Senior Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary (St Thomas Hospital)

Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in London is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician to enhance dispensary knowledge and leadership skills. The role involves dispensing medications, supporting team workflows, and training staff in a busy environment focused on quality patient care. Applicants should have an ACPT qualification and be GPhC registered. This position offers a dynamic work setting and the chance to contribute to innovative patient care strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician with ACPT qualification.
• Registered with GPhC.
• Ability to train and develop multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and check medications accurately.
• Support and lead the Pharmacy Technician team.
• Participate in training and development of staff.
• Undertake continuous professional development.

Skills

Leadership skills

High standard of dispensing

Communication

Proactive working

Education

ACPT qualification

GPhC registration

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.

An exciting opportunity has presented for a self-motivated, enthusiastic and committed individual to develop their dispensary knowledge and leadership skills in this exciting senior Pharmacy Technician role based at St Thomas' inpatient dispensary.

You’ll join us as we embark on the delivery of our new Pharmacy 2030 strategy, with members of the Pharmacy Technician team being integral to innovative ways of providing patient care.

Qualifications

We are looking for an experienced Pharmacy Technician with ACPT qualification to join our team; they must be GPhC registered, demonstrate a high standard of dispensing in line with CQC standards, participate in the training and development of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team, demonstrate comprehensive communication, adapt and display proactive working within a fast paced demanding dispensary to provide a comprehensive service.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and check accurately inpatient medications in line with KPI's.
• Support the Principal Pharmacy Technician in delegating workflow and leading the team as a senior member of staff
• Train and support multidisciplinary team, including but not limited to rotation Pre-registration Pharmacist and Student Pharmacy Technicians.
• Maintain, and investigate on behalf of Principal Pharmacy Technician high cost medication and controlled drugs.
• Participate in dispensary meetings and communications.
• To undertake CPD and attend courses in practice areas where needs are identified.
• Deputises for the Principal Technician where relevant.
• Carries out the final check of the dispensing process as an accredited checking technician (ACPT).
• Supports the Principal Pharmacy Technician to ensure pharmacy assistant, student Pharmacy Technician's and post-qualification pharmacy technician training is accommodated within the department (including dispensing accuracy and ACPT).
• Assists the Principal Pharmacy Technician with induction, training and development of staff working within the section/department.
• Supports the Principal Pharmacy Technician in ensuring that Trust Policies and Procedures are implemented and adhered to.
• Participate and lead dispensary meetings and communications.
• Participates in the timely, accurate and cost-effective dispensing of medication which may include chemotherapy and unlicensed medicines.
• Supports the Principal Pharmacy Technician in the supervision of and technical operation of the dispensary.
• Undertakes environmental monitoring for technical quality assurance, where appropriate. This will include investigating and responding to alarms from the temperature monitoring system affected by any temperature alerts.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and actions drug alerts.
• Carries out appraisals as required and ensures appropriate records are kept.
• Is involved in recruitment of technical staff and pharmacy assistants when necessary.
• Participates in departmental audits and project work as necessary.
• Has a responsibility to ensure equipment, furnishings, etc. are maintained.
• Works with other senior Pharmacy Technicians and Principal Technicians to maintain good communication and efficient working throughout the service.
• Maintains Controlled drug and high cost medication stock.
• Accurately dispensing and checking medications in two fast paced busy dispensaries.

About Guy's and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts, providing specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services. We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and – as part of King’s Health Partners – we are one of England’s eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world‑class clinical services, teaching and research.

We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Dec 2025.