Job summary

To provide expert clinical pharmacy support to care homes within the PCN, ensuring residents receive safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapy in line with national and local guidance.

The post holder is a Clinical Pharmacist who acts within their professional boundaries, working alongside a team of pharmacists in general practice within the wider PCN.

They will improve patients health outcomes and the efficiency of the primary care team by providing direct, accessible and timely medicines and expertise including face to face contact with patients.

The post holder will be an integral part of the general practice team, as well as part of a wider pharmacist network and multi-disciplinary team. They will work to optimise medication issues to improve patient care and safety, and support clinical staff in the management of patients.

As part of their employment, the post holder will achieve qualifications from an accredited training pathway, including independent prescribing, equipping the Clinical Pharmacist to be able to practise and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

- Lead medicines optimisation initiatives in care homes

- Conduct face-to-face and virtual structured medication reviews

- Provide prescribing advice and support to GPs and care teams

- Reconcile medicines post-hospital discharge or admission

- Train care home staff on medication safety and best practices

- Participate in quality improvement projects

- Ensure compliance with CQC, NICE, and NHS standards

- Supervise pharmacy technicians or junior pharmacists where applicable

About us

Acclaim Primary Care Network (PCN) is a GP led organisation established in 2023. It has four member practices, with a combined list size in excess of 40,000 patients. The PCN provide enhanced services to patients across all four GP Practices, for example, weekly Care Home ward rounds, same day access clinics and Home Visits for acutely ill patients.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience ARRS Scheme

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

W0065-26-0011

Job locations

Clifton House Medical Centre

263-265 Beverley Road

Hull

East Riding of Yorkshire

HU5 2ST

United Kingdom

Campus Health Centre

Raines House

187 Cottingham Road

HULL

HU5 2EG

United Kingdom

Marfleet Primary Health Care Centre

340 Preston Road

HULL

HU9 5HH

United Kingdom

Clifton House Medical Centre

263-265 Beverley Road

HULL

HU5 2ST

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide expert clinical pharmacy support to care homes within the PCN, ensuring residents receive safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapy in line with national and local guidance.

The post holder is a Clinical Pharmacist who acts within their professional boundaries, working alongside a team of pharmacists in general practice within the wider PCN.

They will improve patients health outcomes and the efficiency of the primary care team by providing direct, accessible and timely medicines and expertise including face to face contact with patients.

The post holder will be an integral part of the general practice team, as well as part of a wider pharmacist network and multi-disciplinary team. They will work to optimise medication issues to improve patient care and safety, and support clinical staff in the management of patients.

As part of their employment, the post holder will achieve qualifications from an accredited training pathway, including independent prescribing, equipping the Clinical Pharmacist to be able to practise and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

- Lead medicines optimisation initiatives in care homes

- Conduct face-to-face and virtual structured medication reviews

- Provide prescribing advice and support to GPs and care teams

- Reconcile medicines post-hospital discharge or admission

- Train care home staff on medication safety and best practices

- Participate in quality improvement projects

- Ensure compliance with CQC, NICE, and NHS standards

- Supervise pharmacy technicians or junior pharmacists where applicable

Job description Job responsibilities To provide expert clinical pharmacy support to care homes within the PCN, ensuring residents receive safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapy in line with national and local guidance. The post holder is a Clinical Pharmacist who acts within their professional boundaries, working alongside a team of pharmacists in general practice within the wider PCN. They will improve patients health outcomes and the efficiency of the primary care team by providing direct, accessible and timely medicines and expertise including face to face contact with patients. The post holder will be an integral part of the general practice team, as well as part of a wider pharmacist network and multi-disciplinary team. They will work to optimise medication issues to improve patient care and safety, and support clinical staff in the management of patients. As part of their employment, the post holder will achieve qualifications from an accredited training pathway, including independent prescribing, equipping the Clinical Pharmacist to be able to practise and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting. Main Duties and Responsibilities: - Lead medicines optimisation initiatives in care homes - Conduct face-to-face and virtual structured medication reviews - Provide prescribing advice and support to GPs and care teams - Reconcile medicines post-hospital discharge or admission - Train care home staff on medication safety and best practices - Participate in quality improvement projects - Ensure compliance with CQC, NICE, and NHS standards - Supervise pharmacy technicians or junior pharmacists where applicable

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The Clinical Pharmacist is enrolled in, or has qualified from, an approved 18-month training pathway or equivalent that equips them to:
• a.Be able to practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting (for example, the CPPE clinical pharmacist training pathways)
• b.Although optional for organisations other than a PCN, it is thought advisable that they are able to deliver the key responsibilities outlined in section B1 of the Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service 2024-25 specification.

Desirable

• Hold or be working towards an GPhC independent prescribing qualification
• Minor ailments certification
• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Working towards faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Medicines management qualification
• MUR and repeat dispensing certification

Experience

Essential

• An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practice.
• An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
• Experience and an awareness of common acute and chronic conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice
• An appreciation of the new NHS landscape, including the relationships between individual practices PCNs and the commissioners

Desirable

• Minimum of two years working as a pharmacist demonstrated within a practice portfolio
• Experience in managing pharmacy services in primary care
• In-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
• Understanding of the mentorship process
• Broad knowledge of general practice and/or working in care homes.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential The Clinical Pharmacist is enrolled in, or has qualified from, an approved 18-month training pathway or equivalent that equips them to: a.Be able to practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting (for example, the CPPE clinical pharmacist training pathways) b.Although optional for organisations other than a PCN, it is thought advisable that they are able to deliver the key responsibilities outlined in section B1 of the Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service 2024-25 specification. Desirable Hold or be working towards an GPhC independent prescribing qualification Minor ailments certification Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Working towards faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Medicines management qualification MUR and repeat dispensing certification Experience Essential An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practice. An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing Experience and an awareness of common acute and chronic conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice An appreciation of the new NHS landscape, including the relationships between individual practices PCNs and the commissioners Desirable Minimum of two years working as a pharmacist demonstrated within a practice portfolio Experience in managing pharmacy services in primary care In-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare Understanding of the mentorship process Broad knowledge of general practice and/or working in care homes.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Acclaim NHS PCN

Address

Clifton House Medical Centre

263-265 Beverley Road

Hull

East Riding of Yorkshire

HU5 2ST

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://acclaimpcn.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Acclaim NHS PCN

Address

Clifton House Medical Centre

263-265 Beverley Road

Hull

East Riding of Yorkshire

HU5 2ST

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://acclaimpcn.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Were recruiting a qualified and experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our enthusiastic and proactive Pharmacy Team. Within the Pharmacy Team you will work alongside our current Clinical Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician.

You'll be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing specialist knowledge and advice on pharmaceutical matters, including cost-effective prescribing and clinical guidelines for disease treatment, and to also provide evidence-based education and training for colleagues in partnership with the practice.

The role will also involve providing structured medication reviews, managing long term conditions, management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing specialist knowledge and advice on pharmaceutical matters while addressing both the public health and social care needs of patients.

Main duties of the job

To practice as an independent prescriber, holding face to face consultations

To provide advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions

To work to improve communication about medication-related issues between the practice and other care providers

To lead on implementation of safe and efficient repeat prescribing systems

This job description is not exhaustive and duties may vary with the requirements of the GP Practice.

About us

Kiltearn Medical Centre has a skilled and experienced team of 6 GP Partners leading a Clinical Team of GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, HCAs, Clinical Care Coordinators and Pharmacists.

Our current patient list is circa 12,000 and the practice is well placed to be at the forefront of general practice, provide innovative and robust services, as well as provide development opportunities for the staff.

We are based in a modern purpose-built surgery, with an good CQC grading, and our ethos is to deliver high-quality medical care through our comprehensive, highly skilled team members.

Job summary

Join our Pharmacy Team at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust and play a key role in leading and developing high-quality clinical pharmacy and patient services across our hospitals.

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registered, to lead and support clinical and patient services. You will help ensure patients receive safe, effective and timely access to medicines throughout their hospital stay.You will provide operational leadership for clinical and patient services, oversee medicines reconciliation and discharge processes, contribute to service improvement projects/audits, and support training and development of our pharmacy workforce. The role offers an opportunity to influence service delivery while further developing your leadership and clinical skills.You will need to have excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, together with the ability to motivate others and manage competing priorities within a busy acute Trust environment.You will also be required to work weekends and bank holiday shifts via a rota.

Main duties of the job

To assist the Specialist Pharmacy Technician, Clinical & Dispensary Manager in leading, managing and organising clinical pharmacy technical services & patients services to all areas in the hospital. To be responsible for updating relevant procedures and supporting development of clinical and patient services provided by pharmacy technician and pharmacy assistants as well as management of stock. Lead on audits and reviews relevant to the role as well as supervising and training staff.

About us

We're an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with.

They are benefitting from a new electronic patient record (we were the last acute trust in London to introduce one) and our maternity services have been rated good by the Care Quality Commission.

We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 346,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen's and get rid of corridor care.

We're proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre, Radiotherapy Centre and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. We're also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.

We run a Women's Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The majority of our 8,400 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

162-8000-CCS

Job locations

King George Hospital

Barley Lane

Ilford

IG3 8YB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Sarah Wood, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4188. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application. Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form. All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Sarah Wood, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4188. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with GPhC
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Qualification
• Accreditation in Medicines Management or equivalent

Desirable

• Education Supervisor qualification or equivalent

Experience / Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of leadership & staff management including appraisals, sickness absence management and performance management.
• Experience of staff training and supervision
• Experience of dealing with patients and the public
• Experience of developing and updating policies, procedures and standards.

Desirable

• Experience of using Careflow Medicines Management (JAC)
• Experience of using Cerner Millenium
• Experience of implementing change within a department and/or team

Skills / Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with seniors, peers and multidisciplinary

Desirable

• Evidence of audit and improvement work.

Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Registered with GPhC Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Qualification Accreditation in Medicines Management or equivalent Desirable Education Supervisor qualification or equivalent Experience / Knowledge Essential Experience of leadership & staff management including appraisals, sickness absence management and performance management. Experience of staff training and supervision Experience of dealing with patients and the public Experience of developing and updating policies, procedures and standards. Desirable Experience of using Careflow Medicines Management (JAC) Experience of using Cerner Millenium Experience of implementing change within a department and/or team Skills / Abilities Essential Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with seniors, peers and multidisciplinary Desirable Evidence of audit and improvement work.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

King George Hospital

Barley Lane

Ilford

IG3 8YB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

King George Hospital

Barley Lane

Ilford

IG3 8YB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The PharmaC team at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre has an exciting opportunity for passionate and dedicated individuals who are looking for a new challenge, the next step in their Pharmacy career, or just something different.

You will be joining a diverse and professional team, who take pride in providing a high quality and efficient medicines supply service to the Trust, to ensure that patients receive the best care. You will be involved in many different aspects of supplying medicines.

You will need great communication, accuracy and organisational skills. You will need to follow strict procedures and instructions carefully; dealing with queries and issues promptly and escalating when necessary. You will also need accurate record keeping and IT skills.

Pharmacy experience is desirable, but full training is provided. We can offer plenty of opportunities for development and progression to those who have demonstrated excellence in the service of our patients. Experience in customer services, stock and inventory management or medicines procurement is desirable, but the ability to learn quickly and work accurately important.

You must have a good level of education, having a minimum of a GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science at Grade C or above.These posts will be based at our Royal Liverpool site, but you may be required travel to work at other PharmaC sites as required.

Main duties of the job

Pharmacy Assistant 40 hours per week at PharmaC inthe Royal Liverpool Hospital

Main Duties:

• Perform all aspects of medicinal stock management duties, including ordering, receiving, distribution, dispensing, selling, stock taking, date checking and destruction.
• Follow all departmental and Trust wide procedures.
• Understand limits of responsibility, and appropriately escalating any issues or queries when needed.
• Maintaining accurate and safe storage of medicines in line with regulations.
• Communicating with colleagues, other healthcare professionals, customers, patients and relatives in a clear and professional manner, ensuring accuracy of information at all times.
• Work towards, achieve and maintain Buttercups Level 2 Pharmacy Assistant qualification.

About us

Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of the UK's leading providers of non-surgical cancer treatment, caring for a population of 2.4 million people across the region. Our specialist cancer hospital in Liverpool is supported by our sites in Wirral, at the Royal Liverpool Hospital and the Aintree Hospital site.

CPL (as subsidiary of CCC) deliver excellent care to the people we serve and are looking for applications from those who share that commitment and our values.

Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust takes an active responsibility for ensuring systems, policies and processes are in place to safeguard Children, young people and Adults.

Due to the nature of the role, successful candidates will be required to complete a DBS check before employment can commence. Employment is conditional on satisfactory DBS clearance. The DBS helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £27,284 per annum pro rata to £28,978 per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

158-26-253-CPL-A

Job locations

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - PharmaC @ Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon St

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description and person specification for details.

Salary information: initial starting point £26,209 per annum pro rata moving to £27,837 per annum upon one years' service and successful appraisal.

PLEASE NOTE: there is a two part assessment and interview process for this role.Initial interview invitation will be for a standardised numeracy and literacy test. If successful at this stage you will be invited to a second formal interview session within approximately 7 to 10 days.

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to job description and person specification for details. Salary information: initial starting point £26,209 per annum pro rata moving to £27,837 per annum upon one years' service and successful appraisal. PLEASE NOTE: there is a two part assessment and interview process for this role.Initial interview invitation will be for a standardised numeracy and literacy test. If successful at this stage you will be invited to a second formal interview session within approximately 7 to 10 days.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSE or equivalent - grade C or above including Maths, English AND Science.

Desirable

• Holds Pharmacy Assistant qualification (Level 2 Equivalent) accredited by the GPhC
• Holds Medicines Counter Assistant qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrated use of IT equipment and software in a workplace or college

Desirable

• Awareness of Pharmacy regulations and procedures in the UK

Experience

Essential

• Experience working to procedures
• Experience of customer service

Desirable

• Experience of stock management
• Experience in pharmacy services

Person Specification Qualifications Essential 5 GCSE or equivalent - grade C or above including Maths, English AND Science. Desirable Holds Pharmacy Assistant qualification (Level 2 Equivalent) accredited by the GPhC Holds Medicines Counter Assistant qualification Knowledge Essential Demonstrated use of IT equipment and software in a workplace or college Desirable Awareness of Pharmacy regulations and procedures in the UK Experience Essential Experience working to procedures Experience of customer service Desirable Experience of stock management Experience in pharmacy services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

PharmaC (The Clatterbridge Pharmacy Ltd)

Address

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - PharmaC @ Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon St

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

PharmaC (The Clatterbridge Pharmacy Ltd)

Address

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - PharmaC @ Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon St

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Pharmacist - Education & Training (Band 8a) to play a leading role in developing a skilled, confident and sustainable pharmacy workforce at Wye Valley NHS Trust. Working closely with the Lead Pharmacist - Workforce Development, you will lead and coordinate key education programmes, including Foundation Year Pharmacist training and postgraduate development, establish robust competency and governance frameworks, and work with multidisciplinary teams, universities and regional partners to improve learning across the organisation. Alongside your education leadership responsibilities, you will maintain advanced clinical practice and contribute to ward, dispensary, on-call, weekend and Bank Holiday commitments. We reserve the right to close vacancies if we experience high numbers of applications.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for delivery of the pharmacy education, training and workforce agenda with a particular focus on leading and coordinating the Foundation Year Pharmacist programme and post-graduate pharmacy education.

The post holder will support the clinical service utilising their specialist knowledge and work collaboratively with teams internally and externally to the Trust to support education and training in line to delivering the Trust and Pharmacy objectives and strategies.

Main Functions of the Job

• • To support and deputise for the Lead Pharmacist - Workforce Development in the delivery of the pharmacy education, training and workforce development agenda
  • To contribute to the ongoing development of the pharmacy workforce education and training strategy in line with Trust, ICS and national priorities and lead on certain aspects of the strategy
  • Interpret regulatory, professional and educational standards and determine their application within the local workforce development programmes
  • To co-ordinate and deliver pharmacy education and training programmes across the organisation, be the pharmacy lead for multi-professional education across the Trust

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.

More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.

Job summary

*Subject to job matching*

East Cheshire NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity for qualified Pharmacy Technicians to join our innovative and patient-focused hospital pharmacy team. We welcome applications from both newly qualified Pharmacy Technicians looking to develop their hospital pharmacy career and experienced Pharmacy Technicians who already meet the requirements for appointment at Band 5 level.

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and who wish to expand their clinical and technical skills within a supportive and progressive pharmacy department.

This is a developmental Band 4 to Band 5 progression post. Candidates appointed at Band 4 will undertake a comprehensive training and competency programme designed to provide the knowledge, skills and experience required to progress to Band 5. The length of this development period will depend upon an individual's existing qualifications, experience and competency level. We offer excellent in-house training, educational support and development opportunities to help staff achieve their full potential.

Applicants who already possess the required qualifications, competencies and experience for the Band 5 role are encouraged to apply and may be appointed directly at Band 5 following assessment at interview.

Full and part-time hours available.Hours per week: 37.5

Main duties of the job

You must be a qualified Pharmacy Technician with a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians (or recognised equivalent) and hold current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). An Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification (or equivalent) is desirable. Qualifications and experience will be assessed on appointment, with additional training provided where required to achieve the necessary competencies.Your duties will include dispensary services, patient counselling, accuracy checking and ward based medicines optimisation. This will include the safe and effective provision of medication and working as part of a team coordinating the supply of discharge medications on the wards. You will also support the training and development of a range of staff including Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians and Trainee Pharmacists.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and effective provision of patient care. You must possess excellent communication and organisational skills in order to provide efficient and safe pharmacy services for patients.

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will:

• Rotate between dispensary and ward-based services.
• Be responsible for the supply of medication to patients.
• Complete Medicines reconciliation for our newly admitted patients.
• Provide medicines management support to wards.
• Provide counselling and advice on medications to patients.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires anEnhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £39,043 a year (subject to job matching)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

209-A-26-8242054

Job locations

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this roles eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust. Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application. We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons. Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this roles eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Successfully completed BTEC (Business & Technology Education Council) and NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical council UK (GPhC)

Desirable

• Accuracy checking BTEC Level 4 qualification or equivalent.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to work in busy and changing environments.
• IT skills

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the trust values & objectives.

Experience

Essential

• Pharmacy experience

Desirable

• Hospital pharmacy experience
• Post qualification experience as a registered technician.
• Accuracy checking experience.

Specific Job Requirment

Essential

• Able to work weekends, lates and bank holidays on a rota basis.

Desirable

• Ability to meet travel requirements

Further Information

Essential

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question

Other Role Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Successfully completed BTEC (Business & Technology Education Council) and NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences Registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical council UK (GPhC) Desirable Accuracy checking BTEC Level 4 qualification or equivalent. Knowledge & Skills Essential Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. Self-motivated Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Ability to work in busy and changing environments. IT skills Desirable Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the trust values & objectives. Experience Essential Pharmacy experience Desirable Hospital pharmacy experience Post qualification experience as a registered technician. Accuracy checking experience. Specific Job Requirment Essential Able to work weekends, lates and bank holidays on a rota basis. Desirable Ability to meet travel requirements Further Information Essential Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question Other Role Requirements Essential Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you ready to start a rewarding career in healthcare? Whether you're just beginning your journey or looking for a fresh challenge, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

Why Join Us?

• Earn while you learn: Gain a nationally recognisedNVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
• No experience? No problem!We welcome applicants with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Be part of something bigger: Help deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate care to patients across our hospital sites.

What We're Looking For:

• Essential qualifications: GCSEs inMaths and English (Grade C/Level 4 or above)or equivalent (proof required).
• A positive attitude: Enthusiastic, reliable, and flexible team players.
• A commitment to care: Interest in pharmacy services and a desire to support patient wellbeing.

What You'll Do:

• Dispense and issue medicines, including controlled drugs and unlicensed products.
• Support ward stock top-ups and emergency orders.
• Handle deliveries, stock rotation, and automated dispensing systems.
• Work across multiple hospital sites as part of a dynamic and supportive team.

Where You'll Work:

Primarily based at theRoyal Liverpool Hospital, with rotation across other Trust sites. Travel flexibility is essential.

What You'll Get:

• Full training and development support.
• Inclusive and diverse working environment.
• Opportunities to grow within the NHS.
• Access to staff wellbeing services and flexible working arrangements.

Main duties of the job

Working within a busy department you will need good communication skills to work with your team and service users. You must be able to present yourself in a professional manner and work to our trust values.

Accuracy and attention to detail is essential as you will be involved in the supply of medicines. You will need to be able to prioritise and adapt to the needs of the service thought the day. To ensure as a member of the pharmacy department you deliver a cost effective and high quality service.

If you do not already have a Level 2 Pharmacy qualification, you will be needed to complete this training as required by the General Pharmaceutical Council.

You will be required to participate in weekend, late night and bank holiday rotas.

These posts will rotate between Royal hospital site and Grain Industrial Estate.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the required skill level.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-DTC-181-26

Job locations

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8XP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities/Duties

1. Dispense and issue medicines from the Pharmacy Department includingextemporaneously prepared products, controlled drugs, unlicensed medicines, in accordance with the policies, procedures and safe systems of work, which prevail in the department at the time.2. Order and supply pharmaceuticals as part of the ward stock top-up service.3. Load medicines received into the automated dispensing machine.4. Answer basic reception queries within area of competence and refer to senior assistant / other pharmacy staff member as required.5. Input data into the Pharmacy computer system to ensure that all appropriate records are made and kept up to date.6. Receive medicines into the Pharmacy Department and ensure that thedocumentation and computer entry is carried out in a timely and accurate manner.7. Investigate and resolve delivery discrepancies, liaising with invoicing staff, making appropriate records of all investigations and outcomes.8. Ensure that all pharmaceutical preparations are stored appropriately.9. Rotate stock at the point of good receipt.10. Deal with routine enquiries.11. Ensure that all unused medicines (if appropriate) returned to the pharmacy are recycled in accordance with the safe systems of work and always participate in the safe disposal of medicines in accordance with departmental procedures.12. Manually handle IV fluids, bulk feed deliveries and manoeuvre cages and tote boxes for delivery toward/departments, outside clinics13. Deliver medicines to ward and departments as required.14. Deal with frequent interruptions e.g., telephone enquires from internal and external customers.15. Fix the robot when basic errors occur.16. Participate in daily stock count17. Issue medicines which are on To-Follows list.18. Participate in development and project work in line with the objectives of the Trust and Pharmacy Directorate19. Deal with ad hoc stock requests as they arise (by telephone or portal) from wards/departments and outside clinics. These may be urgent and will need to be prioritised appropriately.20. Supply emergency orders21. Together with other members of staff to ensure that procedures are carried out in accordance with current legislation and regulations in respect of the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH and that other pertinent recommendations and standards are complied with.22. Participate and co-operate in weekend, Bank Holiday, Statutory Holiday, early morning, and evening services as per departmental arrangements. This may be subject to change to meet the needs of our patients.23. Undertake other reasonable duties commensurate with this role as required.24. Work across site where required.25. The post holder will be expected to adapt to changes that may occur, which may affect the current practices within the Pharmacy Department, such as the introduction of new equipment, procedures, policies, and hours of working.

See Job Description attached for further information.

Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities/Duties 1. Dispense and issue medicines from the Pharmacy Department includingextemporaneously prepared products, controlled drugs, unlicensed medicines, in accordance with the policies, procedures and safe systems of work, which prevail in the department at the time.2. Order and supply pharmaceuticals as part of the ward stock top-up service.3. Load medicines received into the automated dispensing machine.4. Answer basic reception queries within area of competence and refer to senior assistant / other pharmacy staff member as required.5. Input data into the Pharmacy computer system to ensure that all appropriate records are made and kept up to date.6. Receive medicines into the Pharmacy Department and ensure that thedocumentation and computer entry is carried out in a timely and accurate manner.7. Investigate and resolve delivery discrepancies, liaising with invoicing staff, making appropriate records of all investigations and outcomes.8. Ensure that all pharmaceutical preparations are stored appropriately.9. Rotate stock at the point of good receipt.10. Deal with routine enquiries.11. Ensure that all unused medicines (if appropriate) returned to the pharmacy are recycled in accordance with the safe systems of work and always participate in the safe disposal of medicines in accordance with departmental procedures.12. Manually handle IV fluids, bulk feed deliveries and manoeuvre cages and tote boxes for delivery toward/departments, outside clinics13. Deliver medicines to ward and departments as required.14. Deal with frequent interruptions e.g., telephone enquires from internal and external customers.15. Fix the robot when basic errors occur.16. Participate in daily stock count17. Issue medicines which are on To-Follows list.18. Participate in development and project work in line with the objectives of the Trust and Pharmacy Directorate19. Deal with ad hoc stock requests as they arise (by telephone or portal) from wards/departments and outside clinics. These may be urgent and will need to be prioritised appropriately.20. Supply emergency orders21. Together with other members of staff to ensure that procedures are carried out in accordance with current legislation and regulations in respect of the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH and that other pertinent recommendations and standards are complied with.22. Participate and co-operate in weekend, Bank Holiday, Statutory Holiday, early morning, and evening services as per departmental arrangements. This may be subject to change to meet the needs of our patients.23. Undertake other reasonable duties commensurate with this role as required.24. Work across site where required.25. The post holder will be expected to adapt to changes that may occur, which may affect the current practices within the Pharmacy Department, such as the introduction of new equipment, procedures, policies, and hours of working. See Job Description attached for further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade C/4 or above (must include Maths and English) or equivalent such as functional skills

Desirable

• Relevant NVQ 2

Experience

Desirable

• Experience working in Healthcare Environment
• Experience of stock rotation
• Experience of working in stores and distribution

Skills

Essential

• Good written communication skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a busy environment
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Methodical with attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to change
• Ability to show initiative and work efficiently
• Able to prioritise tasks and manage own workload

Desirable

• Standard keyboard/IT skills

Other

Essential

• Enthusiasm for the position
• Interest in pharmacy service provision
• Reliable and flexible to the needs of the service
• Proactive
• Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker able to relate to all grades of staff
• Willingness to learn
• Commitment to work
• Ability to work as per departmental weekend, evening and bank holiday rotas

Desirable

• Positive impact on morale

Knowledge

Essential

• Numerate - able to carry out simple calculations in relation to work

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE grade C/4 or above (must include Maths and English) or equivalent such as functional skills Desirable Relevant NVQ 2 Experience Desirable Experience working in Healthcare Environment Experience of stock rotation Experience of working in stores and distribution Skills Essential Good written communication skills Good verbal communication skills Ability to work in a busy environment Ability to work alone or as part of a team Methodical with attention to detail Ability to adapt to change Ability to show initiative and work efficiently Able to prioritise tasks and manage own workload Desirable Standard keyboard/IT skills Other Essential Enthusiasm for the position Interest in pharmacy service provision Reliable and flexible to the needs of the service Proactive Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker able to relate to all grades of staff Willingness to learn Commitment to work Ability to work as per departmental weekend, evening and bank holiday rotas Desirable Positive impact on morale Knowledge Essential Numerate - able to carry out simple calculations in relation to work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8XP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8XP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

22.5 hours per week

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to play a key role in the development, optimisation and maintenance of our Electronic Prescribing Systems and Pharmacy IT systems.

We are seeking a highly motivated, committed and dedicated individual who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The successful candidate will possess excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, together with strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities.

As digital innovation continues to be a key priority across the NHS, this role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of enhancing electronic systems to improve patient safety, service quality and operational efficiency.

If you are passionate about technology, medicines optimisation and improving patient care through digital transformation, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Amanda Morris [email protected]

Lianne Riley [email protected]

Visa sponsorship under the Health and Care Worker visa route can only be considered if the prorated salary meets the minimum threshold of £25,000, as required by the UK Visas and Immigration. Therefore, sponsorship may not be possible depending on working hours.

This is correct at the time of posting, but subject to change in line with the guidance from the Home Office.

Main duties of the job

Working collaboratively across professional groups, the post holder will use their pharmacy technician expertise to support system improvements that enhance patient safety, service quality and operational efficiency.

The role will be responsible for:

Leading and supporting the ongoing development, maintenance and optimisation of Electronic Prescribing and Pharmacy IT systems.

Providing expert pharmacy technician advice to support the safe and effective use of electronic prescribing systems across the Trust.

Supporting the implementation of electronic systems and digital projects in line with Trust programme plans.

Managing and maintaining electronic formularies, working closely with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), local networks and governance groups to support evidence-based formulary decisions.

Analysing prescribing trends, medicines usage and complex prescribing data to inform service improvement, governance and decision-making.

Producing and presenting reports on medicines usage, system performance, activity and costs to a range of stakeholders.

Identifying opportunities to maximise the use of digital technology to improve efficiency, medicines optimisation and patient safety across pharmacy services.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9378-QA01522

Job locations

Fieldhead Hospital

Ouchthorpe Lane

Wakefield

WF1 3SP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESULT AREAS:

The postholder will:

Support the implementation, maintenance and future development of electronic prescribing systems, working closely with the Pharmacy EPMA team and Trust electronic prescribing project teams.

Be a superuser for electronic prescribing systems, developing routine housekeeping of the system to ensure optimal performance and contributing to the development of business continuity plans.

Support programme plan in areas where electronic systems are being implemented.

Ongoing formulary management, working with ICBs and local networks, understanding prescribing patterns and advising internal governance forums on proposed changes.

Analyse and interpret complex data from the EPMA system to produce reports and communicate this to the wider Trust.

Develop and implement Trust standard operating procedures for the EPMA system.

Liaise with medical, nursing, allied health professionals and support staff to ensure effective use of EPMA.

Assist in the communication of any changes in the prescribing and administration pathways to all affected stakeholders, namely consultants and their teams, nursing staff, pharmacy staff and other health professionals where appropriate.

To offer their knowledge and expertise as a pharmacy technician to support the optimisation and ongoing development of electronic prescribing systems.

1.1Care/service/function provision:

Provide support and timely advice to EPMA users across the organisation.

Collaborate with other healthcare professionals ensuring that EPMA is used efficiently and safely.

Dispensing medication for patients including compliance aids and complex medication regimes.

Perform the final accuracy check of prescriptions

Provides complex information to patients/carers regarding medication including collating medication histories, discussing compliance/adherence issues and providing written information.

Provide clinical support to the pharmacy department where necessary including ward-based activities such as stock top up, supply of medicines, providing clinical advice to patient and/or other healthcare professionals, carrying out medicines assurance audits and completing medicines reconciliation for new admissions.

To undertake clinical audits involving the electronic prescribing systems

To gather feedback from end users to further optimise the system configuration and processes

1.2 Working as part of a Team:

Work alongside the EPMA and systems team in the development, implementation and maintenance of electronic prescribing systems.

Work closely with pharmacy colleagues to support the department to deliver person centred care whilst meeting the service standards and objectives.

Support the pharmacy department through providing accuracy checking cover and clinical support when necessary.

Participate in error reporting, identifying areas where EPMA could prevent reoccurrence.

Support the pharmacy department in attaining the Trusts sustainability agenda through use of digital systems to enable us to move to paper light.

Be a member of the EPMA project board, adhering to robust clinical and operational governance structures and processes around the EPMA system(s).

Support the weekend and bank holiday rota.

1.3 Managing Self:

To work independently and with a level of autonomy on allocated workstreams

Apply clinical knowledge and understanding to help support ongoing use of electronic systems.

Participate in clinical supervision, staying up to date with changes in practice and GPHC standards.

1.4 Management Supervision and Support:

Oversee day-to-day activity when working within pharmacy services

Provide leadership and support and act as a role model to other staff.

Support the training and development of others.

Deliver specific EPMA training to different cohorts of staff, occasionally presenting to large groups.

Support in the recruitment of other pharmacy team members

Deliver first line management responsibilities such as appraisal, performance management and sickness management.

1.5Financial Responsibility:

Ongoing formulary management of EPS system, identifying areas where formulary switches can be made that are cost effective and clinically appropriate for patient group.

• Preparation of reports for costing and usage.

Inputting and interpreting prescribing data and proposing recommendations to internal governance forums on proposed changes.

Approval of e-expenses for direct reports

1.6 Trust Values:

The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment and expects thatall staff treat people e.g, service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and respect at all time. The post holder must all time act in accordance with the Trusts Values:

• We put the person first and in the centre
• We know that families and carers matter
• We are respectful, honest, open and transparent
• We improve and aim to be outstanding
• We are relevant today and ready for tomorrow

1.7. Safeguarding:

Report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children, adults service users, members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy.

Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.

1.8 Trust policies and commitments to be read in line with the relevant Trust Policy:

All staff employed by the Trust must comply with the Trusts policies and procedures, undertake appropriate training required for their role and commit to:

ensure they are aware of the Whistleblowing Policy and how they raise concerns;

maintain confidentiality, in line with the Trusts Confidentiality Policy and Code of Conduct;

understand their personal responsibilities with regards to data quality for any information which they create, use or process in accordance with the The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and Trust Data Protection policy;

comply with the provisions of The Trusts Health and Safety Policy and Protocol. Ensuring their own safety and that of colleagues, service users and visitors. Know the action to be taken in the event of a fire and must undertake fire training annually;

receive supervision in line with the Trusts Supervision Policy and an annual Appraisal in line with the Trusts Appraisal Policy, during which mandatory, role specific and personal development needs should be identified and agreed;

understand their responsibilities under the Trusts Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy and ensure that they adhere to the provisions of the policy;

recognise, respect and support the equality diversity of staff, colleagues, service users, carers and the public. Contribute to a working environment which promotes and responds positively to difference and diversity;

ensure they carry out their duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18 years, as issued under Section 11 of The Children Act 2004, by being familiar with and adhering to Trust safeguarding policies and participating in relevant training;

comply with their professional responsibilities to develop their practice and deliver care through a Clinical Governance framework (i.e. CPD, Audit, Supervision);

demonstrate, through practice and practical understanding, the importance of the continual development of individual, team and service wide quality improvement;

abide by relevant codes of professional practice, with the organisation taking action when codes of conduct are breached;

work flexibly to meet the needs of the service/organisation, whilst working within a culture of progressive employment practices and commitment to the Investors in People (IiP) Standards.

adhere to the Trusts smoke free policies, which prohibits smoking anywhere on Trust grounds;

being socially responsible by complying with measures that support the Trust in reducing or offsetting our environmental impact;

Identify and report risks, hazards, incidents, accidents and near misses promptly;

In addition to the Trusts own responsibilities under the Health and Social Care Act 2008, Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance, for your safety, ALL staff (and contractors) are responsible for ensuring their work adheres to this Code in the delivery of safe patient care.

This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the band as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.

For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

Job description Job responsibilities KEY RESULT AREAS: The postholder will: Support the implementation, maintenance and future development of electronic prescribing systems, working closely with the Pharmacy EPMA team and Trust electronic prescribing project teams. Be a superuser for electronic prescribing systems, developing routine housekeeping of the system to ensure optimal performance and contributing to the development of business continuity plans. Support programme plan in areas where electronic systems are being implemented. Ongoing formulary management, working with ICBs and local networks, understanding prescribing patterns and advising internal governance forums on proposed changes. Analyse and interpret complex data from the EPMA system to produce reports and communicate this to the wider Trust. Develop and implement Trust standard operating procedures for the EPMA system. Liaise with medical, nursing, allied health professionals and support staff to ensure effective use of EPMA. Assist in the communication of any changes in the prescribing and administration pathways to all affected stakeholders, namely consultants and their teams, nursing staff, pharmacy staff and other health professionals where appropriate. To offer their knowledge and expertise as a pharmacy technician to support the optimisation and ongoing development of electronic prescribing systems. 1.1Care/service/function provision: Provide support and timely advice to EPMA users across the organisation. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals ensuring that EPMA is used efficiently and safely. Dispensing medication for patients including compliance aids and complex medication regimes. Perform the final accuracy check of prescriptions Provides complex information to patients/carers regarding medication including collating medication histories, discussing compliance/adherence issues and providing written information. Provide clinical support to the pharmacy department where necessary including ward-based activities such as stock top up, supply of medicines, providing clinical advice to patient and/or other healthcare professionals, carrying out medicines assurance audits and completing medicines reconciliation for new admissions. To undertake clinical audits involving the electronic prescribing systems To gather feedback from end users to further optimise the system configuration and processes1.2 Working as part of a Team: Work alongside the EPMA and systems team in the development, implementation and maintenance of electronic prescribing systems. Work closely with pharmacy colleagues to support the department to deliver person centred care whilst meeting the service standards and objectives. Support the pharmacy department through providing accuracy checking cover and clinical support when necessary. Participate in error reporting, identifying areas where EPMA could prevent reoccurrence. Support the pharmacy department in attaining the Trusts sustainability agenda through use of digital systems to enable us to move to paper light. Be a member of the EPMA project board, adhering to robust clinical and operational governance structures and processes around the EPMA system(s). Support the weekend and bank holiday rota.1.3 Managing Self: To work independently and with a level of autonomy on allocated workstreams Apply clinical knowledge and understanding to help support ongoing use of electronic systems. Participate in clinical supervision, staying up to date with changes in practice and GPHC standards.1.4 Management Supervision and Support: Oversee day-to-day activity when working within pharmacy services Provide leadership and support and act as a role model to other staff. Support the training and development of others. Deliver specific EPMA training to different cohorts of staff, occasionally presenting to large groups. Support in the recruitment of other pharmacy team members Deliver first line management responsibilities such as appraisal, performance management and sickness management.1.5Financial Responsibility: Ongoing formulary management of EPS system, identifying areas where formulary switches can be made that are cost effective and clinically appropriate for patient group. Preparation of reports for costing and usage. Inputting and interpreting prescribing data and proposing recommendations to internal governance forums on proposed changes. Approval of e-expenses for direct reports1.6 Trust Values:The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment and expects thatall staff treat people e.g, service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and respect at all time. The post holder must all time act in accordance with the Trusts Values: We put the person first and in the centre We know that families and carers matter We are respectful, honest, open and transparent We improve and aim to be outstanding We are relevant today and ready for tomorrow 1.7. Safeguarding: Report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children, adults service users, members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy. Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.1.8 Trust policies and commitments to be read in line with the relevant Trust Policy:All staff employed by the Trust must comply with the Trusts policies and procedures, undertake appropriate training required for their role and commit to: ensure they are aware of the Whistleblowing Policy and how they raise concerns; maintain confidentiality, in line with the Trusts Confidentiality Policy and Code of Conduct; understand their personal responsibilities with regards to data quality for any information which they create, use or process in accordance with the The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and Trust Data Protection policy; comply with the provisions of The Trusts Health and Safety Policy and Protocol. Ensuring their own safety and that of colleagues, service users and visitors. Know the action to be taken in the event of a fire and must undertake fire training annually; receive supervision in line with the Trusts Supervision Policy and an annual Appraisal in line with the Trusts Appraisal Policy, during which mandatory, role specific and personal development needs should be identified and agreed; understand their responsibilities under the Trusts Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy and ensure that they adhere to the provisions of the policy; recognise, respect and support the equality diversity of staff, colleagues, service users, carers and the public. Contribute to a working environment which promotes and responds positively to difference and diversity; ensure they carry out their duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18 years, as issued under Section 11 of The Children Act 2004, by being familiar with and adhering to Trust safeguarding policies and participating in relevant training; comply with their professional responsibilities to develop their practice and deliver care through a Clinical Governance framework (i.e. CPD, Audit, Supervision); demonstrate, through practice and practical understanding, the importance of the continual development of individual, team and service wide quality improvement; abide by relevant codes of professional practice, with the organisation taking action when codes of conduct are breached; work flexibly to meet the needs of the service/organisation, whilst working within a culture of progressive employment practices and commitment to the Investors in People (IiP) Standards. adhere to the Trusts smoke free policies, which prohibits smoking anywhere on Trust grounds; being socially responsible by complying with measures that support the Trust in reducing or offsetting our environmental impact; Identify and report risks, hazards, incidents, accidents and near misses promptly;In addition to the Trusts own responsibilities under the Health and Social Care Act 2008, Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance, for your safety, ALL staff (and contractors) are responsible for ensuring their work adheres to this Code in the delivery of safe patient care. This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the band as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments. For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

Person Specification

Training

Essential

• Accredited Checking Pharmacy technician.
• Additional degree level, specialist knowledge and/or training demonstrated through in house approved frameworks and national training in:
• Pharmacy medicines management systems through medicines optimisation frameworks (in house or NHS England school of medicines optimisation).
• Health and safety including knowledge of medicines storage and medicines handling i.e. COSSH.
• Mental Health including monitoring requirements and knowledge of specialist mental health drugs such as clozapine/lithium.
• Willingness to undertake further training.

Desirable

• NVQ Assessor/Facilitator status
• NVQ Internal verifier status.
• Wakefield Post Graduate Certificate of psychiatric therapies.
• Recent IT qualification/ training.
• CMHP Psych 1/Psych 2 certificate.

Physical Attributes

Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable and substantial post registration experience of working in a hospital pharmacy environment.
• Experience of managing staff and recruitment processes.
• Experience in the use of IT packages available for pharmacy & patient information systems.
• Experience of working with electronic prescribing systems.
• Experience in conducting audits and interpreting data/producing action plans.
• Understanding of the Patient monitoring requirements and pharmacy role for the supply of Clozapine.
• Experience of writing and reviewing SOPs both for dispensary processes and safe medicines management on ward areas.
• Experience/Knowledge of cost-effective prescribing.

Desirable

• Experience of working with Service level agreements across organizations
• Experience of electronic incident reporting systems such as Datix
• Previous experience of delivering training.
• Experienced in the supply of Clozapine.
• Experience of presenting to other disciplines on pharmacy-based subjects.
• Experience of working in a mental health setting.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with GPhC as practicing pharmacy technician, holding appropriate qualification.
• NVQ/BTEC level 3 in pharmaceutical science or equivalent.
• Leadership and Management qualification i.e. ILM level 3, Mary Seacole etc.
• Post graduate clinical diploma in clinical pharmacy services NVQ level 4 (or equivalent).
• OR to undertake within first year.
• OR
• IM&T qualification at equivalent level.

Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Recent experience of dispensing and checking prescriptions within a hospital disensary.
• Ability to produce both written and data reports.
• Experience of incident reporting system and associated reporting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities and deliver to deadlines.
• Ability to manage information systems.
• Ability to manage difficult and hostile or emotive situations calmly & effectively.
• Team player.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Excellent IT skills.

Desirable

• Up to date knowledge of psychotropic medications.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Empathy with mental illness and understanding of mental health issues, illnesses and treatment.
• Able to use initiative.
• Team player with effective leadership skills.
• Ability to cope with emotional distressing situations.
• Excellent organisational ability.
• Attention to detail.
• Aptitude to learn new skills.
• Experience of managing change and supporting others through the process.
• Ability to work in a secure forensic setting.
• Ability to maintain concentration despite interruptions in a busy environment.
• Commitment to CPD.
• Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working systems within a medium or high secure healthcare environment.

Person Specification Training Essential Accredited Checking Pharmacy technician. Additional degree level, specialist knowledge and/or training demonstrated through in house approved frameworks and national training in: Pharmacy medicines management systems through medicines optimisation frameworks (in house or NHS England school of medicines optimisation). Health and safety including knowledge of medicines storage and medicines handling i.e. COSSH. Mental Health including monitoring requirements and knowledge of specialist mental health drugs such as clozapine/lithium. Willingness to undertake further training. Desirable NVQ Assessor/Facilitator status NVQ Internal verifier status. Wakefield Post Graduate Certificate of psychiatric therapies. Recent IT qualification/ training. CMHP Psych 1/Psych 2 certificate. Physical Attributes Essential Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy). Experience Essential Demonstrable and substantial post registration experience of working in a hospital pharmacy environment. Experience of managing staff and recruitment processes. Experience in the use of IT packages available for pharmacy & patient information systems. Experience of working with electronic prescribing systems. Experience in conducting audits and interpreting data/producing action plans. Understanding of the Patient monitoring requirements and pharmacy role for the supply of Clozapine. Experience of writing and reviewing SOPs both for dispensary processes and safe medicines management on ward areas. Experience/Knowledge of cost-effective prescribing. Desirable Experience of working with Service level agreements across organizations Experience of electronic incident reporting systems such as Datix Previous experience of delivering training. Experienced in the supply of Clozapine. Experience of presenting to other disciplines on pharmacy-based subjects. Experience of working in a mental health setting. Qualifications Essential Registered with GPhC as practicing pharmacy technician, holding appropriate qualification. NVQ/BTEC level 3 in pharmaceutical science or equivalent. Leadership and Management qualification i.e. ILM level 3, Mary Seacole etc. Post graduate clinical diploma in clinical pharmacy services NVQ level 4 (or equivalent). OR to undertake within first year. OR IM&T qualification at equivalent level. Special Knowledge/Skills Essential Recent experience of dispensing and checking prescriptions within a hospital disensary. Ability to produce both written and data reports. Experience of incident reporting system and associated reporting. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage priorities and deliver to deadlines. Ability to manage information systems. Ability to manage difficult and hostile or emotive situations calmly & effectively. Team player. Self-motivated and enthusiastic. Excellent IT skills. Desirable Up to date knowledge of psychotropic medications. Personal Attributes Essential Empathy with mental illness and understanding of mental health issues, illnesses and treatment. Able to use initiative. Team player with effective leadership skills. Ability to cope with emotional distressing situations. Excellent organisational ability. Attention to detail. Aptitude to learn new skills. Experience of managing change and supporting others through the process. Ability to work in a secure forensic setting. Ability to maintain concentration despite interruptions in a busy environment. Commitment to CPD. Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role. Desirable Previous experience of working systems within a medium or high secure healthcare environment.

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Fieldhead Hospital

Ouchthorpe Lane

Wakefield

WF1 3SP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Fieldhead Hospital

Ouchthorpe Lane

Wakefield

WF1 3SP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our Clinical Trials (OHCT)Pharmacy Department at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT). The department manages Clinical Trials from early stage Phase I studies to Post license Phase IV studies; handling a range of molecules from Advanced Therapies to traditional formulations.The successful applicant will be working alongside a range of experienced leading researchers who run studies from our various researchplatforms.The post holder will be managing existing studies in line with Good Clinical Practice principles and working alongside our specialist set-up team delivering new studies.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will primarily focus on:

• Management of existing studies
• Managing Modifications
• Early stages feasibility
• Site Qualification support to the Sponsors
• Studies Set up
• Studies Initiation
• Studies maintenance, closing and archiving
• Dispensing and checking (ACPT if applicable)
• Invoicing

About us

The department has advanced capabilities and several years of experience in managing Clinical Trials from multinational Pharmaceuticalcompanies and non-commercial organisations. The Trust has a large portfolio of sponsored studies where Clinical Trials Pharmacy act as aSponsor Pharmacy.Our team are experienced in managing complex studies involving advanced therapies. The Trust, as part of its bigger organisational structure,provides an array of world class training for researchers and support departments. Our researchers collaborate and work along side with ouracademic and industrial partners.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum inc HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

196-RD558E

Job locations

Guys Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As per the Job Description attached:

The successful applicant will primarily focus on:

• Management of existing studies
• Managing Modifications
• Early stages feasibility
• Site Qualification support to the Sponsors
• Studies Set up
• Studies Initiation
• Studies maintenance, closing and archiving
• Dispensing and checking (ACPT if applicable)
• Invoicing

Job description Job responsibilities As per the Job Description attached: The successful applicant will primarily focus on: Management of existing studies Managing Modifications Early stages feasibility Site Qualification support to the Sponsors Studies Set up Studies Initiation Studies maintenance, closing and archiving Dispensing and checking (ACPT if applicable) Invoicing

Person Specification

Skills/Knowledge/Ability

Essential

• Demonstrated ability to write and review SOPs
• Demonstrated ability to plan, deliver, and organise competency based training assessment

Desirable

• Experience working in Clinical Trials

Previous Experience

Essential

• Previous evaluated experience of delivering induction and competency-based training
• Previous evaluated experience of supervising staff and workload at site level on a day-to-day basis
• Previous evaluated experience of participation in project and audit work

Desirable

• Demonstrated experience of ability to appraise staff and set performance objectives
• GCP audit experience
• Work experience (post qualification) in hospital pharmacy
• Previous experience in the set up and delivery of Clinical Trials
• Previous experience of dealing with Clinical Trial amendments

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• QCF Pharmacy services Level 3 (NVQ level 3) plus an accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent) or equivalent Pharmacy Technicians whom are qualified via other GPhC approved routes
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Working towards/completion of the Accreditation Checking Pharmacy Technician Scheme (ACPT)

Desirable

• Clinical Trials specific training and qualifications
• GCP training

Person Specification Skills/Knowledge/Ability Essential Demonstrated ability to write and review SOPs Demonstrated ability to plan, deliver, and organise competency based training assessment Desirable Experience working in Clinical Trials Previous Experience Essential Previous evaluated experience of delivering induction and competency-based training Previous evaluated experience of supervising staff and workload at site level on a day-to-day basis Previous evaluated experience of participation in project and audit work Desirable Demonstrated experience of ability to appraise staff and set performance objectives GCP audit experience Work experience (post qualification) in hospital pharmacy Previous experience in the set up and delivery of Clinical Trials Previous experience of dealing with Clinical Trial amendments Education/Qualifications Essential QCF Pharmacy services Level 3 (NVQ level 3) plus an accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent) or equivalent Pharmacy Technicians whom are qualified via other GPhC approved routes Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council Working towards/completion of the Accreditation Checking Pharmacy Technician Scheme (ACPT) Desirable Clinical Trials specific training and qualifications GCP training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guys Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guys Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you an experienced Pharmacist looking for a flexible bank opportunity where you can make a real difference to patient care?

Were looking for a Bank Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Southampton. Youll support the delivery of a high-quality clinical pharmacy service across inpatient, outpatient and day-patient services, helping to ensure medicines are used safely, effectively and appropriately.

Main duties of the job

Working closely with our multidisciplinary clinical teams, youll provide expert pharmaceutical advice and support throughout the patient journey. Youll review prescriptions, optimise medicines, counsel patients and carers, support discharge planning and provide dispensary cover. Youll also contribute to medicines governance, clinical audit, incident management, staff training and the continued development of safe and effective pharmacy services.

About us

Youll be a GPhC-registered Pharmacist with experience in a similar role and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient care. Hospital experience would be advantageous.

Youll also bring:

• Strong communication and team-working skills
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to prioritise and remain calm under pressure
• Knowledge of the legal requirements surrounding the supply and storage of medicines and controlled drugs
• A flexible, proactive approach and commitment to continued professional development

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the newly formed Sea City Partnership for keen and committed individuals to join our friendly team to develop medicines optimisation services within our practices.

The post holder will play a key role in improving safe and cost-effective prescribing, enhancing patient outcomes, reducing health inequalities, and supporting public health initiatives.

We are looking to recruit a registered Pharmacy Technician (Salary AFC Band 5 equivalent pro-rata with NHS Pension available) to enhance the care of our patients.

The posts will complement the existing Pharmacist Team, who will provide professional support and development.

We will welcome applications from all sectors of Pharmacy, and you will be fully supported with a comprehensive induction and ongoing training.

If you have the drive, motivation and enthusiasm to work with us and other agencies to improve the quality of care to patients and be at the forefront of developing an exciting Health Service Provider we would love to hear from you and receive your application.

Main duties of the job

3.1.1 Providing specialist pharmaceutical services, professional advice and direct support to Drs, Nurses, HCAs, ANPs, Reception/Administrative Staff.

3.1.2 Liaising with patients, clinical and non-clinical staff, practice, hospitals.

3.1.3 Undertaking medicines reconciliation.

3.1.4 Assisting clinical pharmacists in Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs).

3.1.5 Supporting the clinical pharmacists with long term condition reviews.

3.1.6 Responding to medication queries from patients, carers, and staff.

3.1.7 Liaising with community pharmacy teams for items which are out of stock.

3.1.8 Promoting safe and effective prescribing, reduce medicines waste, and support repeat prescribing systems.

3.1.9 To work with reception staff and medicines managers to help manage repeat prescription requests, resolving queries.

3.1.10 Supporting the team with QOF, MOIS, NICE guidance.

3.1.11 Training and supporting admin staff and pharmacy colleagues in safe prescribing processes.

3.1.12 Participate in audits, service evaluation, and policy development.

3.1.13 Monitoring and developing recall systems to ensure that all patients have appropriate therapeutic drug monitoring.

3.1.14 Responding to medicines related MHRA safety alerts.

3.1.15 Assisting in the appropriate monitoring of high-risk medications through patient safety searches.

3.1.16 Processing and reviewing shared care agreements received from other healthcare providers.

About us

Sea City Partnership is a large training practice serving some of the most vibrant and diverse communities in Southern England. We operate from 4 sites - St Marys Surgery, Mulberry House Surgery, Telephone House Surgery and Victor Street Surgery. We are committed to working with our communities to develop our services for the future.

We have well established and experienced multi-disciplinary clinical team providing excellent care to our communities. We strive to provide high quality, patient centred care whilst supporting staff wellbeing and development. As a nurse joining our team, we will provide you with opportunities to develop your skills in a supportive and collegiate environment.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1132-26-0001

Job locations

1 Johnson Street

Southampton

SO14 1LT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

3.1The post holder will be responsible for:

3.1.1 Providing specialist pharmaceutical services, professional advice and direct support to Drs, Nurses, HCAs, ANPs, Reception/Administrative Staff and the wider multi-disciplinary ARRS team to promote the safe, effective and high-quality, cost-effective use of medicines.

3.1.2 Liaising with patients, clinical and non-clinical staff, practice, hospital and community pharmacists/ technicians and patient's carers to improve the pharmaceutical care of patients.

3.1.3 Undertaking medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and within clinical competence to update patients medical records accordingly referring on any discrepancies promptly to the clinical pharmacists or GPs.

3.1.4 Assisting clinical pharmacists in Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs), including arranging required monitoring and carrying out preparatory work.

3.1.5 Supporting the clinical pharmacists with long term condition reviews through lifestyle and medication advice.

3.1.6 Responding to medication queries from patients, carers, and staff, providing counselling where appropriate.

3.1.7 Liaising with community pharmacy teams for items which are out of stock, supporting compliance with medication and promoting lifestyle advice (smoking/alcohol).

3.1.8 Promoting safe and effective prescribing, reduce medicines waste, and support repeat prescribing systems.

3.1.9 To work with reception staff and medicines managers to help manage repeat prescription requests, resolving queries where possible and producing prescriptions for clinical review.

3.1.10 Supporting the team with QOF, MOIS, NICE guidance implementation, antimicrobial stewardship, and prescribing audits.

3.1.11 Training and supporting admin staff and pharmacy colleagues in safe prescribing processes.

3.1.12 Participate in audits, service evaluation, and policy development to improve medicine use.

3.1.13 Monitoring and developing recall systems to ensure that all patients have appropriate therapeutic drug monitoring.

3.1.14 Responding to medicines related MHRA safety alerts.

3.1.15 Assisting in the appropriate monitoring of high-risk medications through patient safety searches.

3.1.16 Processing and reviewing shared care agreements received from other healthcare providers.

3.2 Communication Responsibilities:

3.2.1 Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to patient group meetings and service discussions.

3.2.2 Provide information and support to patients, carers, and professionals, tailored to their needs and understanding.

3.3 Knowledge, Education, and Training Responsibilities:

3.2.1 Participate in delivering training to staff and patient groups.

3.2.2 Take responsibility for CPD and revalidation requirements with the GPhC.

3.2.3 Identify and undertake training to support service needs, including IT systems (Systm One, AccuRx, Anima).

3.3 Management and Leadership:

3.3.1 Manage own workload effectively, working independently and as part of a team.

3.3.2 Support pharmacists with QOF and MOIS and other medicine-related targets.

3.3.3 Contribute to audits, data collection, and reporting to commissioners.

3.3.4 Supervise and train administrative and trainee staff as required

3.4 Quality and Service Improvement:

34.1 Identify risks and ensure safe practice in medicines management.

34.2 Contribute to evidence-based practice, audit, and research.

34.3 Participate in service improvement initiatives and development of clinical standards and protocols.

34.4 Promote patient and public involvement to inform service improvements.

The above is not exhaustive. The postholder may from time to time be required to undertake other activities commensurate with the expected levels of responsibility and scope of the role, within levels of attained competence. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels, annual leave cover.

Job description Job responsibilities 3.1The post holder will be responsible for:3.1.1 Providing specialist pharmaceutical services, professional advice and direct support to Drs, Nurses, HCAs, ANPs, Reception/Administrative Staff and the wider multi-disciplinary ARRS team to promote the safe, effective and high-quality, cost-effective use of medicines.3.1.2 Liaising with patients, clinical and non-clinical staff, practice, hospital and community pharmacists/ technicians and patient's carers to improve the pharmaceutical care of patients.3.1.3 Undertaking medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and within clinical competence to update patients medical records accordingly referring on any discrepancies promptly to the clinical pharmacists or GPs.3.1.4 Assisting clinical pharmacists in Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs), including arranging required monitoring and carrying out preparatory work.3.1.5 Supporting the clinical pharmacists with long term condition reviews through lifestyle and medication advice.3.1.6 Responding to medication queries from patients, carers, and staff, providing counselling where appropriate.3.1.7 Liaising with community pharmacy teams for items which are out of stock, supporting compliance with medication and promoting lifestyle advice (smoking/alcohol).3.1.8 Promoting safe and effective prescribing, reduce medicines waste, and support repeat prescribing systems.3.1.9 To work with reception staff and medicines managers to help manage repeat prescription requests, resolving queries where possible and producing prescriptions for clinical review.3.1.10 Supporting the team with QOF, MOIS, NICE guidance implementation, antimicrobial stewardship, and prescribing audits.3.1.11 Training and supporting admin staff and pharmacy colleagues in safe prescribing processes.3.1.12 Participate in audits, service evaluation, and policy development to improve medicine use.3.1.13 Monitoring and developing recall systems to ensure that all patients have appropriate therapeutic drug monitoring.3.1.14 Responding to medicines related MHRA safety alerts.3.1.15 Assisting in the appropriate monitoring of high-risk medications through patient safety searches.3.1.16 Processing and reviewing shared care agreements received from other healthcare providers.3.2 Communication Responsibilities:3.2.1 Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to patient group meetings and service discussions.3.2.2 Provide information and support to patients, carers, and professionals, tailored to their needs and understanding.3.3 Knowledge, Education, and Training Responsibilities:3.2.1 Participate in delivering training to staff and patient groups.3.2.2 Take responsibility for CPD and revalidation requirements with the GPhC.3.2.3 Identify and undertake training to support service needs, including IT systems (Systm One, AccuRx, Anima).3.3 Management and Leadership:3.3.1 Manage own workload effectively, working independently and as part of a team.3.3.2 Support pharmacists with QOF and MOIS and other medicine-related targets.3.3.3 Contribute to audits, data collection, and reporting to commissioners.3.3.4 Supervise and train administrative and trainee staff as required3.4 Quality and Service Improvement:34.1 Identify risks and ensure safe practice in medicines management.34.2 Contribute to evidence-based practice, audit, and research.34.3 Participate in service improvement initiatives and development of clinical standards and protocols.34.4 Promote patient and public involvement to inform service improvements.The above is not exhaustive. The postholder may from time to time be required to undertake other activities commensurate with the expected levels of responsibility and scope of the role, within levels of attained competence. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels, annual leave cover.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services (or equivalent)
• Pharmacy Technician Registered with General Pharmaceutical council.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of CPD
• Experience of working in GP practice or NHS provider as a pharmacy technician (hospital or community pharmacy).

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services (or equivalent) Pharmacy Technician Registered with General Pharmaceutical council. Experience Essential Evidence of CPD Experience of working in GP practice or NHS provider as a pharmacy technician (hospital or community pharmacy).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

St Marys Surgery

Address

1 Johnson Street

Southampton

SO14 1LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stmaryssurgery.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St Marys Surgery

Address

1 Johnson Street

Southampton

SO14 1LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stmaryssurgery.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you considering a career change and eager to apply your skills in pharmacy? LPT is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Pharmacy Stores Assistant to join our fast-paced stores team. Experience in pharmacy or logistics is essential for this role, and well provide full training to support your success. If youre interested and believe you have the qualities were looking for, apply today! If you have any queries about this role please contact: Michelle Evans - [email protected]

Main duties of the job

Main duties and responsibilities: To participate in the provision of stock and non-stock items to wards and departments including the provision of topping up and a range of medicines management duties. To support the use of ward automation systems in the control of stock held at ward level. To ensure that data entry into pharmacy computer systems is accurate and timely. To process orders for medicines under the terms of the site Wholesale dealers license in accordance with relevant SOPs. To carry out general stock management duties in all areas of the pharmacy including receipt of goods, transfers, stock counts, stock rotation and investigation of stock discrepancies when necessary. To undertake relevant training as required.

About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly and progressive clinical team at Hetton Group Practice.

The successful candidate will be a registered Pharmacy Technician who has completed, is currently undertaking, or is willing to undertake the appropriate primary care pharmacy training pathway. Working alongside our Clinical Pharmacist, GPs, nurses and wider multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in supporting the safe, effective and efficient use of medicines across the practice population.

This is an evolving role with excellent opportunities for personal and professional development within a supportive environment that values innovation, collaboration and high-quality patient care.

Main duties of the job

The Pharmacy Technician is an integral member of the general practice team and will work within their professional competencies to:

• Work under the supervision of the Clinical Pharmacist to support the safe and effective use of medicines.
• Process and manage prescription requests in line with practice policies and procedures.
• Undertake medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge and transfer of care.
• Support medication reviews and medicines optimisation initiatives.
• Respond to medication-related queries from patients, carers, clinicians and community pharmacies.
• Assist with the management of repeat prescribing systems.
• Carry out prescribing and medication safety audits.
• Support quality improvement projects and medicines-related enhanced services.
• Ensure accurate coding and maintenance of clinical records.
• Identify opportunities to improve prescribing quality, reduce waste and enhance patient safety.
• Support public health initiatives, screening programmes and vaccination services.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain professional standards and comply with all relevant governance, confidentiality and safeguarding requirements.

About us

Hetton Group Practice is a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking semi-rural training practice serving a growing patient population of approximately 12,000 patients from a spacious purpose-built premises.

Our multidisciplinary team consists of:

• 6 GP Partners
• 3 Salaried GPs
• A full nursing team including:
• 2 Practice Nurses
• 1 Student Nursing Associate
• 2 Healthcare Assistants
• A dedicated and experienced administration and reception team supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care

We are an established training practice for both GP Registrars and Medical Students, offering a supportive learning environment and excellent opportunities for professional development. We actively encourage staff to develop specialist interests, undertake further training, and progress within their careers.

We are proud members of the Coalfields Primary Care Network (PCN) and work closely with neighbouring practices to deliver services and improve healthcare outcomes for patients across the Coalfields area.

The practice also has representation on the Sunderland Local Medical Committee (LMC), ensuring we remain engaged with wider primary care developments and initiatives.

As a practice, we are committed to delivering high-quality patient care, embracing innovation, supporting our workforce, and continually improving the services we provide to our patients and local community.

Job summary

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for Pharmacy Technicians to join the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust as rotational pharmacy technicians working across placements in IUC/111, 999 and the medicines packing unit. We are an inclusive and well respected team. We will support you to develop and grow your pharmacy skills both practically and strategically. We are looking for GPhC registered pharmacy technicians who are dynamic and willing to learn in a new and developing environment

LOCATION: London & Hithergreen or Multiple Sites

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role include:

oTo line manage and supervise the Assistant Technical Officers

oTo support the production, training and implementation of SOPs.

oTo undertake specialist rotational placements in the Medicines Packing Unit, Medicines Governance and Integrated Urgent Care/111 (IUC/111).

oTo maintain a high standard of clinical work and pharmaceutically check and release packed drugs packs.

oTo order, receipt, dispense and check controlled drugs.

oTo work closely with the IUC lead pharmacist, Trust Medication Safety Officer, chief pharmacy technician and production manager.

oTravel is required to other LAS Trust sites as necessary for meetings and audit work.

oTo train and assess medicines support staff

About us

Our vision is to deliver outstanding emergency and urgent care whenever and wherever needed for everyone in London, 24/7, 365 days a year. Our strategy 2023-2028 outlines how we plan to achieve this, and is centred upon three missions focused on:

• Our care delivering outstanding emergency and urgent care whenever and wherever needed.

• Our organisation being an increasingly inclusive, well-led and highly skilled organisation people are proud to work for.

• Our London using our unique pan-London position to contribute to improving the health of the capital.

To achieve these three missions we have set ourselves 50 commitments to deliver over the next five years. In developing these ambitious commitments, we have engaged extensively both inside our organisation, with our partners and with our patients, and we have analysed population trends and horizon scanned the future.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

308-OL-CORP-144

Job locations

Trust HQ

220 Waterloo Road

LONDON

Greater London

SE1 8SD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Effectively supervise the Medicines Distribution & Medicines Store and ensuring that demand of medicines is met across the Trust and that medicines are kept in a secure manner.

To use specialist knowledge, to further develop the role and understanding of medicines management within LAS.

To support the development and delivery medicine management training, if required and agreed for a range of individuals including clinicians and non-clinicians.

Support the delivery of the corporate governance and assurance requirements and any internal/external assurance processes.

To supervise and undertake risk management and clinical governance activities within own area of responsibility and contribute towards the delivery of the appropriate quality standards and targets outlined in the Trust's Risk Management Strategy.

Applicants are advised to read all the information enclosed in the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

Priority will be given to London Ambulance Service employees who are at risk of redundancy.

We reserve the right to close the application window early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Job description Job responsibilities Effectively supervise the Medicines Distribution & Medicines Store and ensuring that demand of medicines is met across the Trust and that medicines are kept in a secure manner.To use specialist knowledge, to further develop the role and understanding of medicines management within LAS.To support the development and delivery medicine management training, if required and agreed for a range of individuals including clinicians and non-clinicians.Support the delivery of the corporate governance and assurance requirements and any internal/external assurance processes.To supervise and undertake risk management and clinical governance activities within own area of responsibility and contribute towards the delivery of the appropriate quality standards and targets outlined in the Trust's Risk Management Strategy.Applicants are advised to read all the information enclosed in the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.Priority will be given to London Ambulance Service employees who are at risk of redundancy.We reserve the right to close the application window early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Accreditations, Education

Essential

• Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
• NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent
• Successful completion of short courses relevant to practice.
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Experience developing and writing Standard Operating Procedures
• Experience supporting staff with training
• Experience managing staff
• Experience of undertaking research activities and dispensing clinical trial medicines
• Experience of stock management
• Experience of report writing
• Previous work with or within an NHS Trust

Desirable

• Previous experience of delivering induction and competency based training
• Experience in financial management

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Robust knowledge of the GPhC Standards of conduct, ethics and performance
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of national guidelines and can relate to performance related issues in practice.
• Knowledge of medicines management governance requirements within NHS Ambulance Services.
• Ability to apply technical pharmacy knowledge and critically compare a range of options
• Understanding of COSHH regulations and Health and Safety at Work Act
• Good prioritisation/organisation skills
• Highly developed accuracy skills
• Good IT skills including data entry
• Good Analytical skills
• Good Communication skills
• Good Presentation skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of wholesale dealer activities

Personal Abilities

Desirable

• Able to work autonomously and take responsibility for decisions.
• Able to travel to different sites across LAS
• Able to undertake further training/development as necessary.

Person Specification Qualifications, Accreditations, Education Essential Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent Successful completion of short courses relevant to practice. Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification. Experience Essential Experience developing and writing Standard Operating Procedures Experience supporting staff with training Experience managing staff Experience of undertaking research activities and dispensing clinical trial medicines Experience of stock management Experience of report writing Previous work with or within an NHS Trust Desirable Previous experience of delivering induction and competency based training Experience in financial management Knowledge and Skills Essential Robust knowledge of the GPhC Standards of conduct, ethics and performance Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of national guidelines and can relate to performance related issues in practice. Knowledge of medicines management governance requirements within NHS Ambulance Services. Ability to apply technical pharmacy knowledge and critically compare a range of options Understanding of COSHH regulations and Health and Safety at Work Act Good prioritisation/organisation skills Highly developed accuracy skills Good IT skills including data entry Good Analytical skills Good Communication skills Good Presentation skills Desirable Knowledge of wholesale dealer activities Personal Abilities Desirable Able to work autonomously and take responsibility for decisions. Able to travel to different sites across LAS Able to undertake further training/development as necessary.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Trust HQ

220 Waterloo Road

LONDON

Greater London

SE1 8SD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Trust HQ

220 Waterloo Road

LONDON

Greater London

SE1 8SD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate Pharmacy Technician to provide and develop the clinical pharmacy service within Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust's Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service. If you're looking for an innovative clinical role, that is at the forefront of delivering patient-tailored care within the community setting, with exciting opportunities for professional development and a good work-life balance, then look no further.

The post holder will join the pharmacist to work closely with the multidisciplinary Early Intervention in Psychosis team. The post holder will be based in St Martin's Hospital in Canterbury, but will be expected to be flexible, supporting the team and multiagency colleagues across the county.

Our Pharmacy Technicians are provided with opportunities for personal growth and development, including support to do accredited medicine management qualifications and NHS leadership courses.

Main duties of the job

You will support the 6 Early Intervention in Psychosis localities, across Kent and Medway, ensuring a safe, evidence-based delivery of all pharmacological interventions, with emphasis on:

• ensuring appropriate management of side effects,
• improving compliance with prescribed treatment,
• improving access to clozapine in early onset schizophrenia,
• improving physical health outcomes,
• value-based practice as much as evidence-based practice.

Key aspects of this clinical post will include:

• attending locality multidisciplinary meetings,
• providing specialist medication advice,
• patient education and counselling,
• medication reviews and reconciliations of current and past medication history,
• developing teaching and educational programmes.

The post holder will collaborate with the pharmacist and work closely with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals. The primary responsibility involves assisting in the management of medicines for individuals experiencing early-stage psychosis. This includes providing support to those undergoing their first episode of psychosis in Kent, as well as their families and carers.

The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

About us

We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway.

Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD.

Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve.

Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident.

Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's working well together.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

380-EK428-C

Job locations

St Martin's Hospital

Littlebourne Road

Canterbury, Kent

CT1 1AZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• NVQ 3 / 4 or equivalent
• Registered with GPhC
• Medications management knowledge including appropriate policies and legislation acquired through formal education and specialist training

Desirable

• Accredited Medicine management qualification
• Accredited accuracy checking qualification
• Experience in using the Point of Care Haematology (PocHi) machine
• Phlebotomy trained
• Basic life support/ first aid training

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 12 months post-qualification experience
• Working within a clinical/ward environment
• Working in various disciplines and across organisational boundaries, linking primary and secondary care

Desirable

• Experience and/or an interest in mental health

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Able to work as part of a team
• Good at practical problem solving
• Good presentation skills
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own workload

Desirable

• Good understanding of the issues affecting mental health prescribing
• Project management skills

Person Specification Qualification Essential NVQ 3 / 4 or equivalent Registered with GPhC Medications management knowledge including appropriate policies and legislation acquired through formal education and specialist training Desirable Accredited Medicine management qualification Accredited accuracy checking qualification Experience in using the Point of Care Haematology (PocHi) machine Phlebotomy trained Basic life support/ first aid training Experience Essential Minimum of 12 months post-qualification experience Working within a clinical/ward environment Working in various disciplines and across organisational boundaries, linking primary and secondary care Desirable Experience and/or an interest in mental health Knowledge and Skills Essential Able to work as part of a team Good at practical problem solving Good presentation skills Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own workload Desirable Good understanding of the issues affecting mental health prescribing Project management skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

St Martin's Hospital

Littlebourne Road

Canterbury, Kent

CT1 1AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

St Martin's Hospital

Littlebourne Road

Canterbury, Kent

CT1 1AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are recruiting for a Band 5 Electronic Prescribing Support Pharmacy Technician at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Pharmacy who shares our ambition to provide high-quality care and an outstanding experience for every patient, every time.

This role is ideal for a Pharmacy Technician who is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and holds an NVQ3 or BTEC Cert. Previous experience in pharmacy services is essential, while background experience Wellsky dispensing systems, or electronic prescribing systems is highly desirable. You will be supported by a dedicated team of cancer pharmacy staff to deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical services to patients on day case units and wards.

You will be responsible for supporting the development, configuration, testing, and ongoing management of the Electronic Prescribing (EP) System for Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT). Acting as a champion user of the system, you will provide critical helpdesk support and help train pharmacy, nursing, and prescribing staff. Additionally, your day-to-day activities will include participating in the dispensary, managing stock control, operating the chemotherapy desk, and counseling patients on their medication.

At our Trust, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we encourage you to role model our Trust values every day throughout the recruitment process and in your future role with us.

Main duties of the job

The Electronic Prescribing Support Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for supporting the development, configuration, testing, and ongoing management of the Electronic Prescribing (EP) System for Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT). Working under the supervision of the Advanced Oncology Pharmacist Electronic Prescribing, you will support the ongoing management of the EP system. You will act as a point of contact to help resolve system queries and contribute to the delivery of training programs for pharmacy and clinical staff.

About us

At East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.

We run the following hospitals:

The Lister Hospital, Stevenage

New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City

Hertford County, Hertford

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation, and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and skilled Clinical Pharmacist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in patient care, working within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

As a key member of our pharmacy team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality medicines management, providing expert advice to healthcare professionals, and ensuring the safe and effective use of medications for our patients. You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills, collaborate with a range of healthcare professionals, and contribute to innovative patient care initiatives.

If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes, enjoy working in a fast-paced clinical setting, and want to gain valuable experience in a dynamic NHS team, we would love to hear from you

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Pharmacist in Primary Care, you will play a key role in supporting patients and healthcare professionals by providing expert medicines management and clinical advice. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will conduct structured medication reviews, optimise prescribing for long-term conditions, and support safe, evidence-based prescribing practices.

Your role will involve working directly with patients to improve medication adherence, reduce poly pharmacy risks, and manage complex prescriptions. You will also assist in medicinalreconciliation, support chronic disease management, and contribute to clinicalaudits and quality improvement initiatives.

This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your clinical expertise in apatient-facing, non-dispensing role, making a real impact on patient outcomes in primary care. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about improving medicines optimisation

About us

We are aforward-thinking, patient-focused primary careorganisationdedicatedto delivering high-quality healthcare to our community. Our team consistsofGPs, nurses, clinical pharmacists, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff, all working collaboratively to provide excellent patient care in a supportive and inclusive environment.

We fosterafriendlyand professional workplace, where staff are valued, encouraged to develop their skills, and supported in their career progression. As part of our team, you will have access toongoing training, peer support, and opportunities to contribute to service improvements.

We are committed towork-life balance, offering flexible working arrangements where possible, and ensuring a positive, team-oriented atmosphere. If you are looking to join a dynamic and innovative organisation that truly values its staff and patients, we would love to welcome you

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£42,500 to £47,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M0043-26-0004

Job locations

West End Surgery

Northolt

Northolt

Middlesex

UB5 6QN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be part of a group of PCN clinical pharmacists. You will develop through team clinical supervision sessions and benefit from direct mentoring with an experienced GP/ Lead Pharmacist. You will have the opportunity to access and complete NHS England's accredited training pathway that equips you to practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting

Job Summary:

To improve patients health outcomes and the efficiency of the Primary Care team by providing direct, accessible and timely Clinical Medicines expertise, by working as part of a multidisciplinary practice team.

To proactively transfer workload relating to medicines optimisation issues from other clinical staff to improve patient care, safety, thus freeing up other clinical staff to spend more time on other clinical care:

To promote safe, evidence based, cost effective prescribing in line with CCG requirements

To provide expert pharmaceutical advice to practice staff and patients

To provide prescribing support in areas such as

o Hospital discharge letters

o Face to Face medication reviews and follow up o Implementation of prescribing changes

o Review of repeat prescribing

o Audit

This role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires good motivation and passion to deliver an excellent service within a General Practice environment.

1. Primary Duties and Areas of Responsibility

Patient facing long-term condition and medication review clinics

See patients with single or multiple medical problems where medicine optimisation is required (e.g. diabetes, hypertension, heart failure), or where patients are prescribed large numbers of medicines or combinations with identifiable risks. Review the ongoing medicine plan for these patients, ensuring they get the best use of their medicines and make appropriate recommendations to clinicians for medicine improvement.

Medicines support in person or by telephone

Provide patient facing clinics or telephone support for those with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines in the practice.

Medicine information to practice staff and patients

Respond to medicine related enquiries from GPs, other practice staff, other healthcare teams (e.g. community pharmacy) and patients/carers with queries about medicines. Suggesting and recommending solutions. Providing follow up for patients to monitor the effect of any changes.

Unplanned hospital admissions

Provide targeted support and proactive review for vulnerable, complex patients and those at risk of admission and re-admission to secondary care

Management of medicines at discharge from hospital

To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homes, working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge.

Signposting

Ensure that patients are referred in a timely manner to the appropriate healthcare professional for the appropriate level of care (e.g. pathology results, common/minor ailments, acute conditions, long term condition reviews etc.)

Repeat prescribing

Oversee repeat prescribing, repeat dispensing, electronic prescribing and medication review systems. Ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required.

Risk stratification

Identification of cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines through pre-prepared practice computer searches. This might include risks that are patient related, medicine related, or both.

Service development

Contribute pharmaceutical advice for the development and implementation of new services that have medicinal components (e.g. advice on treatment pathways and patient information leaflets). Develop specialist area(s) of interest.

Information management

Analyse, interpret and present medicines data to highlight issues and risks to support decision making.

Medicines quality improvement

Undertake simple audits of prescribing in areas directed by the GPs, feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the practice team.

Medicines safety

Implement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidance

Implementation of local/national guidelines and formulary recommendations

Agree and review Prescribing Formularies and Protocols and monitor compliance levels.

Cost Effectiveness

Support the delivery of QOF, incentive schemes, QIPP and other quality or cost effectiveness initiatives

Education and Training

Provide education and training to primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation.

Care Quality Commission

Work with the general practice team to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved.

Public health

To support public health (including vaccination) campaigns. To provide specialist knowledge on all public health programmes available to the general public.

2. Collaborative Working Relationships

Should be proficient in communicating with relevant stakeholders (including patients, senior and peer colleagues, and other professionals, other NHS/private organisations e.g. CCGs)

Recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague(s) when necessary

Actively work toward developing and maintaining effective working relationships both within

and outside the practice and locality

Foster and maintain strong links with all services across locality, working collaboratively and

sustainably across General Practice, with CCG Colleagues, Medicines Management Team and with Community and Hospital Teams to benefit from Peer Support and ensure best Patient Care

3. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

Knowledge of current NHS policies, processes and structures

Understanding of the data protection act, GDPR and patient confidentiality, clinical governance,

information governance and Caldicott requirements

Ability to use GP systems - EMIS Web is desirable

4. Leadership:

Demonstrate understanding of the pharmacy role in governance and implement this appropriately within the workplace, as well as understanding and contributing to the workplace vision

Promote diversity and equality in people management techniques and leads by example

5. Education, Training and Development:

Act as a role model to members in the team and/or service and be able to provide mentorship where applicable

Apply self-development through continuous professional development activity; working alongside senior colleagues to identify areas to develop

Participate in the delivery of formal education programmes for trainee pharmacists and undergraduate students

Ensure appropriate clinical supervision is in place to support development and enrol onto review and appraisal systems within the practice

6. Research and Evaluation:

Critically evaluate and review literature, identifying where there is a gap in the evidence base to support practice

Be proficient in providing evidence suitable for presentations at practice level

Understand the principles of research governance and demonstrate ability to apply research

evidence base into working place

Support the practice agenda to expand the support of existing clinical trials

7. Health and Safety/Risk Management

The post-holder must always comply with Practice Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures and reporting incidents using the organisations Incident Reporting System

The post-holder will comply with the Data Protection Act (1984) and the Access to Health Records Act (1990)

8. Equality and Diversity

The post-holder must co-operate with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment. Co-workers, patients and visitors must be treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.

9. Respect for Patient Confidentiality

The post-holder should always respect patient confidentiality and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role.

10. Special Working Conditions

The post-holder may have contact with body fluids i.e., wound exudates; urine etc while in clinical practice.

Job Description amendments

This job description is intended to provide an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities only. There may be other duties required of the post-holder commensurate with the position. This description will be open to regular review and may be amended in line with PCN developments. All members of staff should be prepared to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties to maintain the efficient running of the Practice.

Job description Job responsibilities You will be part of a group of PCN clinical pharmacists. You will develop through team clinical supervision sessions and benefit from direct mentoring with an experienced GP/ Lead Pharmacist. You will have the opportunity to access and complete NHS England's accredited training pathway that equips you to practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care settingJob Summary: To improve patients health outcomes and the efficiency of the Primary Care team by providing direct, accessible and timely Clinical Medicines expertise, by working as part of a multidisciplinary practice team. To proactively transfer workload relating to medicines optimisation issues from other clinical staff to improve patient care, safety, thus freeing up other clinical staff to spend more time on other clinical care: To promote safe, evidence based, cost effective prescribing in line with CCG requirements To provide expert pharmaceutical advice to practice staff and patients To provide prescribing support in areas such aso Hospital discharge letterso Face to Face medication reviews and follow up o Implementation of prescribing changeso Review of repeat prescribingo AuditThis role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires good motivation and passion to deliver an excellent service within a General Practice environment.1. Primary Duties and Areas of ResponsibilityPatient facing long-term condition and medication review clinicsSee patients with single or multiple medical problems where medicine optimisation is required (e.g. diabetes, hypertension, heart failure), or where patients are prescribed large numbers of medicines or combinations with identifiable risks. Review the ongoing medicine plan for these patients, ensuring they get the best use of their medicines and make appropriate recommendations to clinicians for medicine improvement.Medicines support in person or by telephoneProvide patient facing clinics or telephone support for those with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines in the practice.Medicine information to practice staff and patientsRespond to medicine related enquiries from GPs, other practice staff, other healthcare teams (e.g. community pharmacy) and patients/carers with queries about medicines. Suggesting and recommending solutions. Providing follow up for patients to monitor the effect of any changes.Unplanned hospital admissionsProvide targeted support and proactive review for vulnerable, complex patients and those at risk of admission and re-admission to secondary careManagement of medicines at discharge from hospitalTo reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homes, working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge.SignpostingEnsure that patients are referred in a timely manner to the appropriate healthcare professional for the appropriate level of care (e.g. pathology results, common/minor ailments, acute conditions, long term condition reviews etc.)Repeat prescribingOversee repeat prescribing, repeat dispensing, electronic prescribing and medication review systems. Ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required.Risk stratificationIdentification of cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines through pre-prepared practice computer searches. This might include risks that are patient related, medicine related, or both.Service developmentContribute pharmaceutical advice for the development and implementation of new services that have medicinal components (e.g. advice on treatment pathways and patient information leaflets). Develop specialist area(s) of interest.Information managementAnalyse, interpret and present medicines data to highlight issues and risks to support decision making.Medicines quality improvementUndertake simple audits of prescribing in areas directed by the GPs, feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the practice team.Medicines safetyImplement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidanceImplementation of local/national guidelines and formulary recommendationsAgree and review Prescribing Formularies and Protocols and monitor compliance levels.Cost EffectivenessSupport the delivery of QOF, incentive schemes, QIPP and other quality or cost effectiveness initiativesEducation and TrainingProvide education and training to primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation.Care Quality CommissionWork with the general practice team to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved.Public healthTo support public health (including vaccination) campaigns. To provide specialist knowledge on all public health programmes available to the general public.2. Collaborative Working Relationships Should be proficient in communicating with relevant stakeholders (including patients, senior and peer colleagues, and other professionals, other NHS/private organisations e.g. CCGs) Recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague(s) when necessary Actively work toward developing and maintaining effective working relationships both withinand outside the practice and locality Foster and maintain strong links with all services across locality, working collaboratively andsustainably across General Practice, with CCG Colleagues, Medicines Management Team and with Community and Hospital Teams to benefit from Peer Support and ensure best Patient Care3. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required Knowledge of current NHS policies, processes and structures Understanding of the data protection act, GDPR and patient confidentiality, clinical governance,information governance and Caldicott requirements Ability to use GP systems - EMIS Web is desirable4. Leadership: Demonstrate understanding of the pharmacy role in governance and implement this appropriately within the workplace, as well as understanding and contributing to the workplace vision Promote diversity and equality in people management techniques and leads by example5. Education, Training and Development: Act as a role model to members in the team and/or service and be able to provide mentorship where applicable Apply self-development through continuous professional development activity; working alongside senior colleagues to identify areas to develop Participate in the delivery of formal education programmes for trainee pharmacists and undergraduate students Ensure appropriate clinical supervision is in place to support development and enrol onto review and appraisal systems within the practice6. Research and Evaluation: Critically evaluate and review literature, identifying where there is a gap in the evidence base to support practice Be proficient in providing evidence suitable for presentations at practice level Understand the principles of research governance and demonstrate ability to apply researchevidence base into working place Support the practice agenda to expand the support of existing clinical trials7. Health and Safety/Risk Management The post-holder must always comply with Practice Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures and reporting incidents using the organisations Incident Reporting System The post-holder will comply with the Data Protection Act (1984) and the Access to Health Records Act (1990)8. Equality and Diversity The post-holder must co-operate with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment. Co-workers, patients and visitors must be treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.9. Respect for Patient Confidentiality The post-holder should always respect patient confidentiality and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role.10. Special Working Conditions The post-holder may have contact with body fluids i.e., wound exudates; urine etc while in clinical practice.Job Description amendmentsThis job description is intended to provide an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities only. There may be other duties required of the post-holder commensurate with the position. This description will be open to regular review and may be amended in line with PCN developments. All members of staff should be prepared to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties to maintain the efficient running of the Practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GPhC Independent Prescriber Qualification
• GPhC Registered Pharmacist
• Medicines Management Qualification
• Knowledge of clinical pharmacy practice
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interpret information and provide advice
• Awareness of own limitations and when to refer to others for advice
• Good keyboard skills and familiar with routine office software packages e.g. word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Able to work as a team member.
• Able to participate in flexible working
• Commitment to improving the quality of care for patients
• Possesses good verbal and written communication skills
• Display an understanding of and ability to deal with patient confidential and sensitive information on a daily basis
• Ability to communicate complex medication issues to patient and carers in order that they can understand and make best use of their medicines
• Demonstrate understanding and ability to communicate and deal with all patients and/or carers some of whom may have language, sensory or learning difficulties, or who may be dying or distressed
• Ability to follow policy and procedure
• The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

Desirable

• MUR and repeat dispensing certification
• Knowledge of dispensary working
• Knowledge of aseptic services
• Knowledge of medicines information service
• Knowledge of community services pharmacy
• System one Skills
• Minimum of two years working as a pharmacist
• Experience in managing pharmacy services in primary care
• Broad knowledge of General Practice
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• GPhC Independent Prescriber Qualification
• Medicines Management Qualification
• Knowledge of clinical pharmacy practice
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) cleared

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice
• Minor Ailments certification
• MUR and repeat dispensing certification
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours

Other Attributes

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Dispensing and accuracy checking skills
• Knowledge of dispensary working
• Knowledge of aseptic services

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GPhC Independent Prescriber Qualification GPhC Registered Pharmacist Medicines Management Qualification Knowledge of clinical pharmacy practice Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to interpret information and provide advice Awareness of own limitations and when to refer to others for advice Good keyboard skills and familiar with routine office software packages e.g. word, Excel, PowerPoint Able to work as a team member. Able to participate in flexible working Commitment to improving the quality of care for patients Possesses good verbal and written communication skills Display an understanding of and ability to deal with patient confidential and sensitive information on a daily basis Ability to communicate complex medication issues to patient and carers in order that they can understand and make best use of their medicines Demonstrate understanding and ability to communicate and deal with all patients and/or carers some of whom may have language, sensory or learning difficulties, or who may be dying or distressed Ability to follow policy and procedure The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Desirable MUR and repeat dispensing certification Knowledge of dispensary working Knowledge of aseptic services Knowledge of medicines information service Knowledge of community services pharmacy System one Skills Minimum of two years working as a pharmacist Experience in managing pharmacy services in primary care Broad knowledge of General Practice Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Evidence of continuing professional development Experience Essential GPhC Independent Prescriber Qualification Medicines Management Qualification Knowledge of clinical pharmacy practice Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) cleared Desirable Experience of working in primary care Experience of working in a GP practice Minor Ailments certification MUR and repeat dispensing certification Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Other Attributes Essential Evidence of continuing professional development Problem solving & analytical skills Good written and verbal communication skills Desirable Dispensing and accuracy checking skills Knowledge of dispensary working Knowledge of aseptic services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Northolt PCN

Address

West End Surgery

Northolt

Northolt

Middlesex

UB5 6QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://northoltpcn.com (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northolt PCN

Address

West End Surgery

Northolt

Northolt

Middlesex

UB5 6QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://northoltpcn.com (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are keen to recruit an enthusiastic, forward-thinking pharmacist to work with the Lead Pharmacist for Lakeside Mental Health Unit to continue to develop the clinical pharmacy service within Local Services. The outstanding work to date has been extremely well received, and we are keen to build on that success. The post is rotational, so the candidate will also develop through experience in mental health inpatient services and forensic services.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with good communication skills and a keen interest in mental health who derives satisfaction from providing an outstanding clinical pharmacy service to the service users and from working with colleagues to continue to develop the service. The applicant should be able to work well both in a team and autonomously.

The pharmacist will join a vibrant, expanding team. Building on the excellent pharmacy service with bases in the five main Trust sites, the team includes pharmacists dedicated to the OPMHS teams, CAMHS, perinatal and the Crisis Teams as well as MINT. There is a team focus on growth and development, including Clinical Diplomas, non-medical prescribing qualifications, consultant pharmacist accreditation and writing articles and posters for publication.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide an outstanding clinical pharmacy service to the service users who are served by the Local Services located in the borough the pharmacist is allocated to.

This service will include:

• Completing Level 2 Medicines Reconciliations
• Clinical screening of medication charts
• Ensuring continuity of supply of medications
• Responding to clinical queries with medicines information and advice
• Providing medicines-related information and advice while taking part in team MDT meetings

The successful candidate will contribute to the clinical governance agenda within the Trust, via audits, QI projects, incident reporting and investigations, writing/updating policies and procedures and contributing to the implementation of the resulting action plans for service improvement.

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake CPD. Depending on education and experience, the candidate may start at Band 6. Progression to Band 7 would be on completion of at least the certificate level of the Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent.

The candidate will work in collaboration with the rest of the West London NHS Trust pharmacy team to provide pharmacy services across the Trust. Where necessary, the candidate may be asked to cover colleagues' leaves of absence.

About us

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' overallby 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.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist to join Hetton Group Practice.

This is a newly developed role within the practice, providing an excellent opportunity for an experienced pharmacist to help shape and develop the practice pharmacy team while making a significant contribution to patient care and medicines optimisation.

The successful applicant will support the practice in the safe and effective management of prescribing, with a particular focus on reviewing hospital discharge summaries, medication regime changes, medicines reconciliation, repeat prescribing processes, and acute medication requests. Working closely with our GPs and wider multidisciplinary team, the post-holder will play a key role in improving patient safety, streamlining prescribing workflows, and supporting best practice in medicines management.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, motivated, and committed to delivering high-quality patient care while helping to drive innovation and efficiencies within the practice.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work within their professional competencies as an integral member of the practice multidisciplinary team, supporting safe prescribing and medicines optimisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing acute and previously prescribed medication requests for GP authorisation.
• Supporting repeat prescription management and processing.
• Identifying prescribing issues and ensuring compliance with local and national guidelines.
• Providing expert medicines advice to clinical and non-clinical staff and responding to patient queries.
• Conducting Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) and monitoring patients prescribed high-risk medications.
• Supporting prescribing audits, quality improvement and cost-effective prescribing initiatives.
• Implementing prescribing safety alerts and medication-related policies.
• Initiating appropriate medications during chronic disease reviews.
• Liaising with community pharmacies, care homes, secondary care and other healthcare professionals.
• Supporting medication adherence and patient understanding of treatments.
• Contributing to QOF, enhanced services and wider practice development.
• Ensuring compliance with CQC monitoring searches.
• Supporting pharmacy technicians and providing cover for reviewing hospital discharge summaries and outpatient correspondence, and completing medicines reconciliation following hospital admissions and discharges.

About us

Hetton Group Practice is a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking semi-rural training practice serving a growing patient population of approximately 12,000 patients from a spacious purpose-built premises.

Our multidisciplinary team consists of:

• 6 GP Partners
• 3 Salaried GPs
• A full nursing team including:
• A dedicated and experienced administration and reception team supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care.

We are an established training practice for both GP Registrars and Medical Students, offering a supportive learning environment and excellent opportunities for professional development. We actively encourage staff to develop specialist interests, undertake further training, and progress within their careers.

We are proud members of the Coalfields Primary Care Network (PCN) and work closely with neighbouring practices to deliver services and improve healthcare outcomes for patients across the Coalfields area.

The practice also has representation on the Sunderland Local Medical Committee (LMC), ensuring we remain engaged with wider primary care developments and initiatives.

As a practice, we are committed to delivering high-quality patient care, embracing innovation, supporting our workforce, and continually improving the services we provide to our patients and local community.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3531-26-0007

Job locations

Francis Way

Hetton le Hole

Tyne and Wear

DH5 9EZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main purpose of job:

To contribute to improve health outcomes in long term conditions as a member of the multidisciplinary primary care team

To provide specialist knowledge and advice on pharmaceutical matters, including cost-effective prescribing and clinical guidelines for disease treatment, and to also provide evidence-based education and training for colleagues in partnership with the practice

To practice as an independent prescriber, holding face to face and telephone consultations

To provide advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions

To work to improve communication about medication-related issues between the practice and other care providers

To lead on implementation of safe and efficient repeat prescribing and medication review systems

To provide support to pharmacy technicians also working in the practice pharmacy team

To ensure compliance with CQC monitoring searches

To fulfil the requirements of the PCN DES and

To provide structured medication reviews for care home patients and other patients specified in the PCN DES, and cooperation and collaboration with other PCN pharmacists and members to fulfil the DES requirements.

This job description is not exhaustive and duties may vary with the requirements of the GP Practice.

Main tasks/overview of responsibilities:

Contribute to improved health outcomes in long term conditions

Long term condition clinics - Practice as an independent non-medical prescriber, holding clinics for long term conditions within scope of competence. Aim to review multiple long term conditions at same clinic visit to provide holistic care and improve patient experience. Support patients to manage their long term conditions.

Medication review / medicines optimisation - Carry out face to face clinical medication reviews for patients on multiple medications for long term conditions. Review if prescribing is appropriate in line with current guidance, cost-effective and safe; identify unmet need, stop unnecessary/ineffective medicines. Implement own prescribing changes as an independent prescriber.

Pathology results - Review daily pathology results for patients under their care

Quality and Outcomes Framework (QoF) - Contribute to achievement of QOF targets to improve health outcomes

CHD risk reduction - Identify patients at high risk of chronic disease and provide advice/treatment to reduce risk

Provide specialist knowledge and advice on pharmaceutical matters

Medical information queries - Answer medical information queries from GPs, Nurses, practice staff and patients.

Education - Provide education on medicines related topics for GPs, Nurses, medical students, registrars.

Evidence-based prescribing/ Clinical guidance - Review NICE and other evidence-based guidance as it is issued, to evaluate any impact on medicines and prescribing. Undertake regular clinical audit to support implementation of clinical guidance across the practice. Provide regular education sessions for the clinicians at the practice to discuss audit results and agree an action plan for improving standards within clinical areas.

Medicines unavailability - Provide advice on suitable alternative medications in the event of a medicine being unavailable.

Cost effective prescribing - Encourage cost effective prescribing within the practice, including adherence to local formulary. Build good working relationships with local Medicines Management Team members

New medicines - Provide education for the clinical team on new medicines

Drug safety - Review all safety alerts (e.g. MHRA) and ensure any action required is undertaken

Unplanned Emergency Admissions - Work with the practice team to help reduce medicines related emergency admissions by running regular searches to identify patients at risk of harm from their medicines. Review these patients to reduce the risk of harm.

To provide advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions

Patient advice - Provide patients with advice on treating self-limiting conditions through face to face/ telephone consultations and patient information leaflets/website. Conditions may include UTIs, hayfever, emergency contraception, conjunctivitis.

Improve communication about medication-related issues between the practice and both the patient and other care providers

Management of medicines related information at hospital admission - To review communication processes between practices/ hospitals/care homes/ community pharmacies at hospital admission to evaluate how this can be improved

Management of medicines at discharge from hospital - To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospital/ intermediate care; identify and rectify unexplained changes, manage these changes without referral to the GP; perform a clinical mediation review; produce a post-discharge medicines care plan including dose titration and booking of follow-up test, and work with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge. Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to high-risk groups of patients (e.g. those with medicine compliance aids).

Medication changes from clinic appointments - Reconcile medication from clinic appointment correspondence, identifying any unexplained changes and rectifying these by communication with the secondary care provider. Ensure patients are fully aware of any changes and that a plan for monitoring/dose titration is in place.

Community Pharmacy - Act as the practice lead contact for community pharmacy related projects and build effective working relationships.

Hospital Pharmacy - Act as the practice lead contact for hospital pharmacy related projects and build effective working relationships.

Care Homes - Ensure care home residents have an annual medication review by a clinical pharmacist. Any changes agreed with the patient and/or their representative should be communicated appropriately.

Newly registered patients - To review medications for new patients, to ensure safe, cost-effective prescribing in line with practice/local prescribing policies.

Lead on implementation of safe and efficient prescribing systems

Repeat prescribing system - To ensure the practice repeat prescribing system is safe, efficient and helps minimise waste.

Medication monitoring - To provide specialist knowledge on medication monitoring and ensure a system for implementation is in place

Prescription queries - To answer queries from administration staff regarding medication requests where appropriate to save GP time

Reauthorisation of repeat medication / medication review - To re-authorise medication for future repeat prescribing within scope of competence as an independent prescriber. To work with practice staff to ensure a robust medication review policy

Repeat dispensing - To identify patients suitable for repeat dispensing. Ensure this is implemented effectively by close working with patients, prescribers and community pharmacies.

Prescribing for vulnerable patients - Review the prescribing of medication for vulnerable patients to ensure it is appropriate e.g. weekly prescriptions for at risk-patients, monitored dosage systems or alternative solutions to improve patient compliance

All employees should understand it is their personal responsibility to comply with all organisational and statutory requirements (e.g. health and safety, equality and diversity, confidentiality and clinical governance). All roles will require flexible working to contribute to extended hours services.

Job description Job responsibilities Main purpose of job: To contribute to improve health outcomes in long term conditions as a member of the multidisciplinary primary care team To provide specialist knowledge and advice on pharmaceutical matters, including cost-effective prescribing and clinical guidelines for disease treatment, and to also provide evidence-based education and training for colleagues in partnership with the practice To practice as an independent prescriber, holding face to face and telephone consultations To provide advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions To work to improve communication about medication-related issues between the practice and other care providers To lead on implementation of safe and efficient repeat prescribing and medication review systems To provide support to pharmacy technicians also working in the practice pharmacy team To ensure compliance with CQC monitoring searches To fulfil the requirements of the PCN DES and To provide structured medication reviews for care home patients and other patients specified in the PCN DES, and cooperation and collaboration with other PCN pharmacists and members to fulfil the DES requirements.This job description is not exhaustive and duties may vary with the requirements of the GP Practice.Main tasks/overview of responsibilities:Contribute to improved health outcomes in long term conditions Long term condition clinics - Practice as an independent non-medical prescriber, holding clinics for long term conditions within scope of competence. Aim to review multiple long term conditions at same clinic visit to provide holistic care and improve patient experience. Support patients to manage their long term conditions. Medication review / medicines optimisation - Carry out face to face clinical medication reviews for patients on multiple medications for long term conditions. Review if prescribing is appropriate in line with current guidance, cost-effective and safe; identify unmet need, stop unnecessary/ineffective medicines. Implement own prescribing changes as an independent prescriber. Pathology results - Review daily pathology results for patients under their care Quality and Outcomes Framework (QoF) - Contribute to achievement of QOF targets to improve health outcomes CHD risk reduction - Identify patients at high risk of chronic disease and provide advice/treatment to reduce risk Provide specialist knowledge and advice on pharmaceutical matters Medical information queries - Answer medical information queries from GPs, Nurses, practice staff and patients. Education - Provide education on medicines related topics for GPs, Nurses, medical students, registrars. Evidence-based prescribing/ Clinical guidance - Review NICE and other evidence-based guidance as it is issued, to evaluate any impact on medicines and prescribing. Undertake regular clinical audit to support implementation of clinical guidance across the practice. Provide regular education sessions for the clinicians at the practice to discuss audit results and agree an action plan for improving standards within clinical areas. Medicines unavailability - Provide advice on suitable alternative medications in the event of a medicine being unavailable. Cost effective prescribing - Encourage cost effective prescribing within the practice, including adherence to local formulary. Build good working relationships with local Medicines Management Team members New medicines - Provide education for the clinical team on new medicines Drug safety - Review all safety alerts (e.g. MHRA) and ensure any action required is undertaken Unplanned Emergency Admissions - Work with the practice team to help reduce medicines related emergency admissions by running regular searches to identify patients at risk of harm from their medicines. Review these patients to reduce the risk of harm. To provide advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions Patient advice - Provide patients with advice on treating self-limiting conditions through face to face/ telephone consultations and patient information leaflets/website. Conditions may include UTIs, hayfever, emergency contraception, conjunctivitis. Improve communication about medication-related issues between the practice and both the patient and other care providers Management of medicines related information at hospital admission - To review communication processes between practices/ hospitals/care homes/ community pharmacies at hospital admission to evaluate how this can be improved Management of medicines at discharge from hospital - To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospital/ intermediate care; identify and rectify unexplained changes, manage these changes without referral to the GP; perform a clinical mediation review; produce a post-discharge medicines care plan including dose titration and booking of follow-up test, and work with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge. Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to high-risk groups of patients (e.g. those with medicine compliance aids). Medication changes from clinic appointments - Reconcile medication from clinic appointment correspondence, identifying any unexplained changes and rectifying these by communication with the secondary care provider. Ensure patients are fully aware of any changes and that a plan for monitoring/dose titration is in place. Community Pharmacy - Act as the practice lead contact for community pharmacy related projects and build effective working relationships. Hospital Pharmacy - Act as the practice lead contact for hospital pharmacy related projects and build effective working relationships. Care Homes - Ensure care home residents have an annual medication review by a clinical pharmacist. Any changes agreed with the patient and/or their representative should be communicated appropriately. Newly registered patients - To review medications for new patients, to ensure safe, cost-effective prescribing in line with practice/local prescribing policies. Lead on implementation of safe and efficient prescribing systems Repeat prescribing system - To ensure the practice repeat prescribing system is safe, efficient and helps minimise waste. Medication monitoring - To provide specialist knowledge on medication monitoring and ensure a system for implementation is in place Prescription queries - To answer queries from administration staff regarding medication requests where appropriate to save GP time Reauthorisation of repeat medication / medication review - To re-authorise medication for future repeat prescribing within scope of competence as an independent prescriber. To work with practice staff to ensure a robust medication review policy Repeat dispensing - To identify patients suitable for repeat dispensing. Ensure this is implemented effectively by close working with patients, prescribers and community pharmacies. Prescribing for vulnerable patients - Review the prescribing of medication for vulnerable patients to ensure it is appropriate e.g. weekly prescriptions for at risk-patients, monitored dosage systems or alternative solutions to improve patient compliance All employees should understand it is their personal responsibility to comply with all organisational and statutory requirements (e.g. health and safety, equality and diversity, confidentiality and clinical governance). All roles will require flexible working to contribute to extended hours services.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a registered pharmacist.
• Excellent understanding of medicines optimisation principles.
• Sound clinical knowledge and understanding of safe prescribing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and IT skills.
• Experience carrying out Structured Medication Reviews.
• Experience of medicines reconciliation and hospital discharge processing.
• Previous experience in General Practice or Primary Care.

Desirable

• Familiarity with EMIS Web
• Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement projects.
• Experience of leadership within General Practice Pharmacy

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Evidence of relevant professional and educational qualifications.
• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to primary care practice.

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience working as a registered pharmacist. Excellent understanding of medicines optimisation principles. Sound clinical knowledge and understanding of safe prescribing. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Strong organisational and IT skills. Experience carrying out Structured Medication Reviews. Experience of medicines reconciliation and hospital discharge processing. Previous experience in General Practice or Primary Care. Desirable Familiarity with EMIS Web Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement projects. Experience of leadership within General Practice Pharmacy Qualifications Essential Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Evidence of relevant professional and educational qualifications. Independent Prescriber qualification. Commitment to continuous professional development. Desirable Additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to primary care practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hetton Group Practice

Address

Francis Way

Hetton le Hole

Tyne and Wear

DH5 9EZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.hettongp.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hetton Group Practice

Address

Francis Way

Hetton le Hole

Tyne and Wear

DH5 9EZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.hettongp.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

WHH Pharmacy has recently undergone exciting departmental developments, including a repurposed dispensary, a new automated dispensing system and digital ordering for nursing staff. With your help we are looking to build on this, and further improve our pharmacy service.

The Pharmacy department provides comprehensive services to both Warrington and Halton Hospitals as well as the Captain Sir Thomas Moore Building, delivering integrated patient -focused services over 7 days a week and with a vision to shape a dynamic future

Are you an enthusiastic, hardworking and patient focused person with an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (Including dispensing module).

Are you keen to join an innovative and forward-thinking pharmacy department and support our objective of providing excellent patient care?

Then we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

o Receive, record and direct work into the department from trust staff.

o To use the Prescription Tracker system to input details of prescriptions and orders.

o Make the appropriate checks on receipt of a prescription, where patients claim they areexempt from prescription charges following Department of Health guidelines.

o To identify and prioritise urgent prescriptions for dispensing, ensuring these are fasttracked, completed and dispatched efficiently and effectively.

o After counselling training to issue completed prescriptions to patients ensuring theyunderstand how to take their medicines, referring any queries to a senior colleague.

o Produce labels using the Pharmacy Computer system for prescriptions entering patientnumber and medicine prescription details following standard labelling guidelines thenassemble and label required items.

o To dispense prescriptions, for inpatients, discharge patients and outpatients. This includesdispensing named patient drugs, cytotoxic drugs, unlicensed drugs, controlled drugs andcompliance packs in accordance with standard operating procedures.

o Ensure that the additional information required for controlled drug dispensing isappropriately entered before producing produce labels and check the authority of theperson requisitioning the controlled drug against the Authorised signatory list.

About us

Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation

Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other

Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn

Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:

Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone

Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working

Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all

One team - we work well together and with our communities

We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.

We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.

Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application

Job summary

The position requires a qualified pharmacist with an independent prescribing qualification or who has CPPE completion certificate, who will operate within their professional limits as a member of a multidisciplinary team that includes GPs, ANPs, Physician Associates, Paramedics, and First Contact Physiotherapists. You would be also required to support the delivery of the PCN contract requirements and associated targets.

Main duties of the job

Clinical & Patient Care

• Conduct face-to-face clinical medication reviews for polypharmacy, elderly, and complex patients.
• Deliver a repeat prescription service, authorising repeat and acute prescriptions.
• Monitor medication adherence, support shared decision-making, and promote self-care.
• Set up long-term condition clinics (e.g., blood pressure control) and manage acute/minor ailments.
• Answer complex medicine enquiries from staff, patients, and community pharmacies.

Medicines Optimisation & Governance

• Support the delivery of the NWL Medicines Management Enhanced Service.
• Lead on prescribing projects (e.g., diabetes) and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
• Implement national prescribing guidelines and maintain a strong understanding of CQC standards.
• Promote safe medicines disposal, inhaler recycling, and waste reduction.
• Improve medicine safety and ordering systems within local care homes.

Collaborative Working & Professionalism

• Work with ICB pharmacists, PCN pharmacy teams, and wider health/social care networks.
• Provide clinical supervision for PCN pharmacy technicians where required.
• Attend practice learning, significant event meetings, and training with GP supervisors.
• Maintain continuous professional development and knowledge of practice clinical systems.

About us

Hounslow Family Practice is a partnership of two GPs, providing care for 6,300 patients in Hounslow. Our exceptional clinical team includes 2 GP Partners, 2 Sessional GPs, a Clinical Pharmacist, 1 Practice Nurse, 1 ANP, and 2 Health Care Assistants. This clinical team is supported by an administrative staff, which includes a Practice Manager, an Administration team, and a Reception team, all dedicated to serving our patient population.

Job summary

Gateshead Inner West PCN are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Pharmacist to join our established team of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians for a less than full time equivalent (FTE) role. We would consider applications from 0.5 FTE depending on the quality and number of applications.

This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to work as part of an experienced pharmacy team serving a diverse community of approximately 45,000 across the Inner West of Gateshead.

This position will be based at Glenpark and Teams Medical Practice and is a patient-facing role, although many patient consultations will take place by telephone.

Candidates are advised that generating all or a significant part of your application using AI tools may be considered misrepresentation. Applications produced using AI may appear very similar to those submitted by other candidates. If an application appears to have been generated and does not seem genuine, it may not be progressed at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please note, Gateshead Inner West PCN is not approved by the Home Office and is therefore not able to offer candidates support for an application for a Health and Care Visa.

If you would like to find out more about the role, we would be delighted to hear from you and answer any questions you may have.

Please note interviews will take place in person, at Glenpark Medical Practice across wc 16th and 23rd November.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be an integral part of the General Practice team, as well as the wider pharmacist network and multidisciplinary team. This includes being a conduit of patients' medicine information into and out of hospitals. They will work to optimise medicines use, improve patient care and safety, and support clinical staff in the management of patients. The role will help improve patient health outcomes and the efficiency of the Primary Care team by providing direct, accessible and timely medicines expertise, including face-to-face consultations with patients.

The postholder will support Glenpark and Teams GP Practice colleagues with prescription and medication queries, including repeat prescriptions, medicines reconciliation following transfers of care, and the development and monitoring of systems to support safe prescribing. The team delivers structured medication reviews, provides quality improvement advice and guidance, and contributes to aspects of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and enhanced services.

The Clinical Pharmacy Team also supports the development of new models of care to deliver person-centred, coordinated patient care.

As part of the role, there will be the opportunity to access and complete NHS Englands accredited Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway, should you not already hold this qualification.

About us

Glenpark and Teams Medical Practice is located in the Inner West of Gateshead, with a list size of 14,500 patients. The practice is one of four within our Primary Care Network, which serves over 45,000 patients, alongside Whickham Medical Cottage, Chainbridge Medical Partnership and Sunniside Surgery. We are motivated to provide high-quality care to the population we serve.

The successful candidate will work as part of our Pharmacy Team which consists of Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians and led by our Senior Clinical Pharmacist.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

M0070-26-0009

Job locations

Glenpark Medical Centre

Ravensworth Road

Gateshead

Tyne And Wear

NE11 9FJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

a. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role to clinically assess and treat patients using their expert knowledge of medicines for specific disease areas

b. Be a prescriber, or completing training to become a prescriber, and work with and alongside the general practice team

c. Be responsible for the care management of patients with chronic diseases and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy, especially the elderly, people in care homes, those with multiple co-morbidities (frailty, COPD and asthma) and people with learning disabilities or autism (through STOMP Stop Over Medication Programme)

d. Provide specialist expertise in the use of medicines whilst helping to address both the public health and social care needs of patients at the organisation and to help in tackling inequalities

e. Provide leadership on person-centred medicines optimisation (including ensuring prescribers in the practice conserve antibiotics in line with local antimicrobial stewardship guidance) and quality improvement, whilst contributing to the Quality and Outcomes Framework and enhanced services

f. Through structured medication reviews, support patients to take their medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote self-care

g. Have a leadership role in supporting further integration of general practice with the wider healthcare teams (including community and hospital pharmacy) to help to improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help to manage general practice workload

h. Develop relationships and work closely with other pharmacy professionals across the wider health and social care system

i. Take a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols, clinical research with medicines, liaison with specialist pharmacists (including mental health and reduction of inappropriate antipsychotic use in people with learning difficulties), liaison with community pharmacists, and anticoagulation

j. The Clinical Pharmacist will have access to an assigned GP clinical supervisor for support and development

k. Act as the point of contact for all medicine related matters, establishing positive working relationships

l. Consult patients within defined levels of competence and independently prescribe acute and repeat medication

m. Receive referrals and directed patients from triage services and other clinicians

n. Receive and resolve medicines queries from patients and other staff

o. Provide medication review services for patients in practice and during domiciliary visits to the local nursing home

p. Manage a caseload of complex patients

q. Manage a therapeutic drug monitoring system and the recall of patients taking high risk drugs, i.e., anticoagulants, anticonvulsants and DMARDs, etc.

r. Deliver long term condition clinics and home visits, particularly for patients with complicated medication regimes, and prescribe accordingly

s. Provide pharmaceutical consultations to patients with long term conditions as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team

t. Review medications for newly registered patients

u. Improve patient and carer understanding of confidence in and compliance with their medication

v. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

w. Encourage cost-effective prescribing throughout the organisation

x. Provide advice and answer medication related queries from patients and staff

y. Organise and oversee the organisations medicines optimisation systems, including the repeat prescribing and medication review systems

z. Improve the quality and effectiveness of prescribing through clinical audit and education, to improve performance against NICE standards and clinical and prescribing guidance.

aa. Develop yourself and your role through participation in clinical supervision, training and service redesign activities

bb. Ensure appropriate supervision of safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines

cc. Provide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring, implementing and embedding a system

dd. Support clinicians with the management of patients suffering from drug and alcohol dependencies

ee. Actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professional

ff. Manage a caseload of complex patients and potential care institutions and to provide advice for the GP management of more complex patients or areas such as addictive behaviours, severe mental illness or end of life care

gg. Review the latest guidance, ensuring the organisation conforms to NICE, CQC etc.

hh. Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children

ii. Provide targeted support and proactive reviews for vulnerable, complex patients and those at risk of admission and re-admission to secondary care

jj. Handle prescription queries and requests directly

kk. Provide proactive leadership on medicines and prescribing systems to the organisation, patients and their carers

ll. Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements on behalf of the organisation

mm. Participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so, and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through clinical incidents and near-miss events

nn. Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

oo. Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

pp. Attend a formal appraisal with your manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

qq. Contribute to public health campaigns (e.g., COVID-19 or flu clinics) through advice or direct care

rr. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area always

There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

Job description Job responsibilities Core Responsibilitiesa. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role to clinically assess and treat patients using their expert knowledge of medicines for specific disease areasb. Be a prescriber, or completing training to become a prescriber, and work with and alongside the general practice teamc. Be responsible for the care management of patients with chronic diseases and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy, especially the elderly, people in care homes, those with multiple co-morbidities (frailty, COPD and asthma) and people with learning disabilities or autism (through STOMP Stop Over Medication Programme)d. Provide specialist expertise in the use of medicines whilst helping to address both the public health and social care needs of patients at the organisation and to help in tackling inequalitiese. Provide leadership on person-centred medicines optimisation (including ensuring prescribers in the practice conserve antibiotics in line with local antimicrobial stewardship guidance) and quality improvement, whilst contributing to the Quality and Outcomes Framework and enhanced servicesf. Through structured medication reviews, support patients to take their medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote self-careg. Have a leadership role in supporting further integration of general practice with the wider healthcare teams (including community and hospital pharmacy) to help to improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help to manage general practice workloadh. Develop relationships and work closely with other pharmacy professionals across the wider health and social care systemi. Take a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols, clinical research with medicines, liaison with specialist pharmacists (including mental health and reduction of inappropriate antipsychotic use in people with learning difficulties), liaison with community pharmacists, and anticoagulationj. The Clinical Pharmacist will have access to an assigned GP clinical supervisor for support and developmentk. Act as the point of contact for all medicine related matters, establishing positive working relationshipsl. Consult patients within defined levels of competence and independently prescribe acute and repeat medicationm. Receive referrals and directed patients from triage services and other cliniciansn. Receive and resolve medicines queries from patients and other staffo. Provide medication review services for patients in practice and during domiciliary visits to the local nursing homep. Manage a caseload of complex patientsq. Manage a therapeutic drug monitoring system and the recall of patients taking high risk drugs, i.e., anticoagulants, anticonvulsants and DMARDs, etc.r. Deliver long term condition clinics and home visits, particularly for patients with complicated medication regimes, and prescribe accordinglys. Provide pharmaceutical consultations to patients with long term conditions as an integral part of the multidisciplinary teamt. Review medications for newly registered patientsu. Improve patient and carer understanding of confidence in and compliance with their medicationv. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislationw. Encourage cost-effective prescribing throughout the organisationx. Provide advice and answer medication related queries from patients and staffy. Organise and oversee the organisations medicines optimisation systems, including the repeat prescribing and medication review systemsz. Improve the quality and effectiveness of prescribing through clinical audit and education, to improve performance against NICE standards and clinical and prescribing guidance.aa. Develop yourself and your role through participation in clinical supervision, training and service redesign activitiesbb. Ensure appropriate supervision of safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelinescc. Provide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring, implementing and embedding a systemdd. Support clinicians with the management of patients suffering from drug and alcohol dependenciesee. Actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professionalff. Manage a caseload of complex patients and potential care institutions and to provide advice for the GP management of more complex patients or areas such as addictive behaviours, severe mental illness or end of life caregg. Review the latest guidance, ensuring the organisation conforms to NICE, CQC etc.hh. Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Childrenii. Provide targeted support and proactive reviews for vulnerable, complex patients and those at risk of admission and re-admission to secondary carejj. Handle prescription queries and requests directlykk. Provide proactive leadership on medicines and prescribing systems to the organisation, patients and their carersll. Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements on behalf of the organisationmm. Participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so, and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through clinical incidents and near-miss eventsnn. Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmesoo. Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governancepp. Attend a formal appraisal with your manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreedqq. Contribute to public health campaigns (e.g., COVID-19 or flu clinics) through advice or direct carerr. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area always There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

Person Specification

Other requirements/wider responsibilities

Essential

• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health clearance
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality

Desirable

• Good clinical system IT knowledge
• Broad knowledge of clinical governance

Qualifications

Essential

• GPhC Registered Pharmacist
• Proof of relevant professional and educational qualifications, coupled with details of any training
• To be enrolled in, or have qualified from, an approved 18-month training pathway or equivalent that equips them to be able to practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a Primary Care setting (for example, the CPPE Clinical Pharmacist training pathways)
• Hold or be working towards an GPhC independent prescribing qualification

Desirable

• Working towards faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Person Specification Other requirements/wider responsibilities Essential Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health clearance Evidence of continuing professional development Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality Desirable Good clinical system IT knowledge Broad knowledge of clinical governance Qualifications Essential GPhC Registered Pharmacist Proof of relevant professional and educational qualifications, coupled with details of any training To be enrolled in, or have qualified from, an approved 18-month training pathway or equivalent that equips them to be able to practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a Primary Care setting (for example, the CPPE Clinical Pharmacist training pathways) Hold or be working towards an GPhC independent prescribing qualification Desirable Working towards faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Inner West Primary Care Network

Address

Glenpark Medical Centre

Ravensworth Road

Gateshead

Tyne And Wear

NE11 9FJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gatesheadinnerwestpcn.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Inner West Primary Care Network

Address

Glenpark Medical Centre

Ravensworth Road

Gateshead

Tyne And Wear

NE11 9FJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gatesheadinnerwestpcn.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Sherwood Forest Hospitalsare seeking an experienced and enthusiastic pharmacist to lead and shape our new Emergency Department pharmacy service. There is opportunity to develop advanced practice and enhance leadership skills and knowledge with an emphasis on innovation. You will be supported to identify and enhance services alongside the multidisciplinary team who are enthusiastic to work collaboratively to deliver optimal pharmaceutical care to our patients.

This role focuses on the leadership of the new service in ensuring patients have

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring patients in the Emergency Department receive critical medicines within the time frames required
• Ensuring medicines management processes are monitored and updated in line with local, regional and national standards
• Support the Emergency medicine MDT in efficient ways of working to maximise individuals skill-set
• Monitor and identify cost effective medicine initiatives in the Emergency Department
• Support the clinical pharmacy service in delivering against locally agreed KPIs

Join us and be part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering optimal pharmaceutical care to our patients. This is your chance to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking healthcare setting.

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

About us

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.

We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.

Not all of our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. To find out which roles are eligible, please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:

Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK

Home Office guidance has changed as of 9th April. Anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.

Job summary

Are you looking for a role where your work directly contributes to safer, better patient care? Join our Pharmacy Production team and play a vital part in ensuring patients receive high-quality, safe, and appropriately prepared medicines.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to join a committed and skilled team dedicated to maximising the availability of safe, appropriate medication to support excellent patient care.

Please note, this is NOT a Pharmacy Dispensing role.

You will work across three key areas within Pharmacy Production:

Aseptic Dispensing Unit

Your primary focus will be within our Aseptic Dispensing Unit, where you will assemble and prepare patient-specific injectable medications for clinics and wards throughout the Trust. You will work within a Pharmacy clean room, wearing specialist clothing and prepare medications inside a pharmaceutical isolator.

Quality Control Department

You will be trained and validated to support the Quality Control team, carrying out essential checks on unlicensed medicines and products labelled in our Pre-packing Unit.

Pre-packing Unit

You will also be validated to work within the Pre-packing Unit, labelling bulk quantities of medicines for both internal and external Trust customers, as well as picking and accuracy-checking orders.

If you are enthusiastic, organised, and committed to supporting excellent patient care, we would be delighted to receive your application and welcome you to our team.

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

About us

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.

We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.

Not all of our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. To find out which roles are eligible, please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:

Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK

Home Office guidance has changed as of 9th April. Anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.

Job summary

The postholder will act as the Trust's Intelligent Client Contract and Performance Manager for designated outsourced Hard Facilities Management services. The postholder will be primarily based at Highgate Mental Health Centre; however, they may be required to work across Chase Farm Hospital, St Ann's Hospital and associated community sites as service demands require.

Working with a high degree of autonomy within Trust policies, statutory frameworks and contractual requirements, the postholder will provide specialist operational oversight, technical assurance and contract management to ensure external service providers deliver safe, effective, compliant and value-for-money services. The role is responsible for interpreting and challenging contractor performance, assuring statutory compliance, managing contractual relationships, identifying service risks and driving continuous improvement. The postholder is not responsible for the direct delivery or day-to-day supervision of maintenance services.

The postholder will embed the Trust values and The North London Way across all aspects of the function.

Main duties of the job

• Act as the Trust's Intelligent Client for outsourced Hard FM contracts, ensuring services are delivered safely and effectively and in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Monitor and challenge contractor performance against KPIs, service specifications, statutory requirements and quality standards.
• Provide technical assurance of statutory maintenance, PPM, reactive maintenance and lifecycle activities.
• Monitor compliance with legislation, HTMs, HBNs and H&S requirements.
• Undertake audits, inspections and assurance reviews to verify compliance and service quality.
• Monitor maintenance backlogs, asset condition and risks, ensuring mitigation measures are implemented.
• Act as liaison between Trust stakeholders and Hard FM service providers.
• Investigate estates-related incidents, complaints, service failures and contractual non-compliance.
• Prepare performance, compliance and assurance reports for senior management and governance groups.
• Support compliance with CQC standards, PAM, ERIC and other regulatory requirements.
• Monitor contractor financial performance, review quotations, validate invoices and ensure value for money.
• Support the Hard FM Supervisor.
• Utilise CAFM systems and performance data to support contract management.
• Develop local procedures, contract management processes and service improvement initiatives.

About us

North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.

Our Five-Year Strategy:

• We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
• With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
• We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
• We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.

Why NLFT?

• We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
• We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
• NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
• Excellent internal staff network

In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year Per annum including HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

455-NLFT-8297678

Job locations

Highgate Mental Health Centre

Dartmouth Park Hill

London

N19 5NX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Contract Management and PerformanceManage and monitor outsourced Hard FM contracts to ensure services are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, KPIs and service standards.Lead contract review meetings, challenge poor performance and drive service improvement.Support contract mobilisation, variations and service developments.

Technical Assurance and ComplianceProvide assurance that statutory maintenance, PPM, reactive maintenance and lifecycle activities are delivered in accordance with legislation, NHS guidance and contractual requirements.Monitor compliance with relevant statutory, regulatory and NHS estates standards.Undertake audits, inspections and assurance reviews of contractor performance and compliance.

Operational AssuranceMonitor the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance services across designated sites.Review contractor resources, resilience arrangements, maintenance backlogs and asset-related risks.Ensure maintenance records, asset information and performance data are accurate and up to date.

Quality, Risk and GovernanceInvestigate service failures, incidents, complaints and contractual non-compliance.Identify and escalate risks, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.Prepare performance, compliance and assurance reports for senior management and governance groups.Support compliance with CQC standards, PAM, ERIC and other regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder ManagementAct as the key liaison between the Trust, clinical services, corporate departments and outsourced Hard FM providers.Develop effective working relationships with stakeholders whilst maintaining appropriate contractor challenge and accountability.Ensure customer feedback and service issues are effectively managed and resolved.

Financial and Commercial ManagementMonitor contractor financial performance and value for money.Review quotations, contract variations and expenditure.Validate invoices and support budget monitoring and forecasting activities.

Leadership and Service DevelopmentLine manage and support the Hard FM Supervisor.Promote high standards of performance, safety and continuous improvement.Develop and implement contract management processes, local procedures and service improvement initiatives.Utilise CAFM systems and performance data to support effective contract management and service delivery.

Job description Job responsibilities Contract Management and PerformanceManage and monitor outsourced Hard FM contracts to ensure services are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, KPIs and service standards.Lead contract review meetings, challenge poor performance and drive service improvement.Support contract mobilisation, variations and service developments. Technical Assurance and ComplianceProvide assurance that statutory maintenance, PPM, reactive maintenance and lifecycle activities are delivered in accordance with legislation, NHS guidance and contractual requirements.Monitor compliance with relevant statutory, regulatory and NHS estates standards.Undertake audits, inspections and assurance reviews of contractor performance and compliance. Operational AssuranceMonitor the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance services across designated sites.Review contractor resources, resilience arrangements, maintenance backlogs and asset-related risks.Ensure maintenance records, asset information and performance data are accurate and up to date. Quality, Risk and GovernanceInvestigate service failures, incidents, complaints and contractual non-compliance.Identify and escalate risks, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.Prepare performance, compliance and assurance reports for senior management and governance groups.Support compliance with CQC standards, PAM, ERIC and other regulatory requirements. Stakeholder ManagementAct as the key liaison between the Trust, clinical services, corporate departments and outsourced Hard FM providers.Develop effective working relationships with stakeholders whilst maintaining appropriate contractor challenge and accountability.Ensure customer feedback and service issues are effectively managed and resolved. Financial and Commercial ManagementMonitor contractor financial performance and value for money.Review quotations, contract variations and expenditure.Validate invoices and support budget monitoring and forecasting activities. Leadership and Service DevelopmentLine manage and support the Hard FM Supervisor.Promote high standards of performance, safety and continuous improvement.Develop and implement contract management processes, local procedures and service improvement initiatives.Utilise CAFM systems and performance data to support effective contract management and service delivery.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree-level qualification/NVQ Level 5 or equivalent specialist knowledge and experience in facilities management, estates, engineering, building services, contract management or a related discipline
• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent Health and Safety qualification.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to Hard FM, estates compliance, contract management or healthcare estates

Desirable

• HNC/HND or degree in building services, engineering, construction or a related technical discipline
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as IWFM, IHEEM, CIBSE, CIOB or equivalent
• Project management qualification.
• Relevant specialist accreditation, authorised person training or responsible person training where applicable

Skills

Essential

• Strong technical knowledge of Hard FM systems, statutory compliance requirements and contractor-delivered estates services
• Strong contractor management skills, including the ability to challenge poor performance and negotiate improvement plans
• Ability to interpret contracts, service specifications, KPIs, compliance evidence and performance data
• Good financial awareness, including invoice validation, variation review, budget monitoring and value-for-money considerations

Desirable

• Asset management expertise

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of Hard FM, estates, engineering, building services or contract management in a healthcare, public sector or large complex estate environment.
• Knowledge and practical understanding of statutory compliance requirements, including fire, water, electrical, gas, ventilation and other relevant Hard FM disciplines

Desirable

• Experience of NHS estates governance and CQC requirements

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree-level qualification/NVQ Level 5 or equivalent specialist knowledge and experience in facilities management, estates, engineering, building services, contract management or a related discipline NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent Health and Safety qualification. Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to Hard FM, estates compliance, contract management or healthcare estates Desirable HNC/HND or degree in building services, engineering, construction or a related technical discipline Membership of a relevant professional body such as IWFM, IHEEM, CIBSE, CIOB or equivalent Project management qualification. Relevant specialist accreditation, authorised person training or responsible person training where applicable Skills Essential Strong technical knowledge of Hard FM systems, statutory compliance requirements and contractor-delivered estates services Strong contractor management skills, including the ability to challenge poor performance and negotiate improvement plans Ability to interpret contracts, service specifications, KPIs, compliance evidence and performance data Good financial awareness, including invoice validation, variation review, budget monitoring and value-for-money considerations Desirable Asset management expertise Experience Essential Significant experience of Hard FM, estates, engineering, building services or contract management in a healthcare, public sector or large complex estate environment. Knowledge and practical understanding of statutory compliance requirements, including fire, water, electrical, gas, ventilation and other relevant Hard FM disciplines Desirable Experience of NHS estates governance and CQC requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Highgate Mental Health Centre

Dartmouth Park Hill

London

N19 5NX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Highgate Mental Health Centre

Dartmouth Park Hill

London

N19 5NX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)