Job Description

Are you an experienced Pharmacy Technician looking to develop your skills in medicines procurement? We are looking for a motivated and organised individual to join our team as a Senior Pharmacy Technician - Procurement at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.
In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the safe, effective, and cost-efficient procurement of medicines for the Trust. You will support the management of medicines shortages, contribute to audits and cost improvement projects, and work closely with suppliers, pharmacists, and regional colleagues to deliver a reliable medicines supply chain.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to patient care by helping to secure timely access to medicines, while developing specialist knowledge in procurement, governance, and unlicensed medicines. You'll also have opportunities for further training and career development, including CIPS qualifications.
If you're proactive, detail-focused, and enjoy problem-solving in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
o Support the Lead Pharmacy Technician - Procurement in the safe, effective, and efficient procurement of medicines within the Trust.
o Ensure compliance with national and regional contracts, procurement governance, and legal requirements.
o Contribute to cost-effective medicines management by supporting procurement audits, stock control, and cost improvement projects
About us
We are one of the largest hospital foundation trusts in the country, and currently touch the lives of half a million patients in the west of Berkshire every year by providing high quality acute medical and surgical services for our local communities. The Trust strives to provide high quality, compassionate care for our patients and their families.
Our values:

• Compassionate
• Aspirational
• Resourceful
• Excellent

The town of Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as good.
Details
Date posted
29 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
193-7509119NCG
Job locations
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review in association with the post-holder. Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review in association with the post-holder.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification (BTEC/SCOTVEC etc.)
• Accredited Checking Technician, or willingness to achieve within 12 months

Desirable

• NVQ Assessor qualification or equivalent
• CIPS Level 3 (or willingness to work towards)
• Member of APTUK

Experience
Essential

• Post-qualification experience as a pharmacy technician (hospital, community or primary care)
• Experience of Pharmacy Procurement
• Experience of training Pharmacy Staff

Desirable

• At least 2 years' experience in a hospital pharmacy procurement role
• Experience of audit, project work or cost improvement initiatives
• Experience of assessing competence against defined performance or competency frameworks

Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification (BTEC/SCOTVEC etc.)
• Accredited Checking Technician, or willingness to achieve within 12 months

Desirable

• NVQ Assessor qualification or equivalent
• CIPS Level 3 (or willingness to work towards)
• Member of APTUK

Experience
Essential

• Post-qualification experience as a pharmacy technician (hospital, community or primary care)
• Experience of Pharmacy Procurement
• Experience of training Pharmacy Staff

Desirable

• At least 2 years' experience in a hospital pharmacy procurement role
• Experience of audit, project work or cost improvement initiatives
• Experience of assessing competence against defined performance or competency frameworks

Skills Required