Lead Pharmacy Technician – Medicines Efficiency
Job Overview
Lead the way in medicines efficiency and make a real impact! Are you an experienced Pharmacy Technician with strong leadership skills and a passion for improving patient care? We have an exciting opportunity to join our forward-thinking pharmacy team at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.
This key leadership role is responsible for driving the Medicines Efficiency Programme across the Trust. You will lead a small team, manage cost‑saving initiatives, ensure governance compliance, and work closely with pharmacists, clinicians, finance, and procurement teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate medicines efficiency projects, including medicines switches and homecare optimisation.
* Line‑manage and develop the medicines efficiency team, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement.
* Analyse prescribing and financial data to identify opportunities for cost savings and report progress to senior leadership.
* Oversee homecare processes, ensuring compliance with Trust policies and national guidance.
* Provide technical expertise and support to pharmacy and clinical teams.
* Deliver training sessions and support staff development across the pharmacy team.
* Contribute to audits, KPI reporting, and governance reviews.
* Maintain ACPT accreditation and support dispensary workflow when required.
* Participate in late duty, weekend, and bank holiday rotas and work across Trust sites as required.
Qualifications
* Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC.
* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Pharmacy Services.
* Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT).
* Significant experience in hospital pharmacy, including dispensary and medicines management.
* Proven leadership and team‑management skills.
* Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
* Strong IT skills and knowledge of governance and audit processes.
Experience and Desirable Qualifications
* Experience in homecare systems, project management, or medicines optimisation.
* Medicines Reconciliation/optimisation qualification.
* Significant experience in a Medicines Efficiency or Homecare setting.
* Experience of leading a change‑management project.
Skills
* Ability to anticipate difficulties and take appropriate action.
* Excellent knowledge of common computer systems and Microsoft apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Demonstrated high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
* Able to identify, prioritise and evaluate work with evidence to show.
Working for Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and offers extensive professional development opportunities. We value a healthy work‑life balance and support flexible working arrangements.
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