Lead Pharmacy Technician - Operations

Lead Pharmacy Technician - Operations

The closing date is 24 February 2026

Are you ready to take the next step in your pharmacy career and join and lead a dynamic team at the heart of medicines supply? We're looking for an experienced and motivated Lead Pharmacy Technician - Operations to join our senior leadership team and help shape the future of pharmacy services at RUH Bath.

Our workforce and a culture of inclusivity are key to delivery of our ambitions, therefore evidence of compassionate leadership, experience in service redesign and reflection on practice are essential to this role. We welcome applications from individuals with excellent communication skills, willingness to learn and develop, a patient-centred attitude, and who will encourage a culture of inclusivity and innovation.

At RUH, we're passionate about delivering safe, efficient, and innovative pharmacy services that make a real difference to patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead operational pharmacy services, including procurement, stores, dispensaries, homecare and wholesale supply, while driving transformation and excellence across the department.

• To be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Operational Pharmacy services (procurement, stores and dispensaries) involved with medicines supply.
• To ensure operational delivery of Service Level Agreements related to wholesale with outside organisations & act as Deputy Responsible Person for Good Distribution Practice activities.
• To lead the Pharmacy Procurement activities and oversee the stock management across Pharmacy.
• To be responsible lead for medicines contract management.
• To develop specialist pharmacy technical and assistant roles and functions within the Pharmacy service.
• As a member of the Pharmacy Senior Leadership Team (SLT), to help lead and develop a strategic vision and delivery plan for the pharmacy department.
• To contribute to the divisional bed and site management on a rota basis.

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role.

• Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council (UK) registration
• NVQ Level 4 in Management or equivalent knowledge and experience in Pharmacy management
• Postgraduate level qualification in relevant subject (e.g. business administration) or equivalent relevant experience in management to Master's Level
• Formal Management Qualification or equivalent significant experience

• UK hospital pharmacy experience
• Experience of managing a team
• Experience of audit and quality systems
• Experience of supporting or leading QIPP or quality improvement projects

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Quality Systems Management and pharmaceutical quality assurance and control
• Relevant IT skills and use of Pharmacy stock control systems
• Ability to manage and motivate staff
• Working knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and supply via Wholesale Dealer Authorisation

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum, pro rata