Senior Pharmacy Technician – Procurement
The closing date is 12 October 2025
Job summary
Are you an experienced Pharmacy Technician looking to develop your skills in medicines procurement? We are looking for a motivated and organised individual to join our team as a Senior Pharmacy Technician - Procurement at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.
In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the safe, effective, and cost-efficient procurement of medicines for the Trust. You will support the management of medicines shortages, contribute to audits and cost improvement projects, and work closely with suppliers, pharmacists, and regional colleagues to deliver a reliable medicines supply chain.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to patient care by helping to secure timely access to medicines, while developing specialist knowledge in procurement, governance, and unlicensed medicines. You'll also have opportunities for further training and career development, including CIPS qualifications.
If you're proactive, detail-focused, and enjoy problem-solving in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
o Support the Lead Pharmacy Technician - Procurement in the safe, effective, and efficient procurement of medicines within the Trust.
o Ensure compliance with national and regional contracts, procurement governance, and legal requirements.
o Contribute to cost-effective medicines management by supporting procurement audits, stock control, and cost improvement projects
About us
We are one of the largest hospital foundation trusts in the country, and currently touch the lives of half a million patients in the west of Berkshire every year by providing high quality acute medical and surgical services for our local communities. The Trust strives to provide high quality, compassionate care for our patients and their families.
Our values:
- Compassionate
- Aspirational
- Resourceful
- Excellent
The town of Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as good.
Details
Date posted
29 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
193-7509119NCG
Job locations
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer's website
https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Pharmacy Technician - Procurement
Rachel Weru-Kinyua
Rachel.Weru-Kinyua@royalberkshire.nhs.uk
01183227800
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