Band 6 Lead Pharmacy Technician | West London NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 06 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £44,485 - £52,521 per annum inclusive of HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 November 2025 |
| Location: | London, W6 8NF |
| Company: | West London Mental Health Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7531664/222-ICS-433 |
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity in Ealing community partners (ECP) for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Lead medicines management pharmacy technician, who is keen to lead with innovation and has a drive for development.
** The post is full time . However will be considered at 4 days per week **
The post holder will be working closely with the clinical ward based pharmacy team andwill manage the Pharmacy Technicians as well as manage the satellite dispensary.
You will be a team player and keen to continue to improve quality standards within the department and will be responsible for safe and cost-effective provision of medication.
The applicant should be able to work well both in a team and autonomously and have excellent communication skills.
You will be fully supported in your role to fulfil your potential in leadership, management and quality improvement processes
Toprovide highquality,patientfocusedmedicinesmanagementandoptimisationservicestopatientswho areunderthecareoftheECPIntegrated care service and support Hounslow community health services.This includespatients who are inpatients, under the Rapid response service, community health services sites and services, and any new business.
As the lead technician, you will be the operational lead for ECP medicines management team, leading for all aspects of pharmacy technician services, including managing the satellite dispensary, stock control, leading on audits, managing staff, and supporting on developing and reviewing of allocated projects, policies and Standard operating procedures (SOPs),
You will also lead on medicines management for our community services that include district nursing, diabetes, podiatry and MSK.
The successful candidate will support education and training of pharmacy technicians and students, assistants as well as medicines management training for the wider MDT team
The candidate will be required to travel across multiple trust sites in a timely manner as part of agile working.
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
This advert closes on Tuesday 14 Oct 2025