Lead Specialist Medicine Pharmacy Technician

Overview

We are looking for a motivated and dynamic pharmacy technician with medicines management experience to join the Specialist Medicine team at Barts Health. The post holder will be based at Royal London Hospital but will also be required to work at Mile End and Whipps Cross Hospitals.The post holder will be working closely with the Highly Specialist Rheumatology and Dermatology Pharmacist and the Highly Specialist Gastroenterology Pharmacist. You will also work closely with the wider pharmacy team, homecare team and specialist medicine multidisciplinary team.You will be supporting the Royal London Pharmacy department and Specialist Medicine Division team in delivering high quality pharmaceutical care to patients in Specialist Medicine, efficient and safe supply of medicines, training for staff, governance and financial review of medicines.At Barts Health we take pride in developing our staff to progress. Within the Pharmacy department we offer several opportunities to do this. You will participate in training initiatives to meet both individual and departmental goals. We also have yearly opportunities to develop your career in pharmacy and management skills.This is a fantastic opportunity for professional development. The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated, able to guide and lead a team and demonstrate key negotiation and influencing skills. A flexible and adaptable approach to work and a commitment to self-development are essential.Responsibilities

Support the Specialist Medicine Team (Rheumatology, Dermatology and Gastroenterology) to ensure good pharmaceutical care for patients in Specialist Medicine, efficient and safe supply of medicines, training for staff, governance and financial review of medicines. This will include supporting the supply, technical review of monitoring of medicines, direct patient contact, liaising with home care providers and creating financial reports.About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.Details

Date posted: 01 September 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for ChangeBand: Band 6Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum (including allowance)Contract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-time, Flexible workingReference number: 259-7452240RLHJob locations: Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FRJob description and person specification

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment(s) below.We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.Qualifications

EssentialBTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences / NVQ 3 Pharmacy Services, or equivalentRegistered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy TechnicianAccuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualificationDesirableHEE LaSE Medicines Optimisation qualification or equivalentExperience

Post qualification experience in a hospital settingEducation and training of staffDispensingPharmacy labelling and stock control systemsExperience of providing outpatient / day case medicines management servicesPatient counsellingDesirableExperience of working with medicines used in Specialist MedicineEvidence of successful design and implementation of new supply processesManagement of staffSkills

IT literate and able to use Microsoft OfficeExcellent oral and written communication skills and able to clearly present complex and sensitive information in an appropriate wayExperience of providing outpatient medicine management servicesPatient consultation skillsInterpret and dispense prescriptions accuratelyOrganisation and prioritisation of workloadAbility to problem solveAbility to motivate self and othersTime management skillsSupervisory and mentoring skillsCompliance and eligibility

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.Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.Additional information

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Employer details

Employer name: Barts Health NHS TrustAddress: Royal London Hospital, London, E1 ..... full job details .....