Deputy Lead Pharmacy Technician (Dispensary Services): Sponsorship Available

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Job summary

We are seeking a passionate, proactive and committed Pharmacy Technician who is eager to contribute to outstanding patient care whilst developing their leadership, operational and management skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our pharmacy team as a 12 month fixed term Deputy Lead Pharmacy Technician (Dispensary Services) to provide maternity cover. You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of a high quality dispensary service, ensuring the timely and efficient supply of medicines across the Trust.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Pharmacy Technician who is looking to broaden their experience in leadership, people management, service improvement and operational pharmacy services. Applications are welcomed from experienced Pharmacy Technicians who meet the essential criteria and are keen to further develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking department.

The successful candidate will be an experienced Pharmacy Technician with previous hospital pharmacy experience and a commitment to delivering high quality patient care.

At UHNM, we take pride in supporting our staff throughout their career development, and our strong retention rates reflect the value we place on nurturing individual growth. We are committed to helping our staff reach their potential and offer excellent opportunities to develop both professionally and personally.

Main duties of the job

Working closely with the Lead Pharmacy Technician for Dispensary Services, you will support the operational management of the dispensary helping to ensure the safe, efficient and effective delivery of pharmacy services.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting the co-ordination and prioritisation of dispensary workflow to achieve agreed prescription turnaround times.
  • Assisting in the day-to-day management of dispensary staffing, workload allocation and skill mix.
  • Deputising for the Lead Pharmacy Technician when required.
  • Supporting the achievement of key performance indicators, including turnaround times, customer service standards and medicines safety measures.
  • Supervising, supporting and developing Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Support Workers, apprentices and trainee staff.
  • Acting as a role model, mentor and line manager for junior members of the team.
  • Supporting staff engagement, training and competency assessment within the dispensary team.
  • Contributing to quality improvement projects, medicines governance activities and service development initiatives.
  • Supporting the review of dispensary Standard Operating Procedures and the investigation of incidents and errors.
  • Participating in dispensary-based activities, including dispensing, accuracy checking and controlled drug processes.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Registration

Essential

  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent nationally recognised qualification
  • Accredited accuracy checker
  • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

Essential

  • One year post qualification experience in an acute hospital setting
  • Experience of supervising staff
  • Have up to date knowledge of specialist areas
  • Flexible approach to work

Desirable

  • Line management of staff

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Ability to work unsupervised, alone and act on own initiative
  • Able to work flexibly covering all working days

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).

Closing Date: 16 August 2026

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