Job Description

University Hospitals Sussex is looking for a skilled and dedicated senior leader to join the pharmacy department as Deputy Operational Lead Pharmacy Technician at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH). As a key driver of innovation and quality, the post holder will deputise for the Operational Lead Pharmacy Technician and lead a team of dedicated pharmacy technicians and assistants whilst providing excellent patient care and guidance across the Princess Royal Hospital. You will work closely with your counterparts at other sites with the aim of reaching a unified goal for the department and wider organisation.
Main duties of the job

• To organise and develop the day to day running of both the technician led medicines optimisation service to all wards and the patient services provided by the dispensary at PRH.
• To support and assist the Operational Lead Pharmacy Technician in the delivery, organisation, management and reporting of a safe and effective pharmacy service.
• To support the Operational Lead Pharmacy Technician in managing dispensary and ward based technical staff.
• Lead a seamless Medicines Optimisation service across the hospital, utilising, where necessary all relevant parties, liaising with service users to ensure service is congruent with current needs.
• To assist the Responsible Person to prepare for inspections by the MHRA, produce and complete action plans in response to any issues identified.

About us
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Details
Date posted
18 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
47,810 to 54,710 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
279-7354537-AUG25
Job locations
Princess Royal Hospital
Lewes Road
Haywards Heath
RH16 4EX
Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential Criteria:

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC
• NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT)
• Significant experience in hospital management at a senior level post qualification
• Experience of hospital pharmacy practice as a Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician or equivalent
• Training experience

Desirable Criteria:

• Diploma level Management/Leadership or equivalent qualification
• Education/practice supervisor for NVQ 2 and 3 Pharmacy Assistants and Pharmacy Technicians
• Nationally accredited for Medicines Management, i.e. MOPS or AIMMS. Educational/practice
• Educational/practice supervisor for MM and ACPT

Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential Criteria:

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC
• NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT)
• Significant experience in hospital management at a senior level post qualification
• Experience of hospital pharmacy practice as a Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician or equivalent
• Training experience

Desirable Criteria:

• Diploma level Management/Leadership or equivalent qualification
• Education/practice supervisor for NVQ 2 and 3 Pharmacy Assistants and Pharmacy Technicians
• Nationally accredited for Medicines Management, i.e. MOPS or AIMMS. Educational/practice
• Educational/practice supervisor for MM and ACPT

Person Specification
Essential
Essential

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
• NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT).
• Significant experience in hospital management at a senior level post qualification.
• Experience of hospital pharmacy practice as a Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician or equivalent.
• Training experience

Desirable

• Diploma level Management/Leadership or Equivalent Qualification
• Educational/practice supervisor for NVQ 2 & 3 assistants and technicians.
• Nationally accredited for medicines management, i.e. MOPs or AIMMs. Educational/practice
• Educational/practice supervisor for MM and ACPT.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Person Specification
Essential
Essential

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
• NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT).
• Significant experience in hospital management at a senior level post qualification.
• Experience of hospital pharmacy practice as a Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician or equivalent.
• Training experience

Desirable

• Diploma level Management/Leadership or Equivalent Qualification
• Educational/practice supervisor for NVQ 2 & 3 assistants and technicians.
• Nationally accredited for medicines management, i.e. MOPs or AIMMs. Educational/practice
• Educational/practice supervisor for MM and ACPT.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).