Bank Senior Pharmacy Technician | East London NHS Foundation Trust

We have an opportunity for an experienced and committed pharmacy technician to join the East London NHS Foundation Trust Pharmacy bank. The post holder will lead on a full range of dispensing activities, using their enthusiasm to motivate the team to meet department deadlines, as well as participating in the line management of junior staff. You will use pharmacy computer systems and robotics to co-ordinate and maintain the supply of medicines.

You should have great communication and interpersonal skills; be calm, flexible and adaptable; and be able to work in a dynamic environment.

You will be expected to develop good working relationships with other staff within pharmacy and with the multidisciplinary team.

All applicants must have completed a BTEC / NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent and be registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council. You will possess an accreditation in medicines management training (AIMMS/MOPs) and have completed accredited checking technician training (ACPT) .

• To assist with the provision of a high quality pharmacy service to patients of the Trust
• To undertake general dispensary, stores and procurement activities
• To take a lead in the day-to-day running of the Department
• To maintain the ACPT qualification
• To line manage, train and support junior staff.

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve.

Our values are

We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further details.

This advert closes on Sunday 11 Oct 2026