About this role
Job summary
Previous applicants need not apply
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 high-quality, patient-focused care within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.
Main duties of the job
o To maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a registered
pharmacy technician and to comply with the GPhC Code of Ethics.
o To ensure timely and accurate medicines management at ward level.
o To monitor and support the use of automated and digital systems supporting medicines
supply and administration.
o To monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and take action to resolve variances.
o To carry out final accuracy checks of dispensed medication as an Accredited Checking
Technician.
o Provide specialist technical advice to clinical teams and patients on complex medicines
management issues, including safe handling, administration and compliance with
medicines legislation.
o Act as the technical lead for ward-based pharmacy services, advising on specialist
processes such as controlled drug management, aseptic preparation and compliance with
local policies and procedures.
o Required to operate and troubleshoot automated dispensing systems and digital
medicines management tools with precision.
o To contribute to strategic planning for pharmacy services, identifying opportunities for
improvement and innovation.
o To participate in multidisciplinary projects to enhance medicines optimisation and reduce
waste.
o To implement changes in practice aligned with national initiatives (e.g. NHS Long Term
Plan, GIRFT).
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South WarwickshireUniversity NHS FT, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute NHS Hospitals Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care wed want for our family and friends.
More than 3,000 people work for the Trust they tell us its a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."
Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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)
Skills Essential
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
Experience Essential
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
Experience of change management
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 Wye Valley NHS Trust
Address Hereford County Hospital
Stonebow Road
Hereford
HR1 2ER
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)