Senior Pharmacy Technician – Practice Supervisor/Dispensary Support

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join a dynamic operational team. This role focuses on training and development within the dispensary, requiring excellent communication and interpersonal skills. As a key player in mentoring and supporting new starters, you will contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and patient safety. With a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-performing NHS trust dedicated to excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Experience in supervising and training staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver induction training for new starters and maintain competency-based training.
• Provide management support and coordinate training for all staff.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Mentoring

Training Development

Education

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated, and ambitious Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic operational team. The post holder must be keen to learn and develop, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The role is embedded within the dispensary team by supporting training and development needs. Therefore, a systematic and flexible approach to working is essential.

Duties/Areas of this Post Include

1. Delivering induction for new starters
2. Maintaining competency-based training for all team members
3. Serving as Named Practice Supervisor for trainees
4. Mentoring Trainee Pharmacy Assistants, Rotational Foundation Pharmacy Technicians, and pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians
5. Providing management support within the dispensary
6. Developing links with other hospital staff as appropriate for service needs
7. Participating in Quality Improvement or Project work

Applicants must hold a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Previous experience in supervising and training, including new starters, delivering local inductions, and developing current staff, is required.

The role includes supporting the dispensary manager and senior pharmacy team with day-to-day management, organization of workload, and supervision of all staff. The post holder will coordinate and deliver inductions and training to all new, rotational, and permanent staff, maintaining accurate records and updating training manuals regularly.

Additional Line Manager Responsibilities for Junior Staff Members

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. We are entering an exciting new era focused on continuous improvement to become an outstanding organization with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we are now committed to enhancing all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care in east London and beyond. We aim to ensure patient safety, deliver high standards of harm-free care, and be an outstanding place to work, guided by our WeCare values and behaviors. We are dedicated to promoting inclusion and fostering an environment where every staff member feels a sense of belonging.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Prameely Sriramanan
Job Title: Site Lead Pharmacy Technician
Email: [e-mail]