Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Technical Services

The post holder is responsible for assisting the Pharmacy Services Lead Technicians in the provision and development of the technical services within the Inpatient Pharmacy, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

You will contribute to the future development of the technical service in accordance with departmental strategic and business plans.

Be responsible for leading and managing the technical team.

Be responsible for co-ordinating staffing arrangements to ensure appropriate skill mix and staff allocation throughout the Technical Service Team.

You will be responsible for delivery of agreed levels of pharmaceutical care to patients within the trust and to meet departmental objectives and requirements of the patients and staff through safe and effective dispensing systems to the legal and accepted standards of practice.

Main duties of the job

Are you self-motivated, enthusiastic, and ambitious with excellent interpersonal skills, with a focus on staff development and organisational change?

We are looking to recruit a forward thinking, dedicated and enthusiastic individual to support the development of the dispensary service.

The role will involve developing the dispensing service to provide high quality, efficient person centred care and drive improvements within medicines optimisation.

A committed leader with a proven ability to develop and motivate technicians and assistants, working collaboratively in developing key working relationships within a diverse team.

An excellent communicator, with significant experience in developing a service with project management success.

You will be committed to reviewing systems of work, with excellent problem-solving skills, identifying risks, and developing Standard Operating Procedures to ensure that the service is safe and efficient.

With a strong emphasis on staff development, undertake appraisals and have demonstrable skills and knowledge with regards to training and education within your area of expertise.

You will support staff within your remit with HR issues following Trust Policy.

If you think you have what it takes please give us a call for an informal chat, we can facilitate departmental walk rounds and can give further information about this exciting role.......so why wait, get in touch today!

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

per annum (pro-rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-CSS-8334153-RL3

Job locations

Inpatient Pharmacy, 4th Floor Royal Manchester Children's Hospital

Oxford Road Campus

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written to communicate with pharmacy staff, pharmacy managers, nursing staff and ward managers.
• Able to present clearly to healthcare professionals and patients.
• IT knowledge and experience
• Demonstrable leadership skills to inspire and motivate pharmacy staff workforce and optimise team working

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Registered with GPHC
• Btec/NVQ 3 in pharmaceutical science or equivalent qualification
• Btec Diploma in pharmacy technician accuracy checking
• Experience of training/supervising staff members
• Extensive hospital pharmacy experience with significant experience at a higher level as a ward based pharmacy technician OR in a leadership & management post
• Evidence of CPD learning and portfolio building, workforce training and development
• Knowledge of the Medicines Act, Health and safety and COSHH

Desirable

• Membership of other pharmacy organisations e.g. APTUK
• Accredited computer qualification e.g. ECDL
• Btec Diploma for Clinical Pharmacy Technicians
• NVQ Assessor Qualification
• Dispensing Technicians Mentor Training
• Recognised Qualification in Leadership and Management

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

Essential

• Ability to analyse complex data/information e.g. when interpreting ambiguous prescriptions
• Able to articulate information to Senior Manager
• Able to cope with complex issues when providing a ward based technical service e.g. dealing with complex patients regarding their medication needs
• Ability to identify and resolve issues regarding staff training and performance

Planning and Organisational Skills

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to pay attention to detail

Desirable

• Evidence of managing change

Person Specification

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written to communicate with pharmacy staff, pharmacy managers, nursing staff and ward managers.
• Able to present clearly to healthcare professionals and patients.
• IT knowledge and experience
• Demonstrable leadership skills to inspire and motivate pharmacy staff workforce and optimise team working

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Registered with GPHC
• Btec/NVQ 3 in pharmaceutical science or equivalent qualification
• Btec Diploma in pharmacy technician accuracy checking
• Experience of training/supervising staff members
• Extensive hospital pharmacy experience with significant experience at a higher level as a ward based pharmacy technician OR in a leadership & management post
• Evidence of CPD learning and portfolio building, workforce training and development
• Knowledge of the Medicines Act, Health and safety and COSHH

Desirable

• Membership of other pharmacy organisations e.g. APTUK
• Accredited computer qualification e.g. ECDL
• Btec Diploma for Clinical Pharmacy Technicians
• NVQ Assessor Qualification
• Dispensing Technicians Mentor Training
• Recognised Qualification in Leadership and Management

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

Essential

• Ability to analyse complex data/information e.g. when interpreting ambiguous prescriptions
• Able to articulate information to Senior Manager
• Able to cope with complex issues when providing a ward based technical service e.g. dealing with complex patients regarding their medication needs
• Ability to identify and resolve issues regarding staff training and performance

Planning and Organisational Skills

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to pay attention to detail

Desirable

• Evidence of managing change

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Inpatient Pharmacy, 4th Floor Royal Manchester Children's Hospital

Oxford Road Campus

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Inpatient Pharmacy, 4th Floor Royal Manchester Children's Hospital

Oxford Road Campus

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written to communicate with pharmacy staff, pharmacy managers, nursing staff and ward managers.
• Able to present clearly to healthcare professionals and patients.
• IT knowledge and experience
• Demonstrable leadership skills to inspire and motivate pharmacy staff workforce and optimise team working

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Registered with GPHC
• Btec/NVQ 3 in pharmaceutical science or equivalent qualification
• Btec Diploma in pharmacy technician accuracy checking
• Experience of training/supervising staff members
• Extensive hospital pharmacy experience with significant experience at a higher level as a ward based pharmacy technician OR in a leadership & management post
• Evidence of CPD learning and portfolio building, workforce training and development
• Knowledge of the Medicines Act, Health and safety and COSHH

Desirable

• Membership of other pharmacy organisations e.g. APTUK
• Accredited computer qualification e.g. ECDL
• Btec Diploma for Clinical Pharmacy Technicians
• NVQ Assessor Qualification
• Dispensing Technicians Mentor Training
• Recognised Qualification in Leadership and Management

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

Essential

• Ability to analyse complex data/information e.g. when interpreting ambiguous prescriptions
• Able to articulate information to Senior Manager
• Able to cope with complex issues when providing a ward based technical service e.g. dealing with complex patients regarding their medication needs
• Ability to identify and resolve issues regarding staff training and performance

Planning and Organisational Skills

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to pay attention to detail

Desirable

• Evidence of managing change