About this role
Job summary
Interview Date: 15th July 2026
Due to a restructure within our Medicines Management Team we are recruiting for a full-time enthusiastic and driven Band 6 Medicines Management Team Leader.
Our Pharmacy department has a strong clinical presence in all areas. We have an establishment of over 100 members and enjoy an excellent reputation within the Trust where we provide patient-centred Clinical Pharmacy Services to inpatients and outpatients at Barnsley Hospital.
We are an innovative and forward-thinking department who over recent years has invested in a host of technical improvements. The department is friendly, forward thinking and constantly expanding. This is an exciting time to be joining the team as electronic prescribing and medicines administration (EPMA) is fully embedded and we are using Quality Improvement (QI) methodology to reprofile and optimise all aspects of the pharmacy service, and we welcome and routinely implement ideas around doing things differently.
Our highly respected and well embedded Clinical Pharmacy Service includes ward-based Clinical Pharmacists, Medicines Management Technicians (MMTs), Medicines Management Support Workers (MMSWs) and Medicines Management Assistants (MMAs).
As a Medicines Management Team Leader, you will be responsible for the operational management and professional leadership of our ward-based Medicines Management Team comprising of MMTs, Rotational Technicians and Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians, MMSWs and MMAs.
Main duties of the job
You will play an integral part, working closely with the Clinical Pharmacy Team Leaders and the Deputy Chief Pharmacist, in ensuring the ward-based Clinical Pharmacy Service continues to meet the needs of the patients we serve.
You will champion and promote ward-based Medicines Management services and provide the leadership and vision to continually evolve the service in line with agreed objectives to optimise patient flow, improve patient care and service delivery. You will be responsible for the ongoing professional development of the Medicines Management Team ensuring staff are developed to their full potential, with clear progression opportunities and role expansion to support workforce sustainability and meet any future service requirements.
Alongside all of our other Pharmacy Technicians you will also work late nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.
You should be an excellent communicator with the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. Significant recent post-registration hospital experience working as an MMT is essential.
For an informal chat or to arrange a visit contact:
Nisha Pounj-Taylor, Deputy Chief Pharmacist and Principal Clinical Pharmacist
Phone: 01226 431928 Email: [email protected] Umar Patel, Clinical Pharmacy Team Leader CBU 2 & 3 (Surgery, Womens, Childrens & Clinical Support Services)
About us
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work
We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Please note we reserve the right to close positions early
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Description for Medicines Management Technician Team Leader
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness Essential
Understanding of the need for confidentiality Knowledge of Medicines Management systems at ward level Understanding of stock control systems Knowledge of safe and secure handling of medicines requirements Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH and Data Protection Act Extended role checking technician
Desirable
A good understanding of patient safety initiatives Awareness of changes in the NHS Understanding of development opportunities available to Pharmacy Technicians
Trust Values Essential
Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important. Please describe in around 100 words: An example of where you have helped to improve the service of a department. Please describe in around 100 words: How do you lead/manage a well functioning team.
Qualifications Essential
BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science qualification/NVQ3 or equivalent Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACT)
Desirable
ILM Level 3 Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent Practice supervisor, Train the Trainer or equivalent qualification BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Services and Therapeutics
Skills and Abilities Essential
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Ability to work alone and as part of a team Able to motivate self and others Time management skills Organisational and prioritisation of workload and meet deadlines Ability to work efficiently and responsibly Negotiation skills
Desirable
Counselling skills
Experience Essential
Extensive years post qualification experience Relevant post-registration experience in a hospital pharmacy department and as a ward-based Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician Experience of managing or supervising a small team of staff
Desirable
Experience of conducting disciplinary meetings and chairing meetings with practice supervisors Leadership experience within a pharmacy service including organising a service on a day-to-day basis Experience of implementing change
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)