Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Lead Pharmacy Technician - Operations

The closing date is 24 February 2026

Job summary

Are you ready to take the next step in your pharmacy career and join and lead a dynamic team at the heart of medicines supply? We're looking for an experienced and motivated Lead Pharmacy Technician - Operations to join our senior leadership team and help shape the future of pharmacy services at RUH Bath.

Our workforce and a culture of inclusivity are key to delivery of our ambitions, therefore evidence of compassionate leadership, experience in service redesign and reflection on practice are essential to this role. We welcome applications from individuals with excellent communication skills, willingness to learn and develop, a patient-centred attitude, and who will encourage a culture of inclusivity and innovation.

Why join us?

At RUH, we're passionate about delivering safe, efficient, and innovative pharmacy services that make a real difference to patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead operational pharmacy services, including procurement, stores, dispensaries, homecare and wholesale supply, while driving transformation and excellence across the department.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the day to day management of the Operational Pharmacy services (procurement, stores and dispensaries) involved with medicines supply.o To ensure operational delivery of Service Level Agreements related to wholesale with outside organisations & act as Deputy Responsible Person for Good Distribution Practice activitieso To lead the Pharmacy Procurement activities and oversee the stock management across Pharmacy.o To be responsible lead for medicines contract managemento To develop specialist pharmacy technical and assistant roles and functions within the Pharmacy serviceo As a member of the Pharmacy Senior Leadership Team (SLT), to help lead and develop a strategic vision and delivery plan for the pharmacy departmento To contribute to the divisional bed and site management on a rota basis

About us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Details

Date posted

09 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

427-7725107

Job locations

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Trust

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council (UK) registration
  • NVQ Level 4 in Management or equivalent knowledge and experience in Pharmacy management
  • Postgraduate level qualification in relevant subject (e.g. business administration) or equivalent relevant experience in management to Master's Level
  • Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT)

Desirable

  • Project management qualification (e.g.PRINCE2)
  • Formal Management Qualification or equivalent significant experience

Experience

Essential

  • UK hospital pharmacy experience
  • Experience of managing a team
  • Experience of audit and quality systems
  • Experience of supporting or leading QIPP or quality improvement projects

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of Quality Systems Management and pharmaceutical quality assurance and control
  • Relevant IT skills and use of Pharmacy stock control systems
  • Ability to manage and motivate staff

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and supply via Wholesale Dealer Authorisation
Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council (UK) registration
  • NVQ Level 4 in Management or equivalent knowledge and experience in Pharmacy management
  • Postgraduate level qualification in relevant subject (e.g. business administration) or equivalent relevant experience in management to Master's Level
  • Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT)

Desirable

  • Project management qualification (e.g.PRINCE2)
  • Formal Management Qualification or equivalent significant experience

Experience

Essential

  • UK hospital pharmacy experience
  • Experience of managing a team
  • Experience of audit and quality systems
  • Experience of supporting or leading QIPP or quality improvement projects

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of Quality Systems Management and pharmaceutical quality assurance and control
  • Relevant IT skills and use of Pharmacy stock control systems
  • Ability to manage and motivate staff

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and supply via Wholesale Dealer Authorisation

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Trust

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Trust

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Director of Pharmacy - Operations

Kiran Channa

kiran.channa@nhs.net

01225826003

Details

Date posted

09 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

427-7725107

Job locations

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Trust

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


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