Deputy Chief Pharmacy Technician
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 14/08/2026
- Closes
- 30/08/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an experienced and motivated registered Pharmacy Technician to lead and manage ward-based pharmacy technician services at Wye Valley Trust. The post holder will ensure safe, effective, and patient-centred care, focusing on continuous service improvement and optimal patient outcomes. Responsibilities include strategic and operational leadership, managing a team, strengthening medicines management, and contributing to service development and innovation. It's an opportunity to develop leadership skills within a supportive environment.
Key responsibilities
- Maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and comply with the GPhC Code of Ethics.
- Ensure timely and accurate medicines management at ward level.
- Monitor and support the use of automated and digital systems for medicines supply and administration.
- Carry out final accuracy checks of dispensed medication as an Accredited Checking Technician.
- Provide specialist technical advice to clinical teams and patients on complex medicines management issues.
- Act as the technical lead for ward-based pharmacy services, advising on specialist processes.
Essential criteria
- Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Current nationally recognised Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) Qualification (Level 3)
- Post Grad level pharmacy qualification - Specialist training within area of responsibility
- Management Qualification to a degree level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- Able to deliver to targets and deadlines
- Able to communicate effectively verbally, written and by presentation with patients and staff at all levels
- Knowledge and understanding of common Trust HR policies and procedures and the ability to implement them consistently and effectively
- Able to prioritise tasks and workloads across different areas and respond to urgent demands by diverting resources
- Significant experience in an Acute Hospital Pharmacy setting post registration
- Proven management role with experience of managing staff and a service
- Experience of conflict resolution and reaching a satisfactory outcome
- Experience of carrying out audits on services
Desirable criteria
- Experience of change management
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
_We encourage early application as we reserve the right to close this post once sufficient candidates have applied._
We are seeking an experienced and motivated registered Pharmacy Technician to join our team in delivering high-quality pharmacy services here at Wye Valley Trust. The post holder will be responsible for both the strategic and operational leadership of ward-based pharmacy technician services, ensuring safe, effective and patient-centred care, alongside a strong focus on continuous service improvement.
The post holder will lead and support a team of pharmacy technicians and support staff, fostering a positive and collaborative working environment. They will be accountable for ensuring the safe, efficient and effective use of medicines across clinical areas, working closely with pharmacists, nursing staff and other multidisciplinary team members to support optimal patient outcomes.
This role will play a key part in strengthening medicines management processes, supporting service development, and contributing to innovation in line with national standards and local priorities. The successful candidate will also support workforce development, participate in service evaluation, and help embed best practice across the service.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to further develop their leadership skills while contributing to h
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