Higher Level Pharmacy Technician –Technical Services
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Blackburn, BB2 3HHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 September 2026
11 days leftJob description
Do you want to be an integral part of a thriving acute Trust that embraces transformation and is passionate about delivering safe, personal and effect...
Deputise for the Specialist or Senior Technician as delegated and/or as designated in their absence and appropriately represent at relevant meetings
Support the Technical Services Technicians and assistant teams and supervise processes
Identify extended roles for support staff and areas for service improvements in line with the modernisation agenda, local and national initiatives, professional development and changes in legislation
Plan staffing requirements; supervise the technician and assistant rota
Identify opportunities for further developments in pharmacy services
Contribute to the planning of the pharmacy service in conjunction with the Senior Pharmacy Technician team
Support the development of extended technician roles and the implementation of technician led services
Act as a technician role model and demonstrate the ability to provide safe, clinically effective and cost efficient use of medicines
Provide professional leadership and motivate and inspire other staff inside and outside of pharmacy and act as a role model
Identify options and opportunities for service provision, which enhance the efficiency of the service in order to reduce waiting times, improve accuracy, improve productivity and support staff development
East Lancashire Hospitals has a history of innovation and is an exciting place to work. We have gone live recently with a full Electronic Patient Record, which incorporates ePrescribing and medicines reconciliation activities. We were the first Trust in the country to launch Refer-to-Pharmacy. The pharmacy teams utilise ELHT's unique e-patient tracking system to identify and target patients requiring medicines reconciliation, and as an e-pharmaceutical care planning tool.
The successful candidate will be supported to develop themselves as well as the service they are responsible for, in a friendly and forward-thinking organisation.If you want to make a difference, are passionate about patient care, then there has never been a better time to join our team.
Qualification
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification - approved for registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- BTec Accuracy Checking Technician Qualification or working towards
Desirable: - A1 NVQ Assessor Qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising pharmacy services in primary or secondary care
- Practice in one or more relevant areas
- Ability to maintain and report on records and statistics
Qualities
Essential
- Supportive and motivational supervisor
- Can balance strong leadership and working within a team
- Prioritises and meets deadlines
- Flexibility in working hours
- Advanced keyboard skills
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
6 September 2026
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