Senior Aseptic Pharmacy Technician Lead (Paediatrics)

Transformation Unit; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

The Senior Pharmacy Technician role is based in the Pharmacy Department at Birmingham Children’s Hospital site within the Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. It supports chemotherapy and CIVAS services, aseptic areas, clinical trials, and service improvements.

We expect leadership, pharmacy technician registration with the GPhC, and hospital technical services experience. The Trust emphasizes staff development and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services or BTEC (or equivalent).
• Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Minimum of 1 year post-qualification experience.
• Knowledge of data protection and patient/staff confidentiality.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy and aseptic/chemo units.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the technical services area.
• Supervise and support a team of technicians and assistants.
• Ensure the safe, accurate, and timely supply of medications to wards and clinics.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and healthcare professionals to maintain high standards of service delivery.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services

BTEC (or equivalent)

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

The Senior Pharmacy Technician role is based in the Pharmacy Department at Birmingham Children’s Hospital site within the Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. It supports chemotherapy and CIVAS services, aseptic areas, clinical trials, and service improvements.

We expect leadership, pharmacy technician registration with the GPhC, and hospital technical services experience. The Trust emphasizes staff development and high-quality patient care.