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HCA Healthcare UK

Lead Pharmacy Technician – Medicines Management

HCA Healthcare UK

. Provide leadership and day-to-day operational oversight of the Medicines Management Technician service .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Medicines Management and Optimisation, ensuring accurate medicines reconciliation and high standards of patient care. Proven leadership in managing a team of Medicines Management Technicians while driving service improvements and supporting quality initiatives.

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Registered Pharmacy TechnicianAccuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT)Medicines Management QualificationSignificant Experience in Medicines ManagementStrong Dispensary Experience

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Hard Skills
Medicines ReconciliationMedication CounsellingService AuditsPerformance ReportingQuality Improvement Initiatives
Soft Skills
LeadershipPeople ManagementService Improvement
Certifications & Qualifications
General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) RegistrationAccuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) Accreditation
Industry Keywords
Medicines ManagementMedicines OptimisationHospital SettingPharmacy Operational Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide leadership and day-to-day operational oversight of the Medicines Management Technician service
  • Work closely with the Pharmacy Leadership Team to drive service improvements
  • Support the development of the technical team
  • Lead a team of Medicines Management Technicians
  • Ensure accurate medicines reconciliation
  • Provide evidence-based medication counselling and advice
  • Ensure a seamless discharge experience for patients
  • Contribute to workforce planning, training and development
  • Conduct service audits and performance reporting
  • Support quality improvement initiatives
  • Help maintain high standards of patient care and safety

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) — Essential
  • Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) accreditation — Essential
  • Medicines Management/Medicines Optimisation qualification — Essential
  • Level 4 post-qualification or equivalent (NVQ4) — Desirable
  • Significant experience in medicines management/optimisation within a hospital setting — Essential
  • Strong dispensary experience and knowledge of pharmacy operational services — Essential
  • Proven leadership, people management and service improvement skills — Desirable
  • Contribution to weekend shifts and on-calls on a rota basis
  • Full-time availability, 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday 0900–1730

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave
  • Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at leading hospitals
  • Private pension contribution increasing with length of service
  • Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
  • Group Life Assurance from day one
  • Critical illness cover
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
  • Corporate staff discount for all facilities, including Maternity packages at The Portland
  • Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits
  • Discounts with over 800 major retailers
  • Career progression through internal and external courses
  • Flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments
  • Working conditions prioritising mental and physical wellbeing