Principal Pharmacy Technician

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Stockton-on-Tees is looking for a Principal Pharmacy Technician (Stores & Procurement) to lead a skilled team. The role involves overseeing stock control, utilising automated dispensing technology, and driving service improvements. Candidates should be GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technicians with leadership experience. This position offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health and well-being initiatives

Staff benefits

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Staff recognition programs

Qualifications

• GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician required.
• Must have Accuracy Checking Qualification.
• Experience in leadership and management roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage pharmacy technicians and assistants.
• Oversee stock control and compliance.
• Utilise automated dispensing technology.

Skills

Leadership and management experience

Stock control and distribution expertise

Proactive, problem-solving mindset

Education

GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician

Accuracy Checking Qualification

Job description

Overview

Advert may close early due to sufficient applications. Join Our Team as a Principal Pharmacy Technician (Stores & Procurement)

Are you a pharmacy technician ready to step up in your career? Do you thrive in leadership and want to make a real impact on patient care?

University Hospital of North Tees Pharmacy Department is seeking a Principal Pharmacy Technician (Stores & Procurement) to lead a skilled team in delivering a safe, efficient, and high-quality medicines supply service.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage pharmacy technicians and assistants.
• Oversee stock control, ensuring compliance with recognised standards.
• Improve efficiency through innovation and collaboration.
• Utilise automated dispensing technology to enhance operations.
• Develop leadership skills and drive service improvements.

What You'll Need

• GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician
• Accuracy Checking Qualification
• Leadership and management experience
• Stock control and distribution expertise
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones.

We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition – a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We actively encourage staff involvement with staff networking events and staff survey.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Donna Teasdale
Job title: Chief Technician
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01642 383741