Senior Pharmacy Technician

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Barts Health NHS Trust Senior Pharmacy Technician The closing date is 15 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary A great opportunity has arisen to join the Pharmacy Team at Barts Health as our Pharmacy Medicines Purchasing for Safety Lead , based at The Royal London Hospital with cross-site working. This role is central to ensuring safe, compliant and resilient medicines procurement across the Trust. You will lead on procurement governance , medicine shortages management , unlicensed medicines oversight , and safety-focused contract validation , working closely with senior pharmacy leaders and multidisciplinary teams. Key responsibilities include: Leading safe, compliant procurement processes and supplier oversight Managing Trust-wide medicine shortages and switch-back planning Coordinating unlicensed medicines governance, audits and stock reviews Conducting safety assessments, packaging checks and contract validation Producing KPIs, dashboards and audit reports for governance forums Supporting incident investigations, policy development and digital optimisation We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive pharmacy technician with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and a passion for patient safety. For more information, please contact: sukhpreet.bassi@nhs.net or Tejal.Patel5@nhs.net Main duties of the job o To provide expert leadership and governance oversight of procurement activities within the pharmacy department, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, safeguarding patient safety, and supporting risk management.o To oversee the supply chain, including medicine shortages, unlicensed medicines, supplier management, stock control, and contract management, ensuring continuity of supply and optimal stock utilization.o To lead on governance, safety assessments, audit processes, and the management of medicine shortages and unlicensed medicines, including risk-based de-escalation and safe switch-back planning. About us Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. Details Date posted 01 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £58,133 to £65,261 a year Per annum inc pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 259-8233442GCS-A Job locations Royal London Hospital London E1 1FR United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fi