Senior Pharmacy Technician - Medicines Safety & Optimisation

Support Medicines Safety & Governance • Support the Trusts medication safety agenda, including incident investigations and learning • Work with Datix data to drive improvements and assurance • Lead and support audits (e.g. CD, FP10, safe storage) and ensure compliance with CQC, GPhC, MHRA standards Drive Procurement & Medicines Optimisation • Manage medicines procurement ensuring best value and continuity of supply • Respond to medicine shortages, recalls and national alerts • Work with contracts (NHS CMU, discount schemes) to optimise cost and quality Develop People & Capability • Support training, supervision, and development of pharmacy staff • Act as a role model and mentor • Contribute to workforce development and succession planning Deliver Clinical & Operational Excellence • Support ward-based medicines optimisation activities • Contribute to patient-focused care including reconciliation and counselling • Help improve systems, SOPs, and service delivery across the Trust Lead & Influence • Line manage and support junior staff • Deputise for the Team Manager - Operations as required • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners Job description Job responsibilities Support Medicines Safety & Governance • Support the Trusts medication safety agenda, including incident investigations and learning • Work with Datix data to drive improvements and assurance • Lead and support audits (e.g. CD, FP10, safe storage) and ensure compliance with CQC, GPhC, MHRA standards Drive Procurement & Medicines Optimisation • Manage medicines procurement ensuring best value and continuity of supply • Respond to medicine shortages, recalls and national alerts • Work with contracts (NHS CMU, discount schemes) to optimise cost and quality Develop People & Capability • Support training, supervision, and development of pharmacy staff • Act as a role model and mentor • Contribute to workforce development and succession planning Deliver Clinical & Operational Excellence • Support ward-based medicines optimisation activities • Contribute to patient-focused care including reconciliation and counselling • Help improve systems, SOPs, and service delivery across the Trust Lead & Influence • Line manage and support junior staff • Deputise for the Team Manager - Operations as required • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners