Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated, innovative, and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to lead the technical aspects of the Digital and Procurement Pharmacy service.
This is a great opportunity for someone who has excellent communication skills and is committed to supporting high-quality patient care.
Applicants should have extensive experience in working as a pharmacy technician along with relevant experience in digital systems and procurement processes, as well as a high level of digital competence and IT skills.
The successful candidate will be the lead member of Pharmacy Procurement and will play an essential role in ensuring the safe, efficient and cost-effective procurement of medicines and pharmaceutical products for Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Closing date: 16th February 2026
Shortlisting: 17th February 2026 onwards
Interviews: Likely to be early March 2026
Main duties of the job
Lead the Pharmacy Procurement service and work as part of a team to ensure those responsible for ordering medicines and pharmaceutical supplies do so in line with Trust procedures and SOPs.
Create Trust procedures and SOPs for monitoring stock levels to ensure continuity of supply across all clinical areas, managing outstanding orders, liaising with suppliers and wholesalers to resolve supply issues and sourcing alternatives where needed.
Supporting the Pharmacy team with stock management and shortages.
Providing excellent customer service to clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
Support the Digital Pharmacy team with projects, service development and maintenance of electronic prescribing.
Ensure compliance with medicines management, governance, and Controlled Drugs requirements.
Support audits, incident reporting, SOP development, and service improvement.
Provide training and support to staff in digital systems and procurement processes.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value differenceWe Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needsWe Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500A wide range of health and wellbeing support packagesA range of internal and external development and learning opportunitiesPlus many more.We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- BTEC or NVQ III or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Registered Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- Further certificates in Procurement/Digital or equivalent.
- Management courses or willing to undertake
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Excellent current knowledge of Pharmacy Procurement
- Excellent current knowledge of IT systems
- Understanding of hospital pharmacy systems
- Mentor experience
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
- Excellent understanding of the NHS and hospital systems
- Experience of working with MDTs
- Experience of audit
- Experience of developing services
Skills
Essential
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Excellent report writing skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Influencing/negotiation skills
- Strong understanding of pharmacy operations and medicines management
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to train and support colleagues
- Commitment to data security and regulatory compliance
Desirable
- Proficiency in digital systems (EPMA, automated cabinets, pharmacy stock control system)
- Team management skills
- Conflict management
- Ability to manage time and resources to deliver timely outcomes
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- BTEC or NVQ III or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Registered Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- Further certificates in Procurement/Digital or equivalent.
- Management courses or willing to undertake
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Excellent current knowledge of Pharmacy Procurement
- Excellent current knowledge of IT systems
- Understanding of hospital pharmacy systems
- Mentor experience
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
- Excellent understanding of the NHS and hospital systems
- Experience of working with MDTs
- Experience of audit
- Experience of developing services
Skills
Essential
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Excellent report writing skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Influencing/negotiation skills
- Strong understanding of pharmacy operations and medicines management
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to train and support colleagues
- Commitment to data security and regulatory compliance
Desirable
- Proficiency in digital systems (EPMA, automated cabinets, pharmacy stock control system)
- Team management skills
- Conflict management
- Ability to manage time and resources to deliver timely outcomes
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.
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.
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).
