Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Outsourced Services; XR

Job Summary

Are you looking for your next step to develop your career?

A fantastic opportunity has opened within our Outsourced Pharmacy Services team, covering both homecare and outpatient services. We're an award-winning, forward-thinking service, and this role offers real scope to develop your career while making a meaningful difference for our patients and the NHS.

We're seeking an individual who is motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to improving patient care. You will work closely with our multidisciplinary team and outsourced providers to shape services that support the NHS's 10 Year Health Plan, whilst ensuring we're working in the most sustainable way.

If you're ready for a new challenge and have a passion for development opportunities in management and how you can play a pivotal role in our patients care journey, then do come and find out more.

Expected Shortlisting Date

23/03/2026

Planned Interview Date

13/04/2026

• Support the Outsourced Services Manager in the effective operation and service developments of outsourced pharmacy services for Leeds Teaching Hospitals (LTH).
• Deputise for the Outsourced Services Manager in their absence.
• Execute operational planning and organisation for complex services.
• Support service planning involving multiple care interfaces and stakeholder engagement.
• Act as the key liaison between finance, clinical service units, patients and external service providers.

• Support the LTH outsourced pharmacy services strategy.
• Communicate and assess the impact of service changes for other teams and work collaboratively to improve service delivery to ensure smooth execution.
• Coordinate with homecare providers, patients, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and service excellence.
• Support the integration of new services, digital tools and automation to enhance service efficiency.
• Identify and provide support for the implementation of new services/contracts for homecare and outsourcing in line with national standards and strategies.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and collaborative working.
• Champion and advocate the outsourced pharmacy service.
• Provide technical advice and support to clinical teams regarding homecare medicines.
• Analyse/ audit/ benchmark service data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.

Pharmacy is a forward thinking department that values the contribution of all our staff. There are plenty of opportunities to progress within different areas of our pharmacy services should you wish to.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed.

• Date posted: 25 February 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band:
  Band 6
• Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: C9298-MMP-479
• Job locations:
  St. James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF

To manage and develop the daily delivery of a specialist technical service within a designated section. This will incorporate the pharmacy strategy for medicines management. The post holder will also perform a range of medicine supply functions; these will be predominantly concerned with accuracy checking and management of stock control.

• Maintain high professional standards at all times and ensure compliance with statutory regulations concerning pharmaceuticals and the provision of the Health and Safety at work act are complied with.
• Supports the development and provision of safe and effective outsourced services in line with agreed contractual terms and regulatory standards.
• Maintain links with internal and external stakeholders, other Specialist Pharmacy Technicians, managers and other pharmacy staff to ensure a safe and efficient service.
• Ensures accurate documentation and records are maintained within the service area including prompt payment of invoices…