Lead Pharmacy Technician / Senior Pharmacist – Digital Medicines
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust · Reading, RG1 5AN
- Salary
- £49387.00 to £56515.00 p.a.
- Location
- Reading, RG1 5AN
Lead Pharmacy Technician / Senior Pharmacist – Digital Medicines role at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Reading, RG1 5AN. Salary: £49387.00 to £56515.00 p.a.. Source: NhsJobs. Apply directly with the employer via the link above.
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Job description
Main Responsibilities:
Configure, maintain and optimise digital medicines systems, including ePMA and associated prescribing platforms.
Maintain system content and configuration in line with formulary, governance and clinical requirements.
Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve system issues, escalating where appropriate.
Analyse and interpret system requests, assessing the impact on clinical workflows, patient safety and system performance.
Ensure systems operate reliably and support safe and effective medicines management processes.
Support clinical safety activities, including system testing, validation, documentation and risk management.
Provide specialist advice and guidance to system users and stakeholders.
Work collaboratively with pharmacy, clinical, digital and supplier teams to support delivery of digital medicines services.
Plan and manage workload effectively, adapting to changing priorities and service demands.
Communicate complex system, clinical and technical information to a wide range of stakeholders.
Provide specialist advice and guidance to users of digital medicines systems.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with pharmacy, clinical, digital teams and external suppliers.
Represent pharmacy at operational meetings, user groups and forums relating to digital medicines systems.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.
Job description
Main Responsibilities:
Configure, maintain and optimise digital medicines systems, including ePMA and associated prescribing platforms.
Maintain system content and configuration in line with formulary, governance and clinical requirements.
Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve system issues, escalating where appropriate.
Analyse and interpret system requests, assessing the impact on clinical workflows, patient safety and system performance.
Ensure systems operate reliably and support safe and effective medicines management processes.
Support clinical safety activities, including system testing, validation, documentation and risk management.
Provide specialist advice and guidance to system users and stakeholders.
Work collaboratively with pharmacy, clinical, digital and supplier teams to support delivery of digital medicines services.
Plan and manage workload effectively, adapting to changing priorities and service demands.
Communicate complex system, clinical and technical information to a wide range of stakeholders.
Provide specialist advice and guidance to users of digital medicines systems.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with pharmacy, clinical, digital teams and external suppliers.
Represent pharmacy at operational meetings, user groups and forums relating to digital medicines systems.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.
Description as published by the employer on NhsJobs.
About this pharmacy technician role in Reading
This is a pharmacy technician vacancy at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, based in Reading. The role is listed on NhsJobs and forms part of the wider UK pharmacy jobs market tracked by PharmSee across 11 major chains and NHS sources. If you are researching pharmacy technician roles in Reading, review the salary benchmark and similar open vacancies below to inform your application.
What does a pharmacy technician earn in South East?
Based on 17 PharmSee-tracked pharmacy technician salaries in South East, the median is £34,422 — most roles fall between £32,447 and £40,952. See the full pharmacy technician salary guide →
Pharmacy technician jobs and salary in Reading
PharmSee is currently tracking 14 active pharmacy vacancies in Reading across all major UK chains and NHS sources. Reading's pharmacy workforce and salary benchmarks are covered in detail in the PharmSee salary guide.
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More roles at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust has 4 open pharmacy vacancies tracked by PharmSee. Recent roles:
- Lead Pharmacist - ICU and Theatres — Reading, RG1 5AN · £57528.00 to £64750.00 p.a.
- Clinical Pharmacist (Cancer Services) — Reading, RG1 5AN · £49387.00 to £56515.00 p.a.
- Lead Pharmacist – Oncology — Reading, RG1 5AN · £57528.00 to £64750.00 p.a.
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for this pharmacy technician role in Reading?
The advertised salary for this pharmacy technician role at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is £49387.00 to £56515.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacy technician pay in Reading varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.
Does Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?
Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 4 open pharmacy vacancies from Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust across the UK. Browse all Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.
How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Reading?
PharmSee is currently tracking 14 active pharmacy vacancies in Reading across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Reading pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.
How do I apply for this role?
Applications are handled directly by the employer via NhsJobs. Use the Apply button above — you will be taken to the original listing to complete your application. PharmSee is not involved in the hiring decision.
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