About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Lead Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Services to join our Pharmacy team at Whittington Health.
This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a skilled pharmacy technician to take a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality medicines management and clinical pharmacy services across the Trust.
You will lead a team of Medicines Management Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants, supporting service development, workforce planning, and continuous improvement to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
We are looking for a proactive and committed GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician with experience across all areas of pharmacy, particularly within clinical pharmacy services in an NHS acute setting at a senior level. The successful candidate will have excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
Main duties of the job
Provide leadership and line management to the Medicines Management team Lead the delivery and development ofclinical pharmacy and medicines management services Support service improvement, SOP development, and governance processes Work collaboratively with pharmacists, ward teams, and multidisciplinary colleagues Ensuresafe and effective use of medicines across clinical areas Lead ontraining, education, and workforce development of pharmacy staff Contribute to audit, quality improvement, andpatient safety initiatives
About us
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.
Job description Job responsibilities
Leadership and Management
Provide leadership and line management to the Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician team, ensuring appropriate staffing, performance management, and staff development.
Promote a positive working environment that supports teamwork, continuous improvement, and delivery of Trust objectives.
Act as a role model and provide visible leadership, supporting staff to achieve their goals and maintain high professional standards.
Oversee recruitment, workforce planning, appraisals, and training needs within the team.
Participate as an active member of the Senior Pharmacy Technician Group.
Service Delivery and Development
Lead the delivery and ongoing development of medicines management and clinical pharmacy services across inpatient areas.
Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are in place, regularly reviewed, and adhered to.
Identify opportunities for service improvement, innovation, and modernisation of pharmacy services.
Support the achievement of performance targets, including Cost Improvement Programmes (CIP).
Medicines Management
Oversee the provision of medicines management services to a range of clinical specialties.
Ensure safe and effective use of medicines, including accurate medicines reconciliation, supply, and discharge processes.
Lead ward-based pharmacy technician services, ensuring efficient stock management and compliance with medicines storage standards.
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes and resolve medicines-related issues.
Maintain Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) competency through regular dispensary practice.
Clinical Governance and Risk Management
Support the monitoring and investigation of medication incidents and implement improvements to reduce risk.
Lead and participate in audits, ensuring compliance with local and national standards.
Ensure robust systems are in place for medicines storage, supply, and safety.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and patient safety strategies.
Education and Training
Lead the education, training, and competency assessment of pharmacy technicians, assistants, and trainees.
Act as an Education Supervisor where appropriate.
Support induction programmes and ongoing professional development within the team.
Deliver training on medicines management to pharmacy and multidisciplinary staff.
Operational Responsibilities
Support the day-to-day operational running of pharmacy clinical services, ensuring continuity and resilience.
Provide ward and dispensary cover where required.
Work flexibly to meet service demands and organisational priorities.
Professional Responsibilities
Maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and comply with professional standards.
Undertake continuing professional development (CPD) and support team members in achieving their revalidation requirements.
Ensure compliance with Trust policies, including safeguarding, infection control, and information governance.
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Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical sciences. Accredited medicines management/optimisation course Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
Completion of a recognised management course/clinical course
Skills and Abilities Essential
Highly competent in medicines management tasks Highly developed communication skills (written and verbal)
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Demonstrable significant post qualification experience in the acute NHS sector Experience of line management/leading teams.
Desirable
Knowledge of medicines management initiatives
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Whittington Hospital NHS Trust
Address Whittington Health NHS Trust
Magdala Avenue
London
N19 5NF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)