Senior Pharmacy Technician
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 24/08/2026
- Closes
- 07/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This is a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover role for an ambitious and motivated Pharmacy Technician. You will provide day-to-day leadership and operational support to Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants, focusing on workforce development and service improvement. The role involves acting as an Educational Supervisor and contributing to service improvement projects within the Fylde locality. It offers an excellent opportunity to develop leadership, management, and educational supervision skills.
Essential criteria
- TEC or equivalent Pharmacy technician qualification (knowledge of pharmaceutical service procedures obtained through NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent) plus post qualification training and 4 years practical experience working in primary or secondary care.
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Evidence of CPD and lifelong learning
- Knowledge of methods of data analysis
- Evidence of ward based pharmacy services.
- Experience of involvement in training healthcare professionals and other NHS staff both individually and in groups
- Substantial experience of working in a range of health settings e.g. primary, secondary, physical health and mental health
- Ability to plan own workload with priorities and objectives
- Interest in leadership and management
- TEC or equivalent Pharmacy technician qualification (knowledge of pharmaceutical service procedures obtained through NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent) plus post qualification training and 4 years practical experience working in primary or secondary care.
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Evidence of CPD and lifelong learning
- Knowledge of methods of data analysis
- Evidence of ward based pharmacy services.
- Experience of involvement in training healthcare professionals and other NHS staff both individually and in groups
- Substantial experience of working in a range of health settings e.g. primary, secondary, physical health and mental health
- Ability to plan own workload with priorities and objectives
- Interest in leadership and management
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Pharmacy Technician
The closing date is 07 September 2026
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join our supportive and progressive Pharmacy Team at Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.
This 12-month fixed-term maternity cover post offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their leadership, management and educational supervision skills while making a real difference to patient care and workforce development.
Based within the Fylde locality, you will work closely with the Chief Pharmacy Technician and play a key role in leading and supporting our team of Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants. You will gain valuable experience in workforce leadership, service development and educational supervision, making this an ideal role for someone looking to broaden their experience and prepare for future career progression.
We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Pharmacy Technician who:
- Is passionate about supporting and developing others.
- Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills.
- Enjoys working collaboratively across teams and organisations.
- Is enthusiastic about education, workforce development and service improvement.
- Is looking to further develop their management an
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