Rotational Service Lead Pharmacy Technician

NHS; Brighton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing patient care and supporting staff development. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead pharmacy services, ensuring optimal medicines management while fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. You will play a pivotal role in training the next generation of pharmacy professionals and contribute to the continuous improvement of services. With the flexibility of working patterns and a commitment to staff wellbeing, this position not only allows for professional growth but also a chance to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Comprehensive Wellbeing Programme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in ward and dispensary services, hospital pharmacy practice.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert leadership and knowledge in clinical pharmacy services.
• Create weekly clinical rotas and deliver medicines optimisation services.
• Ensure accurate medicines reconciliation and assessments for patients.

Skills

Leadership skills

Pharmacy systems proficiency

Clinical pharmacy services

Medicines optimisation

Training and development

Education

NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Sciences

Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC

Job description

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

This is a substantive role contributing significantly to medicines management, patient welfare, and organizational efficiency. The position is rotational, designed to offer broad experience and training to support career progression.

If essential criteria are partially unmet, candidates may be considered for a progression band 5-6 role. Upon meeting set objectives within an agreed timeframe, progression to band 6 is possible. Details regarding objectives and timeframes will be provided upon successful offer.

Main duties of the job

• Provide senior leadership in pharmacy services at University Hospitals Sussex, including services to Brighton University.
• Undertake duties in specialist areas such as medicines optimisation and dispensary services.
• Coordinate and be responsible for training and development of trainee pharmacists and pre-registration pharmacy technicians in clinical and dispensary services.
• Contribute to service development, including addressing current service deficiencies and expanding services in counselling, adherence, flow coordination, and discharge transfer.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength. We prioritize inclusion, patient-first care, and staff wellbeing. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. Our extensive Wellbeing Programme supports staff, and as a teaching and research leader, we foster continuous learning and development.

We invite you to join us and make a meaningful difference in patient care while growing professionally.

Job responsibilities

• Provide expert leadership and knowledge in clinical and technical pharmacy services at both hospital and ward levels.
• Create weekly clinical rotas and deliver medicines optimisation services to designated divisions.
• Ensure accurate medicines reconciliation, drug history taking, and assessments for patients pre-admission and pre-operation.
• Relabel medicines with changed doses/frequencies and organize timely supplies, including discharge medications.

See the full Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information.

Person Specification & Application

• NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC.
• Experience in ward and dispensary services, hospital pharmacy practice, and training.
• Leadership skills, ability to work independently and within MDT, and proficiency with pharmacy systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion.

Additional Information

This role is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Position: Deputy Operational Lead Pharmacy Technician

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum (pro-rata for part-time).

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible, Compressed hours