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Pharmacy
Gradd
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Parhaol
Oriau
Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
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193-7509119NCG
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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
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NHS
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Royal Berkshire Hospital
Tref
Reading
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£31,049 - £37,796 per annum
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12/10/2025 23:59

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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust logo

Senior Pharmacy Technician – Procurement

NHS AfC: Band 5

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.  The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.  

We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates chances of success.

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us.  We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.  

Trosolwg o'r swydd

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.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

•    Support the Lead Pharmacy Technician – Procurement in the safe, effective, and efficient procurement of medicines within the Trust.

•    Ensure compliance with national and regional contracts, procurement governance, and legal requirements.

•    Contribute to cost-effective medicines management by supporting procurement audits, stock control, and cost improvement projects

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

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.

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This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review in association with the post-holder.

Manyleb y person

Education, Qualifications & Training

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

Experience

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

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