Principal Pharmacy Technician Stores - Band 7

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Pharmacy Technician to lead a dedicated team in delivering high-quality medicines supply services. This role offers the chance to innovate and improve pharmacy distribution, ensuring vital medicines reach patients effectively. You will oversee stock control, manage a skilled team, and enhance operations through automated dispensing technology. Join a supportive environment focused on career progression and staff wellbeing, making a real impact on patient care every day.

Benefits

NHS benefits

Staff wellbeing programmes

Career progression opportunities

Leadership training

Qualifications

• GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician with leadership experience.
• Expertise in stock control and distribution processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead pharmacy technicians and assistants in stores and distribution.
• Ensure compliance with GDP and MHRA standards.

Skills

Leadership and management

Stock control and distribution

Problem-solving

GPhC registration

ACPT accreditation

Education

Pharmacy Technician qualification

Tools

Automated dispensing technology

Job description

Principal Pharmacy Technician Stores - Band 7

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Join Our Team as a Principal Pharmacy Technician (Stores & Distribution)

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?

Join Our Team as a Principal Pharmacy Technician (Stores & Distribution)

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?

Bedford Hospital’s Pharmacy Department is seeking a Principal Pharmacy Technician (Stores & Distribution) to lead a skilled team in delivering a safe, efficient, and high-quality medicines supply service.

Why This Role?

This is your chance to lead, innovate, and shape pharmacy distribution services. You’ll be at the heart of a fast-paced, patient-focused team, ensuring vital medicines reach those who need them.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage pharmacy technicians and assistants.
• Oversee stock control, ensuring compliance with GDP and MHRA 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
• ACPT accreditation
• Leadership and management experience
• Stock control and distribution expertise
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Supportive, innovative team committed to excellence.
• Real career progression and leadership training.
• Staff wellbeing programmes and NHS benefits.
• Collaborative cross-site team ensuring best practice.
  
  

Make a difference every day. Apply now and help shape the future of pharmacy at Bedford Hospital!

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Stores & Distribution Management

• Lead the pharmacy stores and distribution team, ensuring efficient stock control and compliance.
• Supervise operations, investigate discrepancies, and maintain rolling stock counts.
• Oversee safe medicine distribution, cold chain supply, and temperature monitoring.
• Act as a super-user for automated dispensing systems.
  
  

Leadership & Compliance

• Manage and train staff, supporting performance and service improvements.
• Ensure adherence to GDP, MHRA, and Trust regulations.
• Investigate errors, implement corrective actions, and drive efficiency.
• Lead risk assessments, drug recalls, and safety training.
  
  

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in weekend and holiday rotas.
• Maintain a CPD portfolio and engage in ongoing training.
  
  

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dilesh Khandhia Job title: Head of Pharmacy - Bedford Hospital Email address: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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