Senior Pharmacy Technician

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy Service on a 12‑month fixed‑term maternity cover. The post offers leadership, workforce development and educational supervision opportunities within a supportive, collaborative team.

You will lead Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants, contribute to service development and participate in medicines reconciliation, audits and quality improvement initiatives, while gaining leadership experience for

Qualifications

• TEC or equivalent Pharmacy technician qualification with post-qualification experience.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Evidence of CPD and lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and operational support to Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants.
• Support workforce planning, staff development and team coordination across the locality.
• Act as an Educational Supervisor for learners and trainees within the pharmacy service.
• Help coordinate learning and development opportunities for cross‑sector trainee Pharmacy Technicians.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Workforce development

Education

Pharmacy technician qualification

GPhC registration

CPD lifelong learning

Job description

Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism, community, and physical health services for the populations we serve.

As an integrated Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) delivers a comprehensive range of services, including:

• Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults, including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, and forensic services with low and medium secure care.
• Specialist mental health inpatient care for individuals with learning disabilities, alongside specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
• Extensive community physical health and well‑being services for children and adults, covering prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and long‑term condition management.

The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,500 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health, general nurses, children’s nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers, as well as those specialising in learning disabilities and community physical health services.

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join our supportive and progressive Pharmacy Team at Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.

This 12‑month fixed‑term maternity cover post offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their leadership, management and educational supervision skills while making a real difference to patient care and workforce development.

Based within the Fylde locality, you will work closely with the Chief Pharmacy Technician and play a key role in leading and supporting our team of Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants. You will gain valuable experience in workforce leadership, service development and educational supervision, making this an ideal role for someone looking to broaden their experience and prepare for future career progression.

We are seeking a dynamic and forward‑thinking Pharmacy Technician who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing others.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills.
• Enjoys working collaboratively across teams and organisations.
• Is enthusiastic about education, workforce development and service improvement.
• Is looking to further develop their management and leadership experience within a supportive environment.

Main duties of the job

As part of this varied and rewarding role, you will:

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership and operational support to Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants.
• Support workforce planning, staff development and team coordination across the locality.
• Act as an Educational Supervisor for learners and trainees within the pharmacy service.
• Help coordinate learning and development opportunities for our growing number of cross‑sector trainee Pharmacy Technicians, working collaboratively with partner organisations.
• Contribute to service improvement projects aligned to Pharmacy and Trust objectives.
• Participate in medicines reconciliation, audit activities, annual appraisals and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support the continued development of safe, effective and patient‑centred pharmacy services.

The Pharmacy Service at Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is a well‑established, friendly and highly respected team with extensive expertise across Mental Health and Community Services. We are committed to providing high‑quality care, investing in our workforce and creating opportunities for professional growth.

You will be joining a welcoming team that values innovation, collaboration and continuous learning, with excellent opportunities to develop your skills, contribute to exciting projects and gain valuable leadership experience.

Working for our organisation

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups. If you’d like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi‑time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

Qualifications

• TEC or equivalent Pharmacy technician qualification (knowledge of pharmaceutical service procedures obtained through NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent) plus post qualification training and 4 years practical experience working in primary or secondary care.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Evidence of CPD and lifelong learning

Knowledge

• Knowledge of methods of data analysis
• Evidence of ward based pharmacy services.
• Experience of involvement in training healthcare professionals and other NHS staff both individually and in groups

Experience

• Substantial experience of working in a range of health settings e.g. primary, secondary, physical health and mental health
• Ability to plan own workload with priorities and objectives
• Interest in leadership and management

You are advised to consider applying for LSCFT vacancies as soon as possible as in some instances vacancies are closed as soon as a sufficient number of applications have been received. If you are not invited to interview within four weeks of the closing date then please assume that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful, as it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful candidates.

Please note that further communication from LSCFT will normally be to the email address given on the application form. You should also ensure that email addresses and telephone numbers are provided for your referees, to enable LSCFT to contact them.

Please ensure that you read the person specification as your application will be measured against this document.

If you use AI to assist with your application, you must declare this. Undeclared use may result in withdrawal. Please ensure your application reflects your own skills and experiences. While AI tools can assist, they may produce generic or inaccurate content. We encourage you to provide personal examples that demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.