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You can shape your story with us. Whether you’re looking to gain experience in a large, fast-paced hospital or get out into the community, we have a range of opportunities that allows you to build your entire career in one trust. For us, every day is different. We provide care to a diverse population of 2.5 million across east London – that’s 6,000 people every day, speaking over 60 different languages. Our patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to ensuring that people living in east London live healthy lives. Senior Pharmacy Technician – Education, Training and Development
Band 5
Main area: WXH Pharmacy Grade: Band 5 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 259-6968983WXH Site: Whipps Cross University Hospital Town: London Salary: £34,521 - £41,956 Per Annum Inc Salary period: Yearly Closing: 11/02/2025 23:59 Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. Job overview
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. Barts Health, being the largest Trust in the UK, is committed to training Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians and Trainee Assistant Technical Officers every year, providing ample opportunities for successful candidates to develop within the Pharmacy Technician and assistants career pathway. You will be provided with supervisors, training and support throughout the process. Main duties of the job
Duties/Areas of this post include: Act as an Educational Supervisor and Preceptor for our trainees Manage Dispensary/Stores Develop links with other hospital staff as appropriate for service needs Engage in project work Mentor Trainee Pharmacy Assistants, Rotational Foundation Pharmacy Technicians, and Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians Exhibit leadership Applicants must hold a BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences/NVQ 3 or equivalent and be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Previous experience of working in Hospital or Community Pharmacy is essential. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Person specification
Experience
Experience of working in a hospital or community pharmacy setting Experience as a pharmacy technician Experience of supervising others and providing feedback for development Experience of pharmacy labelling and stock control systems Patient counselling Experience of organizing a service on a day-to-day basis Experience of holding regular team meetings Experience of giving feedback Experience of hospital stock distribution and top-up services Medicines management experience in a ward-based setting Skills
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills IT literate and able to use Microsoft Office Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to interpret and dispense prescriptions accurately Strong organizational and prioritization skills Ability to problem solve Ability to motivate self and others Good numeracy skills, able to perform pharmaceutical calculations Knowledge
Understanding of GPhC revalidation requirements Knowledge of medicines management systems at ward level Up-to-date knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmacy practice Understanding of stock control systems Knowledge of drugs, side effects, and where to find further information Knowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirements Understanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislation Demonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiatives Understanding how pharmacy technicians can develop their role Qualifications
BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences/NVQ 3 or equivalent Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Practice Supervisor, Train the Trainer or equivalent qualification ILM Level 2 or Level 3 Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
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You can shape your story with us. Whether you’re looking to gain experience in a large, fast-paced hospital or get out into the community, we have a range of opportunities that allows you to build your entire career in one trust. For us, every day is different. We provide care to a diverse population of 2.5 million across east London – that’s 6,000 people every day, speaking over 60 different languages. Our patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to ensuring that people living in east London live healthy lives. Senior Pharmacy Technician – Education, Training and Development
Band 5
Main area: WXH Pharmacy Grade: Band 5 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 259-6968983WXH Site: Whipps Cross University Hospital Town: London Salary: £34,521 - £41,956 Per Annum Inc Salary period: Yearly Closing: 11/02/2025 23:59 Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. Job overview
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. Barts Health, being the largest Trust in the UK, is committed to training Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians and Trainee Assistant Technical Officers every year, providing ample opportunities for successful candidates to develop within the Pharmacy Technician and assistants career pathway. You will be provided with supervisors, training and support throughout the process. Main duties of the job
Duties/Areas of this post include: Act as an Educational Supervisor and Preceptor for our trainees Manage Dispensary/Stores Develop links with other hospital staff as appropriate for service needs Engage in project work Mentor Trainee Pharmacy Assistants, Rotational Foundation Pharmacy Technicians, and Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians Exhibit leadership Applicants must hold a BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences/NVQ 3 or equivalent and be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Previous experience of working in Hospital or Community Pharmacy is essential. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Person specification
Experience
Experience of working in a hospital or community pharmacy setting Experience as a pharmacy technician Experience of supervising others and providing feedback for development Experience of pharmacy labelling and stock control systems Patient counselling Experience of organizing a service on a day-to-day basis Experience of holding regular team meetings Experience of giving feedback Experience of hospital stock distribution and top-up services Medicines management experience in a ward-based setting Skills
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills IT literate and able to use Microsoft Office Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to interpret and dispense prescriptions accurately Strong organizational and prioritization skills Ability to problem solve Ability to motivate self and others Good numeracy skills, able to perform pharmaceutical calculations Knowledge
Understanding of GPhC revalidation requirements Knowledge of medicines management systems at ward level Up-to-date knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmacy practice Understanding of stock control systems Knowledge of drugs, side effects, and where to find further information Knowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirements Understanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislation Demonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiatives Understanding how pharmacy technicians can develop their role Qualifications
BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences/NVQ 3 or equivalent Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Practice Supervisor, Train the Trainer or equivalent qualification ILM Level 2 or Level 3 Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
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