Job overview

An excellent development opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our diverse team as a Senior Pharmacy Technician- CPSD Team Leader. 

This role will manage workload and supervise staff on a day to day basis, driving efficient working and organising cover for any unexpected staff absences to ensure a safe, effective and timely service in accordance with current legislation and guidance. 

We strive to develop the knowledge and skills of our workforce to enable them to advance personally and professionally and this is that ideal career development opportunity. Therefore, recruiting the best talent to fulfil this role is really important to us.

To help us achieve this, you must be able to demonstrate core leadership and organisational skills as well the ability to inspire and motivate others is central to the success of this role.

Previous experience of working in a supervisory or leadership role would be advantageous as well as an understanding of Good Distribution Practice. You will also be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Main duties of the job

The position of Senior Pharmacy Technician- CPSD Team Leader will deputise for the Principal Technician- Purchasing, Supply & Logistics and will supervise up to two of the following areas: 

• Purchasing Team
• Stores Team 
• Accounts (Invoicing )Team
• Distribution Team 

You will be responsible for the following: 

• Supervising and directly managing the delivery of efficient and effective day-to-day operations and logistics within the pharmacy purchasing, invoicing, stores and distribution teams. 
• Developing and maintaining a working environment which encourages teamwork, mutual support and excellence in service delivery and reduces risks to a minimum. 
• Writing and updating standard operating procedures in line with governance requirements for pharmacy purchasing, invoicing, storage and distribution and assist in their implementation. 
• Assisting in ensuring the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution service and all the staff who work in those areas comply with the terms of the Wholesaler dealers license granted by the MHRA / Good Distribution Practice 
• Assisting in the delivery of training for all pharmacy staff involved in the purchasing, invoicing, storage and distribution of medicines. 

In addition, you will assist the Principal Technician- Purchasing, Supply & Logistics by actively working towards maintaining key performance targets as well as for monitoring the quality of service provided.

Working for our organisation

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.