Principal Paediatric Pharmacy Technician - Ward Services

Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in Camden Town seeks an experienced pharmacy technician to join their pharmacy leadership team. The role involves providing safe and efficient pharmacy services across wards, leading a team, and managing workload. Candidates must demonstrate substantial competencies in hospital pharmacy practice and possess strong leadership skills. The position offers a structured work shift from 9am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced pharmacy technician.
• Competencies in hospital pharmacy practice required.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, efficient, and accurate ward-based pharmacy service.
• Lead and manage a team of pharmacy technicians.
• Manage day-to-day workload at ward level.

Skills

Experienced pharmacy technician

Demonstrable competencies in hospital pharmacy practice

Leadership/management experience

Excellent communication skills

Commitment to patient care

Highly organised

Job description

Position Overview

The successful candidate will join the Evelina London pharmacy leadership team and contribute to strategies to develop and enhance service provision. You will be responsible for providing and ensuring a safe, efficient and accurate ward-based pharmacy technician service is delivered across the Evelina London wards.

Key Responsibilities

Provide and ensure safe, efficient and accurate ward‑based pharmacy technician service across the Evelina London wards.

Lead a team of ward‑based pharmacy technicians, adapting and enhancing roles to reflect changing patient needs and the clinical pharmacy service.

Manage the day‑to‑day workload at ward level within the Evelina London pharmacy service.

Manage medicines optimisation projects.

Uphold and demonstrate the Trust values and deliver the best quality care for patients.

Key Qualifications

• Experienced pharmacy technician.
• Demonstrable competencies in hospital pharmacy practice.
• Leadership/management experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to patient care and experience.
• Highly organised, supportive and motivated team player with the ability to prioritise and manage projects.

Working Hours / Shift Pattern

Shift Pattern: 9am‑5.30pm Monday to Friday (37.5 hours). 9am‑5pm for rostered weekends and bank holidays. Late duty as per roster 9.30am‑6pm.

Application Details

Closing date: 19th November 2025 at midnight

Interview date: 27th November 2025

About the Trust

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best‑known hospitals – Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – with community services in Lambeth and Southwark. Evelina London cares for local children and provides specialist services across south east England, including cardiac, renal and critical care. We lead specialist service networks to ensure children are treated locally where possible while maintaining specialist expertise when needed. Our community services include health visiting, school nursing and support for families of children with long‑term conditions.