The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Medicines Optimisation & Clinical Pharmacy Technician Team Manager

The closing date is 15 November 2025

Job summary

37.5 hours per week

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Medicines Optimisation and Clinical Pharmacy Manager to join our dynamic Pharmacy Team at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust . This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role following the departure of the current post holder.

As Technician Clinical Pharmacy Manager, you will provide operational and strategic leadership to our Medicines Optimisation Technicians and Ward Assistant Technical Officer teams, ensuring excellence in ward-based pharmaceutical care aligned with Trust objectives and values. You'll manage workforce planning including rota coordination, annual leave allocation, and maintaining optimal staffing levels to meet fluctuating service demands.

Key responsibilities include developing and implementing training manuals, policies, and SOPs for the technical teams, while contributing to pharmacy governance and wider departmental policy development. You'll champion patient experience as the cornerstone of all ward-based technical services and promote the safe use of medicines throughout the Trust, including educating healthcare professionals on medications and the EPMA system. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an inspiring registered Pharmacy Technician ready to drive innovation, efficiency, and patient-centred care. You'll be a role model for excellence, with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for collaborative improvement.

Main duties of the job

As one of the most senior Pharmacy Technicians within the Pharmacy service, you will support and assist the Chief Pharmacist and Deputy Chief Pharmacist in the strategic and operational management and development of the pharmacy department.

You will be the direct line manager for the Medicines Optimisation Technician Team and ward-based Assistant Technical Officer Team, responsible for workload allocation, performance management, recruitment and selection, career development, and sickness absence management. You'll make critical decisions on ward cover at short notice, manage annual leave and rotas via Health Roster, and ensure accurate recording of shifts and payments including bank holidays and overtime.

Ensure all team members are fully trained and competent through coordination with the Education & Training Team, undertake yearly PDRs in line with Trust guidelines, and organise tailored training plans including mentorship. You'll be conversant with Trust HR policies, conducting sickness absence meetings, disciplinary matters, and Occupational Health referrals.

Provide leadership of the clinical pharmacy technician service at ward level, ensuring medicines are stored safely and used appropriately in accordance with legislation and Trust policy. Perform medicines optimisation activities including accurate assessment of patients' own drugs, review stock lists in relation to usage and NICE guidelines, and contribute to cost improvement programmes.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

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Date posted

05 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-10-030

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

To undertake Continuing Professional Development
Specialist knowledge acquired through training and experience

Qualifications

Essential

BTEC and/or NVQ 3 in Pharmaceutical sciences
Higher level Clinical Pharmacy qualification e.g. BTEC, NVQ level 4 or equivalent
IT Training (MS Office)
To be registered with the GPhC
Nationally recognised accuracy checking technician qualification
Qualification in management or extensive experience of managing and leading teams

Desirable

Qualified NVQ assessor

Experience

Essential

Experience of managing teams
Experience of HR processes - recruitment, performance management, employee wellbeing and managing attendance

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

To undertake Continuing Professional Development
Specialist knowledge acquired through training and experience

Qualifications

Essential

BTEC and/or NVQ 3 in Pharmaceutical sciences
Higher level Clinical Pharmacy qualification e.g. BTEC, NVQ level 4 or equivalent
IT Training (MS Office)
To be registered with the GPhC
Nationally recognised accuracy checking technician qualification
Qualification in management or extensive experience of managing and leading teams

Desirable

Qualified NVQ assessor

Experience

Essential

Experience of managing teams
Experience of HR processes - recruitment, performance management, employee wellbeing and managing attendance

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.