Job overview

We are pleased to offer a brand‑new and exciting opportunity for an experienced and forward‑thinking Pharmacy Technician to join our team as Lead Pharmacy Technician for Procurement, Distribution and Computer Services. This innovative role has been created to enhance our medicines supply chain and support the management and development of the Pharmacy Computer System (CMM).

This post offers a unique opportunity to specialise in medicines procurement alongside key involvement in pharmacy digital systems, CMM and Powergate. You will play a central role in ensuring safe, efficient and financially robust medicines management processes that directly support patient safety and high‑quality care.  You will also champion procurement while building resilience within the workforce.

Main duties of the job

As the Lead Pharmacy Technician, you will:

·       Lead and coordinate the Pharmacy Procurement and Distribution service

·       Oversee the efficient and safe purchasing, supply and distribution of medicines

·       Support robust financial governance, including cost‑effective purchasing, accurate invoicing and contract compliance

·       Be an expert user for digital pharmacy systems, contributing to the optimisation of the Pharmacy Stock Control System (CMM) and Powergate.

·       Provide leadership, supervision and development for procurement, stores and distribution staff

·       Manage stock control processes, data quality, medicines shortages and supply chain resilience

·       Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Trust policies, national guidance and medicines governance requirements

·       Support service planning, audits, incident investigation and pharmacy improvement initiatives

·       Work closely with pharmacy, finance, clinical, procurement and digital colleagues to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred services

Working for our organisation

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). 

 After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.