Pharmacy Technician Manager

HCA Healthcare UK; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Manager to oversee the central dispensary at The Wellington Hospital. This role involves managing a team of Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants, ensuring efficient dispensary operations and inventory management across multiple sites. Candidates must have significant hospital pharmacy experience, communication skills, and leadership capabilities. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work schemes

Life assurance

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent pharmacy technician qualification.
• Accredited Checker (ACPT) certification is required.
• GPhC Registration is necessary.
• Minimum of 5 years of hospital pharmacy experience is essential.
• Experience in managing and leading a team is essential.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Initiative and problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the central dispensary for multiple sites.
• Lead and manage a team of Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants.
• Maintain stock levels and support revenue targets.
• Provide training and mentorship to Pharmacy staff.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent

Accredited Checker (ACPT)

GPhC Registration

Substantial hospital pharmacy experience (+5 years)

Significant experience of managing and leading a team

Excellent communication skills

Strong initiative and commitment

Good organisation, leadership and problem-solving skills

Job description

Overview

Role: Pharmacy Technician Manager

Location: The Wellington Hospital, London

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week between Monday-Friday, with contribution to lates and Saturdays on a rota basis

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience (with excellent benefits)

Job Description

We are looking for a Pharmacy Technician Manager to join our Pharmacy team at The Wellington Hospital currently rated "Good" by the CQC. The Wellington covers a number of specialist units including ICU Gynaecology CCU/HDU, Cardiac Treatment and Digestive Health. Joining this team can give you experience and exposure to these different areas and experts within these fields.

The successful postholder will manage the central dispensary facility which supports multiple sites across the Wellington Hospital (North, South and Platinum Medical Centre sites) and affiliated services at Golder's Green and Elstree Outpatient Centres. The postholder will be line managing and working with a team of 10 Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants to ensure all aspects of the core operations are delivered, including dispensary, purchasing, stock control and medicines distribution.

As a key member of the Pharmacy Leadership Team the postholder will be responsible for inventory management across the Wellington sites and will work closely with other HCA wide Lead Technicians, procurement, and wider teams to ensure appropriate stock levels and that revenue targets are achieved. You will also be a key stakeholder for relevant Quality Improvement Project(s) and you will be integral in providing training, education and mentorship to Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

Responsibilities

• Manage the central dispensary facility which supports multiple sites across the Wellington Hospital and affiliated Centres.
• Lead and line-manage a team of 10 Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants; ensure core operations including dispensary, purchasing, stock control and medicines distribution are delivered.
• Oversee inventory management across Wellington sites; work with HCA Lead Technicians, procurement and wider teams to maintain stock levels and support revenue targets.
• Act as a key stakeholder for Quality Improvement Projects; provide training, education and mentorship to Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants.

Qualifications and Skills

• NVQ Level 3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or an equivalent pharmacy technician qualification
• Accredited Checker (ACPT)
• GPhC Registration
• Substantial hospital pharmacy experience (+5 years)
• Significant experience of managing and leading a team
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong initiative and commitment, with a can-do attitude
• Good organisation, leadership and problem-solving skills

Benefits and Culture

What you'll bring:

• As listed in qualifications above

We offer a range of flexible benefits reflecting the contribution of our employees, including holidays, private healthcare, pension, cycle-to-work schemes, life assurance, and other health and wellbeing benefits.

HCA Healthcare UK is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives and promotes our values across all areas of our organisation. This includes a commitment to Inclusion and a supportive environment for patients and staff.