Job Description

• This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic aspiring Chief Technician to take their next career step and join our Pharmacy team.
• We are looking for an experienced senior Pharmacy Technician looking for their next promotion opportunity to Chief Technician with a demonstrable track record of excellent service delivery with good communication and organisational skills to support their team to be their best.
• You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Stores and Procurement services and the technical staff providing the service.
• You will actively contribute towards on-going service developments and will give support and leadership to junior technicians, assistants and trainees.
• Join an innovative and friendly Pharmacy Senior Management team and work closely with them contributing a high quality and responsive procurement and distribution service.
• Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

• You will be supported to maintain your ACPT through joint working with colleagues to deliver services and to support the training and development programmes for staff.
• Continual professional development is supported and encouraged with opportunities to enhance your skills as part of this role.
• This post is open to GPHC registered Pharmacy technicians who can demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills.
• You will have extensive hospital pharmacy experience within a stores and procurement setting together with a proven successful track record in both leading a team and being an enthusiastic positive team member.

About us
Developmentand staff wellbeing
Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Details
Date posted
06 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
53,751 to 60,651 a year per annum incl of Outer London HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
396-7716537-GO-LP
Job locations
Kingston Hospital
Galsworthy Road
Kingston
KT2 7QB
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences
• NVQ Level 3 in pharmaceutical services
• Registered with the GPHC

Desirable

• ACPT qualification
• Procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS)

Experience and Skills
Essential

• Experience of working as a supervisor/ manager in pharmacy
• Extensive recent experience of working in a pharmacy purchasing and distribution role.
• Experience of analysing and reporting data
• Ability to interact with multidisciplinary teams, senior management and specialists
• Confident, accurate, assertive, discreet and diplomatic
• Extensive previous NHS Hospital Pharmacy

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences
• NVQ Level 3 in pharmaceutical services
• Registered with the GPHC

Desirable

• ACPT qualification
• Procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS)

Experience and Skills
Essential

• Experience of working as a supervisor/ manager in pharmacy
• Extensive recent experience of working in a pharmacy purchasing and distribution role.
• Experience of analysing and reporting data
• Ability to interact with multidisciplinary teams, senior management and specialists
• Confident, accurate, assertive, discreet and diplomatic
• Extensive previous NHS Hospital Pharmacy

Skills Required