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- Prif leoliad
- Pharmacy
- Gradd
- Band 6
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser
- Rhan-amser
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 188-CL050426
- Cyflogwr
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Southampton General Hospital
- Tref
- Southampton
- Cyflog
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum per annum pro rata
- Yn cau
- 16/04/2026 23:59
- Dyddiad y cyfweliad
- 30/04/2026
Teitl cyflogwr
Lead Pharmacy Technician Dispensaries
Band 6
Trosolwg o'r swydd
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
Are you looking for a rewarding change to your career and be part of a friendly and enthusiastic team?
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Band 6 Lead Pharmacy Technician leadership team to manage the day to day running of the University Hospital Southampton Dispensary and the Royal South Hants Dispensary. To contribute to and support the Pharmacy Technician Team Manager - Dispensaries, in the ongoing review and strategic development of the service, ensuring services are responsive to need and that staff working within the department are developed to deliver agreed services.
We have a friendly and developing team of registered Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Support Workers who work alongside a number of trainee pharmacy technicians and trainee pharmacists. We challenge each other to be better every single day, while improving our services to meet the ever-changing needs of our diverse patient base.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
We are seeking a full time (37.5hrs per week) Band 6 Pharmacy Technician to lead our team and support pharmaceutical services across both primary and secondary care sectors in our dispensary-based environment, across Royal South Hants and Southampton General Hospital.
If you would like the opportunity to develop yourself leading and managing a team of over 30 staff, including pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy assistants we would like to hear from you.
In a challenging but rewarding post you would be at the forefront of an ever-changing department, meeting the needs of different service users and further developing an established service.
You would be managing the day to day running of the department, prioritising workload, optimising workflow and supporting all grades of staff to deliver our services
You must be a GPhC registered technician, hold a national recognised checking qualification and have completed a foundation management course or equivalent demonstrable experience of day-to-day operational management of staff and workload.
Excellent communication skills are essential as you will be working with a wide range of people including patients, doctors, and representing the pharmacy at service user meetings.
Occasional off site travelling may be required.
Core working hours are Monday to Friday 08:30 - 19:00 at the Southampton General Hospital Site
Core working hours are Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00 at the Royal South Hants Site
You will be expected to work one late night until 19:00 each week.
We are committed to 7 day working across Royal South Hants and Southampton General Hospital dispensaries and as part of this you will be expected to participate in the weekend, late night and bank holiday rotas.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent Technician registered with GPhC.
- One of the following additional specialist pharmacy qualifications Recognised accuracy checking qualification/accreditation. Medicines management qualification. TAQA assessor or equivalent teaching/training qualification CIPS level 4 Foundation management or equivalent demonstrable experience of day-to-day operational management of staff and workload.
- Extensive post qualification Pharmacy knowledge /experience in one or more areas of pharmacy specialism.
- Experience of staff management/operational workload and workforce supervision
- Recruitment and selection experience
- Competent in the accurate supply of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy)
- Evidence of commitment to relevant ongoing CPD and personal and professional development
- Dealing with and resolving customers/patients’ complaints
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of leading a team
- Additional specialist pharmacy qualifications e.g. Completed APTUK Foundation Framework Recognised accuracy checking qualification/accreditation. Medicines management qualification. TAQA assessor or equivalent teaching/training qualification CIPS level 4 Foundation management or equivalent demonstrable experience of day-to-day operational management of staff and workload. Quality/Service improvement Qualification
- Awareness of current professional regulations/issues
- Experience of JAC or similar computer stock control system
- Experience of service development and or design and implementation of audit
- Experience relevant to role applied for e.g.: Logistics, providing a ward-based medicines management service, Clinical Trials or research experience, Aseptic services experience
- Experience of mentoring/coaching/motivating others
- Experience of ESR and E rostering systems
Skills and competencies
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- General IT skills
- Microsoft Office skills
- Influencing
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Prioritisation
- Delegation
- Emotional intelligence
Trust values
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
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Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- David Brown
- Teitl y swydd
- Pharmacy Technician Manager - Dispensaries
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
Rhestr swyddi gyda University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust yn Gwasanaethau Gwyddor Iechyd neu bob sector