Senior Pharmacy Operations Lead – Medicines Supply

Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy senior leadership team within CNTW's Pharmacy department, overseeing the Trust-wide medicines supply service and leading a team of technicians to ensure safe, effective dispensing.

The role emphasizes medicines management, cost-effective procurement, governance, and KPI monitoring, with duties in audits and supporting Trust-wide initiatives, including vaccination programmes and lead duties in absence.

Qualifications

• Experience as Lead Pharmacy Technician within NHS preferred.
• Strong leadership and governance abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy ATOs and support staff to ensure safe medicines supply across CNTW.
• Manage procurement, storage and supply of medicines across the Trust.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for Dispensary and medicines supply chain.
• Oversee cost-effective and safe medicines management and procurement.
• Provide cover for managers within Dispensary and medicines systems teams.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Procurement

Governance

Medicines systems

SOP development

Education

Pharmacy Technician qualification

Job description

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy senior leadership team within CNTW's Pharmacy department, overseeing the Trust-wide medicines supply service and leading a team of technicians to ensure safe, effective dispensing.

The role emphasizes medicines management, cost-effective procurement, governance, and KPI monitoring, with duties in audits and supporting Trust-wide initiatives, including vaccination programmes and lead duties in absence.