Lead Pharmacy Technician

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for procurement and distribution services across the Trust
• Line manage Procurement Officers, Technicians and Stores staff
• Oversee day-to-day purchasing, invoice queries, supplier liaison and contract compliance
• Resolve drug shortages, substitutions, and supplier issues
• Ensure safe management of unlicensed medicines and associated documentation
• Oversee safe storage, stock rotation, expiry checks and delivery processes
• Ensure compliance with medicines legislation and financial governance
• Investigate errors, incidents and complaints using root-cause analysis
• Train and mentor pharmacy staff, including technicians and assistants

Requirements

• BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
• GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician
• Significant post-registration experience within hospital pharmacy
• Experience in procurement, distribution or purchasing services
• Experience using the CMM Pharmacy System
• Strong leadership and supervisory experience
• Understanding of finance systems, stock control and budget processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Accredited Checking Technician qualification
• Post-registration management qualification
• NVQ assessor or Educational Supervisor training
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and contract management

About the Company

Pulse is a specialist recruitment agency providing exclusive NHS and private sector roles with dedicated consultant support and fast-track registration.