Medicines Value Lead: Pharmacy Technician

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust located in Reading is looking for a Band 6 Senior Medicines Value Pharmacy Technician. This role involves supporting the medicines value programme, focusing on high-cost drugs and cost-effective prescribing. The ideal candidate should be a GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician with strong organisational and problem-solving skills. You will provide technical expertise, monitor adherence to pathways, and contribute to service development. A fantastic opportunity to take a leadership role while improving patient outcomes awaits you.

Qualifications

• GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician with strong organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience leading/supervising medicines management teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to medicines optimisation and switch projects.
• Monitor adherence to pathways, protocols, and formulary choices.
• Act as the first point of contact for the biosimilar patient helpline.
• Coordinate governance and documentation processes for medicines optimisation initiatives.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Professional registration as a Pharmacy Technician

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Leadership or Management Experience

Tools

JAC Pharmacy computer system

Job description

A leading NHS trust located in Reading is looking for a Band 6 Senior Medicines Value Pharmacy Technician. This role involves supporting the medicines value programme, focusing on high-cost drugs and cost-effective prescribing. The ideal candidate should be a GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician with strong organisational and problem-solving skills. You will provide technical expertise, monitor adherence to pathways, and contribute to service development. A fantastic opportunity to take a leadership role while improving patient outcomes awaits you.