Senior Pharmacy Technician

Cromwell Hospital; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A private flagship healthcare facility in the City of Westminster is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician to manage the Pharmacy Department's technical functions. Responsibilities include overseeing workflow, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, dispensing medications and training staff. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and thrives in a dynamic environment. This role offers opportunities across multiple pharmacy locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmacy practice and patient consultation.
• Knowledge of regulations and compliance in pharmacy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily workflow and workload in collaboration with the Chief Pharmacy Technician.
• Ensure patient-focused, responsive Outpatient Clinical Pharmacy services.
• Dispense, check, and counsel patients on prescriptions.

Skills

Patient consultation

Stock control

Regulatory compliance

Training and development

SOP implementation

Education

Relevant pharmacy technician qualification

Job description

As a Senior Pharmacy Technician, you will play a key role in managing the technical function of the Pharmacy Department. Under the supervision of the Chief Pharmacy Technician and Deputy Chief Pharmacist, you will help coordinate dispensary duties, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and support the training and development of staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily workflow and workload in collaboration with the Chief Pharmacy Technician
• Ensure patient-focused, responsive Outpatient Clinical Pharmacy services
• Dispense, check, and counsel patients on prescriptions in line with legal and professional standards
• Maintain accurate stock control and support billing processes
• Implement and review SOPs to ensure compliance with GPh.C, RPS, MHRA, and Home Office regulations
• Participate in audits, inspections, and service improvement initiatives
• Support training and development of new staff and work placements
• Contribute to CPD
• Participate in rota duties including late shifts, Saturdays, and Bank Holidays

This is a flexible role across multiple pharmacy locations, requiring a proactive and organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering safe and.

Cromwell Hospital, our flagship private hospital in West London, delivers world-class inpatient and outpatient care. With 180 beds, 6 theatres, advanced intensive care units, paediatrics, diagnostics, physiotherapy, and private GP services its a centre of excellence for complex care and innovation.

At Bupa, were proud to offer access to our state-of-the-art Clinical Training Academy in Staines a cutting-edge space for immersive learning, innovation and growth. With advanced simulation labs, XR and VR tech, and digital training environments, its where were shaping the future of healthcare.