Senior Pharmacy Technician: Medicines Optimisation Leader

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust; London Borough of Islington; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Whittington Health NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join a rotational team across Medicines Management, Dispensary Services and Pharmacy Technical Services. You will lead, supervise, and train Medicines Management Assistants and junior staff, ensuring safe, efficient medicines supply and high-quality patient care.

The role supports ward-based care, dispensing, and technical services, promoting medicines optimisation in line with Trust policies and patient safety standards.

Qualifications

• BTEC Level 3 diploma or NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy services or equivalent.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Accredited for final accuracy checking (AACT).

Responsibilities

• Provide medicines management service across ward areas.
• Support near-patient dispensing and supply medications on discharge.
• Liaise with ward staff to resolve discrepancies and improve patient care.
• Advise patients about their medications.
• Train and supervise junior staff and technicians.
• Participate in accredited checking dispensary role.
• Contribute to safe, efficient supply of medications to wards.

Skills

Medicines management

Ward-based medicines knowledge

Dispenser skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Training and supervision

Patient counselling

Accredited checking

Stock control

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

BTEC Level 3 in pharmacy services

NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy services

GPhC registration

Job description

Whittington Health NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join a rotational team across Medicines Management, Dispensary Services and Pharmacy Technical Services. You will lead, supervise, and train Medicines Management Assistants and junior staff, ensuring safe, efficient medicines supply and high-quality patient care.

The role supports ward-based care, dispensing, and technical services, promoting medicines optimisation in line with Trust policies and patient safety standards.