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Prif leoliad
Pharmacy
Gradd
Band 7
Contract
Parhaol
Oriau
Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos (N/A)
Cyfeirnod y swydd
193-8354831NCG
Cyflogwr
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Math o gyflogwr
NHS
Gwefan
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Tref
Reading
Cyflog
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum
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Yn cau
03/11/2026 23:59

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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust logo

Lead Pharmacy Technician – Digital, Medicines Safety and Governance

Band 7

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.  

Please note: all vacancies automatically close when 50 applications have been received.

Trosolwg o'r swydd

Band 7 - Lead Pharmacy Technician – Digital Medicines, Medicines Safety and Governance
 
Are you an ambitious, forward-thinking pharmacy technician with a passion for digital innovation, medicines optimisation and improving patient care?
We have an exciting opportunity to lead the implementation, delivery and optimisation of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) across the Trust, transforming how patients access their medicines while improving efficiency and financial sustainability.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, GPhC-registered pharmacy technician with experience in hospital pharmacy, digital systems and service improvement. Someone who enjoys leading change, working collaboratively and turning ideas into practical improvements.
 
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This is more than a job opportunity. It is your chance to lead meaningful change, influence how medicines are delivered and help shape the future of pharmacy at Royal Berkshire.
 

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

You will play a key role in:
  • EPS transformation: Leading the rollout and optimisation of EPS, redesigning prescribing and medicines supply pathways.
  • Formulary and medicines optimisation: Supporting digital formulary development and promoting safe, effective and cost-efficient prescribing.
  • Financial sustainability: Using prescribing data to identify efficiencies, deliver savings and demonstrate the benefits of EPS.
  • Medicines safety: Supporting medicines governance, incident learning and controlled drugs assurance.
  • Digital innovation: Supporting the future integration of EPS with Cerner and wider digital pharmacy developments.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Diversity makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

We support flexible working wherever possible, with requests considered on an individual basis taking into account service requirements, operational needs and the requirements of the role.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

As our Lead Pharmacy Technician, you will play a key role in delivering the Trust-wide implementation and ongoing development of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS), helping us improve patient access to medicines, streamline prescribing pathways and deliver safer, more efficient services.

Working closely with our Pharmacy Clinical Informatics Team, clinical pharmacy colleagues and wider multidisciplinary teams, you will lead EPS implementation, support system optimisation and training, and help us realise the benefits of digital transformation for our patients and staff.

You will also work closely with our Medicines Safety Pharmacist and Medication Safety Officer, supporting the delivery of our medicines safety priorities. This will include reviewing and analysing medicines-related incidents reported through Datix, identifying trends and opportunities for learning, coordinating audits and supporting improvement initiatives.

A further part of your role will involve supporting controlled drugs governance across our wards and clinical areas, coordinating audits, monitoring compliance and working with clinical teams to address identified risks and improve practice.

This is a varied role that brings together digital transformation, medicines safety, governance and quality improvement, offering the opportunity to work across different clinical services and make a meaningful contribution to patient care.

Want to find out more before applying? Contact Melanie Richards - [email protected] to arrange an informal conversation with the team.

If you have the ambition, ideas and drive to make a difference, we want to hear from you. Apply today and be part of our transformation journey!

Manyleb y person

Education, qualifications & training

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Registered as a pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) (A) • BTEC level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent (A)
  • • BTEC level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent
Meini prawf dymunol
  • ILM3 or equivalent leadership/management qualification
  • Practice Supervisor Train the Trainer or equivalent qualification

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Significant post-registration experience within hospital pharmacy
  • Experience of working with electronic prescribing or digital medicines systems, including supporting implementation, testing or service optimisation.
  • Experience of coordinating or undertaking clinical audits, service evaluations or quality improvement activities.
  • Experience of delivering training, providing guidance and supporting colleagues in the implementation of new systems or processes.
  • Experience of managing competing priorities, coordinating activities and delivering agreed outcomes within required timescales.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Experience of leading a digital implementation project.

Skills, knowledge & abilities

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Excellent organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver work across multiple services.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex information, identify trends and translate findings into practical recommendations.
  • Ability to develop and deliver training, guidance and supporting materials for different professional groups. (A/I
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships and influence colleagues across professional and organisational boundaries.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Understanding of NHS medicines funding, prescribing costs and the Drug Tariff.
  • Experience of using performance dashboards and reporting tools.

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Application numbers

This vacancy will automatically close when 50 applications have been received.

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Gwneud cais ar-lein nawr

Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol

Enw
Catherine Olie
Teitl y swydd
Chief Pharmacist
Cyfeiriad ebost
[email protected]
Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais

To find out more about the role, you can contact Melanie at [email protected] to book an appointment 

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