Senior Pharmacy Technician, Purchasing & Distribution

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 21 April 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated GPHC registered Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our pharmacy team at Kingston Hospital site to assist with the day to day efficient and effective service of pharmacy distribution and IV fluids.

You would be expected to deputise for the Chief Pharmacy Technician and cross cover for the purchasing co-ordinator.

This role will suit someone with existing hospital pharmacy experience with an interest in pharmacy purchasing and distribution services.

You will require excellent communication skills and be able to work under pressure, multi-task and meet deadlines while working in a fast-paced environment.

The pharmacy department provides a high quality, professional pharmacy service and has an excellent reputation within the Trust and community. Both the pharmacy department and the Trust have a long-standing reputation for being a friendly and rewarding place to work.

Main duties of the job

As the senior pharmacy technician of purchasing and distribution service your main duties include:

Provide day to day management of the pharmacy distribution and IV

fluid service, including: co-ordination of workflow, tasks and supervision

of the pharmacy stores assistants,

Acting as the responsible person for good stock management and control,

Supervising and participating in the medicine's distribution service,

Supervising and participating in the goods in receipting process,

Deputising for the chief pharmacy technician and purchasing coordinator,

Provide services to external customers including community units.

On occasion you will be expected to cover the purchasing coordinator, work cross site at Teddington Memorial Hospital and arrange cover for the IV fluid service.

You will also be expected to participate in late duties, weekend working and bank holidays.

About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Date posted

07 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,521 to £41,956 a year pa incl of Outer London HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-779-NN-7021106-AL-DE-A

Job locations

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT2 7QB

Job description

Job responsibilities

To deputise for the Chief pharmacy technician to oversee the day to day running of the pharmacy distribution service.

Responsible to lead the teams and implement changes that benefit the service.

Promote and manage good stock control within the department.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To deputise for the Chief pharmacy technician to oversee the day to day running of the pharmacy distribution service.

Responsible to lead the teams and implement changes that benefit the service.

Promote and manage good stock control within the department.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences & services (or equivalent)
Registered with the General pharmaceutical council (GPhC)

Desirable

Accuracy Checking Qualification

Experience and Skills

Essential

Hospital Pharmacy experience
Pharmacy stores or pharmacy purchasing experience
Good communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to motivate a team
Computer literate including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word

Desirable

Experience of using CMM (formerly known as JAC)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences & services (or equivalent)
Registered with the General pharmaceutical council (GPhC)

Desirable

Accuracy Checking Qualification

Experience and Skills

Essential

Hospital Pharmacy experience
Pharmacy stores or pharmacy purchasing experience
Good communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to motivate a team
Computer literate including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word

Desirable

Experience of using CMM (formerly known as JAC)

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).