Job Description

An exciting role for an experienced pharmacy technician with a passion for patient care and staff well-being. This leadership role will be responsible for the operational management of the pharmacy supply service and for the medicines optimisation pharmacy technicians and support staff. The post-holder will be a key member of the pharmacy senior leadership team, reporting directly into the chief pharmacist. They will be supported by a team of leads in dispensary, distribution and medicines optimisation services.
Main duties of the job
To manage and lead independently on the operational delivery and development of a proactive, high-quality Pharmacy supply and medicines optimisation service, including outsourced outpatient activities. To be responsible for ensuring pharmaceutical resources (staff, time, and medicines) are used effectively and that medicines are stored and supplied in a safe, rational and timely manner in accordance with the legislation and best practice.
To form part of the Senior Leadership team within Pharmacy, contributing to the strategic development of services and to deputise for the Chief Pharmacist as part of the senior management team as required in their absence.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately 580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Details
Date posted
13 November 2025
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, Part-time
Reference number
156-7557418
Job locations
Treliske hospital
Truro
TR13LQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• oPharmacy Technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• oPostgraduate level qualification in Pharmaceutical Sciences or relevant subject (e.g., Business administration) or equivalent experience in management, for example: Change management experience, Project management, etc.
• oNVQ Level 4 in Management or equivalent knowledge and experience in Pharmacy management
• oAccredited Checking Technician (to achieve within first 12 months)

Desirable

• oFormal leadership training & qualification

Experience
Essential

• oSubstantial experience in hospital post-qualification,
• oProven change management experience
• oAppraising Staff
• oEffective management of staff
• oInterview and Recruitment experience.
• oPrevious experience of training staff
• oTeam working
• oProducing assurance reports.

Desirable

• oPrevious experience of NHS Pharmacy senior management role.
• oPreparing for inspections and inspection visits

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• oPharmacy Technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• oPostgraduate level qualification in Pharmaceutical Sciences or relevant subject (e.g., Business administration) or equivalent experience in management, for example: Change management experience, Project management, etc.
• oNVQ Level 4 in Management or equivalent knowledge and experience in Pharmacy management
• oAccredited Checking Technician (to achieve within first 12 months)

Desirable

• oFormal leadership training & qualification

Experience
Essential

• oSubstantial experience in hospital post-qualification,
• oProven change management experience
• oAppraising Staff
• oEffective management of staff
• oInterview and Recruitment experience.
• oPrevious experience of training staff
• oTeam working
• oProducing assurance reports.

Desirable

• oPrevious experience of NHS Pharmacy senior management role.
• oPreparing for inspections and inspection visits

Skills Required