Job summary

You will play an essential role in supporting our medicines management service on the wards and providing key leadership within the dispensary.As a Senior Pharmacy Technician, you will:o Provide ward-based medicines management supporto Contribute to dispensary operations, including management supporto Build effective working relationships with wider hospital teamso Take part in project work to improve patient care and service efficiencyo Act as a mentor to Trainee Pharmacy Assistants, Rotational Foundation Pharmacy Technicians, and Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicianso Demonstrate strong leadership to support the development of the pharmacy workforceApplicants must have:o BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences / NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)o Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhCo Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualificationo Previous hospital or community pharmacy experienceo Experience in management or leadership rolesWe're looking for someone who is eager to learn, has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care.

If you are interested in working at one of the largest Trusts in UK, dedicated to providing outstanding patient care and would like any further details, please contact: Lucie Lea 02085395522 ext 25729/25569 or via e-mail: [email protected]

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support to manage a team of pharmacy assistants and trainee pharmacy assistants. They will deliver patient focused, quality care, based at Whipps Cross University Hospital.

To enable pharmacy to have patients' needs at the center of the service, the post holder will be moving away from a traditional dispensary and medicines management services delivery model by utilising skills and knowledge from both areas to become one multi skilled team in all aspects of pharmacy service delivery - dispensary and medicine management services. They will jointly work on the wards and deliver quality care to patients at ward level through efficient medicines optimisation as well as support the management of dispensary on rotational basis.

The post holder will also support the effective management of the team, by:Monitoring and reporting Key Performances Indicators (KPI's)Training and developing staffMaintain and auditing the management of controlled drugs, FP10 and stock controlCo-coordinating pharmacy specific auditsImplementing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Supporting ward based dispensing programs such as dispensing satellite areas.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£36,943 to £44,900 a year Per Annum Inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-8278101WXH

Job locations

Whipps Cross University Hospital

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences / NVQ 3 or equivalent
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification HEE LaSE Medicines Optimisation qualification or equivalent

Desirable

• Practice Supervisor, Train the trainer or equivalent qualification ILM Level 2 or level 3 Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a hospital or community pharmacy setting
• Significant experience as a pharmacy technician
• Experience of supervising others and providing feedback for development
• Experience of pharmacy labelling and stock control systems
• Patient counselling
• Experience or organising a service on a day-to-day basis
• Experience of holding regular team meetings
• Experience of giving feedback
• Experience of hospital stock distribution and top-up services
• Medicines management experience in a ward based setting, e.g. medication history taking, POD assessment etc.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• IT literate and able to use Microsoft office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Interpret and dispense prescriptions accurately
• Organisation and prioritisation of workload
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Time management skills
• Methodical attention to detail
• Good numerical skills. Able to perform pharmaceutical calculations

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of GPhC revalidation requirements
• Knowledge of medicines management systems at ward level
• Up to date knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmacy practice, e.g. controlled drugs
• Health and Safety at Work Understanding of stock control systems
• Knowledge of drugs, side effects and where to find further information
• Knowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirements
• Understanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislation
• Demonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiatives

Desirable

• Understand how pharmacy technicians can develop their role

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences / NVQ 3 or equivalent Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification HEE LaSE Medicines Optimisation qualification or equivalent Desirable Practice Supervisor, Train the trainer or equivalent qualification ILM Level 2 or level 3 Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent Experience Essential Experience of working in a hospital or community pharmacy setting Significant experience as a pharmacy technician Experience of supervising others and providing feedback for development Experience of pharmacy labelling and stock control systems Patient counselling Experience or organising a service on a day-to-day basis Experience of holding regular team meetings Experience of giving feedback Experience of hospital stock distribution and top-up services Medicines management experience in a ward based setting, e.g. medication history taking, POD assessment etc. Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills IT literate and able to use Microsoft office. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Interpret and dispense prescriptions accurately Organisation and prioritisation of workload Ability to problem solve Ability to motivate self and others Time management skills Methodical attention to detail Good numerical skills. Able to perform pharmaceutical calculations Knowledge Essential Understanding of GPhC revalidation requirements Knowledge of medicines management systems at ward level Up to date knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmacy practice, e.g. controlled drugs Health and Safety at Work Understanding of stock control systems Knowledge of drugs, side effects and where to find further information Knowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirements Understanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislation Demonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiatives Desirable Understand how pharmacy technicians can develop their role

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross University Hospital

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross University Hospital

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an individual to join the Pharmacy based Aseptic Services team. We have a highly regarded Aseptic Production Unit (APU) at the Trust and moved into our brand new site in 2023. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of support activities to the aseptic production service.

Would you like to work in a Pharmacy aseptic environment?

Do you like working in a busy department?

Do you have an eye for detail?

Main duties of the job

To assist and provide support within the effective and efficient day to day operations of the aseptic service: -

o Parenteral Nutritiono Chemotherapyo Intravenous Additive Service

In accordance with departmental safe systems of work.

Carry out Environmental procedures, to include: -

o Daily readings in both set up and clean room.o Weekly settle plates and swabs.o Cleaning duties.

In a timely manner ensuring all documentation is fully completed, filed and stored correctly.

Ensure that the aseptic process is carried out in compliance with current Standard Operating Procedures following the principles of the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

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

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-DTC-96-26-B

Job locations

Royal Liverpool University Hospital

Prescot Street

Liverpool

L7 8XP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will carry out duties in following areas.

To assist and provide support within the effective and efficient day to day operations of the aseptic service: -

Parenteral Nutrition Chemotherapy Intravenous Additive Service

In accordance with departmental safe systems of work.

Carry out Environmental procedures, to include: -

Daily readings in both set up and clean room. Weekly settle plates and swabs. Cleaning duties.

In a timely manner ensuring all documentation is fully completed, filed and stored correctly.

Ensure that the aseptic process is carried out in compliance with current Standard Operating Procedures following the principles of the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

See Job Description for further information.

Job description Job responsibilities The successful applicant will carry out duties in following areas. To assist and provide support within the effective and efficient day to day operations of the aseptic service: - Parenteral Nutrition Chemotherapy Intravenous Additive Service In accordance with departmental safe systems of work. Carry out Environmental procedures, to include: - Daily readings in both set up and clean room. Weekly settle plates and swabs. Cleaning duties. In a timely manner ensuring all documentation is fully completed, filed and stored correctly. Ensure that the aseptic process is carried out in compliance with current Standard Operating Procedures following the principles of the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). See Job Description for further information.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

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

Other

Essential

• Enthusiasm for the position

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade C/4 or above (must include Maths and English) or equivalent (such as functional skills)
• Level 2 NVQ in Pharmacy Skills or a Level 2 Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• Good written communication skills
• Methodical with attention to detail

Desirable

• Standard keyboard/IT skills

Person Specification Experience Desirable Experience working in Healthcare Environment Experience of stock rotation Experience of working in stores and distribution Other Essential Enthusiasm for the position Qualifications Essential GCSE grade C/4 or above (must include Maths and English) or equivalent (such as functional skills) Level 2 NVQ in Pharmacy Skills or a Level 2 Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent Skills Essential Good written communication skills Methodical with attention to detail Desirable Standard keyboard/IT 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.

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 University Hospital

Prescot 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 University Hospital

Prescot Street

Liverpool

L7 8XP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We have an exciting development opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Hospital@Home pharmacy team. You will work closely with the Hospital@Home Senior Clinical Pharmacist to develop this service which was established in 2025. The service also includes a frailty same day emergency care unit and an acute frailty team within the hospital bringing variety and opportunities to develop the role.

The role will be based at University Hospital North Durham, and the pharmacy service runs Monday to Friday during core working hours. There is no weekend working commitment associated with the role.

You will belong to a team that is committed to supporting staff health and well-being as well as professional development to help you achieve your full potential.

You must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and hold a L3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or an equivalent, recognised GPhC qualification.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will as part of a multi-disciplinary team provide medicines support to the Hospital@Home team. The team includes Consultant Geriatricians, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Therapists. There is also a pharmacy Hospital@Home team based at Darlington Memorial Hospital, ensuring you have the opportunity for peer support.

You will support the Hospital@Home senior and rotational pharmacist in delivering medicines optimisation to patients to promote the seamless transfer of care, medicines reconciliation and work with patients and their carers to promote independence with medicines. There may be a requirement to visit patients in their own homes to provide pharmacy support and advice

As part of the pharmacy team, you will be involved in the day to day running of the ward, support training on medicines and be involved in audit and governance.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape a service that will improve the care of frailty patients in our local population and deliver an NHS national priority. You will develop the role of the pharmacy technician in the service for the benefit of the patient.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALLcertificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

Details

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9439-2627-N113

Job locations

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

DURHAM

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

Flexible working conversations are welcomed.

We encourage you to get in touch if you have any questions about the role

Job description Job responsibilities You will find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. Flexible working conversations are welcomed. We encourage you to get in touch if you have any questions about the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 4 GCSEs at grade C (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science.
• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (or equivalent qualifications recognized by the GPhC).
• Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (QCF) (or equivalent qualifications recognized by the GPhC).
• The post holder must meet at least one of the following requirements and will be expected to have commenced another within 12 to 18 months of employment:
• CPPE: Accuracy Checking Pharmacy
• Technician Programme or PETO: Northern Sector Course for Technician Checking of Dispensed Items (PETO Accuracy checkers must be on the northern sector regional technician register)
• North East and North Cumbria Framework for Medicines Management Level 3
• Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Supervisory/management qualifications or training

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a qualified pharmacy technician in a hospital environment

Desirable

• Medicines reconciliation experience
• Experience of Project or developmental work
• Experience of problem solving
• Experience of Policy and or Procedure writing

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Meets GPhC requirements for CPD
• Record of personal development
• IT Literate good knowledge of MS Excel and Word; Pharmacy dispensing software.
• Excellent customer care skills

Desirable

• Evidence of self-development
• Evidence of change management
• Awareness of EMIS/ Cerner/ePMA systems

Special Requirements

Essential

• Team player able to demonstrate own initiative.
• Motivated, enthusiastic
• Good communication and organisation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Good time management
• Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post

Person Specification Qualifications Essential 4 GCSEs at grade C (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science. Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (or equivalent qualifications recognized by the GPhC). Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (QCF) (or equivalent qualifications recognized by the GPhC). The post holder must meet at least one of the following requirements and will be expected to have commenced another within 12 to 18 months of employment: CPPE: Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician Programme or PETO: Northern Sector Course for Technician Checking of Dispensed Items (PETO Accuracy checkers must be on the northern sector regional technician register) North East and North Cumbria Framework for Medicines Management Level 3 Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (or equivalent) Desirable Supervisory/management qualifications or training Statutory Registration Essential Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Experience Essential Experience as a qualified pharmacy technician in a hospital environment Desirable Medicines reconciliation experience Experience of Project or developmental work Experience of problem solving Experience of Policy and or Procedure writing Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Meets GPhC requirements for CPD Record of personal development IT Literate good knowledge of MS Excel and Word; Pharmacy dispensing software. Excellent customer care skills Desirable Evidence of self-development Evidence of change management Awareness of EMIS/ Cerner/ePMA systems Special Requirements Essential Team player able to demonstrate own initiative. Motivated, enthusiastic Good communication and organisation skills Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines Good time management Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

DURHAM

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

DURHAM

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

If you're a GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician who thrives in a fast paced clinical environment and enjoys contributing to real time clinical decision making, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician (MMPT) to join our expanding clinical pharmacy team within one of the UK's leading NHS Trusts. This role is based across St Mary's Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital, where you will play a key role in delivering high quality clinical pharmacy services at the frontline of patient care.

You will work closely with Emergency Medicine, Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Elderly Medicine wards, supporting medicines optimisation and safe use of medicines in a demanding and rewarding clinical setting.

As part of a forward thinking, multidisciplinary team (MDT), you will collaborate with pharmacists, doctors, nurses, occupational therapists and other allied health professionals to ensure the safe, effective and efficient use of medicines. You will have a strong focus on patient education, medicines adherence, discharge planning and service development initiatives, helping to improve patient outcomes and overall hospital journeys.Please note:Interviews for this position are expected to take place on 07 october 2026. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted with further details closer to the date.

Main duties of the job

• Supporting medicines reconciliation on admission
• Conducting patient consultations and adherence assessment
• Educating patients and staff on medicines optimisation and safe practice
• Acting as a role model and mentor to junior staff and trainee pharmacy technicians
• Participating in audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiative

We are proud to have one of the largest pharmacy departments in the UK, with approximately 300 pharmacy professionals working across our three London sites: St Mary's, Charing Cross and Hammersmith Hospitals. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive and developmental working environment where staff are encouraged to reach their full potential.In return, we offer:oExperience in delivering medicines management services within acute and high demand clinical environmentsoAccess to comprehensive in house training and relevant external educationoOngoing career development through mentorship, structured appraisals and personalised development plansoA thorough induction programme and continuous professional developmentoA friendly, collaborative and supportive team cultureoExcellent support from experienced pharmacy and clinical leadership

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Details

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£38,488 to £46,852 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-2683

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC
• NVQ level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) and relevant underpinning knowledge (BTEC Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science) /AIMMs /MOP's accreditation or equivalent (or within 6 months of starting job role be working towards completion within 9 months of commencement of the HEE Medicines Optimisation Programme
• ACPT or recognised accredited pharmacy technician checking qualification (or to be achieved within 12 months of commencement)
• Mandatory professional CPD as defined by the GPhC

Desirable

• Qualified NVQ assessor
• Completed NHS England / CPPE Self- Development programme
• Member of APTUK

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience of working in a UK hospital; this must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy
• Experience of pharmacy computer systems
• Experience of working as a ward based-technician

Desirable

• Experience of CMM pharmacy system
• Experience of using electronic prescribing systems e.g. Cerner
• Experience of training others
• Experience of managing change

Person Specification Education/ qualifications Essential Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC NVQ level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) and relevant underpinning knowledge (BTEC Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science) /AIMMs /MOP's accreditation or equivalent (or within 6 months of starting job role be working towards completion within 9 months of commencement of the HEE Medicines Optimisation Programme ACPT or recognised accredited pharmacy technician checking qualification (or to be achieved within 12 months of commencement) Mandatory professional CPD as defined by the GPhC Desirable Qualified NVQ assessor Completed NHS England / CPPE Self- Development programme Member of APTUK Experience Essential Post qualification experience of working in a UK hospital; this must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy Experience of pharmacy computer systems Experience of working as a ward based-technician Desirable Experience of CMM pharmacy system Experience of using electronic prescribing systems e.g. Cerner Experience of training others Experience of managing change

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Band 5 Senior Pharmacy Technician - Patient Services (Outpatient)

This post is based on Barnet Hospital of the Royal Free Hospital Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and adaptable Pharmacy Technician with good communication and interpersonal skills to take on this challenging post. Your role will involve working with Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, and other health care professionals on providing Medicines Management services at ward level.

The post holder will support the outpatient pharmacists to issue out medicines our patients as per trust's policies. You will support the day-to-day coordination of the outpatient pharmacy by checking medicines for outpatient prescriptions, patient counselling and co-ordination of the supply of medicines to our patients.

You will be an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT). You must have evidence of registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and have good post qualification experience working as a Pharmacy Technician within an NHS Hospital Pharmacy or a community pharmacy.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the co-ordination of the dispensary staff and workflow to provide a high quality and efficient patient orientated service. The post holder will be an accredited checking technician and will participate in the supply of medicines to inpatients, outpatients, wards and departments under the supervision of a pharmacist.

The post holder will be responsible for and organise the day-to-day running of the Out-patient pharmacy. To monitor, develop and deliver the technical elements of the pharmaceutical service for patients in accordance with objectives set by the Chief Technician - Patient Services. This will include overseeing the ordering of medicines, ensuring safe, appropriate supply of stock to the wards and stock control throughout the dispensary.

The post holder will support training and staff development by acting as a mentor/trainer for NVQ qualifications, in-house and external training/ accreditation.

The post holder will line manage pharmacy support workers, and act as an Educational Supervisor and Practice Supervisor for trainee pharmacy professionals in the dispensary and on the wards.

In conjunction with the Chief Technician - Patient Services, the senior technician will also implement and be involved in EDC and control drug room daily management, medicine management initiatives, ensure the cost-effective use of medicines and assist in the implementation of cost saving initiatives.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£36,943 to £44,900 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS Prorata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

391-RFL-8267811

Job locations

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

London

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education & Professional Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences and NVQ Pharmacy services Level 3 or equivalent
• Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) or willing to work toward this
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician

Desirable

• NVQ A1 workplace assessor award or equivalent or working towards

Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Experience

Essential

• Appraisals with feedback
• Good working knowledge of IT Microsoft Packages such as Outlook, Word, Excel and other relevant programmes.

Desirable

• Significant post qualification hospital pharmacy experience
• Previous assessable Managerial/Supervisory experience and experience in training

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills (with patients and staff of all levels)
• Demonstrate ability to deal with conflict and complaints (with patients and staff of all levels).
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills (with patients and staff of all levels).
• Numerate
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Accredited to perform a final accuracy check on clinically screened prescriptions and requisitions
• Demonstrate proven ability to counsel and give advice to patients/carers on medications
• Excellent understanding of computerised systems of stock control management.
• Demonstrate ability to work towards set procedures.
• Demonstrate proven ability to dispense accurately
• Demonstrate ability to assess and train staff.
• Demonstrate ability to prioritise and organise own workload and for staff managed.
• Methodical methods of working and good decision making skills
• Demonstrate ability to cope under pressure and handle several tasks at once
• Demonstrate initiative particularly in relation to problem solving and ability to implement new initiatives/changes whilst maintaining departmental standards
• Good negotiation skills
• Demonstrate attention to detail
• Demonstrate ability to meet and set deadlines

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment
• Well motivated
• Effective organisational skills

Others

Essential

• Ability to work late duties, weekends, and Bank Holidays as per Rota.

Person Specification Education & Professional Qualifications Essential BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences and NVQ Pharmacy services Level 3 or equivalent Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) or willing to work toward this Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician Desirable NVQ A1 workplace assessor award or equivalent or working towards Values Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Experience Essential Appraisals with feedback Good working knowledge of IT Microsoft Packages such as Outlook, Word, Excel and other relevant programmes. Desirable Significant post qualification hospital pharmacy experience Previous assessable Managerial/Supervisory experience and experience in training Skills and Aptitudes Essential Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills (with patients and staff of all levels) Demonstrate ability to deal with conflict and complaints (with patients and staff of all levels). Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills (with patients and staff of all levels). Numerate Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Accredited to perform a final accuracy check on clinically screened prescriptions and requisitions Demonstrate proven ability to counsel and give advice to patients/carers on medications Excellent understanding of computerised systems of stock control management. Demonstrate ability to work towards set procedures. Demonstrate proven ability to dispense accurately Demonstrate ability to assess and train staff. Demonstrate ability to prioritise and organise own workload and for staff managed. Methodical methods of working and good decision making skills Demonstrate ability to cope under pressure and handle several tasks at once Demonstrate initiative particularly in relation to problem solving and ability to implement new initiatives/changes whilst maintaining departmental standards Good negotiation skills Demonstrate attention to detail Demonstrate ability to meet and set deadlines Personal qualities and attributes Essential Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Ability to work in a stressful environment Well motivated Effective organisational skills Others Essential Ability to work late duties, weekends, and Bank Holidays as per Rota.

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

London

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

London

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

As a Clinical Pharmacist at K2 Healthcare Ltd, you will work with our established Clinical Pharmacist Team to develop and deliver medicines optimisation services within our group of GP Practices. This is an exciting opportunity to join our federation and collaborate with Senior Clinical Pharmacists, Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You will be offered the opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme

We hold the right to close the advert early, please apply at your earliest convenience.

Please note: Applications from recruitment agencies and/or locum agencies will not be accepted. We kindly ask that agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.

Main duties of the job

This is a patient-facing role requiring clinical assessment and treatment using specialist medicines knowledge across specific disease areas. You will be registered with the GPhC or about to complete your foundation training in order to register as a Clinical Pharmacist with the GPhC. You may already be an independent prescriber or working towards this qualification. The role involves proactively supporting patients with complex polypharmacy, particularly older adults and those with multiple long-term conditions. You will have opportunities to develop clinical interests, enhance prescribing skills, and improve patient outcomes.

Working across a small number of practices will allow you to build strong relationships within primary care teams. Responsibilities include managing repeat prescription authorisation, acute requests, transfer of care processes, and promoting safer prescribing systems. Ongoing professional development is supported through a clinical network, including up to 28 study days over the first 18 months. You will always work within a supported team environment, with mentoring and guidance provided.

About us

K2 Healthcare is a GP Federation covering 16 practices. 10 are in Grantham and surrounding villages and 6 are in and around Sleaford. We cover 130,000+ patients across all sites.

Please see our website for details about the practices we cover.

We have a Pharmacy Team that consists of 3 Senior Clinical Pharmacists, 12 Clinical Pharmacists and 7 Pharmacy Technicians.

Our Clinical Pharmacy Team are all at different stages of completing their CPPE / IP course and are happy to speak to you regards their experience with K2 Healthcare.

Details

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£50,862 to £56,542 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0238-26-0003

Job locations

The New Springwells Practice

Billingborough

Sleaford

Lincolnshire

NG34 0QQ

United Kingdom

Sleaford Medical Group

Boston Road

Sleaford

Lincolnshire

NG34 7HD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is a pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside the Pharmacist and Dispensary team in the Practice, who will help develop, manage and mentor them.

The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role. The post holder will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.

The post holder will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patient in the GP practice (s).

The post holder will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services.

The post holder will ensure that the practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice.

The post holder will be supported to develop their role to become a non medical prescriber if required.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder is a pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside the Pharmacist and Dispensary team in the Practice, who will help develop, manage and mentor them.The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role. The post holder will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.The post holder will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patient in the GP practice (s).The post holder will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services.The post holder will ensure that the practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice.The post holder will be supported to develop their role to become a non medical prescriber if required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Desirable

• Hold or be working towards an independent prescribing qualification.
• Recognises priorities when problem-solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate.
• Completed CPPE Pathway

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care

Other Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Efficient and reliable access to transport to travel between practices

Desirable

• Hold a Valid UK Driving Licence

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Competent in the use of SystmOne, Office and Outlook
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effectively utilise resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council Desirable Hold or be working towards an independent prescribing qualification. Recognises priorities when problem-solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate. Completed CPPE Pathway Experience Desirable Experience of working in Primary Care Other Requirements Essential Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Efficient and reliable access to transport to travel between practices Desirable Hold a Valid UK Driving Licence Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Competent in the use of SystmOne, Office and Outlook Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Excellent interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Personal Qualities Essential Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilise resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

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

K2 Healthcare Ltd

Address

The New Springwells Practice

Billingborough

Sleaford

Lincolnshire

NG34 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.k2healthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

K2 Healthcare Ltd

Address

The New Springwells Practice

Billingborough

Sleaford

Lincolnshire

NG34 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.k2healthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Job title: Clinical Pharmacist Location: The Practice St Albans, Nottingtham Salary: FTE Up to £56,515 depending on experience Hours: 15 hours a week Help us to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience. At Operose Health, we deliver local primary care, at scale. It is our purpose to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. Our colleagues live our values and are empowered to be the best they can be for our patients, and each other because we CARE. Caring We listen and through compassion, understanding and a willingness to keep an open mind, we support and empower people to have a healthier future. Ambitious Through determination and our passion for transforming the patient experience, we continue to redefine and revolutionise the future of primary care. Resourceful Creative, agile, with a devotion for lifelong learning, we go above and beyond to improve the quality of our services. Excellence We strive to do the best we can do and be the best we can be for our patients, employees and NHS partners. Main Responsibilities: As a valued member of the Operose Health team, your key duties will include: Deliver comprehensive clinical medication reviews for inpatients, optimising treatment and improving patient outcomes. Provide expert prescribing, therapeutics, and medicines-related advice to clinical and non-clinical colleagues, including doctors, nurses, nursing associates, pharmacy technicians, an

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Pharmacist at Operose Health, you will play a crucial role in delivering great primary care by improving access, outcomes, and patient experiences. Your primary responsibilities will involve delivering comprehensive clinical medication reviews, providing expert advice on prescribing and therapeutics, and leading on medicines optimisation to support patients in gaining the maximum benefit from their medications. In addition, you will actively promote the safe, effective, and cost-conscious use of medicines in alignment with best practice and local formulary guidance. You will identify and address unmet pharmaceutical needs, ensure high standards of medicines safety and governance, and undertake deprescribing activities to minimize pharmaceutical waste. As a professional leader on the ward, you will be responsible for medicines-related matters, including risk management, clinical governance, formulary compliance, service development, and expenditure awareness. You will support safe and timely patient discharge through effective medicines reconciliation and coordination with the wider care team, deliver high-quality, patient-facing care, and contribute to workforce development through education and training on medicines optimisation. The support from Operose Health will ensure you have the resources and opportunities to excel in your role.

About us

Operose Health is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering primary care services at scale, with the aim of improving access, outcomes, and patient experiences. The company focuses on empowering its staff to be the best they can be for their patients and each other by embracing the values of care, ambition, resourcefulness, and excellence. These values guide the organisation's mission to redefine and revolutionise the future of primary care. Operose Health is committed to supporting the professional development of its staff, offering opportunities for specialization and growth within the organisation. The company provides various perks and benefits, including competitive salaries, paid CPD/study leave, training sessions tailored to individual needs, and access to a bespoke learning management system. Employee wellbeing services such as free yoga videos and an employee wellbeing app are also available to ensure staff maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Details

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

1548721167

Job locations

Operose Health

Nottingham

NG6 8AQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title:Clinical Pharmacist

Location:The Practice St Albans, Nottingtham

Salary:FTE Up to £56,515 depending on experience

Hours: 15 hours a week

Help us to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience.

At Operose Health, we delivery local primary care, at scale. It is our purpose to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. Our colleagues live our values and our empowered to be the best they can be for our patients, and each other because we CARE.

Caring

We listen and through compassion, understanding and a willingness to keep an open mind, we support and empower people to have a healthier future.

Ambitious

Through determination and our passion for transforming the patient experience, we continue to redefine and revolutionise the future of primary care.

Resourceful

Creative, agile, with a devotion for lifelong learning, we go above and beyond to improve the quality of our services.

Excellence

We strive to do the best we can do and be the best we can be for our patients, employees and NHS partners.

Main Responsibilities:

As a valued member of the Operose Health team, your key duties will include:

• Deliver comprehensive clinical medication reviews for inpatients, optimising treatment and improving patient outcomes.
• Provide expert prescribing, therapeutics, and medicinesrelated advice to clinical and nonclinical colleagues, including doctors, nurses, nursing associates, pharmacy technicians, and wider health and social care professionals.
• Lead on medicines optimisation, supporting patients to gain the maximum benefit from their medicines.
• Actively promote the safe, effective, and costconscious use of medicines in line with best practice and local formulary guidance.
• Identify and address unmet pharmaceutical needs, ensuring high standards of medicines safety and governance.
• Undertake deprescribing activities, reducing unnecessary medicines and minimising pharmaceutical waste.
• Provide professional leadership on the ward for medicinesrelated matters, including risk management, clinical governance, formulary compliance, service development, and expenditure awareness.
• Support safe and timely patient discharge through effective medicines reconciliation and coordination with the wider care team.
• Deliver highquality, patientfacing care, engaging directly with patients and carers to support understanding and adherence.
• Contribute to the development of the workforce by providing education and training on medicines optimisation to wardbased staff.

Package Description:

How well support you:

• Annual salary of up to £56,515 depending on qualifications and experience.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata.
• Support to gain independent prescribing qualification.
• 1 weeks paid CPD/study leave pro rata per year as well as in house CPD training sessions tailored to meet your needs.
• Access to our bespoke learning management system.
• The benefits of working with an at scale provider of primary care means that we lots of opportunities for our colleagues to specialise and develop.
• Car benefit scheme specialising in electric vehicles.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans
• Discount cards.
• Employee wellbeing services including free yoga videos and employee wellbeing app.

Job description Job responsibilities Job title:Clinical Pharmacist Location:The Practice St Albans, NottingthamSalary:FTE Up to £56,515 depending on experienceHours: 15 hours a weekHelp us to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience.At Operose Health, we delivery local primary care, at scale. It is our purpose to improve access, outcomes and patient experience. Our colleagues live our values and our empowered to be the best they can be for our patients, and each other because we CARE. CaringWe listen and through compassion, understanding and a willingness to keep an open mind, we support and empower people to have a healthier future.AmbitiousThrough determination and our passion for transforming the patient experience, we continue to redefine and revolutionise the future of primary care.ResourcefulCreative, agile, with a devotion for lifelong learning, we go above and beyond to improve the quality of our services.ExcellenceWe strive to do the best we can do and be the best we can be for our patients, employees and NHS partners.Main Responsibilities:As a valued member of the Operose Health team, your key duties will include: Deliver comprehensive clinical medication reviews for inpatients, optimising treatment and improving patient outcomes. Provide expert prescribing, therapeutics, and medicinesrelated advice to clinical and nonclinical colleagues, including doctors, nurses, nursing associates, pharmacy technicians, and wider health and social care professionals. Lead on medicines optimisation, supporting patients to gain the maximum benefit from their medicines. Actively promote the safe, effective, and costconscious use of medicines in line with best practice and local formulary guidance. Identify and address unmet pharmaceutical needs, ensuring high standards of medicines safety and governance. Undertake deprescribing activities, reducing unnecessary medicines and minimising pharmaceutical waste. Provide professional leadership on the ward for medicinesrelated matters, including risk management, clinical governance, formulary compliance, service development, and expenditure awareness. Support safe and timely patient discharge through effective medicines reconciliation and coordination with the wider care team. Deliver highquality, patientfacing care, engaging directly with patients and carers to support understanding and adherence. Contribute to the development of the workforce by providing education and training on medicines optimisation to wardbased staff. Package Description:How well support you: Annual salary of up to £56,515 depending on qualifications and experience. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata. Support to gain independent prescribing qualification. 1 weeks paid CPD/study leave pro rata per year as well as in house CPD training sessions tailored to meet your needs. Access to our bespoke learning management system. The benefits of working with an at scale provider of primary care means that we lots of opportunities for our colleagues to specialise and develop. Car benefit scheme specialising in electric vehicles. Cycle to work scheme. Travel season ticket loans Discount cards. Employee wellbeing services including free yoga videos and employee wellbeing app.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Support to gain independent prescribing qualification. Continuous professional development and training opportunities.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Support to gain independent prescribing qualification. Continuous professional development and training opportunities.

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

Operose Health

Address

Operose Health

Nottingham

NG6 8AQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Operose Health

Address

Operose Health

Nottingham

NG6 8AQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Exmoor Surgery is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary primary care team for 2 to 3 days per week. Ideally, the working days will be Thursday and Friday, although there is some flexibility, including the option to work from home on a Friday.

The Clinical Pharmacist will support the delivery of safe, effective and cost efficient medicines management within the practice, working closely with GPs, nurses, our existing Clinical Pharmacists and the wider practice team.

The usual working day is 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a balanced mixture of telephone consultations, clinical reviews and protected administrative time.

The successful candidate should be organised, clinically confident and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively. Previous experience in general practice or primary care would be an advantage, and an Independent Prescribing qualification is desirable.

Experience of working with SystmOne would be beneficial.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist to become an integral part of a supportive multidisciplinary team and contribute to the delivery of high quality patient care and medicines optimisation within Exmoor Surgery.

Main duties of the job

The role will include:

• Conducting repeat medication and structured medication reviews
• Managing acute medication requests and prescribing queries Undertaking planned care reviews, including cardiovascular, renal and metabolic and diabetes reviews
• Reviewing hospital discharge letters and implementing medication changes
• Monitoring high risk medicines, including DMARDs
• Supporting safe and effective prescribing and medicines optimisation Providing clinical advice and support to patients and colleagues
• Working closely with our two existing Clinical Pharmacists, GPs, nurses and the wider practice team
• Contributing to the ongoing development and objectives of the practice

About us

Exmoor Surgery is a friendly and supportive GP practice based in North Kensington, London, providing high quality primary care services to its registered patient population. We are committed to delivering safe, effective and patient centred care while continually improving the services we provide.

Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, nurses, administrative and wider practice staff who work collaboratively to provide comprehensive and accessible healthcare.

We value teamwork, professional development and a positive working environment. We encourage our staff to work collaboratively while also supporting them to develop their skills and take responsibility for their areas of expertise.

The practice uses SystmOne as its clinical system and is committed to effective medicines management, clinical governance, service improvement and the ongoing development of primary care services.

Details

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0054-26-0109EXM

Job locations

Exmoor Surgery

St Charles Centre for Health & Wellbeing

Exmoor Street

London

W10 6DZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Clinical Pharmacist. There may, on occasion, be a requirement to carry out other tasks depending on factors such as workload, staffing levels and the needs of the practice.

• Practise as an Independent Prescriber within your scope of practice
• Conduct face to face and telephone consultations with patients, including supporting patients with minor illnesses and self limiting conditions
• Conduct structured medication reviews and repeat medication reviews for patients within the practice
• Undertake planned care medication reviews, including cardiovascular, renal and metabolic and diabetes reviews
• Manage acute medication requests and prescribing queries
• Review hospital discharge letters and clinic correspondence, ensuring appropriate medication changes are implemented
• Reconcile medicines following patient discharge from hospital or attendance at outpatient clinics
• Review medications for newly registered patients
• Encourage safe, effective and cost efficient prescribing within the practice
• Review medication safety alerts and ensure appropriate actions are identified and completed
• Provide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring and support the implementation and maintenance of robust monitoring systems
• Carry out targeted medication reviews for patients taking high risk medicines, including DMARDs
• Reauthorise repeat medication within your scope of practice
• Identify patients suitable for repeat prescribing and liaise with relevant clinicians where required
• Support the development and implementation of safe and effective repeat prescribing systems
• Review and implement safe prescribing systems for vulnerable patients and support improved medication compliance
• Provide advice and clinical support to GPs, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team regarding medicines management and prescribing
• Support clinicians with the management of patients with drug and alcohol dependencies
• Actively signpost patients to the appropriate healthcare professional or service where required
• Support the practice in achieving relevant QOF targets and other primary care objectives
• Work collaboratively with the two existing Clinical Pharmacists, GPs, nurses and wider practice team
• Use SystmOne effectively to document consultations, medication reviews, prescribing decisions and clinical activity
• Contribute to clinical governance, medicines optimisation and the ongoing development of pharmacy services within Exmoor Surgery
• Administer influenza and travel vaccines where appropriately trained and authorised

No Canvassers or Recruitment Agencies

Job description Job responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the Clinical Pharmacist. There may, on occasion, be a requirement to carry out other tasks depending on factors such as workload, staffing levels and the needs of the practice. Practise as an Independent Prescriber within your scope of practice Conduct face to face and telephone consultations with patients, including supporting patients with minor illnesses and self limiting conditions Conduct structured medication reviews and repeat medication reviews for patients within the practice Undertake planned care medication reviews, including cardiovascular, renal and metabolic and diabetes reviews Manage acute medication requests and prescribing queries Review hospital discharge letters and clinic correspondence, ensuring appropriate medication changes are implemented Reconcile medicines following patient discharge from hospital or attendance at outpatient clinics Review medications for newly registered patients Encourage safe, effective and cost efficient prescribing within the practice Review medication safety alerts and ensure appropriate actions are identified and completed Provide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring and support the implementation and maintenance of robust monitoring systems Carry out targeted medication reviews for patients taking high risk medicines, including DMARDs Reauthorise repeat medication within your scope of practice Identify patients suitable for repeat prescribing and liaise with relevant clinicians where required Support the development and implementation of safe and effective repeat prescribing systems Review and implement safe prescribing systems for vulnerable patients and support improved medication compliance Provide advice and clinical support to GPs, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team regarding medicines management and prescribing Support clinicians with the management of patients with drug and alcohol dependencies Actively signpost patients to the appropriate healthcare professional or service where required Support the practice in achieving relevant QOF targets and other primary care objectives Work collaboratively with the two existing Clinical Pharmacists, GPs, nurses and wider practice team Use SystmOne effectively to document consultations, medication reviews, prescribing decisions and clinical activity Contribute to clinical governance, medicines optimisation and the ongoing development of pharmacy services within Exmoor Surgery Administer influenza and travel vaccines where appropriately trained and authorisedNo Canvassers or Recruitment Agencies

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• -GpHc registration
• - Experience of working in a GP practice
• - Independent prescribing qualification
• -GCSEs are considered alongside A-levels, with most schools of pharmacy expecting a minimum of five GCSEs including maths, English language and science

Person Specification Qualifications Essential -GpHc registration - Experience of working in a GP practice - Independent prescribing qualification -GCSEs are considered alongside A-levels, with most schools of pharmacy expecting a minimum of five GCSEs including maths, English language and science

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

Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd

Address

Exmoor Surgery

St Charles Centre for Health & Wellbeing

Exmoor Street

London

W10 6DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd

Address

Exmoor Surgery

St Charles Centre for Health & Wellbeing

Exmoor Street

London

W10 6DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

NHS Band 3 Salary: £25,760 - £27,476 per annum

Hours per Week:37.5 full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Join a caring team that makes a difference every single day. If you're ready for a practical career where attention to detail, teamwork and compassion matter, start your pharmacy journey with us.

Main duties of the job

Why this role matters

• You will be at the heart of patient care, safely preparing and supplying medicines that help people recover, stay well and manage long-term conditions.
• This role offers a meaningful, transferrable career path with clear training and progression into accredited pharmacy qualifications and technical roles.
• Work in a friendly, professional NHS environment that values teamwork, respect and continuous improvement.

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Job summary

We're here to make every medicine count. Our Pharmacy team plays a vital role in ensuring patients receive the right medicines, at the right time, every time. From sourcing life-saving treatments to ensuring seamless distribution across our wards and departments, we are committed to delivering safe, efficient, and compassionate care. We believe in empowering our people to grow, and this progression post is designed to help you take the next step in your pharmacy career.

Join our friendly and forward-thinking Procurement & Distribution team and play a key role in ensuring patients receive the right medicines, at the right time, every time.

This is a structured progression post from Band 4 to Band 5, with a clear development plan, mentorship, you'll manage medicine ordering, liaise with suppliers, maintain stock availability, and help deliver cost-effective, safe, and efficient pharmacy services.

Are you hardworking, friendly, enthusiastic, registered or soon to be registered; then we're looking for you to join our dedicated support services team?

This post requires candidates who are flexible, looking to progress their careers and above all be passionate and focused on providing the best possible patient care.

You may be looking to expand your hospital experience or make that leap from community. We'd love to hear from you.

Please note: we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.

Main duties of the job

To supervise the Pharmacy Procurement and Distribution department, supporting the efficient and effective procurement and distribution of medicines.

Ensure that all legal and departmental practices including Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs), MHRA Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Distributors, COSHH, Lifting and Handling Regulations and all Trust Policies and Procedures are followed.

To supervise and oversee the training of all operational staff within the procurement and distribution department.

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.

We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts and offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.

Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk

Job summary

At Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) we are an inclusive, dedicated organisation working to provide outstanding care to our entitled personnel.

Are you a Pharmacy Technician looking for an exciting role, working alongside the military, which offers numerous benefits and opportunities? If the answer is yes, then we are looking to appoint a professional and patient focused individual with a strong commitment to providing a high quality service to work within our friendly and welcoming team at Pirbright Medical Centre, Alexander Barracks.

The vacant post is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week

Requests to work flexibly and/or part time will be considered, taking into account business needs.

If this could be the role for you then we would love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Access to learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
• An NHS Pension
• Onsite parking

Main duties of the job

To work with the Dispensary for the planning and delivery of pharmaceutical care of Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) patients.

The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary primary healthcare team within the Pirbright Combined Medical Practice which provides a comprehensive, efficient and effective service in accordance with Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Defence Medical Command (DMedC) policies and procedures. The Combined Practice is formed of two sites Pirbright and Windsor Practices and there is an expectation to work across both sites as and when required.

About us

Our success depends on our people our Whole Force regular and reservist military, civil servants and contractors, all working as one, working together seamlessly to deliver for us.

Our civil servants are a central part of this Whole Force, developing strategy, making policy, supporting ministerial decision-making and Parliamentary processes. In fact, with over 2,000 different roles working across 650 sites around the world, now really is an excellent time to join one of the largest, most exciting departments in government.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to attracting and retaining people from across the full range of backgrounds and enabling flexible ways of working as the norm. We offer maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks of statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid, and paternity leave of 2 weeks full pay.

In return, you can expect a department that helps you learn and develop that recognises your expertise and contribution, both as an individual and part of a team.

If you've ever wanted to do more, see more, go further or be better, we have roles in more professions and vocations than ever before. Let's see where your future will take you, together.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

K0003-26-0253

Job locations

Pirbright Medical Centre

Alexander Barracks

Woking

Surrey

GU24 0QQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities for the role include but are not limited to:

• To maintain the integrity and stock of the Dispensary and Pharmaceutical stores in accordance with current regulations and requirements.
• To dispense and issue prescriptions to patients in order to contribute to the Principle Medical Officers (PMOs) standards and objectives.
• Provide relevant information to patients on their safe use of medicines including dosage and storage instructions and how to obtain further supplies.
• Ensure medical supplies and pharmaceuticals are stored in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and guidelines.
• Ensure the storage, accounting, mustering and dispensing of controlled and accountable drugs are in accordance with Joint Service Publication (JSP) 886.
• Act as a mentor and coach for Medical Assistants in pursuit of the completion of their Continuous Professional Development task book and whole departmental awareness.
• Participate in governance and assurance activities, including completion of medicines management audits, contribution to ASER/incident reporting, maintenance of accurate documentation, and supporting compliance with internal and external inspection standards.
• Manage pharmaceutical stock and ordering processes, including routine replenishment, monitoring expiry dates, handling shortages, maintaining accurate inventory records, and liaising with suppliers to ensure uninterrupted availability of essential medicines.

For further details, please see the attached Terms of Reference

Selection Process

At applicationstage you will be assessed against the following:

CV:

• Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in the CV section of the application form.
• Please provide information of how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description. You may wish to further include examples of how you have tackled similar tasks or demonstrated the skills outlined in the job advert.

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

At interviewyou will be assessed against the following:

Technical Skills:

NHS Core - NHSC1 - Communication

NHS Core - NHSC2 - Personal & People Development

NHS Core - NHSC3 - Health, Safety & Security

NHS Core - NHSC4 - Service Improvement

NHS Core NHSC5 Quality

NHS Core NHSC6 Equality and Diversity

The sift will be completed within 10 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.

Requests to work flexibly and/or part time will be considered, taking into account business needs. Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part time hours are undertaken.

All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.

Access to the NHS pension scheme is available to the successful candidate.

If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Please note that evidence of your vaccination is not a proof of your immunity, but your serology levels will be required. Failure to provide sufficient evidence may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.

To be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships detailed must be held in full, prior to submitting your application.

There is no requirement to deploy as this is met by our uniformed personnel, but you will form the continuity of care required by our patients when based at home.

The post does NOT offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non-Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility.

Cyber and Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to design the way in which the new Military Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, posts within CSOC are/or may become subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities. Throughout, the Commands transformation programme is committed to following the MODs framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Commands personnel and Trade Unions.

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category, and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system.

Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

Job description Job responsibilities Duties and responsibilities for the role include but are not limited to:To maintain the integrity and stock of the Dispensary and Pharmaceutical stores in accordance with current regulations and requirements.To dispense and issue prescriptions to patients in order to contribute to the Principle Medical Officers (PMOs) standards and objectives.Provide relevant information to patients on their safe use of medicines including dosage and storage instructions and how to obtain further supplies.Ensure medical supplies and pharmaceuticals are stored in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and guidelines.Ensure the storage, accounting, mustering and dispensing of controlled and accountable drugs are in accordance with Joint Service Publication (JSP) 886.Act as a mentor and coach for Medical Assistants in pursuit of the completion of their Continuous Professional Development task book and whole departmental awareness.Participate in governance and assurance activities, including completion of medicines management audits, contribution to ASER/incident reporting, maintenance of accurate documentation, and supporting compliance with internal and external inspection standards.Manage pharmaceutical stock and ordering processes, including routine replenishment, monitoring expiry dates, handling shortages, maintaining accurate inventory records, and liaising with suppliers to ensure uninterrupted availability of essential medicines.For further details, please see the attached Terms of ReferenceSelection ProcessAt applicationstage you will be assessed against the following:CV:Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in the CV section of the application form.Please provide information of how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description. You may wish to further include examples of how you have tackled similar tasks or demonstrated the skills outlined in the job advert.Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.At interviewyou will be assessed against the following:Technical Skills: NHS Core - NHSC1 - Communication NHS Core - NHSC2 - Personal & People Development NHS Core - NHSC3 - Health, Safety & Security NHS Core - NHSC4 - Service Improvement NHS Core NHSC5 Quality NHS Core NHSC6 Equality and DiversityThe sift will be completed within 10 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.Requests to work flexibly and/or part time will be considered, taking into account business needs. Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part time hours are undertaken.All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.Access to the NHS pension scheme is available to the successful candidate.If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Please note that evidence of your vaccination is not a proof of your immunity, but your serology levels will be required. Failure to provide sufficient evidence may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.To be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships detailed must be held in full, prior to submitting your application.There is no requirement to deploy as this is met by our uniformed personnel, but you will form the continuity of care required by our patients when based at home.The post does NOT offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non-Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility.Cyber and Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to design the way in which the new Military Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, posts within CSOC are/or may become subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities. Throughout, the Commands transformation programme is committed to following the MODs framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Commands personnel and Trade Unions.As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category, and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system.Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veteransThe Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

Person Specification

Provide a CV

Essential

• Please copy and paste your full CV as your response to this question; you will not be able to upload your CV as an attachment. Please ensure to refer to the essential criteria where applicable as your application may be rejected should insufficient information to shortlist be included. Please use double spacing where possible.

Experience

Essential

• Planning and Organisational Skills

Behaviour Statement

Essential

• Have you been dismissed for gross misconduct relating to bullying, harassment, discrimination or victimisation from any role in the past five years, or resigned or otherwise left a role but would have been dismissed for such gross misconduct because of an adverse decision, had you continued in that employment? Please respond with Yes or No as appropriate.

Memberships

Essential

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) (achieved via NVQ Level 3/BTEC Pharmaceutical science qualification, or grand-parenting).

Qualifications

Essential

• National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
• Business & Technology Education Council (BTEC) Pharmaceutical Science

Person Specification Provide a CV Essential Please copy and paste your full CV as your response to this question; you will not be able to upload your CV as an attachment. Please ensure to refer to the essential criteria where applicable as your application may be rejected should insufficient information to shortlist be included. Please use double spacing where possible. Experience Essential Planning and Organisational Skills Behaviour Statement Essential Have you been dismissed for gross misconduct relating to bullying, harassment, discrimination or victimisation from any role in the past five years, or resigned or otherwise left a role but would have been dismissed for such gross misconduct because of an adverse decision, had you continued in that employment? Please respond with Yes or No as appropriate. Memberships Essential Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) (achieved via NVQ Level 3/BTEC Pharmaceutical science qualification, or grand-parenting). Qualifications Essential National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent Business & Technology Education Council (BTEC) Pharmaceutical Science

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

Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)

Address

Pirbright Medical Centre

Alexander Barracks

Woking

Surrey

GU24 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)

Address

Pirbright Medical Centre

Alexander Barracks

Woking

Surrey

GU24 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Pharmacy Department within The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has undergone significant expansion and transformation over the past 18 months and this development continues with the creation of two new posts designed to lead and deliver the student placements at the Royal Victoria Infirmary for the year 3 undergraduate students from Newcastle University School of Pharmacy.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious pharmacist with experience of working in a hospital pharmacy to join our clinical education and training team. The posts will be managed by our new lead Pharmacist for Education and Training. The Trust has hosted undergraduate placements of pharmacy students since the School of Pharmacy opened at Newcastle University. The placements have been set up and run by our fantastic clinical technician team, who will continue to run the year 1 placements.

• Interview Date Wednesday 23 September 2026
• 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

With the integration of independent prescribing into the pharmacy degree; it is necessary to redesign the year 3 placements so that the undergraduate students are exposed to active pharmacist decision making and prescribing in a patient setting and be taught good consultation and counselling skills.

The pharmacy department has a close working relationship with the School of Pharmacy; and the post holder will be encouraged to work closely with the team at the university; assisting with tasks such as OSCE assessments. This would be an ideal role for an individual who is enthusiastic about education and training, with a keen interest in research. The design and implementation of our current placements have been written up and published in educational journals; and we are keen that this legacy is continued. The postholder will be given the opportunity to assist with input into dissertation and MSc projects.

We recognize that ongoing development of the post holders' clinical skills is important and so the post holders will be aligned to a clinical specialty for their ward based work when not supervising the students.

About us

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Cramlington Manor Walks
• Urgent treatment centres
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

The post-holder provides support to our clinicians in the receipt and preparation of repeat prescriptions for our patients. They will also provide general assistance to the Practice team and is expected to project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors at all times. Additionally, they will have opportunities to support the practice clinical team in areas of safe prescribing, performance, clinical governance, data quality, information analysis and reporting and maximise the practices use of technology to provide an efficient cost-effective level of service.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include co-ordinating and preparing repeat prescriptions for our patients, data entry onto patient records, EPS and patient and pharmacy liaison.

Monitor repeat prescription requests to ensure that patients attend medication reviews and other health checks

Comply with the requirements and accepted guidance on professional practice, and with safe systems of work for re-authorising repeat prescriptions

Liaise with pharmacies on the supply of prescribed drugs, alert our clinicians of any supply issues and forward information on the recommended alternatives

Maintain accurate patient records promptly and quickly - entering data in accordance with reporting requirements

Build good working relationships with local pharmacies to help enable our prescription service

Create tasks and assist clinicians in managing document workflow relating to prescriptions

Establish and maintain filing and administrative systems so that written or computerised information is easily accessible and secure

Escalate any problems to the Practice Manager that you need support with

Oversee the management of MHRA alerts and provide administrative assistance for actions taken in response to MHRA alerts, Central Alerting System alerts, local or national clinical guidance and in accordance with the Yellow Card scheme

Provide administrative support for QOF and CQC searches.

Deal with patient queries by phone, in person or using digital consultation tools

About us

We are a well-established CQC Good raiting primary care organisation committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred healthcare to our local community. Working within the NHS framework, we provide a wide range of general practice and enhanced services, supporting the health and wellbeing of a diverse patient population.

Our organisation is part of a collaborative primary care system, working closely with partner practices, Primary Care Networks (PCNs), and local health and care providers to improve access, outcomes, and continuity of care for patients. We place strong emphasis on teamwork, innovation, and continuous service improvement.

We are proud of our inclusive and supportive working culture, where staff are encouraged to develop their skills, contribute ideas, and play an active role in shaping the future of primary care.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation that values leadership, operational excellence, and a commitment to high standards in patient care.

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

You will support the provision of the dispensary, ward and community based services to enable the smooth, seamless and efficient supply of medicines across the Trust. You will work under the supervision of the Senior Assistant Technical Officer, Dispensary Manager, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists.

The Pharmacy & Medicines Optimisation Team is a diverse and exciting team providing pharmacy services to our 3 main sites; Haywood, St Georges and Redwoods along with a number of community based hubs.

We value our staff and aim to support them in their Pharmacy journey.

• Your work life balance is important to us, so you will be required to only work a maximum of 2 Bank holidays per year, with currently no weekend or late night working.
• Training, education and support provided.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To assist the pharmacy team (under the supervision of a pharmacy registered professional) in providing a high quality service to patients, customers and pharmacy staff in the dispensaries and within the Trust, by promoting a positive and professional image of pharmacy and demonstrating good customer care skills.

Take an active role in accurately dispensing medicines to provide an efficient and timely service and participate in reception duties. Take part in the management of stock, including ordering, receiving, and storing of stock and actively participate in routine stock checks. Ensure the working environment is kept clean and tidy and to support pharmacy professionals in the delivery of an effective, efficient pharmacy service.

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

• Supporting your career development and progression
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days)
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Job summary

Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician - Discharge to Assess Pathways / Community Services

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is unique in combining physical and mental health, learning disability, community and adult social care services in a single Trust across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent and Shropshire supporting the provision of a truly integrated care framework across health and social care services.

This is an unique and exciting opportunity to lead on the development and delivery of an Integrated Home First Medicines Optimisation Service to improve safe transfer and use of medicines across clinical interfaces; to meet all legal requirements and the Good Practice Standards prescribed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and other relevant agencies; to support safe administration of medicines in community settings; to meet the recommendations published by NICE NG 67 "Managing medicines for adults receiving social care in the community."

Please note, this isalso a developmental post that provides a structured training for a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) transitioning from Band 4 to Band 5 upon completion of a competency development plan. The Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician post holder will need to qualify and register with the General Pharmaceutical Council by December 2026.

Main duties of the job

The working hours are 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday with limited late shift duties and Bank Holiday commitments. This provides a fantastic work life balance whilst being a valued member of the Pharmacy Medicines Optimisation Team. The post holder may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

• You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the North and South Home First Hubs and support the Lead Pharmacist in the establishment and management of care pathways for the referral of patients referred into the Home First Service with medicine-related problems for assessment, support and follow-up by a specialist pharmacy team, working across health and social care interfaces.
• This role will involve cross sector working in the community with multiple agencies and Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to support with complex medication reviews for patients in their own homes.
• This role will be extremely rewarding, and requires a motivated, dynamic individual who is experienced in working with a range of stakeholders and has a track record for service development and delivering to agreed targets.
• You will be a GPhC registered pharmacy technician (or being registered by December 2026) with excellent interpersonal and IT skills. This is a permanent full-time post although part- time hours or a job share will be considered.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced pharmacy professional to join our Practice and to spearhead our inhouse pharmacy team. Previous experience of working in or with primary care will be crucial in ensuring a strong foundation of knowledge to build upon.

The role of the Pharmacy Technician in general practice is vastly different to community pharmacy. There is no dispensing of medications, rather an important role in the safe and efficient prescribing, monitoring and review of medications.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be an integral part of the Practice's approach to safe prescribing, effective medication monitoring, and improving medicines optimisation.

See Job Description section for more detail.

About us

Quedgeley Medical Centre (QMC) is a family run GP practice in Quedgeley, a suburban town of Gloucester and located 3.5 miles southwest of the city centre.

With approx. 8,000 patients, QMC is a growing practice with a team comprised of doctors, nurses, healthcare assistants, administrative/secretarial staff, pharmacy professionals, and others.

At QMC, we strive to be known as a warm, friendly, and welcoming Practice, where our patients are always treated with respect and dignity and feel that they have been listened to with kindness and compassion at every interaction.

Our tight-knit team has a wonderful dynamic of mucking in and supporting one another, sharing responsibilities, and being confident and enabled to speak up and ask for help.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Aligned to NHS AfC Band 4-5 depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2812-26-0004

Job locations

Olympus Park

Quedgeley

Gloucester

GL2 4NF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will work closely with Practice prescribers and pharmacy colleagues to:

• Manage daily prescription requests.
• Conduct standard medication reviews.
• Refer complex patients for structured medication reviews.
• Review and act upon changes to medications initiated by hospitals, secondary care and other third party providers.
• Carry out and document medicine reconciliations.
• Use Eclipse Live to optimise prescribing safety and flag potential patient risks.
• Track, review and act upon MHRA drug alerts.
• Deal with adhoc patient medication and prescription queries.
• Hold patient drop-in sessions to deal with FAQs regarding ordering and understanding medications.
• Provide clinical support to the Pharmacy Assistant, whose role it is to track, arrange and monitor medication reviews.
• Participate in pharmacy projects and audits.
• Participate in the ongoing review of medication policies and procedures.
• Liaise with Community Pharmacies and the ICB Pharmacy / Meds Management team to address and work to overcome challenges and improve the overall experience for patients.

Job description Job responsibilities The post-holder will work closely with Practice prescribers and pharmacy colleagues to:Manage daily prescription requests. Conduct standard medication reviews. Refer complex patients for structured medication reviews.Review and act upon changes to medications initiated by hospitals, secondary care and other third party providers.Carry out and document medicine reconciliations. Use Eclipse Live to optimise prescribing safety and flag potential patient risks. Track, review and act upon MHRA drug alerts. Deal with adhoc patient medication and prescription queries. Hold patient drop-in sessions to deal with FAQs regarding ordering and understanding medications. Provide clinical support to the Pharmacy Assistant, whose role it is to track, arrange and monitor medication reviews. Participate in pharmacy projects and audits. Participate in the ongoing review of medication policies and procedures. Liaise with Community Pharmacies and the ICB Pharmacy / Meds Management team to address and work to overcome challenges and improve the overall experience for patients.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent ability to multi-task and switch between tasks of different types.
• Excellent ability to focus and concentrate.
• Excellent ability to analyse and interpret data and information in order to make sound assessments and judgements.
• Ability to keep abreast of the latest evidence-based prescribing practice.
• Excellent ability to work independently and autonomously within scope of own competence, recognising when and why to seek clinical input and support.
• Excellent understanding and prioritisation of patient safety.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
• Excellent documentation and record keeping skills.
• High degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility.
• Ability to support and coach others.
• Strong IT skills and an interest in using technology to create efficiencies and greater safety in processes.

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional registration with GPhC
• BTEC or NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
• Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• 5+ years' experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician
• Experience of working in or closely with primary care as a pharmacy technician
• Experience of carrying out medication reviews
• Experience of carrying out research, audits or projects in relation to medications and prescribing

Person Specification Knowledge and Skills Essential Excellent attention to detail. Excellent ability to multi-task and switch between tasks of different types. Excellent ability to focus and concentrate. Excellent ability to analyse and interpret data and information in order to make sound assessments and judgements. Ability to keep abreast of the latest evidence-based prescribing practice. Excellent ability to work independently and autonomously within scope of own competence, recognising when and why to seek clinical input and support. Excellent understanding and prioritisation of patient safety. Excellent communication skills, written and oral. Excellent documentation and record keeping skills. High degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility. Ability to support and coach others. Strong IT skills and an interest in using technology to create efficiencies and greater safety in processes. Qualifications Essential Professional registration with GPhC BTEC or NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development Experience Essential 5+ years' experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician Experience of working in or closely with primary care as a pharmacy technician Experience of carrying out medication reviews Experience of carrying out research, audits or projects in relation to medications and prescribing

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

Quedgeley Medical Centre

Address

Olympus Park

Quedgeley

Gloucester

GL2 4NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Quedgeley Medical Centre

Address

Olympus Park

Quedgeley

Gloucester

GL2 4NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We seek a registered Pharmacist for Fitzwilliam Hospital to provide safe pharmacy services in inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include dispensing, medicines management, prescription review, stock control, clinical support, and patient counselling to ensure high-quality care.

Fitzwilliam Hospital, a leading independent hospital in Cambridgeshire since 1983, is located in the Milton Estate, Peterborough. It features 54 single bedrooms and 1 twin-bedded room, all with en suite facilities, serving both private and NHS patients.

Main duties of the job

We seek a registered Pharmacist for Fitzwilliam Hospital to provide safe pharmacy services in inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include dispensing, medicines management, prescription review, stock control, clinical support, and patient counselling to ensure high-quality care.

Fitzwilliam Hospital, a leading independent hospital in Cambridgeshire since 1983, is located in the Milton Estate, Peterborough. It features 54 single bedrooms and 1 twin-bedded room, all with en suite facilities, serving both private and NHS patients.

About us

Ramsay Health Care offers high-quality private healthcare across Australia, the UK and Europe. With a reputation built on "People Caring for People," we are committed to advancing medical excellence and providing outstanding patient experiences. Every year, millions of patients put their trust in Ramsay, confident in our ability to deliver exceptional care with outstanding clinical outcomes.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Stafford, a category C Prison located in West Midlands.

HMP Stafford is a male prison with a capacity of 753, 45% of the population is over 50's.

Hours

• Monday - Sunday service
• 37.5 per week over 4 days
• 7.45am - 5.30pm
• 1 weekend 3 and to work bank holiday as they fall within the rota
• 6 week rolling rota

Salary

This position is full time contract, youll receive an annual salary between £29,264 - £33,510 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Provide outstanding quality based patient centred care to our patients seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
• Focussing on providing a safe and secure medicines management service, ensuring patient medical records are maintained to the agreed standard at all times and ensuring standard operating procedures are followed to a high and orderly standard.
• Deliver non-judgemental care within the scope of professional standards. Involving anything from the timely administration of medicines through to analysing cost effective prescribing as defined through our unique health in justice medicines policy.
• You will make a real difference by working as a key member of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

• NVQ Level 3, or above, BTEC or equivalent
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Up to date with Continual Professional Development (CPD)
• Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

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Job summary

Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment? Do you want to escape your current job role and work with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past? Now is the time to break into offender healthcare and develop your career.

Oxleas NHS trust were awarded the South West prison contract in 2022 and currently have a portfolio of 19 prisons across the South of England. We are currently looking to expand our pool of bank workers by recruiting Pharmacy Technicians to work within the Prison service on a flexible basis.

Our healthcare team have a real impact on promoting health and well-being to those in prison and we pride ourselves on using skills and strategies that instil hope for patients future resettlement back into the community. We directly deliver Mental Health, Physical Health, Pharmacy and Clinical Substance Misuse in an integrated healthcare delivery model to provide effective and responsive care to improve wellbeing and support better outcomes in the future.

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be providing a medicines management service to patients within the prison with the professional support of a prison service pharmacist. You will administer medicines to patients against a valid prescription, ensuring this is taken correctly, provide advice to patients about the appropriate use of medicines and promote healthy lifestyles to aid their rehabilitation.

You will dispense prescriptions and stock items, whilst supervising assistants when in the dispensary. There will also be elements of stock control involved in your role, such as undertaking stock top-up services and reviewing expiry dates and storage facilities for all medicines, reporting any deficiencies to the prison service pharmacist.

Wondering what it's like to work within offender healthcare?

"I really enjoy working in the Pharmacy Service for Oxleas, my role is extremely varied and I work within a very supportive team. I find my role rewarding as it is all about enabling patient's rehabilitation and I enjoy interacting with patients daily and building relationships with them. Oxleas are a good employer and there are plenty of opportunities to be supported through qualifications and training which then allows you to progress through different bands within the team." Amanda - Pharmacy Tech.

About us

Oxleas - About Us

Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.

We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.

Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:

• We're Kind
• We're Fair
• We Listen
• We Care

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,592 a year Per annum pro-rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

277-BankPharmB5-HMPGM-C

Job locations

HMP Guys Marsh

Shaftesbury

SP7 0AH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a medicines optimisation services to the prison.
• To provide a medicines administration service to offenders at the medicines administration times as part of a 7 day per week rota.
• To undertake medicines reconciliation for prisoners admitted to the prison.
• To supervise assistants, when in the dispensary in providing dispensing services.
• To be an accredited checking technician providing final dispensing checks or medicines optimisation qualification.
• To ensure high standards of work in the dispensary, in clinics and for when out on the wings and to ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are read and adhered to.
• To assist the Senior Prisons Technician with writing, updating and monitoring the use of medicines optimisation SOPs.

(Full JD can be downloaded in supporting documents section)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.

You will need to provide:

Proof of right to work documentation

Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID

Proof of address documentation

Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.

Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.

Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.

In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Job description Job responsibilities To provide a medicines optimisation services to the prison. To provide a medicines administration service to offenders at the medicines administration times as part of a 7 day per week rota. To undertake medicines reconciliation for prisoners admitted to the prison. To supervise assistants, when in the dispensary in providing dispensing services. To be an accredited checking technician providing final dispensing checks or medicines optimisation qualification. To ensure high standards of work in the dispensary, in clinics and for when out on the wings and to ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are read and adhered to. To assist the Senior Prisons Technician with writing, updating and monitoring the use of medicines optimisation SOPs. (Full JD can be downloaded in supporting documents section) IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ: All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team. You will need to provide: Proof of right to work documentation Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID Proof of address documentation Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code. Address History: 5 years address history will be needed. Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously. Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited. In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
• Registration with GPhC as a pharmacy technician

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a pharmacy

Desirable

• Previous prison or mental health pharmacy experience

Skills

Essential

• Good knowledge of working within a set of SOPs
• Ability to use (or learn to use) computer packages including Pharmacy Manager/ JAC and Microsoft

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent Registration with GPhC as a pharmacy technician Experience Essential Previous experience of working in a pharmacy Desirable Previous prison or mental health pharmacy experience Skills Essential Good knowledge of working within a set of SOPs Ability to use (or learn to use) computer packages including Pharmacy Manager/ JAC and Microsoft

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Guys Marsh

Shaftesbury

SP7 0AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Guys Marsh

Shaftesbury

SP7 0AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Altcourse a category B Prison located in Fazakerley, Liverpool.

HMP Altcourse is the busiest remand prison in the country with a capacity of 1164 males, there's lots going on in this exciting, varied role, where you will gain valuable experience, and no 2 days are ever the same!

Hours

• Monday - Sunday servic
• 37.5 hours per week
• Various shifts covering between Weekday 7am - 10pm - 11 hour shifts

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £34,428 - £41,658 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Provide outstanding quality based patient centred care to our patients seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
• Focussing on providing a safe and secure medicines management service, ensuring patient medical records are maintained to the agreed standard at all times and ensuring standard operating procedures are followed to a high and orderly standard.
• Deliver non-judgemental care within the scope of professional standards. Involving anything from the timely administration of medicines through to analysing cost effective prescribing as defined through our unique health in justice medicines policy.
• You will make a real difference by working as a key member of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

• NVQ Level 3, or above, BTEC or equivalent
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Up to date with Continual Professional Development (CPD)
• Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

#LI-AS1

Job summary

We are seeking a passionate, proactive and committed Pharmacy Technician who is eager to contribute to outstanding patient care. This is an exciting opportunity to join our pharmacy team during a transformative period following the recent implementation of Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA).

We take pride in supporting our staff throughout their career development and our strong retention rates reflect the value we place on nurturing individual growth.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will already be working as a Band 4 Pharmacy Technician in an acute hospital setting and will be a key member of the clinical pharmacy team. They will support the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of pharmacy and medicines related activities across a wide range of clinical specialities. These activities will include:

• Obtaining drug histories using summary care records and reconciling against the patient's prescription chart
• Assessing patients own medicines
• Co-ordinating discharge planning in conjunction with pharmacy and ward staff
• Ordering patients medicines as part of discharge preparation

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop line management and leadership skills as part of their role. We offer a professionally rewarding career path, with ongoing support for personal development, alongside the many benefits associated with working in the NHS.

Participation in the weekend rota (1 in 4 weekends) is a core requirement of the role. In addition, there will be a requirement to work a late night shift covering ACT duties in the dispensary.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job summary

We are recruiting for a Clinical Rotational Pharmacist who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award winning and expanding clinical pharmacy team and be part of our exciting future at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Teaching Trust!

You will be part of an innovative and progressive pharmacy team that puts patient care at the centre of everything we do.

You will develop and expand your clinical knowledge through a structured rotational program that will include specialities such as general medicine, cardiology, care of the elderly, frailty, stroke, paediatrics, obstetrics, general surgery, trauma / orthopaedics, urology, plastics / ENT, elective surgery, dispensary, aseptics, medicine information and our renowned renal team.

We will fund and support post graduate training including Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice followed by non-medical prescribing.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values:Include,Respect, andImprove. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will gain experience and receive training in all aspects of pharmacy practice by participating in a structured programme which incorporates various rotations (see applicant pack), plus study for the General Practice Diploma.

You will be committed to your own education and training and will supervise and check the work of pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants and other staff, as required.

The post holder will allocate, supervise and check the work of pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants and other staff, as required.

You will also give professional advice on pharmaceutical matters to medical, nursing and other professional staff.

About us

At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Teaching Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & 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:

o The Lister Hospital, Stevenage

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

o Hertford County, Hertford

o 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; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & 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

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a part time Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Altcourse a category B Prison located in Fazakerley, Liverpool.

HMP Altcourse is the busiest remand prison in the country with a capacity of 1164 males, there's lots going on in this exciting, varied role, where you will gain valuable experience, and no 2 days are ever the same!

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a key role within the dispensary, working closely alongside the Pharmacist and Pharmacy Assistant to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the pharmacy. You must be an ACT-qualified Pharmacy Technician with excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a wider pharmacy team.

Hours

• Monday - Friday service
• 32 hours per week - over 4 days
• 7am - 4pm

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £29,378 - £35,548 per annum - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Provide outstanding quality based patient centred care to our patients seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
• Focussing on providing a safe and secure medicines management service, ensuring patient medical records are maintained to the agreed standard at all times and ensuring standard operating procedures are followed to a high and orderly standard.
• Deliver non-judgemental care within the scope of professional standards. Involving anything from the timely administration of medicines through to analysing cost effective prescribing as defined through our unique health in justice medicines policy.
• You will make a real difference by working as a key member of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

• NVQ Level 3, or above, BTEC or equivalent
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Up to date with Continual Professional Development (CPD)
• Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience
• General GCSE education or equivalent
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

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Job summary

Manchester University Hospital Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the biggest, most ambitious and most progressive NHS Trusts in the country. We are a family of ten hospitals across six separate sites and managed clinical services, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care to highly specialised regional and national services.

Our vision is to improve the health and quality of life of Manchester's diverse population.

We'll do this by building an organisation which:

• excels in quality, safety, patient experience, research, innovation and teaching;
• attracts develops and retains great people;
• and is recognised internationally as a leading healthcare provider.

Our pharmacy department is committed to providing an innovative service that focuses on patient care and experience, and we're currently hiring enthusiastic Pharmacy Medicines Management Assistants to join us. This is an ideal opportunity for you to start your career in Pharmacy, developing your knowledge and experience in our dynamic and diverse team.

Main duties of the job

This is a great role to start your career as a Pharmacy Assistant, as you'll receive all the training and support you need to be your best. You'll support Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians by providing supervised pharmacy services, including dispensing of medicines, and replenishing and maintaining ward stocks and patients' own medicines. This is a progressive role which will commence as a Band 2 and on completion of relevant qualification and competencies will progress to a Band 3.

Working under supervision at all times, you'll also work on the inpatient/outpatient hatch receiving prescriptions, deal with routine enquiries from patients and hospital staff, maintain drug stocks, assemble prescriptions, and check and receive deliveries using Pharmacy systems. The department rota, in which you'll participate, will include late nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.

• To rotate though all areas of the technical service, in particular wards and the Inpatient Dispensary.
• Participate in patient centered care, at ward level.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures relevant to your role.

About us

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe. With 10 hospitals and a wide range of community services, we care for over 1 million people every year, and our team of over 30,000 people is at the heart of everything we do.

You'll be working alongside colleagues from all backgrounds, supporting people from every walk of life, and learning something new every day. We believe that everyone should feel welcome, respected, and valued at work. You can bring your whole self to MFT, knowing that your unique perspective and experiences are celebrated here.

You'll find that we're committed to helping you grow - whether you want to develop new skills, progress in your career, or simply make a difference in your community. We offer equal opportunities for everyone, and we'll support you with training, development, and a caring environment where your health, wellbeing, and safety matter.

Most importantly, you'll be part of a team where working together and supporting each other is everything. You'll make new friends, build strong relationships, and have a real voice in shaping the future of our Trust.

Please note that this is not a role that MFT will offer sponsorship for, so you will need to ensure you have your own ongoing right to work in the UK.At MFT we're All Here For You - every step of the way. Join us today.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 to £27,476 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-CSS-8183179-RL4-A

Job locations

Wythenshawe Hospital

Southmoor Road

Manchester

M23 9LT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Job description Job responsibilities IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading. Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE'S or equivalent (C or above) in Maths and English

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services or equivalent GPhC approved qualification or course
• GCSE Science (dual award) or equivalent grade C or above

Knowledge

Essential

• IT literate with a basic understanding of software eg Microsoft office, emails etc
• An understanding of the role of a Pharmacy Assistant

Desirable

• Knowledge of Pharmacy Software
• Experience of using automated dispensing systems

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a public sector organisation or health care setting
• Knowledge of dealing with members of the public, healthcare professionals, interaction with patients and carers

Desirable

• Experience of product selection, stock maintenance
• Customer service experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE'S or equivalent (C or above) in Maths and English Desirable NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services or equivalent GPhC approved qualification or course GCSE Science (dual award) or equivalent grade C or above Knowledge Essential IT literate with a basic understanding of software eg Microsoft office, emails etc An understanding of the role of a Pharmacy Assistant Desirable Knowledge of Pharmacy Software Experience of using automated dispensing systems Experience Essential Previous experience in a public sector organisation or health care setting Knowledge of dealing with members of the public, healthcare professionals, interaction with patients and carers Desirable Experience of product selection, stock maintenance Customer service experience

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wythenshawe Hospital

Southmoor Road

Manchester

M23 9LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wythenshawe Hospital

Southmoor Road

Manchester

M23 9LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Colne Practice, located in Rickmansworth, is seeking a qualified clinical pharmacist to join the team for three days per week. Ideal working days will be Monday to Wednesday (negotiable) working 9am to 5pm.

Main duties of the job

• Clinically assessing and treating patients
• Providing clinical advice and expertise on medication
• Providing specialist expertise in the use of medicines and medicine information (e.g. side-effects, dosage)
• Providing pharmaceutical medication review and health education advice to patients, by face-to-face, telephone or notes-based review, as agreed with the practice
• Ability to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general care plans for patients with long-term conditions
• Contributing to public health campaigns, including flu vaccinations, childhood immunisation and adult immunisation programmes
• Processing specialist treatment and hospital medication discharge letters
• Monitoring patients with respiratory conditions
• Establishing ongoing professional relationships with individual patients

About us

The Colne Practice is a friendly GP practice with a list size of approximately 10,500 patients. Our team comprises 7 GP partners, 2 practice nurses, 1 HCA, 2 clinical pharmacists and reception and admin teams. We have on site staff parking.