Higher Level Pharmacy Technician –Technical Services
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 03/09/2026
- Closes
- 17/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a highly motivated, registered Pharmacy Technician to join the Technical Services team at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. You will support the delivery of aseptically prepared products and enhance your skills in a technical service environment. The position requires strong organisational skills, a flexible approach, and the ability to lead and manage staff. You will contribute to providing a cost-effective, safe, and appropriate supply of medicines to patients.
Key responsibilities
- Deputise for Specialist or Senior Technicians in their absence.
- Support and supervise the Technical Services Technicians and assistant teams.
- Identify extended roles for support staff and areas for service improvements.
- Plan staffing requirements and supervise technician and assistant rotas.
- Act as a technician role model, providing safe, clinically effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of the service and support professional development of staff.
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification - approved for registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- BTec Accuracy Checking Technician Qualification or working towards
- Experience of supervising pharmacy services in primary or secondary care
- Practice in one or more relevant areas
- Ability to maintain and report on records and statistics
- Supportive and motivational supervisor
- [contact details removed] leadership and working within a team
- Prioritises and meets deadlines
- Flexibility in working hours
- Advanced keyboard skills
Desirable criteria
- A1 NVQ Assessor Qualification or equivalent
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 2d ago · Closes in 13d
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Job summary
Do you want to be an integral part of a thriving acute Trust that embraces transformation and is passionate about delivering safe, personal and effective care? If the answer is yes, we have the perfect opportunity for you to join our award-winning pharmacy team.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated, registered Pharmacy Technician to support our Technical Services team in delivering the best possible service to patients, whilst maintaining standards.
The successful candidate will join the team in providing an integrated delivery of medicines to our patients to ensure cost effective, safe and appropriate supply of aseptically prepared products. This is a great opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician who is looking to enhance their skill set in a Technical Service environment whilst maintaining their wider pharmacy knowledge and expertise.
We are looking for a Pharmacy Technician who will demonstrate well developed organisational skills, have a flexible and forward-thinking approach, with the ability to lead and manage staff working within the unit and who is strong communicator.
Candidates will be highly motivated, a team player and someone that can respond to the pace of a busy acute Trust.
This is a fast-paced environment, with a consistently high-volume of work with regularly changing standards. We are seeking individuals who can work as part of
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