Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Specialist Pharmacy Technician in Reading, where you'll manage a dispensary team, develop pharmacy services, and ensure high-quality patient care. Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and a supportive environment focused on staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days’ annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Opportunities for learning and career development

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing tools and services

Discounts at retailers and restaurants

Free parking across Trust sites

Qualifications

• Experience managing a dispensary and team.
• Support training for Pharmacy Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Manage the dispensary and team effectively.
• Develop and implement pharmacy services.
• Ensure high-quality patient-focused dispensary service.

Skills

Leadership

Patient-focused service

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Pharmacy Technician

Job description

If you are a qualified Pharmacy Technician looking for a rewarding and challenging role, join our CQC-rated ‘Outstanding’ Trust. We have an opportunity for a Specialist Pharmacy Technician (Dispensary) to deliver high-quality, safe, and effective pharmacy services to in-patient wards (community health and mental health services) and out-patient services.

We are a small, friendly team based at Prospect Park Hospital in Reading, where our dispensary is located.

Our working hours are 09:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday, with a late shift on a rota basis in the dispensary—no nights or weekends. We offer free on-site parking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership experience to manage the dispensary and team
• Contribute to the development and implementation of pharmacy services
• Develop and extend the roles of Pharmacy Technicians and support staff
• Provide a high-quality, patient-focused dispensary service
• Ensure KPIs are appropriate, report on them, and recommend improvements
• Review skill mix and working methods in the dispensary
• Complete accuracy checking sessions
• Support the training of Pharmacy Technicians
• Collaborate with the clozapine clinic team to ensure medicines are prepared for clinics
• Develop skills through CPD and clinical supervision
• Support Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians and support workers in their learning

About Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust:

We provide specialist mental health and community health services across Berkshire. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we are committed to delivering excellent care in an inclusive, compassionate environment where staff can thrive.

Our Values:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working together to develop innovative solutions

Benefits of Working with Us:

• Flexible working options for work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave, increasing with service, plus options to buy/sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Opportunities for learning and career development
• Cycle to Work and electric vehicle leasing schemes
• Wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks supporting diversity and inclusion
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption, and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Contact:

For further details or informal visits, contact Kirsty Hodder, Pharmacy Operations Manager at [e-mail] or call 0118 960 5080.