Lead Pharmacy Technician - Procurement and E&T
The closing date is 02 February 2026
Ready to lead and grow others? We’re seeking a Lead Pharmacy Technician (Band 6) to champion medicines procurement and distribution while building the capability of our technical workforce. You'll use national contracts to secure best value, keep services running during supply pressures, and optimise stock systems (Ascribe). You'll coordinate induction, competency-based training and CPD for technicians and assistants, acting as an Educational Supervisor. Based at Kingsley Green, you’ll work with ward, dispensary and community teams across Hertfordshire and beyond. Join HPFT – an Outstanding-rated, values-driven Trust – and make your expertise count.
Main duties of the job
* Procurement & distribution: Lead pricing, purchasing and stock control; ensure compliance with contracts (e.g. NHS CMU) and legal/professional standards; manage shortages and continuity of supply Trust-wide (including medical gases, FP10s and unlicensed medicines).
* Operational services: Oversee distribution services (ward top-ups, expiry checks, stock list reviews, safe storage) and maintain accurate systems (Ascribe) for ordering, costing and invoicing.
* Education & training: Plan and deliver induction, training programmes, competency assessment and CPD support for pharmacy technicians/assistants; act as Educational Supervisor and optimise technical workforce utilisation.
* Clinical & professional practice: Contribute to patient‑facing, ward and dispensary services (e.g. medicines reconciliation, counselling, discharge); uphold HPFT values; support audits, SOPs and continuous improvement.
* Leadership: Line‑manage junior staff, coordinate workflow, and deputise for the Team Manager – Operations when required.
Base & travel: Based at Kingsley Green, Radlett, with travel to HPFT sites across Hertfordshire, Norfolk and North Essex. Ability to travel is required; reasonable adjustments will be considered where applicable.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ from the Care Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Job responsibilities
* GPhC‑registered Pharmacy Technician; BTEC/NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent); Accredited Checking Technician; accreditation in Medicines Management; evidence of CPD.
* Significant post‑qualification experience in secondary‑care hospital pharmacy, with proven procurement/distribution expertise; experience of staff training, supervision and service improvement/audit.
Skills & knowledge
* Strong communication, IT (including Excel/PowerPoint), prioritisation and leadership skills; knowledge of medicines legislation, procurement regulations and stock management systems (e.g. Ascribe).
Additional information
* Participation in late duty, weekend, bank holiday and on‑call rotas may be required to support equitable seven‑day services.
* HPFT is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion; we welcome applications from all backgrounds and will consider flexible working.
For full details of role, please read through job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Education/Training
* BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
* Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a pharmacy technician (with no restrictions)
* Accreditation in Medicines Management
* Evidence of and commitment to CPD
* Additional training (leadership, management)
Experience
* Significant and demonstrable post‑qualification experience working in secondary care hospital pharmacy
* Proven experience in hospital pharmacy procurement and distribution
* Experience of staff education, training, supervision, and performance management
* Experience of team management, including appraisals and supervision
* Experience of working within, writing and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures
* Ability to manage workload independently and work under pressure
* Experience of carrying out clinical supervision
* Knowledge of Ascribe (Optum) Pharmacy stock and dispensing system
* Experience in using Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) systems
Skills/Communication
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to prioritise, plan, delegate, and manage workload for self and others
* Advanced IT skills and comprehensive use of Microsoft Office including PowerPoint and Excel
* Ability to appraise performance and identify training needs
* Working knowledge of regulations and legislation relating to pharmaceutical procurement and distribution
* Highly developed physical skills in dispensing, preparing, and checking of medicines involving a high level of accuracy.
* Confident, able to influence and assertive when dealing with other professionals.
* Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
* Demonstrates attention to detail, accuracy, and numeracy skills
* Experience of delivering training to staff
Knowledge
* Knowledge of medicines optimisation and medicines management principles
* Knowledge in pharmacy stock management
Ability
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Able to deal with conflicting demands on workload and frequent interruptions
Physical Skills
* Able to travel using own vehicle to various Trust and other locations across Hertfordshire to meet the needs of the service. *Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)
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.
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
£40,617 to £48,778 a year, pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAS)
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