Job summary

Come and join the team at GSTT in the role of Principal Pharmacist for Cardiovascular!

This role is responsible for leading the GSTT Cardiovascular Pharmacy team and developing pharmacy services within their portfolio to ensure patients receive the safest and most effective pharmaceutical care.

The post holder will work closely with the Clinical Services Lead Pharmacist to ensure that the services are developed in a strategic and forward-thinking manner and be provided with ample personal and professional developmental opportunities. The post will provide a dynamic link between clinical practice and service development by creating new models for delivering care and ensuring the best outcomes from pharmaceutical care are obtained.

The post holder will act as a role model for the wider pharmacy team and be a pharmacy expert in this field to ensure a consistently high clinical pharmacy service in line with corporate objectives and the NHS long term plan.

The role will be responsible for managing all pharmacy aspects of the cardiovascular service, including governance, quality and safety, effective transfer of care between health care providers and a close management of the cardiovascular pharmacy budget. They will work closely with the Cardiovascular clinical leadership team and have opportunity to represent the department at high level, strategic meetings.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the job will be structured around the key areas outlined below:

• Leadership
• Expert clinical practice
• Management of the Cardiovascular pharmacy service
• Personnel Management, Training and Development
• Evaluation of the cardiovascular service
• Research and development
• Education and training

For more information relating to each of the above areas, please see the attached Job Description.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts, providing specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services.We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research.

We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.

Organisational Values:

Our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and reflect these values throughout your employment with the Trust. The post holder will be:

• Caring
• Ambitious
• Inclusive

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£75,328 to £86,114 a year p.a. inc. HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

196-LIS10770D

Job locations

Guy's and St Thomas's Hospitals (cross site)

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As the Principal Pharmacist for Cardiovascular Services, the post holder will be responsible for providing leadership, and line management when necessary, to the GSTT Cardiovascular Pharmacy team, inclusive of the following areas:

• Vascular Surgery
• Cardiology
• Community hypertension and lipid clinics

The post holder will work collaboratively with the Clinical Services Lead Pharmacist and relevant members of the clinical Directorate Management Team to strategically develop pharmacy services in line with national, regional and local priorities.

The post holder will act as a role model for the wider pharmacy team and be a pharmacy expert in this field to ensure a consistently high clinical pharmacy service in line with corporate objectives and the NHS long term plan. The role will be responsible for managing all pharmacy aspects of the cardiovascular service, including governance, quality and safety aspects and a close management of the cardiovascular pharmacy budget.

The role will work collaborative with members of the wider Pharmacy Seniors Group to contribute to the development of the wider Pharmacy Clinical services agenda and associated workforce and departmental innovations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring leader to take on service development projects, work collaboratively across the MDT, undertake financial planning and management of a pharmacy service, oversee the development of appropriate pharmacy governance pathways for this specialty and undertake and support research in this clinical area.

See the JD and PS for more details and the full range of duties

Job description Job responsibilities As the Principal Pharmacist for Cardiovascular Services, the post holder will be responsible for providing leadership, and line management when necessary, to the GSTT Cardiovascular Pharmacy team, inclusive of the following areas: Vascular Surgery Cardiology Community hypertension and lipid clinics The post holder will work collaboratively with the Clinical Services Lead Pharmacist and relevant members of the clinical Directorate Management Team to strategically develop pharmacy services in line with national, regional and local priorities. The post holder will act as a role model for the wider pharmacy team and be a pharmacy expert in this field to ensure a consistently high clinical pharmacy service in line with corporate objectives and the NHS long term plan. The role will be responsible for managing all pharmacy aspects of the cardiovascular service, including governance, quality and safety aspects and a close management of the cardiovascular pharmacy budget. The role will work collaborative with members of the wider Pharmacy Seniors Group to contribute to the development of the wider Pharmacy Clinical services agenda and associated workforce and departmental innovations. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring leader to take on service development projects, work collaboratively across the MDT, undertake financial planning and management of a pharmacy service, oversee the development of appropriate pharmacy governance pathways for this specialty and undertake and support research in this clinical area. See the JD and PS for more details and the full range of duties

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm degree (or recognised equivalent)
• Postgraduate qualifications in Clinical Pharmacy Practice (PGCert, MSc or equivalent)
• Non-medical prescriber qualification
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Desirable

• Leadership or management qualification
• Member of relevant professional groups (RPS, UKCPA)

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to prioritise and plan work effectively, alone and for a team, including the ability to delegate
• Able to make informed and logical decisions, sometimes under periods of intense pressure.
• Ability to provide highly complex information on pharmaceutical issues and impart knowledge to all levels of healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultants/professor/executive director level)
• Able to confidently manage risk
• Ability to identify and analyse changes (including horizon scanning) in prescribing practices that may impact on the drug and wider budgets across the South East London Geography
• Able to support the development and education of others.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, using a variety of mediums (written, spoken and digital technology)

Desirable

• Able to compile and present a business case to support service / team development.
• Able to demonstrate innovation

Experience

Essential

• Extensive recent post-registration hospital experience as a clinical pharmacist in a specialty aligned to cardiovascular
• Experience of managing staff / acting as a line manager
• Experience of working with senior healthcare professionals within and external to Pharmacy to deliver a service and achieve service improvements
• Experience of developing and implementing policies, procedures, guidelines and patient group directions
• Experience of clinical governance and risk management
• Detailed understanding of the clinical audit process and Quality Improvement
• Experience of management a budget linked to the delivery of a clinical service

Desirable

• Supported or led on the development of a clinical pharmacy strategy
• Been involved / led on a Pharmacy related research project
• Experience of service transformation / redesign

Person Specification Knowledge/Qualifications Essential MPharm degree (or recognised equivalent) Postgraduate qualifications in Clinical Pharmacy Practice (PGCert, MSc or equivalent) Non-medical prescriber qualification Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Desirable Leadership or management qualification Member of relevant professional groups (RPS, UKCPA) Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to prioritise and plan work effectively, alone and for a team, including the ability to delegate Able to make informed and logical decisions, sometimes under periods of intense pressure. Ability to provide highly complex information on pharmaceutical issues and impart knowledge to all levels of healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultants/professor/executive director level) Able to confidently manage risk Ability to identify and analyse changes (including horizon scanning) in prescribing practices that may impact on the drug and wider budgets across the South East London Geography Able to support the development and education of others. Ability to communicate effectively with others, using a variety of mediums (written, spoken and digital technology) Desirable Able to compile and present a business case to support service / team development. Able to demonstrate innovation Experience Essential Extensive recent post-registration hospital experience as a clinical pharmacist in a specialty aligned to cardiovascular Experience of managing staff / acting as a line manager Experience of working with senior healthcare professionals within and external to Pharmacy to deliver a service and achieve service improvements Experience of developing and implementing policies, procedures, guidelines and patient group directions Experience of clinical governance and risk management Detailed understanding of the clinical audit process and Quality Improvement Experience of management a budget linked to the delivery of a clinical service Desirable Supported or led on the development of a clinical pharmacy strategy Been involved / led on a Pharmacy related research project Experience of service transformation / redesign

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's and St Thomas's Hospitals (cross site)

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's and St Thomas's Hospitals (cross site)

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (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 Assistant to join our team at HMP Stocken a category C men's Prison located in count of Rutland.

Hours Monday - Friday: Between 7:30am - 5:30pm

Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £29,723 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 Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Complete general dispensary duties and stock management
• Be working as an active member of the Pharmaceutical team to ensure delivery of the pharmaceutical service
• Provide a timely and efficient service to the prison wings
• Receive prescriptions and stick returns from wing based clinical areas
• Collect orders from suppliers from the Main Gate and arrange collection of return
• Participate in dispensing of prescriptions.

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

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.

Qualifications required

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/equivalent or working towards
• Medicines handing experience desirable not essential
• Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills and IT literacy
• Ability to work within a busy environment
• Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at HMP Stocken a category C men's Prison located in count of Rutland.

Hours Monday - Friday: Between 7:30am - 5:30pm

Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £29,723 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to job description

Desirable

• Please refer to job description

Experience

Essential

• Please refer to job description

Desirable

• Please refer to job description

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please refer to job description

Desirable

• Please refer to job description

Job summary

As a member of Spectrum Community Health the post holder will be responsible for delivering a pharmacy service at HMP Humber in line with GPhC standards and recommendations outlined in "A pharmacy service for prisoners" and 'Safer Prescribing in Prisons'. This will involve the overall organisation, planning and co-ordination of all pharmacy services on-site. The post holder will work with the Medicines Management Pharmacist, other Spectrum Specialist Prison Pharmacists, Lead GP, other GPs and the prisons to ensure prison pharmacy services are of the highest quality and successfully integrated into Spectrum Community Health. In line with the well-being model of healthcare the post holder, through a partnership approach, will also help patients to optimise their medicines by tailoring medicines and support to the individual patient needs. They will also identify unmet pharmaceutical need, and assist in improving access and service efficiency including a reduction in wasted medicines.

Main duties of the job

Please see Job description and person specification.

To strategically plan, organise, co-ordinate staff and deliver pharmacy services at HMP Humber. To ensure that pharmaceutical care is consistently delivered in accordance with the Medicines Act, GPhC guidance, Commissioner service specification and in line with recommendations outlined in "A pharmacy service for prisoners" and "Safer Prescribing for Prisoners".

In addition, the post-holder will be responsible for encouraging the development of better medicines management understanding throughout the wider healthcare team and Prison Team and promote good practice in line with therapeutic developments in all prescribing decisions. This will involve assisting the Prison Health Care team in achieving NSF targets, NICE implementation, medicines management initiatives and the introduction of electronic prescribing.

The job holder will be expected to work across the sites in the North East when required.

About us

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

Join our team

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.

Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!

• Access to NHS Pension
• Time for you (additional day off)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and Development opportunities
• Flexible Working
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
• Up to 33 days annual leave

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.

We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.

Our Mission

Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities

Our Vision

Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£29.90 to £39.48 an hour per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

847-RM-26-VB153

Job locations

HMP Humber

Sands Lane

Everthorpe

HU15 2JZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the advertised role.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the advertised role.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• Minimum Bachelor or Masters ( BPharm or MPharm) Degree in Pharmacy and further relevant post-graduate qualifications.
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.
• Undertaken training for clinical therapeutics to specialist level e.g. National Prescribing Centre therapeutic training.
• Pharmacist, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Desirable

• Non-medical prescribing qualification (or willing to undertake study).
• Experience of non-medical prescribing.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within primary care.
• Proven experience of planning, organising a broad range of complex activities in line with strategic plans.
• Training in Microsoft Office e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Proven experience of provision, collection, analysis, processing synthesis and communicating highly complex data.
• Experience of leading and developing clinical audit and research.

Person Specification Education and Training Essential Minimum Bachelor or Masters ( BPharm or MPharm) Degree in Pharmacy and further relevant post-graduate qualifications. Evidence of relevant continuing professional development. Undertaken training for clinical therapeutics to specialist level e.g. National Prescribing Centre therapeutic training. Pharmacist, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Desirable Non-medical prescribing qualification (or willing to undertake study). Experience of non-medical prescribing. Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working within primary care. Proven experience of planning, organising a broad range of complex activities in line with strategic plans. Training in Microsoft Office e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Proven experience of provision, collection, analysis, processing synthesis and communicating highly complex data. Experience of leading and developing clinical audit and research.

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

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

HMP Humber

Sands Lane

Everthorpe

HU15 2JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

HMP Humber

Sands Lane

Everthorpe

HU15 2JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are seeking two experienced and forward-thinking clinical pharmacists with advanced expertise in frailty, multi-morbidity, and polypharmacy to lead medicines optimisation for older adults across Lambeth and Southwark. As Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust hosts the pharmacy service for local care homes, these roles provides both strategic oversight and expert clinical leadership for a system-wide service spanning the full continuum of frailty care, from acute hospital services to community pathways, care homes, and primary care, ensuring seamless and consistently high quality medicines optimisation for older adults wherever they receive care.

These positions offer the opportunity to work closely with the Lead Pharmacist for Care Homes and Frailty and the Consultant Pharmacist for Older People. The post holders will benefit from structured mentorship, shared leadership opportunities, and support to grow as expert practitioners and influential system leaders.

These roles require two highly motivated clinicians with strong leadership skills, a passion for innovation, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Closing date for applications: See advert

Interviews planned for: w/c 28th September

Please note: we are advertising for 3 positions in total. 2 x Band 8a positions at 0.6WTE and 1 x Band 7 position at 1.0WTE. Individuals can apply for both vacancies if they wish.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Care Homes & Frailty Pharmacist, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred medicines optimisation for older adults living in care homes and those with frailty across Lambeth and Southwark. You will carry out structured medication reviews, develop care plans, support safe prescribing and deprescribing, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to reduce medicines-related harm and improve outcomes.

You will provide specialist clinical advice, strengthen continuity of care across hospital, community and primary care, and contribute to service development through guideline writing, audit, training and quality improvement. As a senior member of the Care Homes & Frailty Pharmacy Team, you will contribute to leadership, management and mentorship, supporting the development of colleagues within the team and across wider system partners, while promoting best practice in medicines optimisation for older people.

For further information on the role and its requirements please refer to attached job description and person specification documents.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts, providing specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services. We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research.

We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the role and its requirements please refer to attached job description and person specification documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Postgraduate Diploma, MSc or equivalent advanced clinical qualification in Pharmacy Practice

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber qualification
• Additional qualification/training in care of older people, frailty, geriatric medicine or long-term conditions

Experience

Essential

• Delivering direct pharmaceutical care to patients with long-term conditions including multimorbidity and frailty
• Experience supporting safe prescribing and deprescribing initiatives
• Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement and service evaluation
• Experience delivering education and training to health and care professionals
• Undertaking clinical medication reviews in frail, older people and improving adherence

Desirable

• Experience working in primary care, community health services or Integrated Care Systems
• Experience of working in care homes or with other social care providers

Knowledge

Essential

• Understands policies and the context around managing long-term conditions, case management and reducing unnecessary hospital admissions in the NHS and their implication for medicines management
• Understands the effects of ageing on drug handling and medicines use and understands polypharmacy and deprescribing principles
• Knowledge of NHS priorities relating to frailty, ageing well, patient safety and reducing avoidable admissions
• Understanding of primary, community, social care and acute care interfaces and transitions of care

Desirable

• Knowledge of prescribing data analysis and population health approaches

Clinical Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to provide expert advice and communicate complex pharmacy issues that may be frequently challenged
• Ability to apply evidence-based practice and professional judgement to clinical decision making
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage a complex caseload
• Ability to personalise medication optimisation using an approach that considers multimorbidity and frailty

Communication and interpersonal skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate complex clinical information to a wide range of audiences including patients
• Ability to influence, negotiate and gain engagement from a range of stakeholders
• Ability to build effective working relationships across organisational boundaries

Information Technology

Essential

• Competent in use of electronic patient records, prescribing systems and clinical software

Desirable

• Advanced data analysis or reporting skills

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to person-centred care and shared decision making

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).

Job summary

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a clinically skilled pharmacist to support the Care Homes & Frailty Pharmacy Service across Lambeth and Southwark. The post holder will contribute to the safe and effective use of medicines for older adults living with frailty, providing clinical expertise across care-home and community settings.

The role centres on improving medicines optimisation processes, strengthening multidisciplinary working, and supporting consistent, person-centred care across the frailty pathway. The post holder will contribute to service development through audit, guideline work and quality-improvement activity, ensuring alignment with local and national priorities.

Regular mentorship and clinical supervision will be provided by senior pharmacists within the service, supporting the development of specialist knowledge in frailty therapeutics and progression towards senior practice. The position requires a motivated clinician with strong communication skills, sound clinical judgement and the ability to work effectively across organisational boundaries.

Interviews planned for: w/c 5th October

Please note: we are advertising for 3 positions in total. 2 x Band 8a positions at 0.6WTE and 1 x Band 7 position at 1.0WTE. Individuals can apply for both vacancies if they wish.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Homes and Frailty Pharmacist, you will provide clinical pharmacy input across care homes, community settings and primary care interfaces in Lambeth and Southwark. You will undertake medicines reconciliation, structured medication reviews and targeted optimisation interventions for older adults living with frailty.

You will work with pharmacy technicians, care-home staff, GPs, geriatricians and adult social care teams to address medicines-related risks, support safe prescribing and deprescribing, and ensure effective communication of pharmaceutical care plans. You will contribute to improving medicines systems within care homes, including reviewing processes and supporting implementation of best practice.

Your responsibilities will include participating in audit and quality-improvement activity, contributing to guideline and SOP development, and delivering training to registered and non-registered staff. You will take part in MDT discussions and case reviews to support coordinated, person-centred care.

For further information on the role and its requirements please refer to attached job description and person specification documents.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts, providing specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services. We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research.

We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year p.a. inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-LIS10777E

Job locations

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust - across all community based sites

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the role and its requirements please refer to attached job description and person specification documents.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the role and its requirements please refer to attached job description and person specification documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered member of GPhC
• Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Qualified non-medical prescriber
• Specialist training, qualification or education in the care of older people

Experience

Essential

• Working within multidisciplinary teams across primary, community or social care
• Undertaking medication reviews in older people including adherence support and deprescribing
• Delivering direct pharmaceutical care to patients with long term conditions and frailty
• Delivering training to care home staff or community teams or non-pharmacy teams
• Developing and undertaking audits

Desirable

• Experience working across integrated care settings (PCNs, GP practices, community services and social care)
• Experience managing patients independently (e.g., polypharmacy clinics, anticoagulation clinics, frailty pathways)

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge, skills and ability to undertake clinical screening and medicines reconciliation
• Demonstrable experience of clinically influencing at senior level e.g. ward rounds or MDT meetings
• Understands primary and secondary care working and organisational structures in relation to the ageing population
• Understands the effects of ageing on drug handling and medicines use
• Understands pharmacy and medicines risks in older people living with frailty, polypharmacy, multimorbidity and the role of pharmacy to mitigate those risks

Desirable

• Understands national policies and the context around managing long term conditions, case management and reducing unnecessary hospital admissions in the NHS and their implication for medicines management

Skills

Essential

• Ability to provide high-quality clinical advice and communicate complex pharmacy issues that may be frequently challenged
• Willingness to tackle difficult issues as well as challenge practices and systems that lead to sub-optimal use of medicines
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills
• Able to recognise limitations and scope of their practice and know when to escalate matters appropriately
• Ability to make important decisions in pressured situations.

Additional Information

Essential

• Self-sufficient in word processing, internet, PowerPoint, e-mail and spreadsheet use
• Able to communicate and work effectively and co-operatively with a wide range of people of different backgrounds and viewpoints

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered member of GPhC Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma or equivalent experience Desirable Qualified non-medical prescriber Specialist training, qualification or education in the care of older people Experience Essential Working within multidisciplinary teams across primary, community or social care Undertaking medication reviews in older people including adherence support and deprescribing Delivering direct pharmaceutical care to patients with long term conditions and frailty Delivering training to care home staff or community teams or non-pharmacy teams Developing and undertaking audits Desirable Experience working across integrated care settings (PCNs, GP practices, community services and social care) Experience managing patients independently (e.g., polypharmacy clinics, anticoagulation clinics, frailty pathways) Knowledge Essential Demonstrable knowledge, skills and ability to undertake clinical screening and medicines reconciliation Demonstrable experience of clinically influencing at senior level e.g. ward rounds or MDT meetings Understands primary and secondary care working and organisational structures in relation to the ageing population Understands the effects of ageing on drug handling and medicines use Understands pharmacy and medicines risks in older people living with frailty, polypharmacy, multimorbidity and the role of pharmacy to mitigate those risks Desirable Understands national policies and the context around managing long term conditions, case management and reducing unnecessary hospital admissions in the NHS and their implication for medicines management Skills Essential Ability to provide high-quality clinical advice and communicate complex pharmacy issues that may be frequently challenged Willingness to tackle difficult issues as well as challenge practices and systems that lead to sub-optimal use of medicines Highly developed communication, interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills Able to recognise limitations and scope of their practice and know when to escalate matters appropriately Ability to make important decisions in pressured situations. Additional Information Essential Self-sufficient in word processing, internet, PowerPoint, e-mail and spreadsheet use Able to communicate and work effectively and co-operatively with a wide range of people of different backgrounds and viewpoints

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust - across all community based sites

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust - across all community based sites

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (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 Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Stocken, a category C prison located in the parish of Stretton in the county of Rutland.

Hours

We offer a 7 day a week service and you will work 37.5 hours per week on a rota.

Monday - Sunday, 9.5 hour shifts, 07:30 - 17:30

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £49,175 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 on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

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Main duties of the job

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

• Supervise pharmacy technicians and support of the development of junior staff
• Oversea the administration and medicines management, working across our primary care and substance misuse wings
• Provide health promotion advice to our men in areas such as giving up smoking, hypertension, healthy living and other minor ailments

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.

Qualifications required

• NVQ Level 3, or above, BTEC or equivalent
• Accuracy Checking Technician qualification
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Up to date with Continual Professional Development (CPD)
• Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Stocken, a category C prison located in the parish of Stretton in the county of Rutland.

Hours

We offer a 7 day a week service and you will work 37.5 hours per week on a rota.

Monday - Sunday, 9.5 hour shifts, 07:30 - 17:30

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £49,175 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 on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

#LI-KD1

Person Specification

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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).

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Pharmacy Team based at Aintree Hospital. The post-holder will play a key role in the management of patients with a range of rheumatological conditions, including active involvement in prescribing medicines for this patient group. The role will also support the supervision and development of pharmacists and technicians within the rheumatology service, ensuring the provision of a high-quality, safe and effective clinical pharmacy service.

We are seeking a dynamic, motivated and forward-thinking clinical pharmacist, ideally with demonstrable experience in rheumatology or immuno-modulating agents, who will act as an integral member of the rheumatology multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will undertake specialist clinics, contribute to and attend MDT meetings, and work closely with consultants, specialist nurses and surgeons to optimise medicines use and support complex clinical decision-making.

The postholder will be supported by the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Rheumatology, and would be an experienced pharmacist with ability to provide clinical leadership and take responsibility for the delivery of a proactive, patient-centred specialist pharmacy service across rheumatology. The role also offers opportunities to work collaboratively with teams across the organisation, contributing to service development and cross-site working.

Main duties of the job

Assist the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Rheumatology in the development of pharmacy services and medicines management within the Rheumatology Directorate.

To provide a safe and effective advanced clinical pharmacy service to the Rheumatology Directorate.

Assist the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Rheumatology in providing clinical training and supervision, relevant to Rheumatology for other departmental staff.

Provide non-medical prescribing services to the Rheumatology Directorate.

About us

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities.

We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are 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 that extend to more than two million people in the North West.

We operate from five hospital sites: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 several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospitalprovide specialist services incardiothoracic surgery,cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community.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 Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-DTC-168-26

Job locations

Aintree Hospital

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Rheumatology in the development of pharmacy services and medicines management within the Rheumatology Directorate.

To provide a safe and effective advanced clinical pharmacy service to the Rheumatology Directorate.

Assist the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Rheumatology in providing clinical training and supervision, relevant to Rheumatology for other departmental staff.

Provide non-medical prescribing services to the Rheumatology Directorate.

For more details see Job Description and Person Specification

Job description Job responsibilities Assist the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Rheumatology in the development of pharmacy services and medicines management within the Rheumatology Directorate. To provide a safe and effective advanced clinical pharmacy service to the Rheumatology Directorate. Assist the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Rheumatology in providing clinical training and supervision, relevant to Rheumatology for other departmental staff. Provide non-medical prescribing services to the Rheumatology Directorate. For more details see Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational master's degree in pharmacy
• Membership of The General Pharmaceutical Council
• Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experiential learning.
• Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP)

Desirable

• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society or equivalent professional body

Experience

Essential

• Significant hospital experience
• Experience of medicines optimisation, governance, formulary compliance or antimicrobial stewardship within a hospital setting
• Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development / education

Desirable

• Experience as a NMP in a Hospital Setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced clinical knowledge and experience relevant to hospital pharmacy practice, with the ability to develop and apply specialist knowledge within the designated specialty/service area
• Knowledge of the law relating to Pharmacy and medicines

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills - written
• Excellent communication skills - verbal
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Initiative-taking and able to motivate/inspire others
• Ability to empathise with patients and colleagues
• Computer literate including Microsoft Word, Office, and PowerPoint

Desirable

• Ability to affect and manage change

Other

Essential

• Enthusiasm for the position
• Takes personal responsibility for professional behaviour and for contributing positively to team working and staff morale
• Ability to provide on call services and be on site within an hour or stay on site when on call

Desirable

• Demonstrate commitment to advanced clinical pharmacy practice and ongoing development within the designated speciality/service area

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Vocational master's degree in pharmacy Membership of The General Pharmaceutical Council Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experiential learning. Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) Desirable Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society or equivalent professional body Experience Essential Significant hospital experience Experience of medicines optimisation, governance, formulary compliance or antimicrobial stewardship within a hospital setting Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development / education Desirable Experience as a NMP in a Hospital Setting Knowledge Essential Advanced clinical knowledge and experience relevant to hospital pharmacy practice, with the ability to develop and apply specialist knowledge within the designated specialty/service area Knowledge of the law relating to Pharmacy and medicines Skills Essential Excellent communication skills - written Excellent communication skills - verbal Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Initiative-taking and able to motivate/inspire others Ability to empathise with patients and colleagues Computer literate including Microsoft Word, Office, and PowerPoint Desirable Ability to affect and manage change Other Essential Enthusiasm for the position Takes personal responsibility for professional behaviour and for contributing positively to team working and staff morale Ability to provide on call services and be on site within an hour or stay on site when on call Desirable Demonstrate commitment to advanced clinical pharmacy practice and ongoing development within the designated speciality/service area

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree Hospital

Liverpool

L9 7AL

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

Aintree Hospital

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Pharmacy Technician Apprentice will work as part of the multidisciplinary Primary Care Network (PCN) team while undertaking an approved Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship with Buttercups The postholder will develop the knowledge skills and behaviours required to become a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) following the 2 year training programme

Working under the supervision of registered Pharmacy Technicians Clinical Pharmacists and GPs the apprentice will support the safe effective and efficient use of medicines across the PCN This role combines workplace learning with formal study and includes protected learning time

Main duties of the job

Medicines Optimisation

• Support the delivery of safe and effective medicines optimisation services
• Support patients in understanding their medicines and promote adherence
• Identify patients who may benefit from medication reviews or other pharmacy services
• Assist with medicines reconciliation following discharge from hospital

Clinical Support

• Assist in maintaining accurate medication records
• Support the management of medicines related queries from patients and healthcare professionals
• Work with GP practices to improve prescribing safety and quality
• Support the monitoring of high risk medicines under supervision

Medicines Safety

• Assist with audits relating to prescribing and medicines management
• Help identify and report medication incidents and near misses
• Contribute to quality improvement projects
• Support compliance with national and local prescribing guidance

Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate electronic patient records
• Prepare reports and documentation as required
• Support stock management where appropriate
• Participate in data collection and performance monitoring

About us

Taunton Deane West Primary Care Network is an NHS collaboration between two GP practices Wellington Medical Centre and Lister House Partnership Our practice teams work closely together sharing expertise resources and ideas to develop new and innovative services that improve care for our local population

As an approved PCN Learning Organisation we are committed to creating a positive learning culture where both learners and educators are supported to develop their skills and thrive We value teamwork continuous improvement and the sharing of knowledge across our practices

Together we care for approximately 28000 registered patients across the two practices Our vision is to continue improving the quality and accessibility of care we provide by responding to the needs of our patient population and developing services that support better health outcomes

Being part of a Primary Care Network enables us to benefit from additional roles and expertise through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme These roles strengthen our existing teams and help us provide the right care at the right time from the right professional

We are committed to delivering compassionate person centred care while working collaboratively with our patients our practices and our wider healthcare partners

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,269 a year

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

W0068-26-0009

Job locations

Wellington Medical Centre

Mantle Street

Wellington

Somerset

TA21 8BD

United Kingdom

Lister House Surgery

Croft Way

Wiveliscombe

TAUNTON

Somerset

TA4 2BF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Medicines Optimisation

• Support the delivery of safe and effective medicines optimisation services
• Support patients in understanding their medicines and promote adherence
• Identify patients who may benefit from medication reviews or other pharmacy services
• Assist with medicines reconciliation following discharge from hospital

Clinical Support

• Assist in maintaining accurate medication records
• Support the management of medicines related queries from patients and healthcare professionals
• Work with GP practices to improve prescribing safety and quality
• Support the monitoring of high risk medicines under supervision

Medicines Safety

• Assist with audits relating to prescribing and medicines management
• Help identify and report medication incidents and near misses
• Contribute to quality improvement projects
• Support compliance with national and local prescribing guidance

Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate electronic patient records
• Prepare reports and documentation as required
• Support stock management where appropriate
• Participate in data collection and performance monitoring

Learning and Development

• Complete all requirements of the Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship
• Attend training provider sessions
• Maintain a portfolio of evidence
• Participate in regular supervision appraisal and reflective practice
• Work towards registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Team Working

• Work collaboratively with GPs nurses pharmacists pharmacy technicians care coordinators and other members of the multidisciplinary team
• Participate in PCN and practice meetings where appropriate
• Develop positive working relationships with community pharmacies hospitals and other healthcare providers

General Responsibilities

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
• Comply with GDPR information governance and NHS policies
• Work within professional boundaries and seek support when required
• Promote equality diversity and inclusion
• Maintain mandatory training requirements
• Contribute to a safe working environment and follow health and safety procedures
• Demonstrate the NHS values and behaviours in all aspects of work

Job description Job responsibilities Key ResponsibilitiesMedicines Optimisation Support the delivery of safe and effective medicines optimisation services Support patients in understanding their medicines and promote adherence Identify patients who may benefit from medication reviews or other pharmacy services Assist with medicines reconciliation following discharge from hospital Clinical Support Assist in maintaining accurate medication records Support the management of medicines related queries from patients and healthcare professionals Work with GP practices to improve prescribing safety and quality Support the monitoring of high risk medicines under supervision Medicines Safety Assist with audits relating to prescribing and medicines management Help identify and report medication incidents and near misses Contribute to quality improvement projects Support compliance with national and local prescribing guidance Administrative Duties Maintain accurate electronic patient records Prepare reports and documentation as required Support stock management where appropriate Participate in data collection and performance monitoring Learning and Development Complete all requirements of the Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Attend training provider sessions Maintain a portfolio of evidence Participate in regular supervision appraisal and reflective practice Work towards registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Team Working Work collaboratively with GPs nurses pharmacists pharmacy technicians care coordinators and other members of the multidisciplinary team Participate in PCN and practice meetings where appropriate Develop positive working relationships with community pharmacies hospitals and other healthcare providers General Responsibilities Maintain patient confidentiality at all times Comply with GDPR information governance and NHS policies Work within professional boundaries and seek support when required Promote equality diversity and inclusion Maintain mandatory training requirements Contribute to a safe working environment and follow health and safety procedures Demonstrate the NHS values and behaviours in all aspects of work

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications
• GCSE or equivalent Grade 4 C or above in English and Mathematics
• Meets the entry requirements for the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship
• Knowledge
• Basic understanding of the NHS and primary care
• Awareness of confidentiality and data protection
• Understanding of the importance of patient centred care
• Skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational and time management skills
• IT literacy including Microsoft Office and willingness to learn clinical systems
• Ability to work accurately and pay attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workload under supervision
• Personal Attributes
• Motivated to learn and develop
• Professional and reliable
• Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates integrity compassion and respect
• Flexible and adaptable

Desirable

• Experience working in a healthcare pharmacy or customer service environment
• Knowledge of primary care systems
• Experience using electronic patient record systems
• Understanding of medicines optimisation
• Previous experience in administration or healthcare support

Location and Driving

Essential

• Ability to drive
• Must be able to work in both practices face to face,

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualifications GCSE or equivalent Grade 4 C or above in English and Mathematics Meets the entry requirements for the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Knowledge Basic understanding of the NHS and primary care Awareness of confidentiality and data protection Understanding of the importance of patient centred care Skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Good organisational and time management skills IT literacy including Microsoft Office and willingness to learn clinical systems Ability to work accurately and pay attention to detail Ability to prioritise workload under supervision Personal Attributes Motivated to learn and develop Professional and reliable Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Demonstrates integrity compassion and respect Flexible and adaptable Desirable Experience working in a healthcare pharmacy or customer service environment Knowledge of primary care systems Experience using electronic patient record systems Understanding of medicines optimisation Previous experience in administration or healthcare support Location and Driving Essential Ability to drive Must be able to work in both practices face to face,

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

Taunton Deane West Primary Care Network

Address

Wellington Medical Centre

Mantle Street

Wellington

Somerset

TA21 8BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://tauntondeanewestpcn.gpweb.org.uk/our-primary-care-network (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Taunton Deane West Primary Care Network

Address

Wellington Medical Centre

Mantle Street

Wellington

Somerset

TA21 8BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://tauntondeanewestpcn.gpweb.org.uk/our-primary-care-network (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Pharmacy Technician to work as a key part of the pharmacy team within our modern automated, dispensary area. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced registered pharmacy technician to work as an ACPT and gain skills in staff management and service development in a busy hospital pharmacy department.

Alongside the accuracy checking responsibility, the post holder will have a leadership role which includes supporting with the day to day smooth running of the dispensary, training staff through supervision and monitoring performance.

This position requires a proactive and dynamic individual to work closely with peers and dispensary management to uphold the high standards of patient care and medicines optimisation. You must be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for trying new roles, supporting innovation and delivering an excellent patient experience.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GPhC and have an accuracy checking qualification. Further training will be provided on staff management.

The L&D Pharmacy is a 7 day service and some weekend shifts will be required.

Please ensure you speak to your Line Manager before applying for this secondment opportunity and visit the Trust's Secondment Policy.

Main duties of the job

To perform the technical accuracy check on dispensed prescriptions.

To undertake day-to-day supervision of junior pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants within the Team.

To support delivery of dispensary Key Performance Indicators.

To provide training in dispensary procedures and pharmacy computer use to all members of staff.

To mentor and develop pharmacy assistants

To act as a professional role model for pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians, junior pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants, actively demonstrating integrity, ownership and leadership in all aspects of the role.

To manage a defined area of responsibility within the prescribed medication supply chain.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-DTO0226-KA

Job locations

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To perform the final technical accuracy check on dispensed prescriptions which have been clinically screened by a pharmacist. This may include prescriptions in both the Main dispensary and in the Satellite dispensaries

To lead a team of junior and PTPTs and Pharmacy assistants in the dispensary, organising and directing their work in a fluid manner to ensure an efficient and responsive service to patients and wards

To support the Principal Pharmacy Technician in managing and developing staff within their Team, monitoring performance and supporting on-going professional development.

To assist the Principal Pharmacy Technician, Dispensary in providing hands on induction and on-going training of members of dispensary staff and other pharmacy staff in dispensary procedures including use of the pharmacy IT system. This will include NVQ assessments at level 2 and 3 and competency assessments for pharmacist pre-registration trainees.

To support the Principal Pharmacy Technician in maintaining continuous improvement and efficiency within the dispensary by managing discrete projects and/or areas of responsibility within the prescribed medication supply chain and being responsible for achieving defined outcomes.

To assist the Principal Pharmacy Technician, Dispensary in the co-ordination of dispensing of medicines for in-patients, out-patients and ward use. This will include when necessary, personally receiving prescriptions into dispensary and ensuring prescription charges are collected where appropriate, accurately labelling, assembling and dispensing individual in-patient, out-patient and discharge prescriptions including cytotoxic medicines, according to departmental policies and standard operating procedures. It will involve solving problems arising from these procedures, including contacting other healthcare professionals.

To counsel individual patients regarding correct use of medicines when appropriate. To include counselling / demonstration of inhaler and other medical device techniques. This may include counselling of patients at ward level at discharge. To contribute to the provision of information on medicines and general health care to out-patients through the use of posters and leaflets.

To assist the Senior Pharmacy Technician, Clinical Trials, in cascading the procedures required for the dispensing of clinical trial medicines. This includes ensuring all appropriate paperwork is maintained.

To support the Principal Pharmacy Technician, Dispensary in overseeing the safe and secure storage and dispensing of controlled drugs, ensuring all statutory registers are maintained accurately.

To ensure all appropriate patient medication history data and prescription data is entered accurately onto computerised and manual databases. This will include maintaining databases of prescribing of unlicensed medicines and non-formulary prescribing.

To support the co-ordination of efficient stock control within the Dispensary, through a rolling programme of stock reconciliation checks and expiry checks on a regular basis. This includes organising safe destruction of drug waste and investigating wrong stock levels and problem solving.

To liaise with relevant pharmacy and other healthcare staff to ensure an efficient, responsive service to directorates. To implement systems for service provision which enhance the efficiency of the dispensaries

To regularly formulate, review, update and implement standard operating procedures for the dispensaries.

Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.

Job description Job responsibilities To perform the final technical accuracy check on dispensed prescriptions which have been clinically screened by a pharmacist. This may include prescriptions in both the Main dispensary and in the Satellite dispensaries To lead a team of junior and PTPTs and Pharmacy assistants in the dispensary, organising and directing their work in a fluid manner to ensure an efficient and responsive service to patients and wards To support the Principal Pharmacy Technician in managing and developing staff within their Team, monitoring performance and supporting on-going professional development. To assist the Principal Pharmacy Technician, Dispensary in providing hands on induction and on-going training of members of dispensary staff and other pharmacy staff in dispensary procedures including use of the pharmacy IT system. This will include NVQ assessments at level 2 and 3 and competency assessments for pharmacist pre-registration trainees. To support the Principal Pharmacy Technician in maintaining continuous improvement and efficiency within the dispensary by managing discrete projects and/or areas of responsibility within the prescribed medication supply chain and being responsible for achieving defined outcomes. To assist the Principal Pharmacy Technician, Dispensary in the co-ordination of dispensing of medicines for in-patients, out-patients and ward use. This will include when necessary, personally receiving prescriptions into dispensary and ensuring prescription charges are collected where appropriate, accurately labelling, assembling and dispensing individual in-patient, out-patient and discharge prescriptions including cytotoxic medicines, according to departmental policies and standard operating procedures. It will involve solving problems arising from these procedures, including contacting other healthcare professionals. To counsel individual patients regarding correct use of medicines when appropriate. To include counselling / demonstration of inhaler and other medical device techniques. This may include counselling of patients at ward level at discharge. To contribute to the provision of information on medicines and general health care to out-patients through the use of posters and leaflets. To assist the Senior Pharmacy Technician, Clinical Trials, in cascading the procedures required for the dispensing of clinical trial medicines. This includes ensuring all appropriate paperwork is maintained. To support the Principal Pharmacy Technician, Dispensary in overseeing the safe and secure storage and dispensing of controlled drugs, ensuring all statutory registers are maintained accurately. To ensure all appropriate patient medication history data and prescription data is entered accurately onto computerised and manual databases. This will include maintaining databases of prescribing of unlicensed medicines and non-formulary prescribing. To support the co-ordination of efficient stock control within the Dispensary, through a rolling programme of stock reconciliation checks and expiry checks on a regular basis. This includes organising safe destruction of drug waste and investigating wrong stock levels and problem solving. To liaise with relevant pharmacy and other healthcare staff to ensure an efficient, responsive service to directorates. To implement systems for service provision which enhance the efficiency of the dispensaries To regularly formulate, review, update and implement standard operating procedures for the dispensaries. Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician
• BTEC + NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent qualification
• ACPT qualification

Desirable

• Membership with ATPUK
• Leadership Qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of use of Pharmacy computer systems

Desirable

• Familiarity with standard Office IT programs

Skills

Essential

• Ability to analyse problems and devise workable solutions
• Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Leading a team

Expierence

Essential

• Customer orientated services
• Experience of supervising staff

Desirable

• Experience of contributing to SOP development

Communication Skills

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of patient medication counselling
• Empathetic communication skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician BTEC + NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent qualification ACPT qualification Desirable Membership with ATPUK Leadership Qualification Knowledge Essential Knowledge of use of Pharmacy computer systems Desirable Familiarity with standard Office IT programs Skills Essential Ability to analyse problems and devise workable solutions Good interpersonal skills Desirable Leading a team Expierence Essential Customer orientated services Experience of supervising staff Desirable Experience of contributing to SOP development Communication Skills Essential Good verbal and written communication skills Experience of patient medication counselling Empathetic communication 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).

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The pharmacy department has a long history of innovation, with established prescribing guidelines, excellent relationships with medical staff, a strong culture of leading clinical audit and research projects and an excellent publication record. All of these attributes we wish to extend to the prison pharmacy services.

We believe in supporting our staff to develop to their full potential.

Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post

Main duties of the job

If you are a pharmacy assistant with experience of working in a prison setting or a retail pharmacy, this post could be for you. The post-holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the pharmacy stock and ensuring delivery schedules are to time. You will work under the supervision of the Senior Pharmacy Technician.

The post-holder will be based at the dedicated pharmacy department at HMP Wandsworth.

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To be responsible for the day to day ordering, receiving and unpacking of pharmaceutical products from suppliers according to GDP and departmental SOPs
• To ensure that medicines are sourced from credible and reliable suppliers, and purchasing contracts are adhered to.
• To accurately use the pharmacy computer system to receive goods into the pharmacy store according to departmental SOPs.
• To ensure that all goods received into pharmacy stores are kept under the appropriate storage conditions in accordance with GDP.

IMPORTANT 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 photographic ID

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 2
• Completion of dispensary competencies (signed off as competent to dispense medicines

Desirable

• Certificate in purchasing and supply (CIPS) level 2 or equivalent experience

Skills

Essential

• 2 years or more experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience in using JAC

Desirable

• Experience in dealing with wholesalers & Manufacturers

Communication

Essential

• Good knowledge of pharmacy stock control

Desirable

• Good interpersonal skills

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).

Job summary

The Pharmacy Stores & Distribution team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provide ward stock medicines top-up and delivery to wards and departments throughout the Trust via the onsite top-up teams. The Leeds Pharmaceutical Warehouse service is predominantly concerned with receipt, storage and issue of medicines orders, with associated stock control activities. *Please note, these posts do not involve direct patient care

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit 4 Full-time staff (37.5ours per week) enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals with drive to undertake the roles of Pharmacy Stores and Warehouse Operative based in the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution team at St Jamess Hospital and LGI MRDU. The successful candidates must be pro-active and flexible in their approach to working within this busy department and other areas in the Stores and Distribution Services and have excellent organisational skills.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Why you should join our Team

Leeds is a wonderful city to work in and LTHT is an organisation that puts its patients first and highly values and supports its staff,

Pharmacy is a forward-thinking department that values the contribution of all our staff. There are plenty of opportunities to progress within different areas of our pharmacy services should you wish to.

What you will bring to the role

These posts will involve working with a small team of Band 2 Pharmacy Support workers, training to Top-up wards with stock medication, delivering and putting the stock away for the ward or department.

This also includes working with the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution supervisors, Team leaders and managers.

For all posts, this will involve working across ALL sites at Leeds Teaching Hospitals as required.

Please be aware that for all posts there is a significant amount of walking and moving and handling, including bulk consignments.

The post holder will be required to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis.

Please see the attached job description for further information about these vacancies.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Job summary

Join Our Friendly Primary Care Team

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our busy and supportive GP practice team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a registered Pharmacy Technician who is passionate about improving patient care and supporting the safe and effective use of medicines in primary care.

Working closely with our GPs, Clinical Pharmacist, nurses, and wider administrative team, you will play a key role in medicines optimisation, prescription management, medication reconciliation, and patient support.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties Include:

• Supporting the management of repeat prescriptions.
• Completing medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge.
• Responding to medication-related queries from patients and healthcare professionals.
• Working with the clinical team to improve prescribing quality and safety.
• Identifying patients requiring medication reviews and monitoring.
• Supporting medicines optimisation initiatives and audits.
• Maintaining accurate patient medication records.

About us

What We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming team environment.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• NHS Pension Scheme.
• The chance to make a real difference to patient care in the local community.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A3258-26-0009

Job locations

Brooksby Drive

Oadby

Leicestershire

LE2 5AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

The Pharmacy Technician will work as part of the multidisciplinary team within the GP surgery to support the safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines. The post holder will assist with medicines optimisation, prescription management, medication reconciliation, and patient support, helping to improve patient outcomes whilst reducing medicines-related risks and workload for clinicians.

The Pharmacy Technician will work under the supervision of a Clinical Pharmacist and alongside GPs, nurses, reception staff, and other healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Medicines Management and Optimisation

• Support the delivery of medicines optimisation services across the practice.
• Conduct medication reviews in line with protocols and under appropriate supervision.
• Identify patients requiring medication monitoring and recalls.
• Assist in improving prescribing quality and safety.
• Support the management of repeat prescribing systems.
• Ensure medicines are prescribed and monitored appropriately according to local and national guidelines.

Prescription Processing

• Process prescription requests in a timely manner.
• Review repeat medication requests against practice protocols.
• Resolve prescription queries from patients, pharmacies, and clinicians.
• Support the management of medication shortages and alternatives.
• Assist with medication synchronisation where appropriate.

Medicines Reconciliation

• Undertake medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge, outpatient attendance, or transfer of care.
• Ensure accurate medication records are maintained.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between clinical correspondence and patient records.

Patient Support

• Respond to medication queries from patients within scope of practice.
• Promote medication adherence and understanding.
• Provide advice on the safe use, storage, and disposal of medicines.
• Signpost patients to appropriate healthcare professionals when required.

Clinical Administration

• Update and maintain accurate patient records using the clinical system.
• Support audits relating to prescribing and medicines management.
• Assist in identifying patients eligible for targeted medication reviews.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Governance and Safety

• Report medication incidents, significant events, and near misses.
• Ensure compliance with NHS, General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), and practice policies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and information governance standards.
• Participate in clinical governance activities and audits.

Professional Development

• Maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Participate in mandatory training and continuing professional development.
• Engage in supervision, appraisal, and team meetings.

Job description Job responsibilities Job PurposeThe Pharmacy Technician will work as part of the multidisciplinary team within the GP surgery to support the safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines. The post holder will assist with medicines optimisation, prescription management, medication reconciliation, and patient support, helping to improve patient outcomes whilst reducing medicines-related risks and workload for clinicians.The Pharmacy Technician will work under the supervision of a Clinical Pharmacist and alongside GPs, nurses, reception staff, and other healthcare professionals. Key ResponsibilitiesMedicines Management and Optimisation Support the delivery of medicines optimisation services across the practice. Conduct medication reviews in line with protocols and under appropriate supervision. Identify patients requiring medication monitoring and recalls. Assist in improving prescribing quality and safety. Support the management of repeat prescribing systems. Ensure medicines are prescribed and monitored appropriately according to local and national guidelines. Prescription Processing Process prescription requests in a timely manner. Review repeat medication requests against practice protocols. Resolve prescription queries from patients, pharmacies, and clinicians. Support the management of medication shortages and alternatives. Assist with medication synchronisation where appropriate. Medicines Reconciliation Undertake medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge, outpatient attendance, or transfer of care. Ensure accurate medication records are maintained. Identify and resolve discrepancies between clinical correspondence and patient records. Patient Support Respond to medication queries from patients within scope of practice. Promote medication adherence and understanding. Provide advice on the safe use, storage, and disposal of medicines. Signpost patients to appropriate healthcare professionals when required. Clinical Administration Update and maintain accurate patient records using the clinical system. Support audits relating to prescribing and medicines management. Assist in identifying patients eligible for targeted medication reviews. Contribute to quality improvement initiatives. Governance and Safety Report medication incidents, significant events, and near misses. Ensure compliance with NHS, General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), and practice policies. Maintain patient confidentiality and information governance standards. Participate in clinical governance activities and audits. Professional Development Maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Participate in mandatory training and continuing professional development. Engage in supervision, appraisal, and team meetings.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Essential Qualifications
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC.
• BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Essential Experience
• Experience working as a Pharmacy Technician in community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, or primary care.
• Experience managing medicines and prescription processes.
• Knowledge of medicines optimisation principles.
• Experience using pharmacy or clinical IT systems.
• Essential Knowledge
• Understanding of repeat prescribing processes.
• Knowledge of medicines reconciliation.
• Understanding of clinical governance and patient safety.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection requirements.
• Essential Skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Competent IT skills.
• Personal Attributes
• Professional and patient-focused.
• Approachable and supportive.
• Reliable and adaptable.
• Committed to continuous improvement.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Desirable

• Desirable
• Experience working in General Practice or Primary Care Networks.
• Experience using SystmOne and AccurX clinical systems.
• Medicines optimisation or quality improvement experience.
• Accredited checking pharmacy technician qualification.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC.
• BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Person Specification Experience Essential Essential Qualifications Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC. BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent recognised qualification. Evidence of continuing professional development. Essential Experience Experience working as a Pharmacy Technician in community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, or primary care. Experience managing medicines and prescription processes. Knowledge of medicines optimisation principles. Experience using pharmacy or clinical IT systems. Essential Knowledge Understanding of repeat prescribing processes. Knowledge of medicines reconciliation. Understanding of clinical governance and patient safety. Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection requirements. Essential Skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong attention to detail. Good organisational and time management skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Competent IT skills. Personal Attributes Professional and patient-focused. Approachable and supportive. Reliable and adaptable. Committed to continuous improvement. Able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times. Desirable Desirable Experience working in General Practice or Primary Care Networks. Experience using SystmOne and AccurX clinical systems. Medicines optimisation or quality improvement experience. Accredited checking pharmacy technician qualification. Qualifications Essential Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC. BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent recognised qualification. Evidence of continuing professional development.

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

Central Surgery Oadby

Address

Brooksby Drive

Oadby

Leicestershire

LE2 5AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central Surgery Oadby

Address

Brooksby Drive

Oadby

Leicestershire

LE2 5AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you ready to shape the future of pharmacy outside hospital walls? Join our dynamic Out of Hospital Services Pharmacy team at UHB, where we're leading the shift in care delivery from hospitals to community settings. You'll play a key role in ensuring safe, effective and person-centred medicines optimisation across services focussing on intermediate care but including virtual wards, district nursing and community clinics.

You'll work alongside three specialist pharmacists and a specialist pharmacy technician, supported by a culture that values professional growth, innovation and collaboration. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced pharmacist with a passion for improving medicines use in older people, particularly managing polypharmacy, deprescribing and multidisciplinary care.

We invest heavily in our people -- offering access to independent prescribing, RCPharm credentialing, research internships, leadership programmes and more. You'll also benefit from flexible working opportunities, wellbeing initiatives, and access to NHS and local discounts. If you want to make a tangible difference to patient care while developing your clinical expertise and leadership, this is the perfect role for you.

Main duties of the job

This is a highly clinical role for a pharmacist who thrives on multidisciplinary teamwork and complex patient care. You will provide expert medicines optimisation across intermediate care facilities but also assist falls and virtual ward services, district nursing teams and community-based clinics.

Your daily practice will include:

* Delivering direct patient-facing pharmacy input for bedded intermediate care patients.

* Attending MDT meetings, ward rounds and clinical reviews.

* Providing expert medicines advice, governance, and education to the wider team.

* Supporting development of local protocols, pathways, audits and service improvements.

* Contributing to the design of safe, efficient prescribing systems and community pathways.

You will act as a clinical leader, representing pharmacy within the Out of Hospital Services CDG, ensuring medicines management and optimisation are embedded in service design and delivery.

We are seeking a proactive, adaptable pharmacist with advanced clinical reasoning, strong communication skills and a passion for supporting older people to achieve better outcomes from their medicines.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• * MPharm degree or equivalent.
• * GPhC registration.
• * Clinical diploma (or equivalent qualification /
• experience) or higher Pharmacy degree.
• * Qualified as an independent non-medical prescriber.

Desirable

• * Membership of the Royal College of Pharmacy.

Experience

Essential

• * Possesses relevant clinical knowledge in complex clinical pharmacy settings.
• * Previous participation in multi-disciplinary team.
• * Demonstrates commitment and enthusiasm for providing high quality pharmaceutical care.
• * Experience of teaching/presenting to other healthcare professionals/patients.
• * Commitment to own Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Desirable

• * Experience in older people services.
• * Experience of managing medicines expenditure for a specialty.

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).

Job summary

Posterngate surgery are seeking a positive, caring and self motivated Pharmacist to bring their knowledge and expertise to expand our experienced and welcoming clinical team.

Main duties of the job

Working with our multidisciplinary team to support clinicians in implementing effective dispensing, prescription management, prescribing systems and medicines management within the practice.

About us

Posterngate surgery is a large, innovative and high performing teaching practice. Working together with Selby Town Primary Care Network, we are a friendly, hardworking and supportive practice that aims to achieve the highest quality of care for or patients.

A systmone practice with a skill mix consists of 6 GP Partners, Salaried GPs, First Contact Physios, Mental Health Practitioners, Urgent Care Practitioners and Pharmacy Team supported by Practice Nurses and HCA's. Easy access from York & Leeds with free on-site parking and modern comfortable premises.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Dependent on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1013-26-0008

Job locations

Portholme Road

Selby

North Yorkshire

YO8 4QH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Review patients by consultation on complex medication regimens, screening & management of long term conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, COPD & hypertension

Deal with telephone based medication queries from patients, pharmacies & hospital

When appropriately qualified develop and utilise prescribing skills in face to face and remote settings to further support patient care.

Provide medicines management advice to doctors, practice nurses and other health professionals to promote the safe, effective, quality and cost effective use of medicines

Run audits & design of safer prescribing systems

Review of medications for nursing & residential home patients

Manage patients & health care professionals medicine queries

Reconcile medicines following hospital discharge & work with patients & community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge

Contribute to reductions in medicine related hospital admissions & readmissions by supporting patients to get the best outcomes from their medicines & identifying & addressing medicines related issues

Manage practice formularies to improve the quality, safety & cost effectiveness of prescribing

Work with primary care professional & patients to implement NICE & other evidence based guidelines

Act as a source of medicines information for all of the practice team & patients (e.g. around doses, side effects, adverse events, possible alternatives e.g. around out of stocks)

Implement drug withdrawals & alerts e.g. MHRA aimed at improving medicines safety

Ensure that all dispensing errors and near misses are logged in accordance with the practice procedure and to undertake any activity necessary to rectify or prevent errors

Liaise with clinicians about prescriptions to ensure accuracy and prevent risk

Keep up-to-date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their uses for the purpose of continuing professional development

Provide regular support and feedback to the practice on prescribing action plans

Promote high quality, cost effective and evidence based use of medicines within the practice

Lead on identifying changes to minimise drug waste

Refer to ePACT data to analyse & review practice prescribing

Job description Job responsibilities Review patients by consultation on complex medication regimens, screening & management of long term conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, COPD & hypertensionDeal with telephone based medication queries from patients, pharmacies & hospital When appropriately qualified develop and utilise prescribing skills in face to face and remote settings to further support patient care.Provide medicines management advice to doctors, practice nurses and other health professionals to promote the safe, effective, quality and cost effective use of medicinesRun audits & design of safer prescribing systems Review of medications for nursing & residential home patients Manage patients & health care professionals medicine queriesReconcile medicines following hospital discharge & work with patients & community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge Contribute to reductions in medicine related hospital admissions & readmissions by supporting patients to get the best outcomes from their medicines & identifying & addressing medicines related issues Manage practice formularies to improve the quality, safety & cost effectiveness of prescribing Work with primary care professional & patients to implement NICE & other evidence based guidelines Act as a source of medicines information for all of the practice team & patients (e.g. around doses, side effects, adverse events, possible alternatives e.g. around out of stocks) Implement drug withdrawals & alerts e.g. MHRA aimed at improving medicines safetyEnsure that all dispensing errors and near misses are logged in accordance with the practice procedure and to undertake any activity necessary to rectify or prevent errorsLiaise with clinicians about prescriptions to ensure accuracy and prevent riskKeep up-to-date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their uses for the purpose of continuing professional developmentProvide regular support and feedback to the practice on prescribing action plansPromote high quality, cost effective and evidence based use of medicines within the practiceLead on identifying changes to minimise drug wasteRefer to ePACT data to analyse & review practice prescribing

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Practising Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
• A demonstrable commitment to professional development

Desirable

• Relevant post-graduate qualification; i.e. PgDip/MSc or equivalent
• experience and relevant short courses
• Independent prescriber or prepared to work towards

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration experience - minimum three years
• Experience of primary care clinical IT systems
• Primary care and or medicines management in primary care

Desirable

• Team leadership experience
• Experience of training others
• Experience of Systmone

Knowledge & skills

Essential

• Understanding of current national policies, in particular those that impact on medicines management services
• A knowledge of prescribing issues affecting primary care and the interface with other areas of health and social care
• Up to date therapeutic and clinical knowledge
• Familiarity with the concept of evidence based medicine, effectiveness and appropriateness with critical appraisal skills
• Computer literate, including advanced word-processing, spreadsheet skills, email and other computer databases
• High level of analytical and literacy skills
• Ability to apply clinical knowledge appropriately in a variety of settings; e.g. practice and strategic
• Ability to plan, set objectives, priorities and review performance against
• objectives
• A solutions focussed approach
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and inter personal skills
• Ability to delegate
• Good time management
• Demonstrate a knowledge of the changing NHS structures and functions with particular emphasis on issues relating to pharmacy practice
• High level of understanding, interpretation and analysis of prescribing data; e.g. epact
• Able to develop & implement policy & procedure to sustain a quality service
• Membership of Primary Care Pharmacy Association

Desirable

• Demonstrate a knowledge of the changing NHS structures and functions with particular emphasis on issues relating to pharmacy practice
• High level of understanding, interpretation and analysis of prescribing data; e.g. epact
• Able to develop & implement policy & procedure to sustain a quality service
• Membership of Primary Care Pharmacy Association

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Practising Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council A demonstrable commitment to professional development Desirable Relevant post-graduate qualification; i.e. PgDip/MSc or equivalent experience and relevant short courses Independent prescriber or prepared to work towards Experience Essential Post-registration experience - minimum three years Experience of primary care clinical IT systems Primary care and or medicines management in primary care Desirable Team leadership experience Experience of training others Experience of Systmone Knowledge & skills Essential Understanding of current national policies, in particular those that impact on medicines management services A knowledge of prescribing issues affecting primary care and the interface with other areas of health and social care Up to date therapeutic and clinical knowledge Familiarity with the concept of evidence based medicine, effectiveness and appropriateness with critical appraisal skills Computer literate, including advanced word-processing, spreadsheet skills, email and other computer databases High level of analytical and literacy skills Ability to apply clinical knowledge appropriately in a variety of settings; e.g. practice and strategic Ability to plan, set objectives, priorities and review performance against objectives A solutions focussed approach Excellent communication (oral and written) and inter personal skills Ability to delegate Good time management Demonstrate a knowledge of the changing NHS structures and functions with particular emphasis on issues relating to pharmacy practice High level of understanding, interpretation and analysis of prescribing data; e.g. epact Able to develop & implement policy & procedure to sustain a quality service Membership of Primary Care Pharmacy Association Desirable Demonstrate a knowledge of the changing NHS structures and functions with particular emphasis on issues relating to pharmacy practice High level of understanding, interpretation and analysis of prescribing data; e.g. epact Able to develop & implement policy & procedure to sustain a quality service Membership of Primary Care Pharmacy Association

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

Posterngate Surgery

Address

Portholme Road

Selby

North Yorkshire

YO8 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Posterngate Surgery

Address

Portholme Road

Selby

North Yorkshire

YO8 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Posterngate surgery are looking for a motivated and experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our team.

Main duties of the job

To provide technical and administrative support to the pharmacy team and clinicians. Support the receptionists with complex queries around medication from patients. Facilitate the implementation of medication changes under the guidance of the clinical pharmacist and complete audits around patient safety in the prescribing of medication and present the information for sharing with the clinical team.

About us

Posterngate surgery is a large, innovative and high performing teaching practice. Working together with Selby Town Primary Care Network, we are a friendly, hardworking and supportive practice that aims to achieve the highest quality of care for or patients.

A systmone practice with a skill mix consists of 6 GP Partners, Salaried GPs, First Contact Physios, Mental Health Practitioners, Urgent Care Practitioners and Pharmacy Team supported by Practice Nurses and HCA's. Easy access from York & Leeds with free on-site parking and modern comfortable premises.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Dependent on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1013-26-0009

Job locations

Portholme Road

Selby

North Yorkshire

YO8 4QH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work with the pharmacy team & clinicians in accordance with agreed practice prescribing standard operating procedures

Process repeat medication requests, including the conversion of acute requests to repeat medicines, changing quantities of medicines

Liaising with patients and professional partners by phone and email regarding medication queries and medication reviews

Carry out medication reviews and structured medication reviews using agreed computer templates and in line with your competency and training

Issuing prescriptions in line with agreed clinical protocols and within your competency

Medicines reconciliation post discharge and on other transfers of care

Medication synchronisation where required

To update and maintain accurate patient medication records on the practice clinical computer system, including advice given and action taken

To generate blood forms required for medication monitoring and medication reviews and maintain recall system

Liaise with secondary and primary care colleagues to ensure correct medicines are continued following the transfer of care

Monitor, initiate and amend dosing of medications such as thyroxine and cholecalciferol in accordance with practice protocols

Monitor practice adherence to the repeat prescribing policy

To assist the Pharmacist with data analysis of prescribing behaviour in line with NICE guidance and local clinical commissioning directives

To support the prescribing team by sharing appropriate medication guidance and establishing a method of communication to both to the dispensing team and clinical staff

To assist with the development and review of medicines audits

To undertake specific project work in agreement with the prescribing lead / clinical pharmacist such as monitoring of medication misuse and controlled drugs and developing resources to aid clinicians in managing this problem

To maintain and develop medicines communication to staff

To support those with chronic diseases to develop good lifestyle changes to assist in the management of their conditions

Provide a contact for patients, clinicians, nursing team, secondary care and community pharmacists with medication queries

Project work/prescribing initiatives/clinical research under the support of the clinical pharmacist or prescribing lead

Liaise with clinicians and staff in the surgery to resolve prescribing queries

Liaise with nursing and residential homes in the practice area about medication queries

Job description Job responsibilities Work with the pharmacy team & clinicians in accordance with agreed practice prescribing standard operating procedures Process repeat medication requests, including the conversion of acute requests to repeat medicines, changing quantities of medicines Liaising with patients and professional partners by phone and email regarding medication queries and medication reviews Carry out medication reviews and structured medication reviews using agreed computer templates and in line with your competency and training Issuing prescriptions in line with agreed clinical protocols and within your competencyMedicines reconciliation post discharge and on other transfers of careMedication synchronisation where requiredTo update and maintain accurate patient medication records on the practice clinical computer system, including advice given and action takenTo generate blood forms required for medication monitoring and medication reviews and maintain recall system Liaise with secondary and primary care colleagues to ensure correct medicines are continued following the transfer of care Monitor, initiate and amend dosing of medications such as thyroxine and cholecalciferol in accordance with practice protocols Monitor practice adherence to the repeat prescribing policy To assist the Pharmacist with data analysis of prescribing behaviour in line with NICE guidance and local clinical commissioning directives To support the prescribing team by sharing appropriate medication guidance and establishing a method of communication to both to the dispensing team and clinical staff To assist with the development and review of medicines audits To undertake specific project work in agreement with the prescribing lead / clinical pharmacist such as monitoring of medication misuse and controlled drugs and developing resources to aid clinicians in managing this problem To maintain and develop medicines communication to staff To support those with chronic diseases to develop good lifestyle changes to assist in the management of their conditions Provide a contact for patients, clinicians, nursing team, secondary care and community pharmacists with medication queries Project work/prescribing initiatives/clinical research under the support of the clinical pharmacist or prescribing leadLiaise with clinicians and staff in the surgery to resolve prescribing queriesLiaise with nursing and residential homes in the practice area about medication queries

Person Specification

Knowledge & skills

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles of medicines optimisation
• Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology
• An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for the improvement of prescribing
• Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation
• Understanding of current national policies, in particular those that impact on medicines management services
• Computer literate, including advanced word-processing, spreadsheet skills, email and other computer databases
• High level of analytical and literacy skills
• A solutions focussed approach
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and inter personal skills

Desirable

• Able to develop & implement policy & procedure to sustain a quality service
• An appreciation of the NHS agenda and government targets.
• Membership of Primary Care Pharmacy Association

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, hospital or community pharmacy.

Desirable

• Experience of Systmone

Qualifications

Essential

• Current GPhC registration as a Pharmacy Technician
• BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmacy services

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications of a relevant nature (e.g. FdSc in Medicines Management/Pharmacy Services, BTEC Therapeutics)

Person Specification Knowledge & skills Essential Knowledge of the principles of medicines optimisation Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for the improvement of prescribing Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation Understanding of current national policies, in particular those that impact on medicines management services Computer literate, including advanced word-processing, spreadsheet skills, email and other computer databases High level of analytical and literacy skills A solutions focussed approach Excellent communication (oral and written) and inter personal skills Desirable Able to develop & implement policy & procedure to sustain a quality service An appreciation of the NHS agenda and government targets. Membership of Primary Care Pharmacy Association Experience Essential Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, hospital or community pharmacy. Desirable Experience of Systmone Qualifications Essential Current GPhC registration as a Pharmacy Technician BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmacy services Desirable Postgraduate qualifications of a relevant nature (e.g. FdSc in Medicines Management/Pharmacy Services, BTEC Therapeutics)

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

Posterngate Surgery

Address

Portholme Road

Selby

North Yorkshire

YO8 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Posterngate Surgery

Address

Portholme Road

Selby

North Yorkshire

YO8 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An excellent development opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed individual to gain specialised skills in a clinical role within acute medicine. We are looking for a motivated clinical pharmacy technician to join our diverse team to support the Ward Based Clinical Pharmacy Technician service to rotate between shift patterns consisting of 08:00-16:15 and 10:45-19:00.

The successful candidates will be committed to improving patient care and delivering a high quality Pharmacy service to our patients and Trust.

The successful candidates will have:

*At least one year's post qualification experience within an hospital setting

*Hold a nationally recognised Pharmacy technician qualification and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

*Accredited accuracy checking qualification

*A flexible approach to accommodate the needs of the service

Previous experience demonstrating a good understanding of ward based services would be advantageous.

We may consider applicants who do not meet all the essential criteria outlined within the personal specification for these posts.

Main duties of the job

Provide near patient medicine management services as part of our ward-based team across 7 days ensuring cost effective and efficient services are maintained throughout our patients stay. You will integrate into the ward multidisciplinary team assisting in medication reconciliation at clerking, discharge planning, TTO medicine supply and patient counselling. Additional duties include; the assessment of patients own drugs, audits, medication ordering, dispensing and checking of supplies. There will be a requirement to participate in extended hours including weekend working, bank holidays, late nights on a rotational basis.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *GCSEs -- Mathematics and English (Grade B/5) and four other subjects including Science (Grade C/4)
• Or
• *GCSEs: Mathematics, English and Science (Grade C/4 or equivalent) and two other GCSEs (Grade C/4) and successful achievement of the pharmacy service skills Level 2 NVQ qualification (or equivalent)
• Or
• *Three A levels, one of which is a relevant science subject and Mathematics B/5 (GCSE or equivalent)
• Or
• *Degree in science or humanities and Mathematics B/5 (GCSE or equivalent)
• *Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians
• Or
• *BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science and Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent as defined by the General Pharmaceutical Council
• *Dispensing Accuracy Accreditation, West Midland's scheme or equivalent
• *Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• *Professional Registration with the GPhC
• *Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework)

Desirable

• *Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework)

Experience

Essential

• *Two years' work experience in Pharmacy pre-qualification
• *Currently practicing as a band 4 pharmacy technician / equivalent or above with post-qualification experience within an acute setting
• *The ability to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge and the relevant practical experience for the post
• *Significant experience within a pharmacy setting
• *Experience of the specialist function for area of responsibility
• *Experience of organising other grades of staff and their workload
• *Experienced in working to policies and procedures
• *Significant experience within a hospital pharmacy setting
• *Understanding of Good Distribution Practice (GDP)
• *Health and Safety at Work and COSHH
• *Understanding of dispensing, stock control, supply and I.T systems and processes
• *Knowledge of Code of Practice / Customer Care
• *Knowledge of medicines, side effects and where to find further information
• *Knowledge of practices, policies and procedures associated with the job
• *Understands the need for delivering a cost effective service and the required work practices to reduce waste

Desirable

• *Experience working as a Clinical Pharmacy Technician or similar capacity
• *Deputising for senior personnel, co-ordinating daily work flow including situational staff management
• *Experience in setting up new working practices or procedures
• *Participation in the training and mentoring of staff
• *Understanding of ward environment

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Able to demonstrate clear thinking, assess and solve simple problems
• *Takes responsibility for own work/actions and contribution to the team success
• *Able to communicate at an appropriate level complex information verbally, written or electronically as required
• *Able to manage own time and tasks effectively to achieve objective
• *Able to identify customer needs and deliver service to required level
• *Demonstrates IT and keyboard skills including e-mail, word-processing
• *Able to set work objectives for others supporting with training and mentoring. Managing deviation from objectives and timescales
• *Demonstrates suitable interpersonal skills to work with other healthcare professionals and meet patient needs
• *Motivates self and others
• *Has knowledge and skills to advise patients on use of medicines at an appropriate level to support their treatment/care
• *Recognises when issues/activities fall out of their scope and/or ability refers appropriately
• *Demonstrates initiative
• *Able to assess staff performance and provide constructive feedback
• *Understands need for and is able to work to defined procedures
• *Demonstrates ability to guide, support and train other members of staff
• *Adaptable to change
• *Ability to work in a team
• *Enthusiastic, reliable and trustworthy and displays a mature attitude
• *Good time management
• *Careful and accurate in work
• *Able to demonstrate discretion and diplomacy
• *Fair and objective
• *Flexible to the demands of the post, the needs of the pharmacy service and other staff
• *Good team player and able to motive others
• *Self-motivated and sound use of own initiative
• *Keen to improve and develop the pharmacy service and committed to the concept of technician-led services
• *Keen to develop own person skill and use these for the benefit of others
• *Able to demonstrate timely referral to senior staff appropriately
• *Ability to travel to other Trust sites
• *Flexible to work in accordance with service needs
• *Committed to abide by the Trust Vision and Values

Desirable

• *Capable of developing and implementing SOPs in conjunction with the line manager
• *Able to assess staff performance and provide constructive feedback
• *Demonstrates ability to undertake a variety of tasks
• *Demonstrates ability to instruct junior staff on dispensing of complicated drug regimens / clinical trials dispensing and unlicensed products
• *Awareness of future developments within Pharmacy

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

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UK Registration

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