Senior Pharmacy Technician | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Greater London is looking for a dynamic Senior Pharmacy Technician to join their pharmacy team. This role involves supporting medicines management services on the wards and providing leadership within the dispensary. Key responsibilities include mentoring staff, implementing audits, and managing health protocols. Candidates should have relevant qualifications like registration with the GPhC and experience in a pharmacy setting. This position offers a great opportunity to enhance patient care and contribute to a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Experienced in ward-based medicines management.
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with GPhC.
• ACPT qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide ward-based medicines management support.
• Contribute to dispensary operations.
• Take part in project work to improve patient care.

Skills

Ward-based medicines management support

Leadership

Mentoring

Auditing

Education

BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC

Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification

Job description

1 x Permanent and 1 x Fixed Term 12 Months

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and ambitious Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly and progressive Pharmacy team at Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of Barts Health NHS Trust—the largest NHS Trust in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual who is eager to grow, develop, and contribute to high‑quality patient care. You will play an essential role in supporting our medicines management service on the wards and providing key leadership within the dispensary.

Responsibilities

• Provide ward‑based medicines management support
• Contribute to dispensary operations, including management support
• Take part in project work to improve patient care and service efficiency
• Act as a mentor to Trainee Pharmacy Assistants, Rotational Foundation Pharmacy Technicians, and Pre‑registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians
• Demonstrate strong leadership to support the development of the pharmacy workforce
• Monitor and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Train and develop staff
• Maintain and audit the management of controlled drugs, FP10 and stock control
• Co‑coordinate pharmacy‑specific audits
• Implement and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Support ward‑based dispensing programmes such as dispensing satellite areas

Qualifications

• BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences / NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC
• Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification
• Previous hospital or community pharmacy experience
• Experience in management or leadership roles

Contact

For any further details, please contact Lucie Lea 020 8539 5522 ext 25729/25569 or via e‑mail: [e-mail]

About Barts Health

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. The group is entering a new era on its improvement journey, striving to become an outstanding organisation with a world‑class clinical reputation and a commitment to inclusive, high‑performing care for patients in east London and beyond.

The advert closes on Tuesday 30 Dec 2025.