharmacy Patient Services Manager to ensure the effective delivery of medication supply services across the Trust. Your role will involve:

1. Leading and managing a team of pharmacy technicians and support staff.
2. Supporting service transformation to meet evolving patient and operational needs.
3. Ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory frameworks related to medicines supply.
4. Championing quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and care.
5. Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, patient-focused pharmacy services.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a registered Pharmacy Technician with a strong background in staff management, change leadership, and project delivery. This position is perfect for someone passionate about driving improvements in patient care and with a solid understanding of the legislative requirements that govern pharmacy practice.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients' homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We are committed to continuous improvement, prioritising our people and values to deliver excellent patient experiences. Our team is friendly, passionate, and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and sharing ideas, thoughts, and concerns to increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of our team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services, and extensive benefits including onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease schemes, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Details

• Date posted: 09 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 000305
• Job locations: Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4DG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Contact information

About the role

Support the PSM in developing and delivering comprehensive, high-quality pharmaceutical services within available resources, contributing to the Trust's strategic direction. Deputise for the PSM as needed.

Manage the Specialist Pharmacy Technicians and their teams within the medicine supply service, providing effective leadership and motivation.

Participate in all HR processes, including recruitment, appraisal, grievance, and disciplinary procedures for staff across the Trust, implementing outcomes in collaboration with the PSM and HR Managers.

Ensure adequate levels of trained technical and support staff are available on each site to maintain effective dispensary and clinical trials services.

Support Technicians in managing leave and acting as sickness absence manager for relevant staff.