Senior Pharmacy Technician | East London NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community pharmacy in London is seeking an experienced pharmacy technician to lead dispensing activities and manage the department. Candidates should have a BTEC/ NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. The role involves providing high-quality services, managing junior staff, and ensuring compliance with medicines management training. Join us to make a positive impact on people's lives.

Qualifications

• Completed a BTEC / NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
• Registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Accreditation in medicines management training (AIMMS/MOPs).
• Completed accredited checking technician training (ACPT).

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality pharmacy services to patients.
• Undertaking dispensary, stores, and procurement activities.
• Leading the day-to-day running of the department.
• Maintaining ACPT qualification.
• Line managing, training, and supporting junior staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Calm and flexible

Adaptability

Education

BTEC / NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Registered pharmacy technician with General Pharmaceutical Council

Accreditation in medicines management training

Accredited checking technician training

Job description

We have an opportunity for an experienced and committed pharmacy technician to join the Mile End Pharmacy Dispensary.

The post holder will lead a full range of dispensing activities, motivate the team to meet department deadlines, and participate in line management of junior staff. You will use pharmacy computer systems and robotics to coordinate and maintain the supply of medicines.

You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be calm, flexible, adaptable, and able to work in a dynamic environment.

You will be expected to develop good working relationships with other pharmacy staff and the multidisciplinary team.

Requirements:

• Completed a BTEC / NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
• Registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Accreditation in medicines management training (AIMMS/MOPs)
• Completed accredited checking technician training (ACPT)

For further information, please contact Lianne Zammitt or Jennifer Clifford at 0208 121 4252.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing high-quality pharmacy services to patients
• Undertaking dispensary, stores, and procurement activities
• Leading the day-to-day running of the department
• Maintaining ACPT qualification
• Line managing, training, and supporting junior staff

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving quality of life. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive. We seek individuals who embody these qualities in supporting young people, carers, colleagues, and partner organizations.

We are committed to staff well-being and promoting learning and development.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more details.

This advert closes on Thursday 21 Aug 2025.