Pharmacy Automation Coordinator Uk Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Location: Great Ormond Street Hospital, London
Department: Pharmacy
Salary: £47,951 – £56,863 per year, inclusive
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, full time
Working pattern: Late shifts, weekends and bank holidays as part of a rota
Job reference: 271-CCS-8204802
Closing date: 20 September 2026 at 23:59

About the Position

Great Ormond Street Hospital is looking for an experienced and motivated Pharmacy Automation Coordinator to join its Pharmacy team.

This Band 6 position will focus on the safe and effective use of pharmacy automation throughout the hospital. The successful candidate will coordinate automated dispensing cabinets, robotic dispensing equipment and the Aerocom pneumatic tube system, helping ensure medicines are stored, prepared and delivered efficiently.

You will work across Pharmacy, IT, clinical services and external technology suppliers. A major part of the role will involve identifying technical or operational problems, supporting staff training, reviewing incidents and helping introduce improvements to automated pharmacy services.

The post also carries line-management responsibilities. You will supervise Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants and Porters working within the distribution service, supporting recruitment, induction, staff development, rota management, appraisals, attendance and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing and maintaining pharmacy distribution procedures, particularly those relating to automated systems.

Reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure they remain consistent with Trust policies, professional requirements and national guidance.

Organising staff rotas and maintaining accurate HealthRoster information, including annual leave and sickness records.

Coordinating daily distribution activities alongside the Procurement, Homecare and Distribution Lead Technician and the Procurement and Distribution Senior Technician.

Providing leadership and specialist guidance on pharmacy automation to colleagues across the department.

Delivering appropriate training and helping pharmacy staff develop their understanding of automated dispensing and storage systems.

Investigating automation-related incidents and contributing to effective governance and risk management.

Carrying out audits and reviewing processes to identify opportunities to improve the performance of intelligent storage and automation systems.

Working as the principal pharmacy contact for ICT teams and external suppliers during the introduction or upgrade of automation equipment and software.

Supporting the safe, accurate and timely supply of medicines throughout the hospital.

Allocating work effectively, responding to operational queries and helping maintain a positive and collaborative working environment.

Supervising and developing distribution staff while maintaining appropriate standards of performance and attendance.

About Great Ormond Street Hospital

Great Ormond Street Hospital is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities it serves.

The organisation encourages applications from people of different backgrounds and particularly welcomes candidates from groups that remain underrepresented in the workforce, including people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and members of LGBTQ+ communities.

The Trust promotes an inclusive workplace where employees are encouraged to participate in staff networks, including REACH, ENABLED, PRIDE and the Women’s Network. These networks provide opportunities for colleagues to share experiences, build connections and contribute to a more inclusive organisation.

The Trust believes that diversity brings valuable perspectives and strengthens the quality of care provided to children and young people.

Essential Qualifications and Professional Registration

Applicants should have:

A BTEC/NVQ Level 3 qualification in Pharmaceutical Sciences, or an equivalent Level 3 pharmacy qualification such as the NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science.

Equivalent qualifications may be considered where supported by relevant pharmacy experience.

Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician.

Desirable Qualifications

The following would be advantageous:

Educational Supervisor experience or qualification.

A leadership or management qualification, or demonstrable equivalent management experience.

Accreditation as an Accredited Checking Technician (ACPT).

Experience and Knowledge

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

Relevant experience working as a qualified Pharmacy Technician within a hospital pharmacy environment.

Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Experience with medicines dispensing, distribution and stock-control processes.

Experience training, supervising and assessing junior members of staff.

Practical knowledge of automated dispensing robots and intelligent medication storage systems.

Experience that would strengthen an application includes:

Working with medicines within a specialist paediatric environment.

Familiarity with the EPIC electronic healthcare system and electronic prescribing.

Skills and Personal Attributes

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate:

Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

A systematic approach and excellent attention to detail.

Confidence using computer applications such as Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

The flexibility to adapt to changing operational requirements.

The ability to remain composed and effective when working under pressure.

Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with pharmacy, clinical, IT and supplier teams.

A commitment to maintaining safe, patient-focused pharmacy services.

Experience in patient counselling and providing clear medication advice to patients and parents would also be beneficial.

Recruitment Information

Applicants should carefully demonstrate how their qualifications, experience and skills meet the requirements outlined in the person specification. Shortlisting will be based on the evidence provided in the application.

The advertised closing date may change if a sufficient number of applications are received, so candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Candidates must hold the appropriate UK professional registration for this position.

The successful applicant will be subject to the relevant provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders legislation, and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required.

The organisation is also an accredited Living Wage Employer.

UK Skilled Worker Sponsorship

Applicants who currently require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome to apply. Applications will be considered alongside those from other eligible candidates, subject to the applicable immigration and recruitment requirements.

For the latest UK immigration information, applicants should refer to the official UK Visas and Immigration guidance.

Closing date: 20 September 2026 at 23:59.