Higher Level Pharmacy Technician - Distribution
The closing date is 04 November 2025
Job summary
Are you a Registered Pharmacy Technician eager to expand your expertise in pharmacy procurement and distribution? Do you aspire to further develop your leadership, procurement, and distribution skills in a fast-paced healthcare setting?
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Pharmacy Technician with a strong background in hospital pharmacy to join our supportive Pharmacy Team. This evolving role provides the opportunity for professional growth, with the backing of highly skilled colleagues.
In this position, you will play a critical role in delivering an efficient and comprehensive stores distribution service to the Trust, ensuring compliance with all legal and departmental standards, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), MHRA Rules for Pharmaceutical Distributors, COSHH regulations, Lifting and Handling guidelines, and Trust Policies and Procedures.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience in pharmacy procurement, excellent communication abilities, strong initiative, and the capacity to work accurately under tight deadlines. Experience in change management, audit processes, and data analysis is highly desirable, along with proficiency in IT systems, particularly CMM and Excel.
If you're ready for a new challenge and believe you have the skills we're looking for, we encourage you to apply!
Main duties of the job
The post holder will manage key responsibilities centred on the efficient distribution, storage, and management of pharmaceutical products within Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. Key duties include:
Pharmaceutical Product Management: Oversee the storage and distribution of pharmaceutical products to ensure safe and appropriate use.
Staff Training & Induction: Participate in staff training, ensuring new members are well-prepared for their roles.
Medicine Distribution Co-ordination: Co-ordinate the distribution of medicines from the centralised store to wards, departments, and external customers for timely delivery.
Pharmacy Top-up Service: Oversee the pharmacy top-up service, maintaining stock levels in wards and departments.
Productive Ward Service: Deliver an efficient ward service to reduce waste and improve overall efficiency.
Occasional Procurement: Assist with medicine procurement, ensuring supplies meet clinical and regulatory standards.
Stock Investigation & Documentation: Investigate stock issues and maintain regulatory documentation for compliance.
The post holder will need strong organisational and communication skills, along with a commitment to enhancing pharmaceutical services efficiency.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Details
Date posted
21 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
434-SCS7538154
Job locations
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Employer's website
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