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Band 5 Clinical Pharmacy Technician - Rotational Post
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary An excellent opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic registered Pharmacy Technician to join the team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital pharmacy.
3 day(s) ago
Band 5 Clinical Pharmacy Technician - Rotational Post
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary An excellent opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic registered Pharmacy Technician to join the team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital pharmacy.
3 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Technician
Primary Care Careers
North East England
Pharmacist
Job summary Barrack Lane Medical Centre has an exciting opportunity for a hardworking, enthusiastic and innovative pharmacy technician to join our medicines...
3 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Technician
Primary Care Careers
North East England
Pharmacist
Job summary Barrack Lane Medical Centre has an exciting opportunity for a hardworking, enthusiastic and innovative pharmacy technician to join our medicines...
3 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Assistant
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
North East England
GBP 26,813 - 27,890 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic person to join the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Pharmacy team at the Royal Gwent...
3 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Assistant
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
North East England
GBP 26,813 - 27,890 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic person to join the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Pharmacy team at the Royal Gwent...
3 day(s) ago
Practice Pharmacy Technician
Brookside Group Practice
North East England
Pharmacist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Practice Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team at Brookside Group Practice w...
3 day(s) ago
Practice Pharmacy Technician
Brookside Group Practice
North East England
Pharmacist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Practice Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team at Brookside Group Practice w...
3 day(s) ago
Lead Pharmacist - Medicines Value
NHS North East London
North East England
GBP 75,328 - 86,114 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic pharmacist to join the NHS North East London Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisatio...
3 day(s) ago
Lead Pharmacist - Medicines Value
NHS North East London
North East England
GBP 75,328 - 86,114 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic pharmacist to join the NHS North East London Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisatio...
3 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Technician
Churchill Medical Centre
North East England
GBP 0 - 30,900 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Pharmacy Technician in our Churchill, Canbury, Orchard and Berrylands Primary Care Network (CCOB...
3 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Technician
Churchill Medical Centre
North East England
GBP 0 - 30,900 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Pharmacy Technician in our Churchill, Canbury, Orchard and Berrylands Primary Care Network (CCOB...
3 day(s) ago
PCN Clinical Pharmacist
Lakeside Healthcare Group
North East England
GBP 44,113 - 52,932 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary We are seeking a dedicated and professional Clinical Pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary team.
3 day(s) ago
PCN Clinical Pharmacist
Lakeside Healthcare Group
North East England
GBP 44,113 - 52,932 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary We are seeking a dedicated and professional Clinical Pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary team.
3 day(s) ago
Advanced Pharmacist - Critical Care
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Are you an experienced and enthusiastic clinical pharmacist with a passion for critical care?
3 day(s) ago
Advanced Pharmacist - Critical Care
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Are you an experienced and enthusiastic clinical pharmacist with a passion for critical care?
3 day(s) ago
Pharmacist (Bank)
Nuffield Health
North East England
Pharmacist
Job summary Pharmacist (Bank)Leeds Hospital | Pharmacy | Bank | Part timeUp to £25 per hour depending on experience Main duties of the job As a Pharmacist, y...
3 day(s) ago
Pharmacist (Bank)
Nuffield Health
North East England
Pharmacist
Job summary Pharmacist (Bank)Leeds Hospital | Pharmacy | Bank | Part timeUp to £25 per hour depending on experience Main duties of the job As a Pharmacist, y...
3 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Advert may close early if sufficient number of applications is reached.
3 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Advert may close early if sufficient number of applications is reached.
3 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Pharmacy Digital
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our Medicines Management Pharmacy Services (MMPS)...
3 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Pharmacy Digital
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our Medicines Management Pharmacy Services (MMPS)...
3 day(s) ago
Advanced Pharmacist Mental Health
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary We are seeking an experienced and motivated pharmacist to join our Mental Health Pharmacy Team as an Advanced Mental Health Pharmacist.
3 day(s) ago
Advanced Pharmacist Mental Health
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary We are seeking an experienced and motivated pharmacist to join our Mental Health Pharmacy Team as an Advanced Mental Health Pharmacist.
3 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Technician Dispensary and Inpatient Services
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Ireland
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary NHFT are dedicated to making a positive difference and providing care with compassion.
3 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Technician Dispensary and Inpatient Services
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Ireland
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary NHFT are dedicated to making a positive difference and providing care with compassion.
3 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Technician
Change Grow Live
North East England
GBP 35,069 - 39,129 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary The role will support healthcare and operational colleagues to maximise the contribution of community pharmacies, enhance the quality of pharmacy...
3 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Technician
Change Grow Live
North East England
GBP 35,069 - 39,129 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary The role will support healthcare and operational colleagues to maximise the contribution of community pharmacies, enhance the quality of pharmacy...
3 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Assistant - Band 2
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Please note that we are unable to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for this role.
4 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Assistant - Band 2
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Please note that we are unable to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for this role.
4 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Assistant Procurement & homecare
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Procurement & Homecare Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Pharmacy team.
6 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Assistant Procurement & homecare
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Procurement & Homecare Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Pharmacy team.
6 day(s) ago
Senior Mental Health Pharmacist – Inpatient
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Are you a highly motivated and enthusiastic clinical pharmacist with a keen interest and previous experience in mental health?
6 day(s) ago
Senior Mental Health Pharmacist – Inpatient
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Are you a highly motivated and enthusiastic clinical pharmacist with a keen interest and previous experience in mental health?
6 day(s) ago
Specialist Pharmacist - Operational Support and Education & Training
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 58,133 - 65,261 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivate pharmacist to assume the role of Specialist Pharmacist - Operatio...
6 day(s) ago
Specialist Pharmacist - Operational Support and Education & Training
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 58,133 - 65,261 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivate pharmacist to assume the role of Specialist Pharmacist - Operatio...
6 day(s) ago
Bank Pharmacist - HMP Northumberland
Spectrum Community Health CIC
North East England
GBP 29 - 39 per hour
Pharmacist
Job summary As a member of Spectrum Community Health the post holder will be responsible for delivering a pharmacy service at HMP Northumberland in line with...
6 day(s) ago
Bank Pharmacist - HMP Northumberland
Spectrum Community Health CIC
North East England
GBP 29 - 39 per hour
Pharmacist
Job summary As a member of Spectrum Community Health the post holder will be responsible for delivering a pharmacy service at HMP Northumberland in line with...
6 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Technician
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Are you a motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician looking to develop your career within Mental Health Services?
6 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Technician
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Are you a motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician looking to develop your career within Mental Health Services?
6 day(s) ago
Lead Pharmacist – ePMA and Clinical Informatics
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 72,719 - 83,505 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Maternity leave cover until 31.12.27 We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Lead Pharmacist - ePMA and Clinical Informatics to play a...
6 day(s) ago
Lead Pharmacist – ePMA and Clinical Informatics
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 72,719 - 83,505 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Maternity leave cover until 31.12.27 We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Lead Pharmacist - ePMA and Clinical Informatics to play a...
6 day(s) ago
Lead Pharmacist, Renal Services
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 72,719 - 83,505 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Are you an experienced renal pharmacist and independent prescriber looking for an opportunity to lead, innovate and shape a new clinical service?
6 day(s) ago
Lead Pharmacist, Renal Services
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 72,719 - 83,505 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Are you an experienced renal pharmacist and independent prescriber looking for an opportunity to lead, innovate and shape a new clinical service?
6 day(s) ago
Pre-reg Trainee Pharmacy Technician (Apprentice)
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and highly self-motivated individuals to join our Pharmacy team and to complete the Pharmacy Technician Tr...
6 day(s) ago
Pre-reg Trainee Pharmacy Technician (Apprentice)
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and highly self-motivated individuals to join our Pharmacy team and to complete the Pharmacy Technician Tr...
6 day(s) ago
Practice Clinical Pharmacist
Dalston Practice
North East England
GBP 48,000 - 55,000 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary The Dalston Practice | East London Practice Clinical Pharmacist We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and experienced practice clinical p...
6 day(s) ago
Practice Clinical Pharmacist
Dalston Practice
North East England
GBP 48,000 - 55,000 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary The Dalston Practice | East London Practice Clinical Pharmacist We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and experienced practice clinical p...
6 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary East Kent University NHS Foundation Trust EKUFT has an exciting and challenging new role within the pharmacy department and requires an enthusias...
6 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary East Kent University NHS Foundation Trust EKUFT has an exciting and challenging new role within the pharmacy department and requires an enthusias...
6 day(s) ago
Band 5 Clinical Pharmacy Technician - Rotational Post
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2435204
Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic registered Pharmacy Technician to join the team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital pharmacy. We are looking for a motivated Clinical Pharmacy Technician who will work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team on the wards to help to deliver a high quality, patient-focused, clinical pharmacy service across the Trust.
You must have good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills and be able to show you are self- motivated and flexible in your approach to your work to meet the requirements for our developing service.
You will need to be a qualified and registered pharmacy technician who has undertaken the accuracy assessment qualification. You will be fully supported to gain the skills and experience required at an advanced level in the hospital setting.
A requirement to participate in evening working, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis will be necessary.
A requirement to participate in evening working, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis will be necessary.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for all essential and desirable criteria required for the role. For further information about the role please contact Helen Laws -- [email protected] -- 0121 371 8730
Main duties of the job
Main duties and responsibilities
With a patient-focused approach, you will;
*Support the pharmacy dept in the provisions of complete pharmaceutical care to patients
*Deliver a high-quality ward-based medicine optimisation service
*Act as a role model and provide training and mentoring to junior staff members
*Support the in-patient pharmacy where required
*Carry out accuracy checking commitments
Key person specification requirements
*A nationally recognised pharmacy technician qualification and be registered with the GPHC
*Currently practicing as a registered pharmacy technician with at least one year's post qualification experience.
*A national recognised accredited accuracy checking qualification
*A professional attitude with the ability to motivate self and others
*The ability to remain calm under pressure
*A flexible approach and commitment to accommodate the needs of the service
*A strong attention to detail
*Experience working as a clinical pharmacy technician or similar capacity is desirable
This post offers in service development training and the opportunity to gain valuable skills in a clinical role.
A requirement to participates in evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis will be necessary.
UHB prides itself on its investment in staff both in terms of developing career skills but also its commitment to staff health and wellbeing.
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.
Details
Date posted
19 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1104017
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
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
- *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
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
- *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
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
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2435193
Job summary
Barrack Lane Medical Centre has an exciting opportunity for a hardworking, enthusiastic and innovative pharmacy technician to join our medicines management team at Barrack Lane.
This role is offered on a full-time basis and will work within a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to manage medication queries, support the delivery of safe and effective systems, and cost effective prescribing. Pharmacy technicians are also involved in the management of patients with LTC who require monitoring of their conditions and medication.
Main duties of the job
- Supporting the GP partners on prescribing projects and cost/safety audits and actions
- Managing patient prescriptions
- Supporting medication reviews and reconciliations
- Advising patients and healthcare professionals on medication-related queries
- Developing our prescribing systems to ensure safe, effective and efficient
- Supporting the reception and administration teams with complex medication queries
- Supporting the GP partners on prescribing projects and cost/safety audits and actions
- Minimising medication wastage
- Processing hospital letters and discharge summaries issuing new medication for sign off by GPs.
- Ensuring medicines which require a Shared Care Agreement have an agreement in place.
- Updating and maintaining EOL drug charts and drug charts required by Community Teams for administration of insulin/zoladex
- Advising clinicians when manufacturers are not supplying certain medications so that patients are not prescribed medication that is out of stock and actioning alternative requests when prescriptions are not available where appropriate
- Researching medication list from non UK national patients to check the English version/equivalent
The successful candidate will benefit from this opportunity to build up strong working relationships, across our organisation, and will be actively involved in how their role evolves over time.
About us
Barrack Lane is a busy practice in the town centre of Ipswich, Suffolk. We have a diverse practice population of over 20,500 patients. The practice is based on two sites, the main surgery in the centre of the town & a branch surgery at Stoke Park.
Our clinical team is made up of GP partners, salaried GPs, ANPs, ACPs, paramedics, physicians associate, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, a practice nursing team & HCAs. This team is supported by a strong administrative, coding & care-navigating team.
Barrack Lane is part of a PCN (primary care network) with Ivry Street Medical Centre, in Ipswich, & the two practices cover a population of 32,000 patients. The PCN allows the practices to share resources & offer an enhanced service to our patients. The PCN employs care co-ordinators & social prescribers to work with patients, especially our vulnerable patients, to help them to access the best care.
Working within the NHS entitles you to join the NHS pension scheme.
Benefits of the scheme include:
- The NHS pension scheme is a defined benefits scheme
- Life insurance
- Family benefits including an adult dependents pension and childrens pension
- Ill health benefits
- 20% employer contribution
Details
Date posted
19 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience - depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
29743-1
Job locations
1 Barrack Ln
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 3NQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered pharmacy technician with the GPhC
- Hold a Diploma Level 3 in pharmacy services, or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Strong experience in either a community pharmacy or a primary care setting
- Confident in analysing and presenting information to health professionals
- Experience of implementing and promoting cost-effective strategies
- The ability to interpret complex clinical information and present it in suitable formats, to a variety of people from professional and non-professional backgrounds
- Experience working under clinical supervision and within standard operating procedures
- Experience supporting safe, effective and efficient use of medicines.
- Experience dealing with patients, carers and healthcare professionals in person, by telephone or digitally
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered pharmacy technician with the GPhC
- Hold a Diploma Level 3 in pharmacy services, or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Strong experience in either a community pharmacy or a primary care setting
- Confident in analysing and presenting information to health professionals
- Experience of implementing and promoting cost-effective strategies
- The ability to interpret complex clinical information and present it in suitable formats, to a variety of people from professional and non-professional backgrounds
- Experience working under clinical supervision and within standard operating procedures
- Experience supporting safe, effective and efficient use of medicines.
- Experience dealing with patients, carers and healthcare professionals in person, by telephone or digitally
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Care Careers
Address
1 Barrack Ln
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 3NQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Care Careers
Address
1 Barrack Ln
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 3NQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Pharmacy Assistant
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Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2435105
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic person to join the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Pharmacy team at the Royal Gwent Hospital. If you are someone with a with a passion for providing an excellent service, we would love you to join our team as a band 3 Pharmacy Assistant.
We are looking for an individual who is conscientious and adaptable with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. To be eligible you must be enthusiastic, self-motivated and hardworking and should have a good standard of general education. Accuracy, attention to detail and computer literacy are essential.
Development opportunities will be in line with the skills required for the pharmacy assistant role and for the advancement of the service. You will work closely with and be supervised by the senior pharmacy technician, to continue your development in pharmacy services and career progression. Full training will be provided for the successful candidate to complete an NVQ level 2 or equivalent in pharmacy services where applicable.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
This is an opportunity to gain experience in all areas of pharmacy and be part of the team working within the pharmacy stores, dispensary and wards. The role includes the following responsibilities:
Carrying out the accurate dispensing and distribution of pharmaceuticals to patients, wards, departments, hospitals and clinics served by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.
Accurate distribution of stock pharmaceuticals, receipt of new stock into the department, the assembly of emergency kits, the preparation of pharmaceuticals and the accurate supply of basic non pharmaceutical information to clients.
Use of the pharmacy and other computer systems in order to carry out all tasks in an accurate and efficient manner.
Assisting in the delivery of a near patient medicines management service to in-patients admitted to wards on ABUHB, hospital sites.
As a conscientious and forward-thinking individual, you will share the responsibility for the delivery of a high-quality pharmacy service. Our patients are our highest priority, and our ambitious and challenging agenda aims for excellence in all that we do.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.
We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.
Details
Date posted
19 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£26,813 to £27,890 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
040-ACS231-1026
Job locations
Royal Gwent Hospital
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP20 2UB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Good Standard of Secondary Education
- Experience to NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice
- Recent experience in job providing a service \ supply function.
- GCSE at C grade or above in Maths English and science or equivalent qualifications
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Good Standard of Secondary Education
- Experience to NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice
- Recent experience in job providing a service \ supply function.
- GCSE at C grade or above in Maths English and science or equivalent qualifications
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Royal Gwent Hospital
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP20 2UB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Royal Gwent Hospital
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP20 2UB
United Kingdom
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Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2435020
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Practice Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team at Brookside Group Practice working 20 hours a week.
Main duties of the job
Reconcile the medications of patients whose care is transferred back to primary care in a timely and effective manner liaising with patients and other providers to ensure patients receive appropriate medication on discharge.
Proactively engage with patients whose care has been transferred to reduce potential readmission including identifying and rectifying unexplained variation.
Provide telephone support for patients with medication queries.
Manage requests to prescribe medication from specialists in line with Berkshire West formulary and locally agreed guidelines.
Work with pharmacy service team to:
- Develop safe, effective and efficient systems for the repeat prescribing of medication at scale across the PCN.
- Develop and implement systems to ensure the effective and continuous supply of medication to high-risk patients, and ensure safe and effective management of high risk medication
- Develop and implement changes to medicines in line with MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local or national guidance
Please see the attached job description for a full list of the main duties of the role.
About us
The Practice serves approximately 31,000 patients from our 4 surgeries in Earley, Lower Earley, Winnersh and Wilderness Road.
Due to our size, we value communication and teamwork. We operate a strongly relational team structure and endeavour to listen well, encourage ownership and involvement and enable staff to grow in their individual development. We, therefore, spend a lot of time investing in team meetings and communication across the organisation. We are a member of Berkshire West Clinical Commissioning Group.
We recently won the HSJ (Health Services Journal) Digital Award for our innovative work we've done to refine our triage processes and model of care.
Other key aspects of the Practice include:
Use of Anima to aid triage/consultation
Strong IT and systems including Emis Web, Accu-Rx, DXS, ANIMA Documents
Longstanding Training Practice with GP Registrars, Physician Assistants trainees and others
Opportunities for clinical leadership and development
Specialist gynaecological, dermatology and physio services on site
Our own Primary Care Network, serving 31,000 patients
High Achieving QOF and highly successful PCN
Details
Date posted
19 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A0481-25-0449
Job locations
Brookside Close
Earley
Reading
RG6 7HG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide feedback and seek advice from pharmacist for patients where the post holder has clinical concerns around competence to safely manage their medications.
Manage requests to prescribe medication from specialists in line with Berkshire West formulary and locally agreed guidelines.
Update patient medication records in line with incoming clinical correspondence.
Refer patients to their community pharmacist for support with using their medicines.
To provide advice to GPs, staff and patients in changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness.
To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate clinician in accordance with protocols and personal and professional boundaries.
Please see the attached Job Description for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide feedback and seek advice from pharmacist for patients where the post holder has clinical concerns around competence to safely manage their medications.
Manage requests to prescribe medication from specialists in line with Berkshire West formulary and locally agreed guidelines.
Update patient medication records in line with incoming clinical correspondence.
Refer patients to their community pharmacist for support with using their medicines.
To provide advice to GPs, staff and patients in changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness.
To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate clinician in accordance with protocols and personal and professional boundaries.
Please see the attached Job Description for further information.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community, or hospital pharmacy.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change .
- Motivated & proactive.
- Ability to use initiative & judgement.
- Forward thinker with a solution focused approach.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Works effectively independently and enjoys collaborating with a team.
- Flexible and proactive approach to meet service needs.
- Self-motivated and conscientious.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with team members, patients, carers, and other healthcare professionals, whilst recognising peoples needs for alternative methods of communication.
- Strong IT skills.
- Ability to prioritise, delegate and work to deadlines.
- Effective time management.
- Has attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily.
- An excellent understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues.
- Able to think analytically; anticipating obstacles and thinking ahead; using analytical techniques to draw logical solutions to problems.
- Able to analyse and interpret prescribing data.
Desirable
- Knowledge of EMIS Web.
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with GPhC.
- Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
- BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalenting pharmaceutical sciences.
- Evidence of continued professioanl development (CPD).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community, or hospital pharmacy.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change .
- Motivated & proactive.
- Ability to use initiative & judgement.
- Forward thinker with a solution focused approach.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Works effectively independently and enjoys collaborating with a team.
- Flexible and proactive approach to meet service needs.
- Self-motivated and conscientious.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with team members, patients, carers, and other healthcare professionals, whilst recognising peoples needs for alternative methods of communication.
- Strong IT skills.
- Ability to prioritise, delegate and work to deadlines.
- Effective time management.
- Has attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily.
- An excellent understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues.
- Able to think analytically; anticipating obstacles and thinking ahead; using analytical techniques to draw logical solutions to problems.
- Able to analyse and interpret prescribing data.
Desirable
- Knowledge of EMIS Web.
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with GPhC.
- Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
- BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalenting pharmaceutical sciences.
- Evidence of continued professioanl development (CPD).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
UK Registration
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Employer details
Employer name
Brookside Group Practice
Address
Brookside Close
Earley
Reading
RG6 7HG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.brooksidegrouppractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Brookside Group Practice
Address
Brookside Close
Earley
Reading
RG6 7HG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.brooksidegrouppractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2434967
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic pharmacist to join the NHS North East London Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation Team as Lead Pharmacist, Medicines Value. This is a senior system leadership role with responsibility for developing, implementing and monitoring medicines optimisation savings and efficiency programmes across North East London. The postholder will lead work to identify opportunities, reduce unwarranted variation and ensure prescribing savings are delivered and monitored effectively.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with pharmacy, clinical, commissioning and finance colleagues, you will provide expert leadership on medicines value, prescribing financial planning and budget management. You will oversee delivery of the Prescribing Efficiencies Team's operational plan, provide regular reporting on progress and risks, and support practices, Primary Care Networks and place-based teams to deliver safe, clinically appropriate and cost-effective prescribing.
You will also provide leadership and line management to the Prescribing Efficiencies Team, ensuring projects are well planned, evidence-based and aligned with NHS North East London's strategic and financial priorities.We are looking for a registered pharmacist with substantial post-registration experience, strong analytical and financial skills, and experience of leading complex medicines optimisation programmes. You will be an effective communicator and influencer, able to build strong relationships and deliver change across organisational boundaries. This is an excellent opportunity to shape the medicines value agenda across North East London and support the best use of prescribing resources for our population.
About us
NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) was formed on 1 July 2022.
We are an exciting new organisation putting the needs of communities at the heart of our commissioning arrangements.
We are working with local people and partners across health, social care and the voluntary sector in innovative ways to improve health and wellbeing for all our communities. Our key priority in the next year will be to develop closer integrated and collaborative ways of working with all our partners to implement our Out of Hospital Strategy.
We can only do this with great staff who are encouraged and supported, which is why we invest in them, listen to them, make sure we are representative of our populations and that we foster their health and wellbeing.
Please note that all vacancies will be subject to a probation period in line with the Probation Policy.
Details
Date posted
19 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£75,328 to £86,114 a year Per annum including HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
161-NELICB-419-A
Job locations
20 Churchill Place
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification document for full duties and responsibilities.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification document for full duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). MPharm degree or equivalent pharmacy qualification.
Desirable
- Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy qualification or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration pharmacist experience. Experience of medicines optimisation, formulary management, medicines governance, prescribing support or implementation of medicines-related policies and guidance.
- Experience of working collaboratively with clinicians and stakeholders across primary, community and/or secondary care settings.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of medicines optimisation, formulary processes, NICE guidance and NHS medicines policy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to analyse and present complex clinical information.
- Understanding of the NHS commissioning and healthcare landscape, including the interface between primary and secondary care.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to analyse and present complex clinical information.
Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). MPharm degree or equivalent pharmacy qualification. Desirable Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy qualification or equivalent. Experience Essential Significant post-registration pharmacist experience. Experience of medicines optimisation, formulary management, medicines governance, prescribing support or implementation of medicines-related policies and guidance. Experience of working collaboratively with clinicians and stakeholders across primary, community and/or secondary care settings. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of medicines optimisation, formulary processes, NICE guidance and NHS medicines policy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to analyse and present complex clinical information. Understanding of the NHS commissioning and healthcare landscape, including the interface between primary and secondary care. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to analyse and present complex clinical 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).
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
NHS North East London
Address
20 Churchill Place
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://northeastlondon.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
NHS North East London
Address
20 Churchill Place
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://northeastlondon.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2434927
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Pharmacy Technician in our Churchill, Canbury, Orchard and Berrylands Primary Care Network (CCOB PCN). We care for approximately 50,000 patients, based in four practices across the borough of Kingston; this role will be based at The Churchill Medical Centre and The Orchard Practice.
This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic Pharmacy Technician with excellent communication skills to join us. We already work with a team of prescribing clerks and a clinical pharmacist across our practices and are keen to expand our team. The role will support the practice teams within our network to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for repeat prescribing, medicines optimisation, reducing medicines waste and maximising patient outcomes. The Pharmacy Technicians will work alongside prescribing clerks and clinical pharmacists as well as with the GPs and Nurses based in the practices.
Main duties of the job
The Pharmacy Technicians will work alongside prescribing clerks and clinical pharmacists as well as with the GPs and Nurses based in the practices.
The role will be a mix of in house service development with the opportunity for patient facing work and will require a commitment to improving health and putting patients first. Key qualities will be the ability to build effective relationships with patients, GPs, nurses, community pharmacists, hospital and PCN staff, and to work effectively as part of a team.
About us
We can offer a range of benefits to the successful candidate including six weeks annual leave, membership of the NHS Pension scheme and a competitive salary. The practices have a strong record of supporting further training and development for staff. If you think you have the right experience and are up to the challenge, we would be keen to hear from you. Informal visits to the practice and further discussion about the role can be arranged, please contact Joanna Hoppe ([email protected])
Details
Date posted
19 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£30,900 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A2617-26-0016
Job locations
Churchill Medical Centre
Clifton Road
Kingston Upon Thames
Surrey
KT2 6PG
United Kingdom
Clifton Road
Kingston Upon Thames
Surrey
KT2 6PG
United Kingdom
Orchard Gardens
Chessington
Surrey
KT9 1AG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Pharmacy Technician in our Churchill, Canbury, Orchard and Berrylands Primary Care Network (CCOB PCN). We care for approximately 50,000 patients, based in four practices across the borough of Kingston; this role will be based at The Churchill Medical Centre and The Orchard Practice.
This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic Pharmacy Technician with excellent communication skills to join us. We already work with a team of prescribing clerks and a clinical pharmacist across our practices and are keen to expand our team. The role will support the practice teams within our network to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for repeat prescribing, medicines optimisation, reducing medicines waste and maximising patient outcomes. The Pharmacy Technicians will work alongside prescribing clerks and clinical pharmacists as well as with the GPs and Nurses based in the practices.
The role will be a mix of in house service development with the opportunity for patient facing work and will require a commitment to improving health and putting patients first. Key qualities will be the ability to build effective relationships with patients, GPs, nurses, community pharmacists, hospital and PCN staff, and to work effectively as part of a team.
Prior experience working in general practice or a similar role would be an advantage, but candidates from all backgrounds will be considered.
The successful candidate will need registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician and have a BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences. A sound clinical knowledge and computer literacy is also required.
We can offer a range of benefits to the successful candidate including six weeks annual leave, membership of the NHS Pension scheme and a competitive salary. The practices have a strong record of supporting further training and development for staff. If you think you have the right experience and are up to the challenge, we would be keen to hear from you. Informal visits to the practice and further discussion about the role can be arranged, please contact Joanna Hoppe ([email protected])
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.
Job description Job responsibilities An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Pharmacy Technician in our Churchill, Canbury, Orchard and Berrylands Primary Care Network (CCOB PCN). We care for approximately 50,000 patients, based in four practices across the borough of Kingston; this role will be based at The Churchill Medical Centre and The Orchard Practice. This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic Pharmacy Technician with excellent communication skills to join us. We already work with a team of prescribing clerks and a clinical pharmacist across our practices and are keen to expand our team. The role will support the practice teams within our network to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for repeat prescribing, medicines optimisation, reducing medicines waste and maximising patient outcomes. The Pharmacy Technicians will work alongside prescribing clerks and clinical pharmacists as well as with the GPs and Nurses based in the practices. The role will be a mix of in house service development with the opportunity for patient facing work and will require a commitment to improving health and putting patients first. Key qualities will be the ability to build effective relationships with patients, GPs, nurses, community pharmacists, hospital and PCN staff, and to work effectively as part of a team. Prior experience working in general practice or a similar role would be an advantage, but candidates from all backgrounds will be considered. The successful candidate will need registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician and have a BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences. A sound clinical knowledge and computer literacy is also required. We can offer a range of benefits to the successful candidate including six weeks annual leave, membership of the NHS Pension scheme and a competitive salary. The practices have a strong record of supporting further training and development for staff. If you think you have the right experience and are up to the challenge, we would be keen to hear from you. Informal visits to the practice and further discussion about the role can be arranged, please contact Joanna Hoppe ([email protected]) 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
- BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
- Sound clinical knowledge
- Good computer literacy
Experience
Desirable
- Prior experience working in general practice or a similar role would be an advantage
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences Sound clinical knowledge Good computer literacy Experience Desirable Prior experience working in general practice or a similar role would be an advantage
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
Churchill Medical Centre
Address
Churchill Medical Centre
Clifton Road
Kingston Upon Thames
Surrey
KT2 6PG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.churchillmedicalcentre.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Churchill Medical Centre
Address
Churchill Medical Centre
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Kingston Upon Thames
Surrey
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United Kingdom
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Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2434832
Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and professional Clinical Pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary team.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organisation within the Primary Care Network (PCN) framework. The PCN has already established excellent collaboration in delivering pharmacy provision to the many aspects of the DES within its locality. The post holder will help underpin and grow the team to move to working in line with the ever-evolving requirements of PCNs.
Our current team is complemented by clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working across all sites. This role is a replacement within the team to continue to grow on the support and accessibility of our PCN and its patient population.
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants will be required to demonstrate their right to work in the UK at interview.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
1.Clinical Medicines Management
Provide expertise in clinical medicines management, including medication reviews and ensuring safe prescribing practices, especially during care transitions.
2.Medication Reviews
Conduct remote or face-to-face structured medication reviews for patients, particularly those with polypharmacy, long-term conditions, or in care homes
3.Support for Patients
Offer patient-facing support, addressing medication queries and optimizing medication use to improve adherence and outcomes
4.Hospital Discharge Management
Reconcile and manage medicines post-hospital discharge, ensuring continuity of care and addressing unexplained changes
5.Quality Improvement
Lead clinical audits and contribute to quality improvement initiatives, including adherence to local and national prescribing guidelines.
6.Service Development
Provide pharmaceutical advice for creating and implementing new services with medicinal components
7.Medicines Safety
Review and improve the safety of medicines associated with unplanned hospital admissions and high-risk groups
8.Education and Guidance
Provide medication-related information to practice staff, healthcare teams, and patients, suggesting solutions and monitoring outcomes.
9.Policy Implementation
Monitor compliance with local and national guidelines, assisting with practice formulary updates and adherence to NICE guidance.
About us
LAKESIDE HEALTHCARE is changing the face of primary care provision in England. We are bold, adventurous and ambitious and determined to thrive in uncertain times. We are the largest true partnership in the NHS and operate from various sites across the East Midlands. We serve the healthcare needs of over 170,000 patients across Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire & Cambridgeshire. Joining our team presents an opportunity to be part of a large organisation that is changing the way primary care is delivered today.
Living and breathing our values at Lakeside Healthcare
Caring & Respect: Simply put we genuinely care about people: working together for our patients and our teams, our patients come first in everything we do. We strive to ensure we connect and respond to all needs with compassion, care and respect to improve the lives and wellbeing of the communities we serve.
Teamwork & Quality: In all areas of our business we network, collaborate and learn from our Patients, Stakeholders and each another to ensure we are always striving to improve, making the right and best decisions to provide the best service.
South Peterborough PCN is a large, forward-thinking Primary Care Network compromising of 4 practices Yaxley, New Queen Street & Stanground, Old Fletton and Wansford.
This role is based across the PCN.
Details
Date posted
19 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£44,113 to £52,932 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A3007-26-0121
Job locations
Lakeside Healthcare
Landsdowne Road
Yaxley
PETERBOROUGH
PE7 3JL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work within their clinical competence as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management. This involves providing face to face structured medication reviews, managing long term conditions, ensuring safe prescribing at the transfer of care, implementing systems for safer prescribing, repeat prescription reauthorisation and dealing with acute prescription requests.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work within their clinical competence as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management. This involves providing face to face structured medication reviews, managing long term conditions, ensuring safe prescribing at the transfer of care, implementing systems for safer prescribing, repeat prescription reauthorisation and dealing with acute prescription requests.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Evidence of CPD
- Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) (or equivalent)
- Completion of CPPE pathway, or working towards completion
- Independent prescriber or working towards
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience.
- Experience of 1 year working in general practice.
- Experience of using SystmOne.
Desirable
- Experience of working across multiple sectors of Pharmacy (Community Pharmacy, Hospital Pharmacy, CCGs, Industry).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Evidence of CPD
- Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) (or equivalent)
- Completion of CPPE pathway, or working towards completion
- Independent prescriber or working towards
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience.
- Experience of 1 year working in general practice.
- Experience of using SystmOne.
Desirable
- Experience of working across multiple sectors of Pharmacy (Community Pharmacy, Hospital Pharmacy, CCGs, Industry).
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
Lakeside Healthcare Group
Address
Lakeside Healthcare
Landsdowne Road
Yaxley
PETERBOROUGH
PE7 3JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lakesidehealthcaregroup.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Employer name
Lakeside Healthcare Group
Address
Lakeside Healthcare
Landsdowne Road
Yaxley
PETERBOROUGH
PE7 3JL
United Kingdom
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Advanced Pharmacist - Critical Care
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2434697
Job summary
Are you an experienced and enthusiastic clinical pharmacist with a passion for critical care? Kettering General Hospital is seeking a highly motivated Band 8a Critical Care Pharmacist to join our specialist pharmacy team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide expert pharmaceutical care to critically ill patients, work alongside a highly skilled ICU multidisciplinary team, and contribute to the development of innovative, high-quality critical care services. If you are looking for a role where you can influence patient outcomes, drive service improvement, and continue to develop your advanced clinical practice, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To have responsibility for delivering and developing specialist clinical pharmaceutical services to Critical Care. This will include the provision of expert advice on all pharmaceutical matters in line with application of legislation, national guidance and regulatory frameworks (e.g. CQC).
To actively participate in consultant and MDT ward rounds with joint regular reviews of prescriptions.
To ensure seamless pharmaceutical care during admission and on discharge from Critical Care. This includes ensuring medicine reconciliation takes place on the unit if not previously done on admission. Ensuring communication with the MDT and accurate documentation where discrepancies are noted.
To provide handover (verbal or written) to other pharmacist colleagues for patients transferred from Critical Care to ensure continuity of care.
To liaise with other health care professionals in primary care or other hospitals to ensure full information regarding a patient's drug history is available and there is no delay to patients receiving ongoing further supplies of medicines.
To work with the Critical care practice development team to provide education for the MDT on pharmaceutical matters.
To prescribe medicines to patients as laid out in the non-medical prescribing scope of practice. To undertake all prescribing as per Trust prescribing standard.
To attend Critical Care MDT meetings to discuss pharmaceutical care of current inpatients.
About us
Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.
We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.
Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Details
Date posted
19 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
264-8302964-CSS
Job locations
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication
To have responsibility for delivering and developing specialist clinical pharmaceutical services to Critical Care. This will include the provision of expert advice on all pharmaceutical matters in line with application of legislation, national guidance and regulatory frameworks (e.g. CQC).
To actively participate in consultant and MDT ward rounds with joint regular reviews of prescriptions.
To ensure seamless pharmaceutical care during admission and on discharge from Critical Care. This includes ensuring medicine reconciliation takes place on the unit if not previously done on admission.
Ensuring communication with the MDT and accuratedocumentation where discrepancies are noted.
To provide handover (verbal or written) to other pharmacist colleagues for patients discharged from Critical Care to ensure continuity of care.
To liaise with other health care professionals in primary care or other hospitals to ensure full information regarding a patients drug history is available and there is no delay to patients receiving ongoing further supplies of medicines.
To work with the Critical care practice development (PD) team to provide education for the MDT on pharmaceutical matters.
To prescribe medicines to patients as laid out in the non-medical prescribing scope of practice.To undertake all prescribing as per Trust prescribing standard.
To attend Critical Care MDT meetings to discuss pharmaceutical care of current inpatients.
To communicate with Critical Care team, and EPMA pharmacist to ensure prescribingsystem is up-to-date relating to formulary, clinical guidelines and policies.
Planning and OrganisingTo monitor and report on drug spend within Critical Care, and theatres, noting reasons for variance (including changes in prescribing practice) and to identify priority areas for action to reduce expenditure or justify appropriate budgetary changes and methods of fundingtreatment.
To highlight potential implications of the introduction of new medicines and national guidance (e.g. NICE publications) on the directorate, Trust expenditure and continued prescribing issues in primary care
Personal and People developmentTo supervise and facilitate ongoing training of foundation trainee pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and early career pharmacists. This may include accompanied ward visits and ward rounds including joint review of prescriptions.
To contribute to competencyassessments and testimonials required of training records.
To act as mentor or tutor for junior pharmacists working within Critical Care.
To line manage one or more junior pharmacists or pharmacy technicians.
To undertake regular 1:1s, annual appraisals and provide ongoing support.
To provide educational training on medicines management topics related to own area of expertise to medical, nursing and other clinical staff within the Trust.
This will include working with Critical Care teaching staff in developing training content and delivery for the provision of training sessions for Critical Care nursing staff and healthcare assistants. In addition, to help in the supporting of staff for any additional educationalrequirements in response to learning from medication errors.
To contribute to the training and competency assessment of junior rotational medical staff for safe prescribing at discharge of the for electronic prescribing in Critical Care patients.
To monitor and work with staff on analysis of any medication errors (prescribing and administration) in order that staff can pro-actively learn from any errors and practice changes are made as a result.
To provide induction training sessions for all resident doctors on rotation to the Critical Care Unit.
To undertake personal development and continuing education and training as necessary, ensuring a high level of competency and clinical knowledge in order to provide a highly specialist pharmacist role.To maintain own CPD records as required by the General Pharmaceutical Council.
To achieve accreditation with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society as an Advanced Specialist Practitioner.
Health, safety and securityTo promote the safe, cost-effective and evidence based use of medicines throughout the business unit (including Theatres, and Recovery) and offer specialist knowledge and expertise on drug therapy. To participate in the review of the Trust formulary for medicines used in specialist area of practice. To assist consultant medical staff in any formulary submissions to the New Medicine Group (NMG), ensuring that prior approval by the divisional management has been gained prior to NMG approval.To identify any risk management or clinical governance issues with the use of medicines within the division and liaise with those staff who may need to be aware of the risks and initiate remedial action, ensuring safe practice at all times.To work collaboratively with ward managers to ensure the safe and secure storage and handling of medicines, including controlled drugs in Critical Care and in line with CQC requirements.To provide advice and where necessary conduct risk assessments with Critical Care staff when issues of policy compliance may occur.To review the ward inventory (stock list) on a 3 monthly basis to ensure the continuing needs of the unit are met and that stock issues are in line with knowledge of prescribing practice and medicines administration records on the unit.
Service ImprovementTo be responsible for the development of pharmaceutical policies and procedures within Critical Care. To initiate and implement clinical guidelines and other multi-disciplinary protocols relating to the safe and cost-effective use of medicines for patients within Critical Care thereby ensuring that patients receive optimal medical therapies whilst also ensuring their use has been sanctioned through due process within the Trust medicines management strategy. To work with lead Intensivist/s to ensure that any Critical Care specific medicine related clinical guidelines are available and regularly updated on the Trust internal website.To foster, participate in or undertake practice research and clinical audit in specialist area of pharmaceutical practice. To undertake drug utilisation reviews ensuring that prescribing represents best value for money in terms of cost effectiveness as well as efficacy. Ensure that any changes meet the Trust and directorate SIP targets and are measurable and accurate.To assist the lead pharmacist for Clinical Trials with any prospective clinical trials that are proposed and running in Critical Care and Theatres.Thematically review existing medication practices, incident reporting and other intelligence to support safer medication practices.To contribute to and where necessary prepare business cases for additional pharmaceutical resources (staffing, equipment or service development) in conjunction with Critical Care management and the Chief Pharmacist.
QualityTo work as an Independent prescriber alongside other MDT members of the Critical Care team.To work with all other clinical pharmacists in the provision of an out of hours on call service for advice and emergency supplies of medicines. To support the provision of a limited pharmacy service over weekends (for Saturday and Sunday sessions) and bank holidays on a rotational basis.This role includes weekend working and on-call commitments.
Job description Job responsibilities Communication To have responsibility for delivering and developing specialist clinical pharmaceutical services to Critical Care. This will include the provision of expert advice on all pharmaceutical matters in line with application of legislation, national guidance and regulatory frameworks (e.g. CQC). To actively participate in consultant and MDT ward rounds with joint regular reviews of prescriptions. To ensure seamless pharmaceutical care during admission and on discharge from Critical Care. This includes ensuring medicine reconciliation takes place on the unit if not previously done on admission. Ensuring communication with the MDT and accuratedocumentation where discrepancies are noted. To provide handover (verbal or written) to other pharmacist colleagues for patients discharged from Critical Care to ensure continuity of care. To liaise with other health care professionals in primary care or other hospitals to ensure full information regarding a patients drug history is available and there is no delay to patients receiving ongoing further supplies of medicines. To work with the Critical care practice development (PD) team to provide education for the MDT on pharmaceutical matters. To prescribe medicines to patients as laid out in the non-medical prescribing scope of practice.To undertake all prescribing as per Trust prescribing standard. To attend Critical Care MDT meetings to discuss pharmaceutical care of current inpatients. To communicate with Critical Care team, and EPMA pharmacist to ensure prescribingsystem is up-to-date relating to formulary, clinical guidelines and policies. Planning and OrganisingTo monitor and report on drug spend within Critical Care, and theatres, noting reasons for variance (including changes in prescribing practice) and to identify priority areas for action to reduce expenditure or justify appropriate budgetary changes and methods of fundingtreatment. To highlight potential implications of the introduction of new medicines and national guidance (e.g. NICE publications) on the directorate, Trust expenditure and continued prescribing issues in primary care Personal and People developmentTo supervise and facilitate ongoing training of foundation trainee pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and early career pharmacists. This may include accompanied ward visits and ward rounds including joint review of prescriptions. To contribute to competencyassessments and testimonials required of training records. To act as mentor or tutor for junior pharmacists working within Critical Care. To line manage one or more junior pharmacists or pharmacy technicians. To undertake regular 1:1s, annual appraisals and provide ongoing support. To provide educational training on medicines management topics related to own area of expertise to medical, nursing and other clinical staff within the Trust. This will include working with Critical Care teaching staff in developing training content and delivery for the provision of training sessions for Critical Care nursing staff and healthcare assistants. In addition, to help in the supporting of staff for any additional educationalrequirements in response to learning from medication errors. To contribute to the training and competency assessment of junior rotational medical staff for safe prescribing at discharge of the for electronic prescribing in Critical Care patients. To monitor and work with staff on analysis of any medication errors (prescribing and administration) in order that staff can pro-actively learn from any errors and practice changes are made as a result. To provide induction training sessions for all resident doctors on rotation to the Critical Care Unit. To undertake personal development and continuing education and training as necessary, ensuring a high level of competency and clinical knowledge in order to provide a highly specialist pharmacist role.To maintain own CPD records as required by the General Pharmaceutical Council. To achieve accreditation with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society as an Advanced Specialist Practitioner. Health, safety and securityTo promote the safe, cost-effective and evidence based use of medicines throughout the business unit (including Theatres, and Recovery) and offer specialist knowledge and expertise on drug therapy. To participate in the review of the Trust formulary for medicines used in specialist area of practice. To assist consultant medical staff in any formulary submissions to the New Medicine Group (NMG), ensuring that prior approval by the divisional management has been gained prior to NMG approval.To identify any risk management or clinical governance issues with the use of medicines within the division and liaise with those staff who may need to be aware of the risks and initiate remedial action, ensuring safe practice at all times.To work collaboratively with ward managers to ensure the safe and secure storage and handling of medicines, including controlled drugs in Critical Care and in line with CQC requirements.To provide advice and where necessary conduct risk assessments with Critical Care staff when issues of policy compliance may occur.To review the ward inventory (stock list) on a 3 monthly basis to ensure the continuing needs of the unit are met and that stock issues are in line with knowledge of prescribing practice and medicines administration records on the unit. Service ImprovementTo be responsible for the development of pharmaceutical policies and procedures within Critical Care. To initiate and implement clinical guidelines and other multi-disciplinary protocols relating to the safe and cost-effective use of medicines for patients within Critical Care thereby ensuring that patients receive optimal medical therapies whilst also ensuring their use has been sanctioned through due process within the Trust medicines management strategy. To work with lead Intensivist/s to ensure that any Critical Care specific medicine related clinical guidelines are available and regularly updated on the Trust internal website.To foster, participate in or undertake practice research and clinical audit in specialist area of pharmaceutical practice. To undertake drug utilisation reviews ensuring that prescribing represents best value for money in terms of cost effectiveness as well as efficacy. Ensure that any changes meet the Trust and directorate SIP targets and are measurable and accurate.To assist the lead pharmacist for Clinical Trials with any prospective clinical trials that are proposed and running in Critical Care and Theatres.Thematically review existing medication practices, incident reporting and other intelligence to support safer medication practices.To contribute to and where necessary prepare business cases for additional pharmaceutical resources (staffing, equipment or service development) in conjunction with Critical Care management and the Chief Pharmacist. QualityTo work as an Independent prescriber alongside other MDT members of the Critical Care team.To work with all other clinical pharmacists in the provision of an out of hours on call service for advice and emergency supplies of medicines. To support the provision of a limited pharmacy service over weekends (for Saturday and Sunday sessions) and bank holidays on a rotational basis.This role includes weekend working and on-call commitments.
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to master's degree in pharmacy level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
- Registration with the GPHC
- Postgraduate qualification in hospital Pharmacy or equivalent (3 years +)
- Registered Independent prescriber
- Member of Intensive Care Society
Desirable
- Working towards RPS Faculty recognition
- Member of UKCPA
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in a range of ward/clinical areas
- Specialist knowledge of Critical Care and Nutrition
- Teaching/training/coaching/Tutor experience
- Experience of leading or implementing change
- Knowledge of current NHS and national priorities - CCG, NHSE, NICE, CQC
- Experience of working in Critical Care setting at Foundation level or equivalent critical care pharmacy experience
- Experience of attending MDT Ward rounds in Critical Care
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
- Time management/Organisation/Delegation/ Prioritisation
- Demonstrable leadership skills - role model for junior clinical pharmacists and members of MDT
- Clinical Audit/Research Evaluation experience
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
Person Specification Educations, Training and Qualifications Essential Educated to master's degree in pharmacy level or equivalent level of education, training or experience Registration with the GPHC Postgraduate qualification in hospital Pharmacy or equivalent (3 years +) Registered Independent prescriber Member of Intensive Care Society Desirable Working towards RPS Faculty recognition Member of UKCPA Knowledge and Experience Essential Clinical experience in a range of ward/clinical areas Specialist knowledge of Critical Care and Nutrition Teaching/training/coaching/Tutor experience Experience of leading or implementing change Knowledge of current NHS and national priorities - CCG, NHSE, NICE, CQC Experience of working in Critical Care setting at Foundation level or equivalent critical care pharmacy experience Experience of attending MDT Ward rounds in Critical Care Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills Time management/Organisation/Delegation/ Prioritisation Demonstrable leadership skills - role model for junior clinical pharmacists and members of MDT Clinical Audit/Research Evaluation experience Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes Essential Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
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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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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
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer name
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
United Kingdom
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Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2434685
Job summary
Pharmacist (Bank)Leeds Hospital | Pharmacy | Bank | Part timeUp to £25 per hour depending on experience
Main duties of the job
As a Pharmacist, you will: Join our talented multidisciplinary team Be the trusted Medicines Management Lead for our hospital Deliver high-quality clinical care and advice where it's needed Offer services to a range of departments, including the pre-assessment clinic, outpatient department, ward and theatres
About us
About Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital is proud to have received an "Outstanding" rating from the health care regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), following an inspection in February 2017. The CQC highlighted that patient care was at the heart of the service and this is testimony to the commitment, skill, and pride of the team at the hospital. Our successful, purpose-built hospital deals with complex surgery and a vast range of specialities involving some 300 consultants. There are 80 bedrooms, an 8 bed Level 3 critical care unit and 6 theatres (2 Stryker laparoscopic and 2 laminar flow). We are close to the city centre and central railway station.
Details
Date posted
19 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
JR0103072
Job locations
2 Leighton Street Leeds West Yorkshire LS1 3EB
Leeds
LS1 3EB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Pharmacist (Bank) Leeds Hospital | Pharmacy | Bank | Part time Up to £25 per hour depending on experience Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Build a brighter future while you're helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you'll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It's everything you need to grow your career. It starts with you. As a Pharmacist at our Leeds hospital you'll be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and you'll have proven post-qualification experience. It's also important that you have excellent communication and people skills, as you'll be working closely with our patients and a variety of clinical staff. As a Pharmacist, you will:
Job description
Job responsibilities
Pharmacist (Bank) Leeds Hospital | Pharmacy | Bank | Part time Up to £25 per hour depending on experience Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Build a brighter future while you're helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you'll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It's everything you need to grow your career. It starts with you. As a Pharmacist at our Leeds hospital you'll be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and you'll have proven post-qualification experience. It's also important that you have excellent communication and people skills, as you'll be working closely with our patients and a variety of clinical staff. As a Pharmacist, you will:
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- As a Pharmacist at our Leeds hospital you'll be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and you'll have proven post-qualification experience.
Experience
Essential
- you'll have proven post-qualification experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- As a Pharmacist at our Leeds hospital you'll be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and you'll have proven post-qualification experience.
Experience
Essential
- you'll have proven post-qualification experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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
Nuffield Health
Address
2 Leighton Street Leeds West Yorkshire LS1 3EB
Leeds
LS1 3EB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Nuffield Health
Address
2 Leighton Street Leeds West Yorkshire LS1 3EB
Leeds
LS1 3EB
United Kingdom
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Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2434682
Job summary
Advert may close early if sufficient number of applications is reached.
We are looking for an enthusiastic team member with a dispensing qualification to join our Hospital Pharmacy Team. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and modern pharmacy service by undertaking activities within the pharmacy or at ward level, which provide an efficient and effective delivery of medicines to patients e.g. dispensing medicines to patients, ward services and store based activities. Please note that whilst the posts will be predominantly based between University Hospital of North tees and University Hospital Hartlepool the post holder may be required to work on any site within the University Hospital of Tees Group.
Please do not apply if you do not hold the required dispensing qualification.
Main duties of the job
Day to day working in the dispensary and at ward level following appropriate training.
To provide a safe and effective dispensing service in areas worked, utilising technology such as EMIS Ascribe dispensing system, BD Rowa robots and Omnicell cabinets.
Supporting pharmacy stores service providing checks to assembled ward orders, support for pharmacy homecare service, Omnicell cycle counts, and ensuring sound stock control is carried out in areas covered.
Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation at the Trust are well developed and we aim to provide high quality care with an emphasis on services to patients, through a modernised lean process.
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
Details
Date posted
19 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata, per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
345-CSU7-8262497-A
Job locations
University Hospital of North Tees
Hardwick
Stockton on Tees
TS19 8PE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Following established SOPs to dispense prescriptions and requisitions timely and accurately using the ASCribe/Emis computer system and robotics. Self-check to ensure quality and accuracy of dispensed items prior to final technical check.
Dispense controlled drug prescriptions and ward orders from automated drug cabinets following SOPs. Accurate entries to be made in controlled drug registers to maintain stock control and legal requirements. Responsible for each individual entry any discrepancies being reported immediately to manager. Issue controlled drug stationary, prescription pads and requisition books ensuring necessary records are completed to approved staff. Monitor stock levels and inform manager when supplies are required.
Provide dispensing service on wards. Carry out Patient Orientated Pharmacy service after completing Medicine Management training and compilation of portfolio, subject to service requirements.
Carry out monthly cycle counts on all Omnicells, and reporting any issue to Principal Pharmacy Technician - Omnicells. Replenish A&E emergency Omnicell on a daily basis using generated reports. Assist Principal Pharmacy Technician in Omnicell project work.
Check the accuracy of the generation and selection of items for ward and departmental orders including ad hoc requisitions assembled by pharmacy assistants following SOPs. Ensure all items are correct, fit for purpose and in date. Inform staff of any discrepancies and ensure correction occurs. This includes use of robotics and Omnicell technology. Site dependent includes the use of Ascribe, robotics and Omnicell.
Responsible for ward stock supplies for designated ward or department. Maintain the stock to agreed levels on a weekly basis following SOPs. Monitor stock to ensure stock in date and fit for purpose. Site dependent includes the use of Ascribe, robotics and Omnicell.
Undertake training to include prescription/requisition/order entry onto the ASCribe computer system, accurate assembly and dispensing of medication and reception duties. Take responsibility for personal development and education including mandatory training via Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and targets set within annual appraisal. Participate in departmental dispensary training of new staff in SOPs and processes.
Responsible for counting daily stock takes, including robotics and Omnicells. Monitor accuracy of stock levels by reporting any discrepancies to line manager to ensure investigation. Maintain stock quality with regular expiry date checks. Dispose of expired / discontinued medication in a safe manner following the trust and departmental waste management procedure and COSHH regulations.
Record Homecare prescriptions against patient medical records using Ascribe Homecare module following SOPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Following established SOPs to dispense prescriptions and requisitions timely and accurately using the ASCribe/Emis computer system and robotics. Self-check to ensure quality and accuracy of dispensed items prior to final technical check.
Dispense controlled drug prescriptions and ward orders from automated drug cabinets following SOPs. Accurate entries to be made in controlled drug registers to maintain stock control and legal requirements. Responsible for each individual entry any discrepancies being reported immediately to manager. Issue controlled drug stationary, prescription pads and requisition books ensuring necessary records are completed to approved staff. Monitor stock levels and inform manager when supplies are required.
Provide dispensing service on wards. Carry out Patient Orientated Pharmacy service after completing Medicine Management training and compilation of portfolio, subject to service requirements.
Carry out monthly cycle counts on all Omnicells, and reporting any issue to Principal Pharmacy Technician - Omnicells. Replenish A&E emergency Omnicell on a daily basis using generated reports. Assist Principal Pharmacy Technician in Omnicell project work.
Check the accuracy of the generation and selection of items for ward and departmental orders including ad hoc requisitions assembled by pharmacy assistants following SOPs. Ensure all items are correct, fit for purpose and in date. Inform staff of any discrepancies and ensure correction occurs. This includes use of robotics and Omnicell technology. Site dependent includes the use of Ascribe, robotics and Omnicell.
Responsible for ward stock supplies for designated ward or department. Maintain the stock to agreed levels on a weekly basis following SOPs. Monitor stock to ensure stock in date and fit for purpose. Site dependent includes the use of Ascribe, robotics and Omnicell.
Undertake training to include prescription/requisition/order entry onto the ASCribe computer system, accurate assembly and dispensing of medication and reception duties. Take responsibility for personal development and education including mandatory training via Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and targets set within annual appraisal. Participate in departmental dispensary training of new staff in SOPs and processes.
Responsible for counting daily stock takes, including robotics and Omnicells. Monitor accuracy of stock levels by reporting any discrepancies to line manager to ensure investigation. Maintain stock quality with regular expiry date checks. Dispose of expired / discontinued medication in a safe manner following the trust and departmental waste management procedure and COSHH regulations.
Record Homecare prescriptions against patient medical records using Ascribe Homecare module following SOPs.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Be focused on patient care and the delivery of an effective and efficient service.
- Be able to work accurately under pressure
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a Team
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent
- Maths and English GCSE level 4 or above
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dispensing and stock control work within a pharmacy
Desirable
- Experience of working in hospital pharmacy
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Be focused on patient care and the delivery of an effective and efficient service.
- Be able to work accurately under pressure
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a Team
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent
- Maths and English GCSE level 4 or above
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dispensing and stock control work within a pharmacy
Desirable
- Experience of working in hospital pharmacy
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospital of North Tees
Hardwick
Stockton on Tees
TS19 8PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospital of North Tees
Hardwick
Stockton on Tees
TS19 8PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Pharmacy Digital
Leeds Teaching Hospitals View all jobs
Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2434523
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our Medicines Management Pharmacy Services (MMPS) Digital team as a Pharmacy Technician Specialist. This is a varied role combining specialist pharmacy digital responsibilities with operational pharmacy practice, staff leadership and service improvement. You will help support, manage and develop the WYAAT Pharmacy Manufacturing Hub from a digital, technical, and reporting perspective to ensure optimum delivery of pharmacy services. You will also support the safe and effective use of key clinical systems, including pharmacy stock control, quality control, and assurance systems. Working closely with pharmacy colleagues, suppliers, and strategic partners, you will help ensure that our systems and associated working practices continue to meet the needs of patients and service users.
Main duties of the job
To manage and develop the daily delivery of a specialist technical service within the Pharmacy IT team. This will involve all the clinical tasks required to maintain Pharmacy IT systems, including JAC (the Pharmacy stock control), ChemoCare (the Trusts electronic chemotherapy prescribing system) and MedChart (the Trusts electronic prescribing and administration system). The post holder will also perform a range of medicine supply functions; these will be predominantly concerned with accuracy checking and management of stock control. The post holder will be required to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis. Performs the role of Lead Technician during evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays and is a named member on the Pharmacy MAJAX call out procedure. Please see job description for further information.
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.
Details
Date posted
19 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
002367
Job locations
Cross Site
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 3EX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name: Holly Hunter Position: Lead Technician - Clinical Systems Email: [email protected] Interview Date: 24th November 2026
Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata.
Job SummaryMain duties of the role include:
- Support the development, maintenance and safe use of pharmacy and clinical digital systems.
- Develop and maintain expert knowledge of system configuration and associated workflows.
- Gather and review feedback from clinical users, identifying opportunities to improve functionality and reduce risk.
- Investigate issues, support problem-solving and contribute to risk-reduction activities.
- Support the development, implementation and review of standard operating procedures.
- Undertake Clinical Safety Officer training to support the clinical safety of our digital systems.
- Map, develop, create and share digital reports using tools such as SSRS, Excel and Power Bi
- Troubleshoot hardware and technical issues including printers, PCs and various MMPS software.
- Prepare and update training materials.
- Assess, train and support pharmacy staff in using digital systems.
- Contribute to ensuring digital system assurance, quality monitoring, workload reporting and service improvement initiatives.
- Support and lead staff, including identifying development needs and contributing to recruitment.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding Pharmacy Digital Team, supporting the development, optimisation, and governance of key clinical systems. The team plays a fundamental role in ensuring safe, effective, and efficient use of digital systems that support medicines management and patient care across the Trust. You will work alongside the team contributing to system development, service improvement, user training, and the delivery of digital solutions to enhance patient care and staff experience.
You'll be joining the Trust at an exciting time as Leeds leads the development of the new WYAAT Pharmacy Aseptic Manufacturing Hub, part of a national programme transforming aseptic services across England. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to both local and regional digital advancements and service transformation.
We are proud to provide a positive working environment with a dedicated workforce who are committed to putting patients first. Leeds is one of the largest NHS teaching hospitals with excellent development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to help shape the future of digital pharmacy services.
What you will bring to the role- Hold a BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science, NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or an equivalent qualification.
- Be registered, or eligible to register, as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Have extensive post-registration experience, including experience within hospital pharmacy or an equivalent relevant setting.
- Have a strong understanding of medicines stock control.
- Have extensive experience of working in preparative pharmacy services.
- Have a high-level understanding and overview of pharmacy digital systems e.g. CMM, PN Ascribe, PTS, Chemocare.
- Dynamic, enthusiastic, keen to learn and support services whilst driving change,
- A strong team player who can adapt their working style to get the best from colleagues.
- Demonstrate excellent communication, organisation, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
- Be able to work accurately under pressure, manage competing priorities and respond effectively to interruptions
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS TrustOur 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 EligibilityTo 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name: Holly Hunter Position: Lead Technician - Clinical Systems Email: [email protected] Interview Date: 24th November 2026
Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata.
Job SummaryMain duties of the role include:
- Support the development, maintenance and safe use of pharmacy and clinical digital systems.
- Develop and maintain expert knowledge of system configuration and associated workflows.
- Gather and review feedback from clinical users, identifying opportunities to improve functionality and reduce risk.
- Investigate issues, support problem-solving and contribute to risk-reduction activities.
- Support the development, implementation and review of standard operating procedures.
- Undertake Clinical Safety Officer training to support the clinical safety of our digital systems.
- Map, develop, create and share digital reports using tools such as SSRS, Excel and Power Bi
- Troubleshoot hardware and technical issues including printers, PCs and various MMPS software.
- Prepare and update training materials.
- Assess, train and support pharmacy staff in using digital systems.
- Contribute to ensuring digital system assurance, quality monitoring, workload reporting and service improvement initiatives.
- Support and lead staff, including identifying development needs and contributing to recruitment.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding Pharmacy Digital Team, supporting the development, optimisation, and governance of key clinical systems. The team plays a fundamental role in ensuring safe, effective, and efficient use of digital systems that support medicines management and patient care across the Trust. You will work alongside the team contributing to system development, service improvement, user training, and the delivery of digital solutions to enhance patient care and staff experience.
You'll be joining the Trust at an exciting time as Leeds leads the development of the new WYAAT Pharmacy Aseptic Manufacturing Hub, part of a national programme transforming aseptic services across England. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to both local and regional digital advancements and service transformation.
We are proud to provide a positive working environment with a dedicated workforce who are committed to putting patients first. Leeds is one of the largest NHS teaching hospitals with excellent development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to help shape the future of digital pharmacy services.
What you will bring to the role- Hold a BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science, NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or an equivalent qualification.
- Be registered, or eligible to register, as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Have extensive post-registration experience, including experience within hospital pharmacy or an equivalent relevant setting.
- Have a strong understanding of medicines stock control.
- Have extensive experience of working in preparative pharmacy services.
- Have a high-level understanding and overview of pharmacy digital systems e.g. CMM, PN Ascribe, PTS, Chemocare.
- Dynamic, enthusiastic, keen to learn and support services whilst driving change,
- A strong team player who can adapt their working style to get the best from colleagues.
- Demonstrate excellent communication, organisation, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
- Be able to work accurately under pressure, manage competing priorities and respond effectively to interruptions
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS TrustOur 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 EligibilityTo 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.
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Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
Cross Site
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 3EX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
Cross Site
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 3EX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Advanced Pharmacist Mental Health
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2434468
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated pharmacist to join our Mental Health Pharmacy Team as an Advanced Mental Health Pharmacist. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of specialist clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation services across inpatient mental health services while supporting the development of innovative and patient-centred pharmacy practice.
Working closely with consultants, nurses and multidisciplinary teams, you will provide expert pharmaceutical care, influence prescribing practice, support medicines governance and help shape the future of mental health pharmacy services across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Lead and deliver advanced clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation services across mental health inpatient wards.
Promote safe, evidence-based and cost-effective prescribing practices.
Provide specialist medicines advice and undertake complex medication reviews.
Participate in MDT meetings, ward rounds and patient reviews to optimise treatment outcomes.
Support service development, pharmacist prescribing initiatives and medicines governance activities.
Lead audit, quality improvement and research projects.
Develop and implement medicines policies, guidelines and protocols.
Educate and mentor pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other healthcare professionals.
Contribute to medicines safety investigations and risk management activities.
About us
NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.
At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.
We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.
Details
Date posted
19 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
270-TH449-CORP
Job locations
St Mary's Hospital
Pharmacy Department,
London Road
NN15 7PW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
See job description attached in documents section for full details.
Service Management and Development:
The post holder is responsible for the day-to-day management and ongoing development of medicines management, dispensary and medicines supply services across the Trust.
Staff Management:
The post holder is responsible for the management, development and wellbeing of the Senior Mental Health Pharmacist inpatient and Specialist Pharmacy Technicians Mental Health workforce.
Governance, Legislation and Standards:
The post holder is responsible for ensuring technical pharmacy services operate in accordance with relevant legislation, professional standards and Trust policies.
Professional Expertise:
The post holder will provide professional and technical leadership across medicines management and supply services.
Job description Job responsibilities See job description attached in documents section for full details. Service Management and Development: The post holder is responsible for the day-to-day management and ongoing development of medicines management, dispensary and medicines supply services across the Trust. Staff Management: The post holder is responsible for the management, development and wellbeing of the Senior Mental Health Pharmacist inpatient and Specialist Pharmacy Technicians Mental Health workforce. Governance, Legislation and Standards: The post holder is responsible for ensuring technical pharmacy services operate in accordance with relevant legislation, professional standards and Trust policies. Professional Expertise: The post holder will provide professional and technical leadership across medicines management and supply services.
Person Specification
Knoweledge and experience
Essential
- oCurrent and continued registration and membership with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- oPost-graduate qualification e.g. Clinical pharmacy diploma, Aston Diploma in Psychiatric Pharmacy.
- oExperience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- oPost registration experience within the mental health care settings
Desirable
- oIndependent/supplementary prescriber or willingness to train to be an independent prescriber
- oMember of the College of Mental Health Pharmacists.
- oExperience of developing, reviewing, and implementing medicines management policies and procedures
- oKnowledge of conducting staff appraisals
Behaviours and values
Essential
- oDemonstrates leadership by motivating, supporting and inspiring pharmacy and wider clinical teams.
- oStrong commitment to delivering safe, effective and compassionate patient care.
Desirable
- oDemonstrates a continuous improvement mindset and enthusiasm for service development.
- oShows confidence in influencing practice and leading change within complex healthcare environments.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- oExperience of providing clinical pharmacy and medicines management services in NHS organisations
- oEffective written and verbal communication skills
- oAbility to work independently and as part of a team. The post holder will be required to be self-motivated, to prioritise work and be able to influence and persuade others to achieve optimum medicines management outcomes
Desirable
- oShows confidence in influencing practice and leading change within complex healthcare environments.
- oStrong audit, research and project management skills.
Person Specification Knoweledge and experience Essential oCurrent and continued registration and membership with the General Pharmaceutical Council oPost-graduate qualification e.g. Clinical pharmacy diploma, Aston Diploma in Psychiatric Pharmacy. oExperience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team oPost registration experience within the mental health care settings Desirable oIndependent/supplementary prescriber or willingness to train to be an independent prescriber oMember of the College of Mental Health Pharmacists. oExperience of developing, reviewing, and implementing medicines management policies and procedures oKnowledge of conducting staff appraisals Behaviours and values Essential oDemonstrates leadership by motivating, supporting and inspiring pharmacy and wider clinical teams. oStrong commitment to delivering safe, effective and compassionate patient care. Desirable oDemonstrates a continuous improvement mindset and enthusiasm for service development. oShows confidence in influencing practice and leading change within complex healthcare environments. Skills and abilities Essential oExperience of providing clinical pharmacy and medicines management services in NHS organisations oEffective written and verbal communication skills oAbility to work independently and as part of a team. The post holder will be required to be self-motivated, to prioritise work and be able to influence and persuade others to achieve optimum medicines management outcomes Desirable oShows confidence in influencing practice and leading change within complex healthcare environments. oStrong audit, research and project management skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
St Mary's Hospital
Pharmacy Department,
London Road
NN15 7PW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
St Mary's Hospital
Pharmacy Department,
London Road
NN15 7PW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Pharmacy Technician Dispensary and Inpatient Services
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2434467
Job summary
NHFT are dedicated to making a positive difference and providing care with compassion. We put the person at the centre of everything we do, so if you want to work for a Trust that makes a difference & rated as outstanding by the CQC this is the place for you.
NHFT have recently undergone a medicines supply model redesign bringing their medicines supply service in-house and we are looking for a dynamic and motivated pharmacy technician to support our supply service team.
You will be part of a friendly, innovative and supportive pharmacy team, delivering a high-quality patient focused clinical pharmacy service to:
- Adult and Older People's Mental Health wards
- Child Adolescent Mental Health wards
- Community Hospital wards/Palliative care
You will be part of the dispensary team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and assistants who support the medicines supply service from the Berrywood Hospital dispensary. Working closely with the dispensary team, you will support in managing the daily workflow to ensure an efficient and high-quality medicines supply service delivery.
You will also provide pharmacy technician support and advice at ward level, to wards in the Northampton / West Northants locality based away from the main site.
Main duties of the job
Your primary role as a band 5 Pharmacy Technician Dispensary and Inpatient Services will be to support the delivery of a clinical and technical pharmacy service to in-patient facilities within Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT).
About us
NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.
Details
Date posted
19 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
270-TH450-CORP
Job locations
Berrywood Hospital
Duston
Northampton
NN5 6UD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role includes tasks such as:
- To dispense and final check in-patient and outpatient prescriptions
- To carry out the distribution and stock control of medicines
- To act as a troubleshooter on a rota basis as the first point of call, resolving medication and prescription issues, coordinating discharges, supporting staff and patients, and ensuring efficient pharmacy operations
- To perform a wide range of activities at ward level which will include medicines reconciliation, management of medication supply for in-patients and community patients including stock, non- stock, discharge, leave and self-medication, and supporting ward areas with management of the removal, disposal and record keeping of unwanted medicines from in-patient areas.
- Assessing patients own medicines brought into hospital for potential re-use
- To inform patient about their medication and provide patient medication counselling including support self-adminstration
The post-holder will be expected to liaise with a variety of individuals including patients, relatives, medical and nursing staff, third party service providers and colleagues at acute hospital trusts, community pharmacies, GP surgeries etc.
Job description Job responsibilities The role includes tasks such as: To dispense and final check in-patient and outpatient prescriptions To carry out the distribution and stock control of medicines To act as a troubleshooter on a rota basis as the first point of call, resolving medication and prescription issues, coordinating discharges, supporting staff and patients, and ensuring efficient pharmacy operations To perform a wide range of activities at ward level which will include medicines reconciliation, management of medication supply for in-patients and community patients including stock, non- stock, discharge, leave and self-medication, and supporting ward areas with management of the removal, disposal and record keeping of unwanted medicines from in-patient areas. Assessing patients own medicines brought into hospital for potential re-use To inform patient about their medication and provide patient medication counselling including support self-adminstration The post-holder will be expected to liaise with a variety of individuals including patients, relatives, medical and nursing staff, third party service providers and colleagues at acute hospital trusts, community pharmacies, GP surgeries etc.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration and membership with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services (or course equivalent)
- Accredited checking pharmacy technician
- Evidence of recent continuing professional learning
Experience
Essential
- Post Qualification experience in the NHS as a pharmacy technician
- Experience of liaising with other healthcare professionals
- Evidence of recent continuing professional learning
- IT literate with ability to use electronic systems/spreadsheets/databases
Desirable
- Ward-based Medicines Management Experience
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Counselling patients on multiple medications
- Previous use of SystmOne
- Previous experience or knowledge of hospital electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current registration and membership with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services (or course equivalent) Accredited checking pharmacy technician Evidence of recent continuing professional learning Experience Essential Post Qualification experience in the NHS as a pharmacy technician Experience of liaising with other healthcare professionals Evidence of recent continuing professional learning IT literate with ability to use electronic systems/spreadsheets/databases Desirable Ward-based Medicines Management Experience Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team Counselling patients on multiple medications Previous use of SystmOne Previous experience or knowledge of hospital electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems
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
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Berrywood Hospital
Duston
Northampton
NN5 6UD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Berrywood Hospital
Duston
Northampton
NN5 6UD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2434451
Job summary
The role will support healthcare and operational colleagues to maximise the contribution of community pharmacies, enhance the quality of pharmacy-delivered interventions, and promote the safe and effective use of medicines for people accessing our services. The successful candidate will be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and have experience in medicines management, harm reduction, partnership working, and improving outcomes for service users.
You will focus on developing and maintaining effective partnerships with community pharmacies and other stakeholders, supporting the delivery of supervised consumption, needle exchange, naloxone provision, and other pharmacy-based interventions. The successful candidate will act as the key pharmacy link across Sunderland, supporting community pharmacy engagement, medicines governance, service development, data analysis, audit activity, training delivery, and incident management.
This role will require regular travel across the designated area to visit operational services, community pharmacies, and partner organisations.
Details
Location: Sunderland, with flexibility to work across local operational sites
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 30 June 2028
Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and any associated payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
Main duties of the job
- Act as the primary point of contact for community pharmacy contractors and the LPC, ensuring regular, high-quality communication with these partners.
- Attend meetings with the LPC and Controlled Drugs Local Intelligence Network (CDLIN) as required.
- Promote the work of Change Grow Live across the Service, maximising the use of community pharmacies to support positive health outcomes for service users.
- Ensure that community pharmacies are providing a range of interventions including supervised consumption, needle exchange, and naloxone.
- Use PharmOutcomes and other systems to collect, collate and analyse data.
- Provide specialist advice on medicines governance and the management of pharmaceutical products and controlled stationery in line with organisational policies and procedures.
- Support the prescribing of cost-effective pharmacotherapies in line with best practice and organisational policies.
- Provide medicines-related advice and recommendations, within scope of practice and competency, to prescribers and other healthcare professionals.. This could include, but is not limited to, optimal prescribing doses, reviewing medication suitability (e.g. contra indications, interactions and cautions such as QT interval prolongation).
- Support the response to relevant organisational directives and drug alerts overseen by the Central Pharmacy Team.
- Dispense and administer medicines within onsite dispensaries, including under and Patient Group Directions (PGDs), where appropriate.
About us
Believe in people
At Change Grow Live, above all else we believe in people. It's the one thing that acts as a foundation for all our work.
If you use our services: we understand what you're going through. We won't judge. We believe you can make positive changes in your life.
If you work or volunteer for us: we believe in your potential. We believe you can do brilliant, life-changing work.
Our mission and vision
Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
The vision we're working towards is to develop, deliver and share a whole person approach that changes society.
We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work.
The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.
Details
Date posted
19 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£35,069.56 to £39,129.53 a year Dependent on experience (based on full time hours, pro rata)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
17 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
U0080-2026-21586
Job locations
The Galleries, Washington Centre,
Tyne and Wear
NE38 7SD
United Kingdom
Lower Ground Floor, Riverview Health Centre,
Borough Road
Hendon
Sunderland
SR1 2HJ
United Kingdom
First Floor, Houghton Health Centre
Church Street
Houghton Le Spring
Tyne and Wear
DH4 4DN
United Kingdom
Ground Floor
The Galleries Health Centre
Washington
Tyne and Wear
NE38 7NQ
United Kingdom
25, 26 and 27 Laura Street
Sunderland Tyne and Wear
SR1 1PT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role-specific responsibilities
- Act as the primary point of contact for community pharmacy contractors and the LPC, ensuring regular, high-quality communication with these partners.
- Attend meetings with the LPC and Controlled Drugs Local Intelligence Network (CDLIN) as required.
- Promote the work of Change Grow Live across the Service, maximising the use of community pharmacies to support positive health outcomes for service users.
- Ensure that community pharmacies are providing a range of interventions including supervised consumption, needle exchange, and naloxone.
- Use PharmOutcomes and other systems to collect, collate and analyse data.
- Provide specialist advice on medicines governance and the management of pharmaceutical products and controlled stationery in line with organisational policies and procedures.
- Support the prescribing of cost-effective pharmacotherapies in line with best practice and organisational policies.
- Provide medicines-related advice and recommendations, within scope of practice and competency, to prescribers and other healthcare professionals.. This could include, but is not limited to, optimal prescribing doses, reviewing medication suitability (e.g. contra indications, interactions and cautions such as QT interval prolongation).
- Support the response to relevant organisational directives and drug alerts overseen by the Central Pharmacy Team.
- Dispense and administer medicines within onsite dispensaries, including under and Patient Group Directions (PGDs), where appropriate.
- Provide advice and oversight on the safe storage, handling, and management of medicines, pharmaceutical products, and controlled stationery.
- Support staff training and development to ensure safe medicines management practices and compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
- Monitor stock management processes, including stock rotation, storage suitability, and adherence to health and safety requirements.
- Ensure controlled drugs and controlled stationery are stored, managed, and recorded securely in accordance with legal, regulatory, and organisational requirements.
Job description Job responsibilities Role-specific responsibilitiesAct as the primary point of contact for community pharmacy contractors and the LPC, ensuring regular, high-quality communication with these partners.Attend meetings with the LPC and Controlled Drugs Local Intelligence Network (CDLIN) as required.Promote the work of Change Grow Live across the Service, maximising the use of community pharmacies to support positive health outcomes for service users. Ensure that community pharmacies are providing a range of interventions including supervised consumption, needle exchange, and naloxone.Use PharmOutcomes and other systems to collect, collate and analyse data.Provide specialist advice on medicines governance and the management of pharmaceutical products and controlled stationery in line with organisational policies and procedures.Support the prescribing of cost-effective pharmacotherapies in line with best practice and organisational policies.Provide medicines-related advice and recommendations, within scope of practice and competency, to prescribers and other healthcare professionals.. This could include, but is not limited to, optimal prescribing doses, reviewing medication suitability (e.g. contra indications, interactions and cautions such as QT interval prolongation).Support the response to relevant organisational directives and drug alerts overseen by the Central Pharmacy Team.Dispense and administer medicines within onsite dispensaries, including under and Patient Group Directions (PGDs), where appropriate.Provide advice and oversight on the safe storage, handling, and management of medicines, pharmaceutical products, and controlled stationery.Support staff training and development to ensure safe medicines management practices and compliance with organisational policies and procedures.Monitor stock management processes, including stock rotation, storage suitability, and adherence to health and safety requirements.Ensure controlled drugs and controlled stationery are stored, managed, and recorded securely in accordance with legal, regulatory, and organisational requirements.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years experience as a registered Pharmacy Technician.
- Experience of multi-agency working, with the ability to build effective partnerships across professional groups (e.g. mental health services, criminal justice agencies, and community groups) to achieve positive outcomes for service users.
- Experience working in an outcomes-focused environment, with the ability to
- manage multiple priorities and demands effectively.
- Computer literate with Microsoft packages; proficient in the use of Microsoft
- Excel.
- Ability to assess and recovery plan service users and formulate written reports as necessary.
- Experience of contributing to project development.
- Ability to interpret relevant medical test results.
- Motivational interviewing techniques.
- Can demonstrate competence to undertake physical examinations relevant to their prescribing role.
- Demonstrate skills to undertake administrative duties.
- Clinical auditing skills to inform evaluation of the service and identify areas for development.
- Ability to communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Full driving licence and access to own transport, or ability to demonstrate easy movement between services, if necessary.
- Knowledge of local services and geography.
- A commitment to engaging with, understanding and promoting Change Grow Live's values and vision.
- An understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best practice.
- An understanding of the importance of professional integrity in relationships with service users, peers and other relevant professionals.
- A responsibility for your own health, safety and wellbeing as well as those around you (e.g. colleagues and service users).
- An understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion best practice with a particular focus on engagement with hard to reach and marginalised service users.
- An understanding of and commitment to treating all information acquired through the course of your employment as confidential, both during and after employment ends.
- An understanding of information governance processes and a commitment to follow and apply all necessary safeguards.
- A commitment to seek learning opportunities to improve and broaden your own professional knowledge and skills and where relevant oversee the learning of others.
Desirable
- Experience of working within substance misuse or a related field.
- Experience of using ePACT data
- Experience in Clinical Pharmacy
- Clinical Audit experience / experience of undertaking Medicines
- Management Audits
- Experience in Clinical Informatics / Digital Health
- Experience of benchmarking, reviewing and implementing change
- following policy / guideline updates.
Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC-approved pharmacy technician course/qualification
- Current registration with GPhC
- Commitment and evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)
Desirable
- Current registration with APTUK.
- CMHP member
- CMHP Foundation Certificate/Credentialed
- Completion of CPPE Substance use and misuse course, optionally RCGP
- Drugs Part 1 Certificate
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of Change Grow Lives mission, vision, and values.
- Maintains up-to-date clinical knowledge within the substance misuse field.
- Possesses a good understanding of the Community Pharmacy NHS Contract and the PharmOutcomes system.
- Demonstrates a broad understanding of pharmacy practice and NHS
- systems, including prescribing and medicines management.
- Understands the importance of effective communication and engagement with service users, the public, the workforce, and key stakeholders.
- Able to communicate complex information clearly and confidently to both individuals and groups.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with partner agencies to support service delivery.
- Capable of leading specific workstreams and providing clear guidance to staff and partner organisations to deliver high-quality services.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, supported by a high level of IT proficiency. Able to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines for reporting and information submission.
- Financially literate, with the ability to review, interpret, and use financial information to inform decision-making.
- Highly competent in analysing data and effectively communicating insights and outcomes.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
- Demonstrates the ability to work autonomously and make professional decisions within scope of practice.
- Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, building strong working relationships with colleagues.
- Ability to travel regularly across the designated area to support multiple sites, community pharmacies and partner organisations. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
Desirable
- Good understanding of Electronic Prescribing systems
Person Specification Experience Essential At least 2 years experience as a registered Pharmacy Technician. Experience of multi-agency working, with the ability to build effective partnerships across professional groups (e.g. mental health services, criminal justice agencies, and community groups) to achieve positive outcomes for service users. Experience working in an outcomes-focused environment, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and demands effectively. Computer literate with Microsoft packages; proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel. Ability to assess and recovery plan service users and formulate written reports as necessary. Experience of contributing to project development. Ability to interpret relevant medical test results. Motivational interviewing techniques. Can demonstrate competence to undertake physical examinations relevant to their prescribing role. Demonstrate skills to undertake administrative duties. Clinical auditing skills to inform evaluation of the service and identify areas for development. Ability to communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing. Full driving licence and access to own transport, or ability to demonstrate easy movement between services, if necessary. Knowledge of local services and geography. A commitment to engaging with, understanding and promoting Change Grow Live's values and vision. An understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best practice. An understanding of the importance of professional integrity in relationships with service users, peers and other relevant professionals. A responsibility for your own health, safety and wellbeing as well as those around you (e.g. colleagues and service users). An understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion best practice with a particular focus on engagement with hard to reach and marginalised service users. An understanding of and commitment to treating all information acquired through the course of your employment as confidential, both during and after employment ends. An understanding of information governance processes and a commitment to follow and apply all necessary safeguards. A commitment to seek learning opportunities to improve and broaden your own professional knowledge and skills and where relevant oversee the learning of others. Desirable Experience of working within substance misuse or a related field. Experience of using ePACT data Experience in Clinical Pharmacy Clinical Audit experience / experience of undertaking Medicines Management Audits Experience in Clinical Informatics / Digital Health Experience of benchmarking, reviewing and implementing change following policy / guideline updates. Qualifications Essential GPhC-approved pharmacy technician course/qualification Current registration with GPhC Commitment and evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) Desirable Current registration with APTUK. CMHP member CMHP Foundation Certificate/Credentialed Completion of CPPE Substance use and misuse course, optionally RCGP Drugs Part 1 Certificate KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES Essential Demonstrates a clear understanding of Change Grow Lives mission, vision, and values. Maintains up-to-date clinical knowledge within the substance misuse field. Possesses a good understanding of the Community Pharmacy NHS Contract and the PharmOutcomes system. Demonstrates a broad understanding of pharmacy practice and NHS systems, including prescribing and medicines management. Understands the importance of effective communication and engagement with service users, the public, the workforce, and key stakeholders. Able to communicate complex information clearly and confidently to both individuals and groups. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with partner agencies to support service delivery. Capable of leading specific workstreams and providing clear guidance to staff and partner organisations to deliver high-quality services. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, supported by a high level of IT proficiency. Able to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines for reporting and information submission. Financially literate, with the ability to review, interpret, and use financial information to inform decision-making. Highly competent in analysing data and effectively communicating insights and outcomes. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and work independently. Demonstrates the ability to work autonomously and make professional decisions within scope of practice. Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, building strong working relationships with colleagues. Ability to travel regularly across the designated area to support multiple sites, community pharmacies and partner organisations. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential. Desirable Good understanding of Electronic Prescribing systems
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
Change Grow Live
Address
The Galleries, Washington Centre,
Tyne and Wear
NE38 7SD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.changegrowlive.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Change Grow Live
Address
The Galleries, Washington Centre,
Tyne and Wear
NE38 7SD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.changegrowlive.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Pharmacy Assistant - Band 2
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 4 day(s) ago
Reference: 2432830
Job summary
Please note that we are unable to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for this role.
Are you looking for a rewarding role that supports outstanding patient care. If so, we would love to hear from you.
We are seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our friendly hospital pharmacy team as Pharmacy Assistants. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to delivering high-quality patient care and play an important role in ensuring patients receive the right care, first time, every time.
We currently have both full-time and part-time opportunities available at Alexandra Hospital, Redditch.
As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will be a key member of the team and often the first point of contact for healthcare professionals and members of the public accessing our services. You will need to be self-motivated, organised, and able to work accurately in a busy environment. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines are essential.
This is an ideal opportunity for individuals who are passionate about patient care and keen to begin or develop a career within hospital pharmacy.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary pharmacy team, collaborating closely with Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.
The role offers the opportunity to gain experience across a range of pharmacy services and functions, providing a broad understanding of hospital pharmacy operations.
Applicants must be able to work accurately and efficiently, demonstrate excellent attention to detail, and adapt to a variety of tasks within a busy working environment. Flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to meet deadlines are essential to the successful delivery of the service.
For main duties of the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
About us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Details
Date posted
17 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9365-26-0596-2
Job locations
Alexandra Hospital
Woodrow Drive
Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 7UB
United Kingdom
Worcestershire Royal Hospital
Charles Hastings Way
WORCESTER
WR5 1DD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties are varied and may include:
Picking, packing and assembling medicines in stock distribution.
Pharmacy stores receiving and processing orders.
Manning the reception within the dispensary, speaking to both staff and patients and dealing with queries.
Supplying medicines to wards and departments by means of a top-up.
Picking intravenous fluids
Duties within our sterile preparation suites.
Delivery of medication to wards and departments.
Replenishing specialist emergency boxes
Participate in established Bank Holiday and Weekend Rotas until the introduction of 7 day working when contracted hours will be undertaken over 7 days.
Part Time hours will be paid pro-rata.
Please refer to the full Job description for more detail.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties are varied and may include:
Picking, packing and assembling medicines in stock distribution.
Pharmacy stores receiving and processing orders.
Manning the reception within the dispensary, speaking to both staff and patients and dealing with queries.
Supplying medicines to wards and departments by means of a top-up.
Picking intravenous fluids
Duties within our sterile preparation suites.
Delivery of medication to wards and departments.
Replenishing specialist emergency boxes
Participate in established Bank Holiday and Weekend Rotas until the introduction of 7 day working when contracted hours will be undertaken over 7 days.
Part Time hours will be paid pro-rata.
Please refer to the full Job description for more detail.
Person Specification
Other Job requirements
Essential
- Able to work at weekends and bank holidays
- The post involves regular manual handling tasks, including transferring individual boxes weighing up to 15kg, in accordance with health and safety guidance.
- Must be able to safely undertake manual handling duties, including the regular transfer of individual boxes weighing up to 15kg, with reasonable adjustments where appropriate and in line with health and safety requirements
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as part of a team
- Experience in applying attention to detail and producing work to the required standard.
- Working to deadlines
- Previous experience in a customer service or patient care setting
- Experience of using different computer software
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as a pharmacy assistant or counter assistant in hospital or community pharmacy
- Previous experience of receipt and controlling of stock
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work flexibly when needed depending on the service requirements.
- Demonstrates the ability to remain focused and effective when undertaking repetitive tasks
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to carry out verbal and written instructions accurately.
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and written.
- Able to accurately record and file information
- Customer Service skills
- Skilled at multi-tasking
Qualifications
Desirable
- Customer Service Qualification and or Pharmacy Counter Assistant qualification
Person Specification
Other Job requirements
Essential
- Able to work at weekends and bank holidays
- The post involves regular manual handling tasks, including transferring individual boxes weighing up to 15kg, in accordance with health and safety guidance.
- Must be able to safely undertake manual handling duties, including the regular transfer of individual boxes weighing up to 15kg, with reasonable adjustments where appropriate and in line with health and safety requirements
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as part of a team
- Experience in applying attention to detail and producing work to the required standard.
- Working to deadlines
- Previous experience in a customer service or patient care setting
- Experience of using different computer software
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as a pharmacy assistant or counter assistant in hospital or community pharmacy
- Previous experience of receipt and controlling of stock
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work flexibly when needed depending on the service requirements.
- Demonstrates the ability to remain focused and effective when undertaking repetitive tasks
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to carry out verbal and written instructions accurately.
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and written.
- Able to accurately record and file information
- Customer Service skills
- Skilled at multi-tasking
Qualifications
Desirable
- Customer Service Qualification and or Pharmacy Counter Assistant qualification
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
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Alexandra Hospital
Woodrow Drive
Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 7UB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Alexandra Hospital
Woodrow Drive
Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 7UB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Pharmacy Assistant Procurement & homecare
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 6 day(s) ago
Reference: 2432503
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Procurement & Homecare Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Pharmacy team.
The successful candidate will provide administrative and operational support to the Pharmacy Homecare, high cost drugs and procurement team, helping to ensure medicines and associated products are ordered, received, processed and supplied to patients safely, efficiently and in a timely manner.This is a busy role which requires good organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.You will work closely with pharmacy staff, suppliers, homecare providers and other NHS departments to support the delivery of a high-quality service.
Full training will be provided.
You will be required to work a late night until 6pm and weekends/ bank holidays on a rotational basis.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will assist with the day-to-day duties of the Pharmacy Homecare, high cost drugs and procurement services including:- Processing pharmacy orders and raising purchase orders using the appropriate electronic systems.- Receiving and checking deliveries of medicines and pharmacy-related products.- Assisting with stock management, including monitoring stock levels and identifying items requiring replenishment.- Supporting the safe and efficient supply of medicines through homecare services.- Processing homecare prescriptions and documentation in accordance with departmental procedures.- Liaising with homecare companies, wholesalers and suppliers regarding orders and deliveries.- Responding to telephone and email enquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and external organisations in a professional and helpful manner.- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records on pharmacy systems and spreadsheets.- Filing and processing documentation in accordance with NHS and departmental procedures.- Supporting invoice checking and resolving straightforward purchasing queries.- Escalating any discrepancies, delays, shortages or other issues to the appropriate member of the Pharmacy team.- Maintaining confidentiality at all times and working in accordance with information governance requirements.- Assisting with general administrative duties within the Pharmacy Procurement and Homecare- Working flexibly to support the wider Pharmacy service when required.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Details
Date posted
16 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
225-DIV3-8305034
Job locations
New Cross Hospital
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To process the automatic ordering on the pharmacy computer system, communicating any issues the senior ATO, Technician or chief Pharmacy Technician.To transmit orders to the appropriate supplier electronically and via email as necessary.To reconsolidate invoices on the pharmacy computer system.To report any discrepancies in price from the order price and invoice price, reporting to the senior ATO / technician as appropriate.To monitor outstanding credits and to liaise with suppliers and wholesalers to ensure receipt.To deliver copy invoices to the trust finance teamTo assist with creating, receipting and invoicing of patient specific orders ensuring that each component is completed in a timely manner.To scan and file patient specific orders into the relevant electronic foldersTo maintain the pharmacy procurement inbox, ensuring that invoices are printed, and emails actioned in a timely manner.To accurately check deliveries, inputting data onto the pharmacy computer system relating to all purchase orders.To accurately put stock away in the correct location including the pharmacy robot.To scan and file completed purchase orders and associated delivery documentation into the relevant electronic folders.To ensure all documentation relating to procurement/ invoicing and homecare are filed correctly and retained according to Standing Financial Instructions, such that retrieval can be made when required.To ensure all requirements of the wholesaler dealers license are achieved and maintained in accordance with MHRA requirementsTo be responsible for maintaining a clean and tidy working areaTo participate in the supply of stock medication via the ward top up services, including automated medicines cabinetsTo accurately pick and issue stock to wards, departments and sub stores.To act upon Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency drug alerts, producing any necessary informationTo supply urgent stock requests against written ordersTo follow the appropriate procedures for waste, expired stocks and spillages.
Job description Job responsibilities To process the automatic ordering on the pharmacy computer system, communicating any issues the senior ATO, Technician or chief Pharmacy Technician.To transmit orders to the appropriate supplier electronically and via email as necessary.To reconsolidate invoices on the pharmacy computer system.To report any discrepancies in price from the order price and invoice price, reporting to the senior ATO / technician as appropriate.To monitor outstanding credits and to liaise with suppliers and wholesalers to ensure receipt.To deliver copy invoices to the trust finance teamTo assist with creating, receipting and invoicing of patient specific orders ensuring that each component is completed in a timely manner.To scan and file patient specific orders into the relevant electronic foldersTo maintain the pharmacy procurement inbox, ensuring that invoices are printed, and emails actioned in a timely manner.To accurately check deliveries, inputting data onto the pharmacy computer system relating to all purchase orders.To accurately put stock away in the correct location including the pharmacy robot.To scan and file completed purchase orders and associated delivery documentation into the relevant electronic folders.To ensure all documentation relating to procurement/ invoicing and homecare are filed correctly and retained according to Standing Financial Instructions, such that retrieval can be made when required.To ensure all requirements of the wholesaler dealers license are achieved and maintained in accordance with MHRA requirementsTo be responsible for maintaining a clean and tidy working areaTo participate in the supply of stock medication via the ward top up services, including automated medicines cabinetsTo accurately pick and issue stock to wards, departments and sub stores.To act upon Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency drug alerts, producing any necessary informationTo supply urgent stock requests against written ordersTo follow the appropriate procedures for waste, expired stocks and spillages.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 2 GCSE (including Maths and English)
Desirable
- NVQ 2 Pharmaceutical Science
Experience
Essential
- Customer services experience
- Microsoft experience
Desirable
- Pharmacy Experience
- Data input
Person Specification Qualifications Essential 2 GCSE (including Maths and English) Desirable NVQ 2 Pharmaceutical Science Experience Essential Customer services experience Microsoft experience Desirable Pharmacy Experience Data input
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Address
New Cross Hospital
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Address
New Cross Hospital
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Senior Mental Health Pharmacist – Inpatient
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 6 day(s) ago
Reference: 2432495
Job summary
Are you a highly motivated and enthusiastic clinical pharmacist with a keen interest and previous experience in mental health?
Opened in 2023, the Woodview Unit is a newly refurbished in-patient mental health unit in Whalley which will have a total of 47 beds including 12 Male, 27 Female and an 8 bedded Male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit. These additional beds complement those on the Pendleview Unit, Royal Blackburn Hospital.
The Woodview Unit is designed with extensive input from service users and clinicians and is based on 'safety by design' to ensure that it can provide high quality care. The ethos of the unit is to provide therapeutic care which is empowering, person-centred and needs led, and focuses on promoting recovery and independence.
In addition the site also has three IPC (Individual Packages of Care) homes that require pharmaceutical input and are housed on the same site.
We are looking to recruit an experienced mental health pharmacist to join our friendly, innovative and supportive clinical pharmacy team. As the successful candidate you will be responsible for the delivery of a high quality, pro-active and patient focused clinical pharmacy service to the new in-patient mental health unit.
Main duties of the job
Key components of the role include:
- Clinical review of prescriptions and patient-orientated medication review
- Provision of specialist pharmaceutical advice to multi-disciplinary teams
- Involvement of patients in decisions about their medicines to support adherence and improve outcomes
- Potential to utilise non-medical prescribing skills within the role outline
- Opportunity to influence the development of services to improve patient care through service redesign
- Participation in clinical audit and service evaluation
- Line management of junior pharmacy staff
- Contribution to the training and development of junior pharmacy team members and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Participation in the clinical supervision programme
- Input to the development of policies and procedures and treatment guidelines
- Contribute to initiatives to improve medicines safety
You will have current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council, a postgraduate pharmacy qualification or equivalent experience, and post registration experience in mental health.
Due to the location of various units, an ability and willingness to travel around Trust locations is required.
The post does not require weekend working or an on-call commitment.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
Details
Date posted
16 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-CS2966-MF
Job locations
Woodview Unit
Whalley
BB7 9PE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in Pharmacy
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
- Postgraduate diploma or equivalent including MA/MSc or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience of working in mental health
- Good clinical knowledge
- Awareness of current issues
Experience
Essential
- Ability to maintain and develop professional relationships
- Good written and verbal skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in Pharmacy
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
- Postgraduate diploma or equivalent including MA/MSc or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience of working in mental health
- Good clinical knowledge
- Awareness of current issues
Experience
Essential
- Ability to maintain and develop professional relationships
- Good written and verbal skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Woodview Unit
Whalley
BB7 9PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Woodview Unit
Whalley
BB7 9PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Specialist Pharmacist - Operational Support and Education & Training
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 6 day(s) ago
Reference: 2432448
Job summary
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivate pharmacist to assume the role of Specialist Pharmacist - Operational Support and Education & Training at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital (Chelsea Hospital site) on a Fixed Term basis (9 months)
As the Specialist Pharmacist - Operational Support and Education & training, the successful post holder will undertake the following duties:
- Leads, co-ordinates and manages the development and provision of the Pharmacy Residency Service.
- Contributes to the provision of the clinical pharmacy service to patients within the Medicine Directorate ensuring the safe, effective, legal and accurate use of medicines within the speciality.
- Supports the provision of Pharmacy dispensary services to ensure a high quality of clinical service provision, a favourable experience for patients and service users and efficient processing of prescriptions and in-patient medicine requests for patients
- Manages the provision of clinical training and supervision to Resident and Trainee Pharmacists on rotation in the dispensary.
Main duties of the job
As the Specialist Pharmacist - Operational Support and Education &
Training the successful post holder will undertake duties that deliver in
the following key areas within the Pharmacy Department:
- Residency Service
- Ward Clinical Service
- Dispensary Service
- Education and Training
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top - performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites - Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital - along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Details
Date posted
16 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum incl. HCAS (pro rata)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
289-CS-572
Job locations
Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
369 Fullham Road
London
SW10 9NH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Residency Service Management
Be responsible for the co-ordination and provision of the Pharmacy
Residency Service
Ward Clinical Service
Be responsible and accountable for the clinical pharmacy service
provided to a sub-speciality within the Emergency and Integrated
Care Division.
Dispensary Service
Support the provision of an efficient, safe and legal dispensing service.
Education and Training
Lead and co-ordinate the provision of training and supervision of Trainee
and Resident Pharmacists on rotation in the dispensary in accordance
with local and professional requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Residency Service Management
Be responsible for the co-ordination and provision of the Pharmacy
Residency Service
Ward Clinical Service
Be responsible and accountable for the clinical pharmacy service
provided to a sub-speciality within the Emergency and Integrated
Care Division.
Dispensary Service
Support the provision of an efficient, safe and legal dispensing service.
Education and Training
Lead and co-ordinate the provision of training and supervision of Trainee
and Resident Pharmacists on rotation in the dispensary in accordance
with local and professional requirements.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Vocational Master's Degree in Pharmacy (+ completion of pre-registration training)
- Registered as a practicing pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or JBP Postgraduate Certificate in General Pharmacy Practice or equivalent training / experience
Experience
Essential
- Supervision of staff
- Education and training of staff
Desirable
- Registered Supplementary Prescriber
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Vocational Master's Degree in Pharmacy (+ completion of pre-registration training)
- Registered as a practicing pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or JBP Postgraduate Certificate in General Pharmacy Practice or equivalent training / experience
Experience
Essential
- Supervision of staff
- Education and training of staff
Desirable
- Registered Supplementary Prescriber
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
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
369 Fullham Road
London
SW10 9NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
369 Fullham Road
London
SW10 9NH
United Kingdom
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Bank Pharmacist - HMP Northumberland
Spectrum Community Health CIC View all jobs
Posted 6 day(s) ago
Reference: 2432438
Job summary
As a member of Spectrum Community Health the post holder will be responsible for delivering a pharmacy service at HMP Northumberland 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 Northumberland. 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
16 October 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-VB167
Job locations
HMP Northumberland
Wansbeck road
Morpeth
NE65 9XG
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 Northumberland
Wansbeck road
Morpeth
NE65 9XG
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 Northumberland
Wansbeck road
Morpeth
NE65 9XG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Pharmacy Technician
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 6 day(s) ago
Reference: 2432394
Job summary
Are you a motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician looking to develop your career within Mental Health Services? If so, we would love to hear from you.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and supportive Pharmacy Team at Pendleview, our specialist mental health inpatient unit based at Royal Blackburn Hospital.
Pendleview comprises six inpatient wards providing 24-hour care for adults aged 18-65 years experiencing a range of mental health conditions. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, recovery-focused care. The service provides individualised treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs, whether they require a short period of intensive support or ongoing care for severe and enduring mental illness.
As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be an integral member of the inpatient team, contributing to the safe and effective use of medicines and supporting patients throughout their recovery journey. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges.
The Pharmacy Service at Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is a well-established and highly respected team, bringing together expertise across Mental Health and Community Services. We are committed to delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care and are passionate about supporting the education, training, and professional development of our staff.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to recruit a Band 4 Pharmacy Technician to support medicines management for service users and the wider multidisciplinary team across Pendleview.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, alongside the ability to prioritise and manage their own workload effectively. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team is essential.
Key responsibilities include:o Supporting the delivery of a comprehensive pharmacy service across the inpatient unit.o Assisting with the accurate preparation, dispensing, and supply of medicines to patients, wards, departments, and partner organisations under supervision.o Participating in medicines reconciliation, medicines optimisation, discharge facilitation, and audit activities.o Supporting medicines supply processes and the effective use of the Trust's electronic prescribing system.o Contributing to local and national audits and monitoring compliance with medicines legislation and local and national standards for the safe and secure handling of medicines.o Acting as a key member of both the multidisciplinary ward team and the wider pharmacy team.o Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and the quality of pharmaceutical care.This role may require travel to other Trust sites as part of service delivery.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
Details
Date posted
16 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-CS2964-LW
Job locations
Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital
Blackburn
BB2 3HH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences / NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
- Current registration with GPhC
- Evidence and commitment to continuing professional development
Knowledge
Essential
- To have working experience in a relevant field of pharmacy practice
- Basic IT skills
- Knowledge of Dispensary and Patient Services.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritise own workload.
- Calm ,objective and accurate under pressure
- Communicate calmly and effectively with service users and carers.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences / NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) Current registration with GPhC Evidence and commitment to continuing professional development Knowledge Essential To have working experience in a relevant field of pharmacy practice Basic IT skills Knowledge of Dispensary and Patient Services. Skills Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written. Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritise own workload. Calm ,objective and accurate under pressure Communicate calmly and effectively with service users and carers.
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
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital
Blackburn
BB2 3HH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital
Blackburn
BB2 3HH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Lead Pharmacist – ePMA and Clinical Informatics
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 6 day(s) ago
Reference: 2432385
Job summary
Maternity leave cover until 31.12.27
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivatedLead Pharmacist - ePMA and Clinical Informatics to play a pivotal role in the development and maintenance of our electronic prescribing and medicines administration (ePMA) system. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of digital healthcare across the gesh group and make a tangible impact on patient care and pharmacy services.
As an organisation, we rolled out a newElectronic Patient Record (EPR) system in May 2025. This is your chance to be at the forefront of digital change, ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines through innovative technologies.
Main duties of the job
Lead the development, implementation and ongoing management of clinical IT programmes with a focus on medicines optimisation.
Lead on the installation, configuration and testing of regular pharmacy catalogue updates to include new medicines
Lead the development and implementation of policies and procedures relevant to Clinical Informatics in Medicines Optimisation
Lead all aspects of quality assuring IT software and systems relating to ePMA, including the provision of relevant, appropriate reports, audits and delivering actions to address any deficiencies or risks.
Lead and advise on the IT and Clinical Informatics components of any future technology developments within pharmacy
Be a team leader and to arrange the training of pharmacy staff and others as needed to ensure staff are competent to carry out their job roles effectively.
Provide expert advice on the development of structured training programmes for users of any clinical informatics system through engagement with the relevant clinical teams.
Deliver a clinical pharmacy service in the trust to maintain clinical skills and ensure that any IT developments support such practice.
Support the IT requirements of the Trust Smart Pumps for medicines administration.
Contribute to the strategic planning of the pharmacy department and the trust's clinical IT strategy with a focus on medicines optimisation.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Details
Date posted
16 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£72,719 to £83,505 a year pa incl HCAS pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
343-8326784-SC
Job locations
Epsom Gateway Offices
Gateway Building, Ashley Road
Epsom
KT18 5AL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead the development, implementation and ongoing management of clinical IT programmes with a focus on medicines optimisation.
Lead on the installation, configuration and testing of regular pharmacy catalogue updates to include new medicines
Lead the development and implementation of policies and procedures relevant to Clinical Informatics in Medicines Optimisation
Lead all aspects of quality assuring IT software and systems relating to ePMA, including the provision of relevant, appropriate reports, audits and delivering actions to address any deficiencies or risks.
Job description Job responsibilities Lead the development, implementation and ongoing management of clinical IT programmes with a focus on medicines optimisation. Lead on the installation, configuration and testing of regular pharmacy catalogue updates to include new medicines Lead the development and implementation of policies and procedures relevant to Clinical Informatics in Medicines Optimisation Lead all aspects of quality assuring IT software and systems relating to ePMA, including the provision of relevant, appropriate reports, audits and delivering actions to address any deficiencies or risks.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters in Pharmacy Degree
- 1 year pre-registration training Professional registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
Desirable
- Leadership/management qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience as a pharmacist practitioner to include experience of leading or participating in an e-prescribing or EPR implementation on behalf of pharmacy Relevant Hospital ePMA (prescribing and Administration Systems) experience
- Experience in implementing and managing change
- Demonstrable experience of supervising and managing staff/ teams
- Previous experience of contribution to the operational and strategic direction of the pharmacy department
- Experience of identifying and managing risk in a clinical specialty
- Proven ability to deliver education and training
- Experience of medicines risk management
Desirable
- An understanding of how digital tools / EPR functionality can improve clinical practice in the hospital setting
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate including familiarity with electronic prescribing systems
- Knowledge and experience of clinical audit methodology
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters in Pharmacy Degree 1 year pre-registration training Professional registration with General Pharmaceutical Council Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent Desirable Leadership/management qualification Knowledge and Experience Essential Substantial post registration experience as a pharmacist practitioner to include experience of leading or participating in an e-prescribing or EPR implementation on behalf of pharmacy Relevant Hospital ePMA (prescribing and Administration Systems) experience Experience in implementing and managing change Demonstrable experience of supervising and managing staff/ teams Previous experience of contribution to the operational and strategic direction of the pharmacy department Experience of identifying and managing risk in a clinical specialty Proven ability to deliver education and training Experience of medicines risk management Desirable An understanding of how digital tools / EPR functionality can improve clinical practice in the hospital setting Skills Essential Computer literate including familiarity with electronic prescribing systems Knowledge and experience of clinical audit methodology
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
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Epsom Gateway Offices
Gateway Building, Ashley Road
Epsom
KT18 5AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Epsom Gateway Offices
Gateway Building, Ashley Road
Epsom
KT18 5AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Lead Pharmacist, Renal Services
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 6 day(s) ago
Reference: 2432377
Job summary
Are you an experienced renal pharmacist and independent prescriber looking for an opportunity to lead, innovate and shape a new clinical service?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Lead Pharmacist for Renal Services to provide strategic and clinical leadership to our renal pharmacy service.
A key priority for this post, and an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate, will be to design, establish and lead a pharmacist-led immunosuppressant prescribing service. You will work closely with renal consultants, nursing colleagues, pharmacy teams and other key stakeholders to develop the clinical pathways, governance arrangements and operational processes required to deliver a safe, effective and patient-focused service. You will also act as the lead Pharmacist Independent Prescriber for the service.
This is an opportunity to move beyond established ways of working and help develop an innovative model of care in which pharmacists use their prescribing expertise and advanced clinical skills to improve access, continuity and medicines optimisation for renal patients.
This role would suit an accomplished senior clinical pharmacist who has the credibility, clinical expertise and leadership skills to develop a new prescribing service while continuing to provide expert care to patients.
Main duties of the job
To strategically lead, develop and implement a high-quality clinical pharmacy service as part of the multidisciplinary teams in the Renal division.
To oversee the set up and operationalisation of a pharmacy lead immunosuppressant service. Including the supply of medicine via homecare services.
To act as the lead Pharmacist Independent Prescriber for the immunosuppressant service.
To lead on developing a strategic vision and roadmap for pharmacy services within the division, taking into account the diverse skills of the wider pharmacy team.
To work with the multidisciplinary team to promote safe, effective use of drugs in the specialist clinical area, evaluating available information and providing guidance to the relevant directorate/division on new drugsTo provide an advanced clinical service to patients as part of the team.
To lead and manage the pharmacy clinical team working in the Renal division and ensure service delivery to agreed standards in line with business planning requirements.
To ensure the development and delivery of training in the specialist clinical area for pharmacy staff and other staff groups as required.
To support audit and research within teams and promote the use of Quality Improvement (QI) methodology at all opportunities
About us
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.
The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.
Details
Date posted
16 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£72,719 to £83,505 a year Pro-rata pa inc HCAS (Outer London)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
343-8346387-AG
Job locations
Epsom and St Helier Hospital
Wrythe Lane
Surrey
SM5 1AA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
See the job description and person specification attached.
Please tell us in your application how you meet the essential criteria in the attached person specification.
Job description Job responsibilities See the job description and person specification attached. Please tell us in your application how you meet the essential criteria in the attached person specification.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Computer literate
- Demonstrates initiative
- Problem solving skills
- Influencing/negotiating skills
- Ability to plan, develop & implement
Desirable
- Implement & manage change
- Principles of QI
- Understand the needs of a breadth of stakeholders
Qualifictions & Education
Essential
- Registered with GPhC
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
- Masters in Pharmacy Degree - MPharm
- Independent prescriber
Desirable
- MRPharmS
- Member of Faculty of RPS and working towards advanced practice
- Leadership/Management Qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience at least 8a level
- Experience of working in areas linked to Renal Medicine
- Developing & leading on projects
- Staff training & appraisal
- Previous management experience/staff management
Desirable
- Knowledge of CMM
- Risk management and assessment
- Procedure & business plan writing
- Understanding of systems/place in NHS
Person Specification Skills & Abilities Essential Computer literate Demonstrates initiative Problem solving skills Influencing/negotiating skills Ability to plan, develop & implement Desirable Implement & manage change Principles of QI Understand the needs of a breadth of stakeholders Qualifictions & Education Essential Registered with GPhC Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent Masters in Pharmacy Degree - MPharm Independent prescriber Desirable MRPharmS Member of Faculty of RPS and working towards advanced practice Leadership/Management Qualification Knowledge & Experience Essential Extensive post registration experience at least 8a level Experience of working in areas linked to Renal Medicine Developing & leading on projects Staff training & appraisal Previous management experience/staff management Desirable Knowledge of CMM Risk management and assessment Procedure & business plan writing Understanding of systems/place in NHS
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
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Epsom and St Helier Hospital
Wrythe Lane
Surrey
SM5 1AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Epsom and St Helier Hospital
Wrythe Lane
Surrey
SM5 1AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
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Pre-reg Trainee Pharmacy Technician (Apprentice)
Leeds Teaching Hospitals View all jobs
Posted 6 day(s) ago
Reference: 2432371
Job summary
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and highly self-motivated individuals to join our Pharmacy team and to complete the Pharmacy Technician Training Programme Apprenticeship. Your duties will be varied and will involve contributing to the delivery of pharmacy services across various sites within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust whilst completing the requirements to meet the apprenticeship standard. On completion of the Pharmacy Technician Training Programme, you will be required to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Main duties of the job
You will be joining a team of pre-registration trainee Pharmacy Technicians rotating around each LTHT site and you will meet a wide range of people from lots of different backgrounds. Working closely with your fellow trainee pharmacy technicians and multi-disciplinary teams you will gain valuable knowledge and skills along the way. Your duties will include working in our hospital inpatient and outpatient pharmacies, dispensing prescriptions and issuing prescribed items, contributing to all aspects of pharmaceutical stock control. You will gain experience working on the hospital inpatient wards, delivering pharmacy ward-based services including taking patient medication histories and educating patients on their medicines. There will also be placements within other MMPS departments with a possibility of visiting other pharmacy organisations external to LTHT. The post holder will be required to work evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis. Please note that if you are shortlisted you will be invited to a two-stage recruitment process. This will include a face-to-face interview and practical assessment(s). Job offers will be dependent on successful completion of both stages and eligibility to receive apprenticeship levy funding. PLEASE NOTE: This is a closed job application. More information can be found here: Entry Level Roles Archives - Leeds Health and Care Academy A link for applications will be sent following completion of entry level requirements.
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.
Details
Date posted
16 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
25 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
002383
Job locations
Cross Site
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Jason Seddon or Husayn Makda Specialist Pharmacy Technicians [email protected] or [email protected] 01133928099 Shortlisting Date: 24th November 2026 Interview Date: 8th-10th December 2026
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and highly self-motivated individuals to join our Pharmacy team and to complete the Pharmacy Technician Training Programme Apprenticeship.
Your duties will be varied and will involve contributing to the delivery of pharmacy services across various sites within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust whilst completing the requirements to meet the apprenticeship standard.
On completion of the Pharmacy Technician Training Programme, you will be required to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Applicants must qualify for apprenticeship funding in order to be considered for this post. More information on eligibility criteria can be found at:
Sway
Pharmacy Technician Training Programme (Apprenticeship Pathway) | Buttercups Training (Apprenticeship Funding eligibility information)
Why you should join our TeamYou will be joining a team of pre-registration trainee Pharmacy Technicians rotating around each LTHT site and you will meet a wide range of people from lots of different backgrounds. Working closely with your fellow trainee pharmacy technicians and multi-disciplinary teams you will gain valuable knowledge and skills along the way.
Your duties will include working in our hospital inpatient and outpatient pharmacies, dispensing prescriptions and issuing prescribed items, contributing to all aspects of pharmaceutical stock control.
You will gain experience working on the hospital inpatient wards, delivering pharmacy ward-based services including taking patient medication histories and educating patients on their medicines. There will also be placements within other MMPS departments with a possibility of visiting other pharmacy organisations external to LTHT.
The post holder will be required to work evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis.
Leeds is a wonderful city to work in and LTHT is an organisation that puts its patients first and highly values and supports staff.
Pharmacy is a forward-thinking department that values the contribution of all our staff. MMPS is recognised in the organisation for its collaborative working, and we continuously support our workforce to develop their potential in delivering the best patient care.
Please note that if you are shortlisted you will be invited to a two-stage recruitment process. This will include a face-to-face interview and practical assessment(s). Job offers will be dependent on successful completion of both stages and eligibility to receive apprenticeship levy funding.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a closed job application. More information can be found here: Entry Level Roles Archives - Leeds Health and Care Academy
A link for applications will be sent following completion of entry level requirements.
If you are interested in exploring this opportunity further, please upload your details through Job Train, ensuring you provide your name, mobile number and email address. You will receive an email from Leeds Health and Care Talent Hub who will ask you to complete an expression of interest form and discuss what will happen next.
Interviews will be held 8th-10th December 2026.
What you will bring to the roleYou will be required to work with different pharmacy teams whilst completing the apprenticeship. You will need to demonstrate that you are a team player, be a proactive learner and be able to plan and organise your own workload. You need to be flexible in your approach to work and have good attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, a professional attitude and patient centred approach are essential.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS TrustOur 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 EligibilityTo 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Jason Seddon or Husayn Makda Specialist Pharmacy Technicians [email protected] or [email protected] 01133928099 Shortlisting Date: 24th November 2026 Interview Date: 8th-10th December 2026
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and highly self-motivated individuals to join our Pharmacy team and to complete the Pharmacy Technician Training Programme Apprenticeship.
Your duties will be varied and will involve contributing to the delivery of pharmacy services across various sites within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust whilst completing the requirements to meet the apprenticeship standard.
On completion of the Pharmacy Technician Training Programme, you will be required to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Applicants must qualify for apprenticeship funding in order to be considered for this post. More information on eligibility criteria can be found at:
Sway
Pharmacy Technician Training Programme (Apprenticeship Pathway) | Buttercups Training (Apprenticeship Funding eligibility information)
Why you should join our TeamYou will be joining a team of pre-registration trainee Pharmacy Technicians rotating around each LTHT site and you will meet a wide range of people from lots of different backgrounds. Working closely with your fellow trainee pharmacy technicians and multi-disciplinary teams you will gain valuable knowledge and skills along the way.
Your duties will include working in our hospital inpatient and outpatient pharmacies, dispensing prescriptions and issuing prescribed items, contributing to all aspects of pharmaceutical stock control.
You will gain experience working on the hospital inpatient wards, delivering pharmacy ward-based services including taking patient medication histories and educating patients on their medicines. There will also be placements within other MMPS departments with a possibility of visiting other pharmacy organisations external to LTHT.
The post holder will be required to work evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis.
Leeds is a wonderful city to work in and LTHT is an organisation that puts its patients first and highly values and supports staff.
Pharmacy is a forward-thinking department that values the contribution of all our staff. MMPS is recognised in the organisation for its collaborative working, and we continuously support our workforce to develop their potential in delivering the best patient care.
Please note that if you are shortlisted you will be invited to a two-stage recruitment process. This will include a face-to-face interview and practical assessment(s). Job offers will be dependent on successful completion of both stages and eligibility to receive apprenticeship levy funding.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a closed job application. More information can be found here: Entry Level Roles Archives - Leeds Health and Care Academy
A link for applications will be sent following completion of entry level requirements.
If you are interested in exploring this opportunity further, please upload your details through Job Train, ensuring you provide your name, mobile number and email address. You will receive an email from Leeds Health and Care Talent Hub who will ask you to complete an expression of interest form and discuss what will happen next.
Interviews will be held 8th-10th December 2026.
What you will bring to the roleYou will be required to work with different pharmacy teams whilst completing the apprenticeship. You will need to demonstrate that you are a team player, be a proactive learner and be able to plan and organise your own workload. You need to be flexible in your approach to work and have good attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, a professional attitude and patient centred approach are essential.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS TrustOur 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 EligibilityTo 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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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
Cross Site
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
Cross Site
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
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Posted 6 day(s) ago
Reference: 2432338
Job summary
The Dalston Practice | East London
Practice Clinical Pharmacist
We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and experienced practice clinical pharmacist to join our clinical team and work with us in a friendly, well-established practice. The practice is flexible with working hours and both full time and part time applicants are welcome to apply.
The post holder will be a registered pharmacist with significant clinical and quality improvement experience and ideally an independent prescriber. The practice is looking for an individual who is committed to delivering a high standard of care to patients and is passionate about clinical pharmacy. The candidate must be able to work effectively as part of a diverse practice team. Although prior experience in General Practice is highly desirable, pharmacists from other sectors will be considered for the position.
Previous NHS general practice clinical pharmacy experience is highly desirable. Good working knowledge and proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications essential. EMIS Web knowledge desirable.
Hours
The successful applicant will need to work between 20 to 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Salary and benefits
£48,000 - £55,000 full time equivalent, depending upon experience
Potential for performance based bonuses
Four weeks holiday plus bank and public holidays
NHS Pensions
Main duties of the job
Key duties and responsibilities:
Conduct surgery and telephone consultations with patients with minor illnesses
Patient-facing medication reviews of patients with polypharmacy especially for older people and people with multiple co-morbidities.
Provide advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions
Reconcile medicines following patients discharge from hospital or clinic appointments
Review medications for newly registering patients
Practice as an independent prescriber working within scope of practice
For further details, please refer to the job description section. The practice supports professional development and training, and if there are areas in which an applicant does not have training, this can be facilitated.
About us
We are a well-established, friendly NHS GP Practice based in Dalston, Hackney, East London.
The practice's aim is to provide our patients with an excellent standard of patient-centred care, with clinicians and patients jointly involved in all aspects of planning and delivering care to meet patients' health and well-being needs.
You will work with colleagues including a team of GPs, practice nurses, administrative staff and a wide variety of other health professionals (physiotherapists, dieticians, diabetes specialist nurses, paramedics, physician associates, social prescribers and more). Please see Job Overview (above) for further information about the practice and the role.
Details
Date posted
16 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£48,000 to £55,000 a year full time equivalent, depending upon experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A2907-26-0007
Job locations
1B Madinah Road
London
E8 1PG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management, patient-facing structured medication reviews, manage long term conditions, manage medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, manage repeat prescription authorisations and reauthorisation, and acute prescription requests, while addressing the health and social care needs of the practice's patients.
Main duties:
Conduct surgery and telephone consultations with patients with minor illnesses
Patient-facing medication reviews of patients with polypharmacy especially for older people and people with multiple co-morbidities.
Provide advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions
Reconcile medicines following patients discharge from hospital or clinic appointments
Review medications for newly registering patients
Implement and embed a safe, effective and evidence based repeat prescribing system
Practice as an independent prescriber working within scope of practice
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to manage repeat prescription authorisations and reauthorisation, acute prescription requests and systems for safer prescribing
Provide leadership to the practice on quality improvement and clinical audit as well as managing some aspects of the Quality and Outcomes Framework, and assisting with QOF and local performance targets
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management, patient-facing structured medication reviews, manage long term conditions, manage medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, manage repeat prescription authorisations and reauthorisation, and acute prescription requests, while addressing the health and social care needs of the practice's patients.
Main duties:
Conduct surgery and telephone consultations with patients with minor illnesses
Patient-facing medication reviews of patients with polypharmacy especially for older people and people with multiple co-morbidities.
Provide advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions
Reconcile medicines following patients discharge from hospital or clinic appointments
Review medications for newly registering patients
Implement and embed a safe, effective and evidence based repeat prescribing system
Practice as an independent prescriber working within scope of practice
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to manage repeat prescription authorisations and reauthorisation, acute prescription requests and systems for safer prescribing
Provide leadership to the practice on quality improvement and clinical audit as well as managing some aspects of the Quality and Outcomes Framework, and assisting with QOF and local performance targets
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational health clearance
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with positions held
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in pharmacy, with postgraduate diploma
- Registered pharmacist on the general pharmaceutical council register
Desirable
- Qualified independent prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience
- Experience and understanding of the range of primary care clinical work, including long term conditions
- Experience of working autonomously
- Comprehensive therapeutic and clinical knowledge and an understanding of evidence based healthcare
Desirable
- Experience of working in general practice as a clinical pharmacist
- Experience of prescribing (independent prescriber)
- Experience of working in a supervisory or mentoring role
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational health clearance
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with positions held
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in pharmacy, with postgraduate diploma
- Registered pharmacist on the general pharmaceutical council register
Desirable
- Qualified independent prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience
- Experience and understanding of the range of primary care clinical work, including long term conditions
- Experience of working autonomously
- Comprehensive therapeutic and clinical knowledge and an understanding of evidence based healthcare
Desirable
- Experience of working in general practice as a clinical pharmacist
- Experience of prescribing (independent prescriber)
- Experience of working in a supervisory or mentoring role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 6 day(s) ago
Reference: 2432332
Job summary
East Kent University NHS Foundation Trust EKUFT has an exciting and challenging new role within the pharmacy department and requires an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our dynamic and lively department. The post holder will supply medications to service users across the Trust.
Dispensing duties will include dispensing in-patient and outpatient prescriptions and assisting in the sale of pharmacy medicines.
No previous experience in Pharmacy is required as full in house training will be given.
We are looking for applicants who are eager to learn, able to organize and prioritize their own work to meet deadlines, and able to work using their own initiative. Whilst applicants should ideally have an NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services, those without will be expected to enrol and will be supported to work towards this qualification.
Previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
As a Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team supporting the provision of the reception and dispensing services for both in-patient and out-patients within the Pharmacy Department.
You will lead in providing excellent customer service, acting as a role model to other members of the dispensary team.
You will be able to deal with enquires in an efficient, polite and courteous manner. Providing a caring and helpful service to other members of staff, patients and the general public.
To work within the bounds of the Job Description and Standard Operating Procedures
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Details
Date posted
16 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
344-5986DCB
Job locations
William Harvey Hospital
Ashford
TN24 0LZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Qualifification
Essential
- Good standard of education to GCSE level, grade C or above, including Mathematics and English, or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services Level 2 Award/Unit accreditation in area of work or evidence meeting the Royal Pharmaceutical society of GB minimum competence requirement for Pharmacy/Dispensing Assistants.
Experience
Essential
- Customer service experience
Desirable
- Experience in working within a hospital or community pharmacy setting
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Able to work effectively under pressure
- IT literate
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Good at practical problem solving
- Team Player
- Attention to detail
Desirable
- Good organisational Skills
- Ability to multi task
Governance
Essential
- Understanding of following standard operating procedures
Other Requirements
Essential
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values
Person Specification
Qualifification
Essential
- Good standard of education to GCSE level, grade C or above, including Mathematics and English, or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services Level 2 Award/Unit accreditation in area of work or evidence meeting the Royal Pharmaceutical society of GB minimum competence requirement for Pharmacy/Dispensing Assistants.
Experience
Essential
- Customer service experience
Desirable
- Experience in working within a hospital or community pharmacy setting
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Able to work effectively under pressure
- IT literate
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Good at practical problem solving
- Team Player
- Attention to detail
Desirable
- Good organisational Skills
- Ability to multi task
Governance
Essential
- Understanding of following standard operating procedures
Other Requirements
Essential
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values
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
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
William Harvey Hospital
Ashford
TN24 0LZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
William Harvey Hospital
Ashford
TN24 0LZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)
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