Senior Pharmacy Technician Medicines Procurement and Homecare

NHS; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join its Pharmacy Procurement team. Responsibilities include supporting medicines procurement, coordinating service operations, and supervising staff. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services and experience in a pharmacy environment. This role offers great training opportunities and benefits within an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Good career progression pathways

NHS discounts

Minimum 27 days annual leave

Access to free health support

Competitive NHS pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a pharmacy department as a Pharmacy Technician within the last 12 months.
• Minimum 12 months post qualification experience.
• Confident with verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Support medicines procurement functions liaising with suppliers and departments.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and skill mix are maintained.
• Supervise and line manage pharmacy staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

IT skills

Analytical skills

Team coordination

Education

NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services

Registered Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council

National Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT)

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems (e.g., JAC, EMIS)

Excel

Job description

Overview

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust – Senior Pharmacy Technician Medicines Procurement and Homecare. Closing date: 01 October 2025.

Senior Pharmacy Technician - Medicines Procurement and Homecare

Pharmacy Directorate

Band 5

37.5 hours per week

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join the Pharmacy Procurement and Stores team as a Senior Pharmacy Technician within the Pharmacy Procurement team.

Job summary

Senior Pharmacy Technician - Medicines Procurement and Homecare

Pharmacy Directorate

Band 5

37.5 hours per week

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join the Pharmacy Procurement and Stores team as a Senior Pharmacy Technician within the Pharmacy Procurement team.

Benefits of working at UHNM as part of the Pharmacy Procurement team:

• Good career progression pathways and training opportunities
• NHS discount with Blue Light card in selected retail chains
• Employee benefit government schemes such as cycle to work
• Minimum 27 days annual leave pro rata plus bank holidays
• In-house training courses and annual personal development reviews
• Access to free health support including physiotherapy, counselling and eye test
• Uniform will be provided
• Access to competitive NHS pension scheme

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will support the medicines procurement functions, including liaising with suppliers, other departments and external customers.

• Support the pharmacy supply chain manager
• Coordinate the operational management of the Pharmacy Procurement & Homecare service
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and skill mix are maintained, escalating where necessary
• Supervise and line manage staff
• Ensure implementation and management of contracts
• Actively develop the Procurement and Homecare service

This post will liaise with external organisations to facilitate timely reimbursement processes where the supplier has not been able to honour current contractual agreements. We are looking for someone who is able to show initiative, is helpful and approachable, organised and can work accurately with good IT, problem solving and communication skills.

You will have previous experience in an administrative role in a similar environment, with a willingness to work in other areas within pharmacy when required. There will be a commitment to support the stores area daily.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we serve around three million people and are recognised for facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees contribute to UHNM; we offer development packages to help staff fulfil their potential. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff feel valued and respected.

At UHNM we invest in supporting and developing our staff to impact the quality of care delivered.

Job description

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Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services or National BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent nationally recognised qualification plus accredited underpinning knowledge
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• National Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification

Desirable

• Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK
• A1 NVQ Assessor Qualification or willing to undertake

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a pharmacy department as a Pharmacy Technician within the last 12 months
• Minimum experience - 12 months post qualification
• Commitment and evidence of professional updating and continuous professional development
• Experience of multidisciplinary and/or collaborative working to deliver projects
• Experience of working with a Pharmacy computer system e.g. JAC or EMIS (ASCRIBE)
• Confident approach with good verbal and written communication skills
• Good analytical and evaluative skills with the ability to investigate queries, solve problems and take action if appropriate
• Able to coordinate the workload within the team and prioritise activities
• Demonstrate experience of IT skills required for this position e.g. Excel and reporting software
• Experience of writing / updating procedures and training documentation
• Previous experience of managing stock and supply chain continuity
• Knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace

Desirable

• Knowledge of COSHH regulations and risk assessments
• Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP)
• Knowledge of stock management processes
• Experience of leading and managing a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG

Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk