David Barnard
East Grinstead,West Sussex
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in compliance and safety, logistics and stock control, leadership and quality assurance, technical operations, IT and administration, and communication. Recently qualified as a class 1 HGV driver and looking to transfer into this field. Demonstrates proficiency in MHRA, CQC, COSHH, Health and Safety standards. Skilled in purchasing, receipt, stock management including cold chain logistics. Proven track record in team supervision, SOP development, staff assessment, error-rate monitoring and process improvement. Adept at aseptic chemotherapy preparation and medical device quality control. Utilises advanced IT skills for stock systems management and financial reporting while ensuring contract compliance. Great customer focus and an effective communicator with experience in multidisciplinary team liaison and tailoring communications for diverse audiences.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Principal Pharmacy Technician
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust
2025.04 - 2026.02
- Manage hospital-wide pharmaceutical purchasing, distribution, and top-up services to wards/departments
- Lead team responsible for receipt, storage, and GDP-compliant handling of all medicines
- Troubleshoot national drug shortages, source alternatives, and escalate to regional teams to maintain patient care
- Deliver financial reporting, procurement cost control, contract compliance, and cost-saving initiatives
- Author and implement Standard Operating Procedures for procurement and distribution
Senior Pharmacy Technician – Oncology/Aseptics
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust
2003.02 - 2025.04
- Aseptic preparation and final checking of chemotherapy in MHRA-licensed unit
- Validation and in-process checking, prescription verification, QA, and clean room monitoring
- Managed cytotoxic handling and COSHH compliance; maintained isolators and medical devices
- Supervised and assessed staff; deputised for Band 6. Led workflow and SOP improvements
- Prepared clinical trials materials to GCP standards. Managed aseptic stock and audit trails
Senior Pharmacy Technician
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
1994.08 - 2003.01
- Progressed from Stores to Student Technician 1998, qualified 2001, specialised in Aseptics 2002
- Rotational duties across dispensary, stores, and distribution. Developed organisation, supervisory, and communication skills
Skills
- Cat C& E licence- up to 44 tonnes
- Driver CPC and Digi card- full compliance 35hrs periodic training complete
- Arctic Handling- reversing trailers
- Load distribution- load plans , securing loads, avoiding overloads
- Reliability- used to early starts and shift work at hospital
- Customer service- worked with patients and staff to deliver good care
- Physically fit
- Time management- ability to deliver medicines and chemotherapy on time
- Willingness to train
All skills obtained within previous hospital roles would be transferable to HGV driving
Certification
- HGV Class 1 / Category C & E Licence – Pass | 2026
- Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing | University of Leeds | 2003
- NVQ A1 Assessor Certificate | Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital | 2011 – Pass
- BTEC Certificate – Pharmaceutical Sciences | Kingsway College | 2001 – Merit
References
- Chris, Watts, Chief Pharmacy Technician, Aseptics, St Thomas’ Hospital, chris.watts@gstt.nhs.uk, 0207 188 9486
- Judy, Busby, Chief Pharmacist, Queen Victoria Hospital, judybusy@nhs.net, 01342 414210
Additional information
Full UK driving licence, clean. Newly qualified HGV Class 1. Comfortable with shift work, route planning, and lone working. Strong attention to detail from 20+ years of final-checking chemotherapy. General Pharmaceutical Council registered with commitment to professional standards and continuous professional development.
Timeline
Principal Pharmacy Technician
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust
2025.04 - 2026.02
Senior Pharmacy Technician – Oncology/Aseptics
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust
2003.02 - 2025.04
Senior Pharmacy Technician
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
1994.08 - 2003.01