Job summary

This post is fixed term/secondment until October 2027 due to maternity cover

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and passionate clinical pharmacist with a keen interest in renal services to join our expanding integrated pharmacy team. You will become part of a unique team in a highly patient focused role. You will be responsible for leading and developing clinical pharmacy services to patients with renal disease across the Central Integrated Health Community (IHC).

The Central IHC manages patients with chronic kidney disease, including those who require advanced treatment options, such as dialysis. The successful candidate will provide support to the multidisciplinary team for these patients whilst inputting into transformative changes in how care is being delivered across the IHC.

The successful candidate will be a specialist clinical pharmacist, with or able to work towards an independent prescribing qualification. You will be able to work well as part of a ward-based team and across the wider Central IHC, providing leadership and clinical expertise to other pharmacists and technicians within the IHC

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be supported to develop the scope of the role, supporting the renal unit, Emergency Quarter and wards to review patients with acute and chronic kidney disease who are admitted to hospital and in community settings.The renal unit at Glan Clwyd treats patients with varying degrees of renal function and those requiring acute or chronic dialysis treatments. You will have a key role within the multidisciplinary team of doctors, specialist nurses, dieticians and other allied healthcare professionals.You will lead and manage high cost medications within the renal pharmacy service and provide evaluated financial information in accordance with the needs of the division.You will be self-motivated with excellent communication, time management and interpersonal skills. The ability to liaise with and influence senior clinical staff, members of the multidisciplinary team and colleagues with various clinical background across all sectors of the Health Board - including and not limited to primary, community and secondary care is essential.The successful candidate will benefit from working in a transformational department and our aim is that all of our pharmacy team maximise their potential.The pharmacy team are closely integrated into the multidisciplinary team and there are opportunities to support with guideline, protocol and service developments across Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£58,379 to £65,723 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-PST132-1026

Job locations

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Rhuddlan Road

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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 The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. 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

Essential

• MPharm degree or equivalent
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience and/or qualifications

Desirable

• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society & registration with the Faculty
• Non-medical prescribing qualification (or working towards)

Experience

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience working in the managed sector and/or community pharmacy

Desirable

• Experience in relevant clinical area
• Leadership and management experience

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Good verbal/written communication skills
• IT literate
• Evidence of implementation of change
• Ability to prioritise and delegate
• Development of protocols and procedures
• Ability to set and meet deadlines

Desirable

• Teaching and presentational skills

Values

Essential

• Committed to self-study and self-development
• Patient Focused
• Good communicator, motivated, able to work as part of a team

Other

Essential

• Participate in the provision of general public holiday and weekend pharmacy services as necessary.
• Willingness to participate in "on call" out of hours duty roster as necessary

Desirable

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

Person Specification Qualifications Essential MPharm degree or equivalent Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience and/or qualifications Desirable Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society & registration with the Faculty Non-medical prescribing qualification (or working towards) Experience Essential Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience working in the managed sector and/or community pharmacy Desirable Experience in relevant clinical area Leadership and management experience Aptitude and Abilities Essential Good verbal/written communication skills IT literate Evidence of implementation of change Ability to prioritise and delegate Development of protocols and procedures Ability to set and meet deadlines Desirable Teaching and presentational skills Values Essential Committed to self-study and self-development Patient Focused Good communicator, motivated, able to work as part of a team Other Essential Participate in the provision of general public holiday and weekend pharmacy services as necessary. Willingness to participate in "on call" out of hours duty roster as necessary Desirable Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Rhuddlan Road

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Rhuddlan Road

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Join the Ward Services team within Medicines Management and Pharmacy Services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, one of the largest acute trusts in England. Based at either St James's Hospital or Leeds General Infirmary, this patient-facing role offers the opportunity to work as part of a large multidisciplinary team, supporting the safe and effective use of medicines for inpatients across a wide range of specialties. You will play a key role in optimising medicines, supporting patient care, and ensuring smooth transitions throughout the patient journey. We are looking for motivated, professional and compassionate Pharmacy Technicians who are committed to delivering excellent patient care and who thrive in a collaborative team environment. In return, we offer a supportive workplace with structured training, development opportunities, involvement in service improvement projects, and a flexible approach to working hours where possible. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to patients while developing your skills and advancing your career within a highly respected pharmacy service.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated and patient-focused Pharmacy Technician who can contribute to delivering a high-quality pharmaceutical service across the Trust. Key attributes and experience include: Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician. Accredited Accuracy Checking qualification. Experience working within a hospital or primary care environment. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and work independently. A commitment to medicines optimisation and supporting patients to use their medicines safely and effectively. Experience of supervising, training and supporting colleagues to develop their skills A professional, accountable approach with a commitment to delivering excellent patient care. Attention to detail and the ability to work accurately in a busy environment Enthusiasm for service improvement, team working and contributing to the continued development of pharmacy services. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

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

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

002118

Job locations

St James’s University Hospital

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 7TF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

James Green Pharmacy Technician Team Manager - Clinical Services [email protected] 01132065893/01133923145 Shortlisting Date: 09.10.2026 Interview Date: 22.10.2026

Job Summary

Join the Ward Services team within Medicines Management and Pharmacy Services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, one of the largest acute trusts in England. Based at either St James's Hospital or Leeds General Infirmary, this patient-facing role offers the opportunity to work as part of a large multidisciplinary team, supporting the safe and effective use of medicines for inpatients across a wide range of specialties. You will play a key role in optimising medicines, supporting patient care, and ensuring smooth transitions throughout the patient journey.

We are looking for motivated, professional and compassionate Pharmacy Technicians who are committed to delivering excellent patient care and who thrive in a collaborative team environment. In return, we offer a supportive workplace with structured training, development opportunities, involvement in service improvement projects, and a flexible approach to working hours where possible. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to patients while developing your skills and advancing your career within a highly respected pharmacy service.

Why you should join our Team

Join our Ward Services team within the Medicines Management and Pharmacy Services department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, one of the largest acute trusts in England. We are a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking team that is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care. Working closely with patients, ward teams and other healthcare professionals, you will play a key role in helping patients optimise their medicines and supporting safe, seamless transfers of care. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities, making this a varied, rewarding and genuinely patient-focused role where you can see the difference your work makes.

What makes our team special is our strong commitment to supporting and developing our people. We encourage learning, innovation and professional growth, with structured training pathways and opportunities to become involved in service improvement projects that shape the future of patient care. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, where colleagues support one another to succeed and where career progression is actively encouraged, as demonstrated by previous post holders progressing into new roles. We also recognise the importance of work-life balance and offer a flexible approach to working hours wherever possible. If you are looking for a welcoming team, excellent development opportunities and a role where you can make a real difference to patients every day, this is an exciting opportunity to build your career with us.

What you will bring to the role

We are looking for a motivated and patient-focused Pharmacy Technician who can contribute to delivering a high-quality pharmaceutical service across the Trust. Key attributes and experience include:

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Accredited Accuracy Checking qualification.
• Experience working within a hospital or primary care environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
• A commitment to medicines optimisation and supporting patients to use their medicines safely and effectively.
• Experience of supervising, training and supporting colleagues to develop their skills
• A professional, accountable approach with a commitment to delivering excellent patient care.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work accurately in a busy environment
• Enthusiasm for service improvement, team working and contributing to the continued development of pharmacy services.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

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

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

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

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

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

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

Job description Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact: James Green Pharmacy Technician Team Manager - Clinical Services [email protected] 01132065893/01133923145 Shortlisting Date: 09.10.2026 Interview Date: 22.10.2026 Job Summary Join the Ward Services team within Medicines Management and Pharmacy Services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, one of the largest acute trusts in England. Based at either St James's Hospital or Leeds General Infirmary, this patient-facing role offers the opportunity to work as part of a large multidisciplinary team, supporting the safe and effective use of medicines for inpatients across a wide range of specialties. You will play a key role in optimising medicines, supporting patient care, and ensuring smooth transitions throughout the patient journey. We are looking for motivated, professional and compassionate Pharmacy Technicians who are committed to delivering excellent patient care and who thrive in a collaborative team environment. In return, we offer a supportive workplace with structured training, development opportunities, involvement in service improvement projects, and a flexible approach to working hours where possible. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to patients while developing your skills and advancing your career within a highly respected pharmacy service. Why you should join our Team Join our Ward Services team within the Medicines Management and Pharmacy Services department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, one of the largest acute trusts in England. We are a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking team that is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care. Working closely with patients, ward teams and other healthcare professionals, you will play a key role in helping patients optimise their medicines and supporting safe, seamless transfers of care. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities, making this a varied, rewarding and genuinely patient-focused role where you can see the difference your work makes. What makes our team special is our strong commitment to supporting and developing our people. We encourage learning, innovation and professional growth, with structured training pathways and opportunities to become involved in service improvement projects that shape the future of patient care. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, where colleagues support one another to succeed and where career progression is actively encouraged, as demonstrated by previous post holders progressing into new roles. We also recognise the importance of work-life balance and offer a flexible approach to working hours wherever possible. If you are looking for a welcoming team, excellent development opportunities and a role where you can make a real difference to patients every day, this is an exciting opportunity to build your career with us. What you will bring to the role We are looking for a motivated and patient-focused Pharmacy Technician who can contribute to delivering a high-quality pharmaceutical service across the Trust. Key attributes and experience include: Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician. Accredited Accuracy Checking qualification. Experience working within a hospital or primary care environment. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and work independently. A commitment to medicines optimisation and supporting patients to use their medicines safely and effectively. Experience of supervising, training and supporting colleagues to develop their skills A professional, accountable approach with a commitment to delivering excellent patient care. Attention to detail and the ability to work accurately in a busy environment Enthusiasm for service improvement, team working and contributing to the continued development of pharmacy services. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. We are…. Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind Our Trust priorities Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time Our priorities: People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

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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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St James’s University Hospital

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

St James’s University Hospital

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 7TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated individuals to join our team as a Senior Rotational Clinical Pharmacist. If you're an ambitious and forward-thinking individual seeking to enhance your clinical expertise while honing your management skills, then this position is tailor-made for you.

But that's not all - As one of South West London's largest teaching hospitals, we offer a unique opportunity to expand your clinical knowledge. Our status as an Acute Trust ensures you'll be exposed to a diverse range of medical conditions, allowing our pharmacists to develop a breadth of clinical expertise. Additionally, we're home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre, and our dedicated paediatric hospital at St Helier provides a valuable opportunity to work with a diverse patient population and encounter an extensive array of medical conditions.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Rotational Clinical Pharmacist, you'll work across a number of different rotations, including critical care, paediatrics, surgery, and a variety of medical specialties. Your daily responsibilities will encompass ward-based tasks, chart reviews, clinical interventions, working closely with the medical team to optimise medication regimens, patient education on medications, screening discharge prescriptions, and supporting junior or trainee pharmacists. In addition, you'll take the lead in conducting audits and driving quality improvement initiatives.

During 6-monthly rotations you will provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical service, working towards expert level knowledge during 6-monthly rotations. You will also be supported to develop managerial skills and expertise by working towards agreed objectives.

This position is full-time with a requirement for 37.5 hours of work per week, including participation in seven-day working and on-call rotas. However, we are open to applications from individuals seeking part-time, job-share, or flexible working arrangements.

If you'd like to be a part of a team that offers a supportive and collaborative environment fostering growth and development, where your contributions are valued and recognised, we invite you to apply

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.

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced pharmacy technician to join our established, friendly, and dynamic medicines management team at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will support the safe, effective, and timely supply of medicines to patients and end users across the Maudsley Hospital, and will also cover some dispensary services.

Main duties of the job

• To participate in the provision of pharmaceutical care initiatives to ensure the safe, appropriate and cost effective use of medicines.
• To provide safe, timely, cost effective appropriate and high quality pharmaceutical services for patients and staff.
• To act as a role model to junior staff and provide support and training
• To assist in ensuring that key processes and procedures are in place
• To supervise Pharmacy Technicians, Assistant Technical Officers and, where appropriate Pre Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPT)

You will be a registered pharmacy technician with an NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent. You will be an accredited checking technician, although applications will be considered from those who are working towards accreditation. Education and training is encouraged and support is provided by the education and training Chief Technician.

As part of the medicines management team , you will have responsibility for the delivery of a high quality service to both inpatients and outpatients at SLaM. This post provides the opportunity to use your skills providing patient care at ward level, as well as delivering an efficient, technician led dispensary service.

The post involves working alongside our clinical pharmacists providing an integrated delivery of pharmaceutical care initiatives for patients in the Trust to ensure safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines.

About us

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust provides the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK. We are a world leading Trust in research, working closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King's College London. Our services include the Maudsley Hospital, Bethlem Royal Hospital and the Ladywell unit at Lewisham Hospital. We are also part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre.

The pharmacy department provides a clinical and dispensing service to wards and community teams in Croydon, Southwark, Lambeth and Lewisham as well as a wide variety of community mental health teams. We provide information about medication to both staff and patients to improve understanding and contribute to evidence-based care.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (Inner)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-CLI-8274327

Job locations

Maudsley Hospital

Denmark Hill, Camberwell / Landor Road

London

SE5 8AZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical Medicines Management service to patients.
• To work as an Accredited Checking Technician and be able to check clinically screened prescriptions.
• To be able to act independently in following department SOPs
• To dispense medication accurately and be able to decide when it is necessary to refer to the Senior Clinical Pharmacists.
• To participate in the provision of patient counselling to patients and their carers
• To participate in the provision of Medicines Reconciliation and PODs service to wards and community units.
• To be carry out stock checks / stock top ups on wards and/or community units.
• To order non-stock items from electronic prescription charts (EPMA) for supply by pharmacy
• To assess and credit returned drugs, following the Pharmacy returns policy
• To provide teaching and support to other health care professionals regarding good dispensing practice, medicine usage and storage, both internally and externally.
• To assist day to day organisation of staff in the dispensary and to facilitate efficient running of service ensuring that procedures relating to good dispensary practice are followed.
• To participate in research and audit undertaken in pharmacy
• To guide and act as a practice supervisor to Pharmacy Assistants, pre-registration pharmacy technicians and Trainee Pharmacists as appropriate in medicines management and dispensary techniques.
• To ensure that the principles of safe and secure handling of medicines are adopted and to take part in quality assurance systems for pharmaceutical services.
• To attend and participate in departmental education and training meetings.
• To maintain a Continuing Professional Development portfolio.
• To communicate clearly and sensitively about patient medication issues both internally and externally.
• To participate in the dispensary cover rota. This includes taking in prescriptions and verify personal details; take a current drug history from the patient or carer to identify any drug allergies, drug interactions or problems with the medication prescribed; to give out patient medication to patients and counsel the patient on their medication to promote concordance. This will include the name of the medication, dosage, common side-effects and administration details including use of devices. In addition, resolve any queries or concerns a patient may have about their medications.
• To provide accurate record keeping of controlled drugs kept in the pharmacy including supplies to wards and departments and orders received into the pharmacy
• To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Director of Pharmacy consistent with the responsibility of the post
• To take part in annual pharmacy stocktake
• To participate in Saturday and Bank Holiday working, when required

Job description Job responsibilities To provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical Medicines Management service to patients. To work as an Accredited Checking Technician and be able to check clinically screened prescriptions. To be able to act independently in following department SOPs To dispense medication accurately and be able to decide when it is necessary to refer to the Senior Clinical Pharmacists. To participate in the provision of patient counselling to patients and their carers To participate in the provision of Medicines Reconciliation and PODs service to wards and community units. To be carry out stock checks / stock top ups on wards and/or community units. To order non-stock items from electronic prescription charts (EPMA) for supply by pharmacy To assess and credit returned drugs, following the Pharmacy returns policy To provide teaching and support to other health care professionals regarding good dispensing practice, medicine usage and storage, both internally and externally. To assist day to day organisation of staff in the dispensary and to facilitate efficient running of service ensuring that procedures relating to good dispensary practice are followed. To participate in research and audit undertaken in pharmacy To guide and act as a practice supervisor to Pharmacy Assistants, pre-registration pharmacy technicians and Trainee Pharmacists as appropriate in medicines management and dispensary techniques. To ensure that the principles of safe and secure handling of medicines are adopted and to take part in quality assurance systems for pharmaceutical services. To attend and participate in departmental education and training meetings. To maintain a Continuing Professional Development portfolio. To communicate clearly and sensitively about patient medication issues both internally and externally. To participate in the dispensary cover rota. This includes taking in prescriptions and verify personal details; take a current drug history from the patient or carer to identify any drug allergies, drug interactions or problems with the medication prescribed; to give out patient medication to patients and counsel the patient on their medication to promote concordance. This will include the name of the medication, dosage, common side-effects and administration details including use of devices. In addition, resolve any queries or concerns a patient may have about their medications. To provide accurate record keeping of controlled drugs kept in the pharmacy including supplies to wards and departments and orders received into the pharmacy To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Director of Pharmacy consistent with the responsibility of the post To take part in annual pharmacy stocktake To participate in Saturday and Bank Holiday working, when required

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Sciences or recognised equivalent
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), with mandatory CPD
• ACT (Accredited Checking Technician)
• HEE Pharmacy Medicines Optimisation accreditation or equivalent

Desirable

• Practice Supervisor accreditation
• Supervisory/management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Sufficient post qualification experience
• Hospital Dispensary experience
• Medicines Reconciliation Experience
• Interest and desire to work in Mental Health
• Experience in a clinical based ward team

Desirable

• Supervisory/management qualification or experience
• Experience in Mental Health
• Involvement in specialist projects and/or audit.

Knowledge

Essential

• Good working knowledge of hospital pharmacy systems
• Demonstrable knowledge of medicines management practice and principles

Skills

Essential

• Patient counselling skills
• Ability to prioritise and organise routine daily tasks
• Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office operating systems, software applications

Person Specification Education and Training Essential NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Sciences or recognised equivalent Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), with mandatory CPD ACT (Accredited Checking Technician) HEE Pharmacy Medicines Optimisation accreditation or equivalent Desirable Practice Supervisor accreditation Supervisory/management qualification Experience Essential Sufficient post qualification experience Hospital Dispensary experience Medicines Reconciliation Experience Interest and desire to work in Mental Health Experience in a clinical based ward team Desirable Supervisory/management qualification or experience Experience in Mental Health Involvement in specialist projects and/or audit. Knowledge Essential Good working knowledge of hospital pharmacy systems Demonstrable knowledge of medicines management practice and principles Skills Essential Patient counselling skills Ability to prioritise and organise routine daily tasks Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office operating systems, software applications

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

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Maudsley Hospital

Denmark Hill, Camberwell / Landor Road

London

SE5 8AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Maudsley Hospital

Denmark Hill, Camberwell / Landor Road

London

SE5 8AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a innovative and motivated Pharmacy Technician looking to progress your career ? Or a 2nd year Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician looking for your first Pharmacy Technician post ? We are looking for a enthusiastic and progressive Pharmacy Technician, or soon to be Pharmacy Technician, to join our department.

Our Pharmacy is a friendly, progressive department. We pride ourselves on our high standards of pharmaceutical input and investment in innovative technologies and professional development to ensure the best possible patient care.

We have a strong focus on the development of Pharmacy Technicians, and support our team to reach their full potential. We support staff to access leadership programmes, such as the CPPE Leading for Change and NHS Leadership Academy programme, and other Pharmacy Technician development such as the BTEC level 4 diploma in clinical pharmacy services.

Dependant on experience, we offer a comprehensive training package to support applications from newly qualified pharmacy technicians, to support development over an 18 month period to a band 5 role.

We operate extended opening hours (9am - 8:30pm weekdays) and the successful applicant will be required to participate in a shift system to cover evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays. The successful applicant will also be expected to work across all trust sites.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role will be accuracy checking of dispensed medicines and day to day supervision of a team in our automated dispensaries, aseptic supervision and ward based medicine optimisation duties.

The post holder will undertake Audit and quality improvement work

The post holder will provide mentoring for other Pharmacy Technicians, PTPT's and Pharmacy assistants

The post holder will support training and education in the department

The post holder will participate in the provision of a Trust wide Pharmacy Service which operates to the highest standards and not only meets, but exceeds customer expectations

Professional Duties:

To ensure that appropriate professional standards and local policies and procedures are complied with.

To assist in the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures.

Participates in the development and maintenance of a highquality pharmacy service to the Trust and its external customers.

To undertake personal development and continuing education and training as necessary to ensure a high level of competency in carrying out the functions of this post and maintaining registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

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

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Job summary

This an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the delivery and development of pharmacy services across Northumbria Healthcare. The post supports the safe, efficient and cost-effective supply of medicines, with responsibilities spanning procurement, pharmacy IT systems and business information.

Working closely with pharmacy and wider Trust teams, the post holder will contribute to medicines governance, service improvement and the development of the North East and North Cumbria Formulary, while leading a the Pharmacy Procurement Team. The role also provides the opportunity to use and develop specialist technical, analytical and leadership skills, in addition to clinical and operational knowledge, alongside maintaining a practising pharmacy technician role.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

• Lead and develop pharmacy procurement and homecare services, helping ensure patients have timely access to safe, effective and value-for-money medicines.
• Use data and technology to improve pharmacy services, managing key pharmacy IT systems and producing meaningful information to support decision-making and service improvement.
• Lead a small business and administration team, providing direction, support and opportunities for development.
• Contribute to medicines governance and service development, including the Medicines Homecare Group and the North East and North Cumbria Formulary.
• Drive improvement and manage risk, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, patient safety and the use of medicines across the Trust.
• Use your specialist pharmacy technician expertise, providing technical advice and supporting clinical and operational pharmacy services when required.
• Work collaboratively across the Trust, building effective relationships with pharmacy, clinical, finance, IT and external partners to deliver better medicines services.

About us

We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

319-8288932JA

Job locations

North Tyneside General Hospital

Rake Lane

North Shields

NE29 8NH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To manage andsupport the Pharmacy Procurement team with the safe provision of medicines for use in the Trust.

• Provide clinical support to staff and patients engaged in the management of patients within service.

• To manage and develop all Pharmacy computer and IT systems (e.g. Optum, ARX interface andPowergate). To develop and increase the utilisation of information technology and management information to aid decision-making andfacilitateoperational effectiveness.

• To support the management and provision of medicines related homecare services across theTrust

• To support the various business functions of the Pharmacy service through data management,manipulationand co-ordination, e.g. Key Performance Indicator(KPI)reporting, drug reportsetc.

• Provide input into the Trusts Medicines Homecare Group (MHG), supporting the Chair of this group.

• To manage a team of business and administration staff who support the delivery of the above services.

• To provide support to the LeadClinicalPharmacistProcurement, Formulary and Business Information withthe localmanagement of theNorth Eastand North Cumbria (NENC) Formulary.

• To provide Pharmacy technical support and advice on pharmaceutical matters and thosepertaining tomedicines management whenrequired. Medicines management encompasses the selection, procurement, dispensing, delivery, prescribing,administrationand review of medicines to optimise the contribution they make to produce informed and desired outcomes of patient care.It includes all the processes,activitiesand systems inside and outside of pharmacy undertaken by doctors, nurses, porters, GPs, pharmacy staff etc.

• To work as a practising pharmacy technician, undertaking dispensary work and ward based clinical and technical duties whenrequired.

• To support the work of other senior technical staff, undertaking relevant duties as required e.g. providing cover.

Job description Job responsibilities To manage andsupport the Pharmacy Procurement team with the safe provision of medicines for use in the Trust. Provide clinical support to staff and patients engaged in the management of patients within service. To manage and develop all Pharmacy computer and IT systems (e.g. Optum, ARX interface andPowergate). To develop and increase the utilisation of information technology and management information to aid decision-making andfacilitateoperational effectiveness. To support the management and provision of medicines related homecare services across theTrust To support the various business functions of the Pharmacy service through data management,manipulationand co-ordination, e.g. Key Performance Indicator(KPI)reporting, drug reportsetc. Provide input into the Trusts Medicines Homecare Group (MHG), supporting the Chair of this group. To manage a team of business and administration staff who support the delivery of the above services. To provide support to the LeadClinicalPharmacistProcurement, Formulary and Business Information withthe localmanagement of theNorth Eastand North Cumbria (NENC) Formulary. To provide Pharmacy technical support and advice on pharmaceutical matters and thosepertaining tomedicines management whenrequired. Medicines management encompasses the selection, procurement, dispensing, delivery, prescribing,administrationand review of medicines to optimise the contribution they make to produce informed and desired outcomes of patient care.It includes all the processes,activitiesand systems inside and outside of pharmacy undertaken by doctors, nurses, porters, GPs, pharmacy staff etc. To work as a practising pharmacy technician, undertaking dispensary work and ward based clinical and technical duties whenrequired. To support the work of other senior technical staff, undertaking relevant duties as required e.g. providing cover.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Professional Registration

Essential

• BTEC in pharmaceutical science or NVQ Level 3 supported by appropriate underpinning knowledge e.g. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences, NPA or equivalent qualification.
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (if not registered, will be required to register as a condition of appointment).
• To have successfully completed an appropriate accredited technician checking qualification e.g. regional scheme (if not already held there will be an expectation to achieve this when a training opportunity becomes available).
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.
• A1 or equivalent NVQ assessor qualification (if not already held there will be an expectation to achieve this when a training opportunity becomes available).
• IT skills to European Computer Driving License (ECDL) standard or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• To hold a qualification for Medicines Management for Pharmacy Technicians e.g. Derby University Clinical Pharmacy Technician Diploma or Regional Medicines Management.
• V1 or equivalent NVQ internal verifier qualification (if not already held there will be an expectation to achieve this when a training opportunity becomes available).
• Relevant purchasing qualification or equivalent experience
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent management qualification e.g. ISM and/or significant relevant management experience

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Relevant hospital experience
• Patient facing, ward based clinical experience

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a pharmacy procurement, IT or business information area
• Previous experience of staff management and development

Person Specification Qualifications / Professional Registration Essential BTEC in pharmaceutical science or NVQ Level 3 supported by appropriate underpinning knowledge e.g. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences, NPA or equivalent qualification. Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (if not registered, will be required to register as a condition of appointment). To have successfully completed an appropriate accredited technician checking qualification e.g. regional scheme (if not already held there will be an expectation to achieve this when a training opportunity becomes available). Evidence of relevant continuing professional development. A1 or equivalent NVQ assessor qualification (if not already held there will be an expectation to achieve this when a training opportunity becomes available). IT skills to European Computer Driving License (ECDL) standard or equivalent experience. Desirable To hold a qualification for Medicines Management for Pharmacy Technicians e.g. Derby University Clinical Pharmacy Technician Diploma or Regional Medicines Management. V1 or equivalent NVQ internal verifier qualification (if not already held there will be an expectation to achieve this when a training opportunity becomes available). Relevant purchasing qualification or equivalent experience NVQ Level 3 or equivalent management qualification e.g. ISM and/or significant relevant management experience Experience and knowledge Essential Relevant hospital experience Patient facing, ward based clinical experience Desirable Previous experience of working in a pharmacy procurement, IT or business information area Previous experience of staff management and development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Tyneside General Hospital

Rake Lane

North Shields

NE29 8NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Tyneside General Hospital

Rake Lane

North Shields

NE29 8NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a motivated pharmacist looking to advance your career in mental health services?

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join our mental health services team working across multiple sites in Nottingham and Mansfield (Highbury Hospital, Sherwood Oaks Hospital, Blossomwood Mental Health Unit). This is an exciting Band 6-7 progressional role, providing structured support and development in clinical pharmacy and independent prescribing practice.

You will deliver high quality clinical pharmacy services, support medicines optimisation, and develop your prescribing skills, progressing from Band 6 responsibilities under supervision to full Band 7 duties once competencies are achieved.

• Core hours: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours plus oncall duties
• Location: Highbury Hospital, Blossomwood Unit, Sherwood Oaks Hospital
• Development Opportunities: Structured support, mentorship, internal career progression, and prescribing development

We welcome applications from:

• Newly qualified pharmacists looking to develop in mental health pharmacy services
• Experienced pharmacists ready to undertake the full Band 7 responsibilities, including prescribing support

Progression to Band 7 will be based on completion of agreed competencies, demonstration of independent practice, and successful assessment in line with Trust preceptorship and development processes.

Please note that an Oncall commitment is essential to this role.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for delivering expert pharmaceutical care to individuals with mental and physical health conditions, ensuring safe and effective use of medications.

This will include

• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams (MDT), providing medication reviews, offering therapeutic advice, and supporting treatment optimisation.
• Participating in MDT meetings and ward rounds, providing pharmaceutical input and patient-specific care plans.
• Providing training, mentorship, and assessments for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Offering specialist medicines information and counselling to patients, carers, and healthcare staff.
• Clinically validating prescriptions, oversee dispensing activities, and ensure compliance with legal and professional standards.
• Collaborating with the wider pharmacy team and MDT colleagues to develop and implement clinical audits, research projects, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborating with medical and nursing teams to optimise prescribing practices and medication management.
• Supporting the development and implementation of treatment guidelines and Trust-wide medicines optimisation strategies.
• Acting as a role model and providing leadership support, including cover for senior pharmacy roles when necessary.
• Providing out-of-hours pharmacy duties through participation in the pharmacy oncall service to maintain continuous pharmacy service.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

186-843-26-CS

Job locations

Highbury Hospital

Nottingham

NG6 9DR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will be mostly clinically focused with a small dispensary commitment and on-call/emergency duty commitment.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more detailed information or arrange to speak to a member of the team.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Please note:While this role meets the current eligibility criteria for visa sponsorship.

Sponsorship is only available for full-time positions. Part-time roles will not meet the minimum salary threshold required for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Applicants who require a Skilled Worker Visa can assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria on the UK Government website:https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Job description Job responsibilities The role will be mostly clinically focused with a small dispensary commitment and on-call/emergency duty commitment. Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more detailed information or arrange to speak to a member of the team. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies. Please note:While this role meets the current eligibility criteria for visa sponsorship. Sponsorship is only available for full-time positions. Part-time roles will not meet the minimum salary threshold required for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who require a Skilled Worker Visa can assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria on the UK Government website:https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MSc in Pharmacy
• Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Diploma (or MSc) in a Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Topic, or currently studying the second year of this

Desirable

• Current membership of Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Current membership of College of Mental Health Pharmacy
• Certificate or Diploma in Psychiatric Pharmacy

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Clinical knowledge from aspects of career to date
• Post-qualification and registration experience
• Clinical Pharmacy knowledge associated with a Pharmacy degree course and vocational experience
• Awareness of NHS changes and understanding of pharmacy issues within the NHS
• Hospital Pharmacy Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working within the Mental Health field
• Audit experience
• Teaching experience
• Evidence based medicine practice
• Experience of teaching pharmaceutical knowledge to other pharmacy staff
• Project work

Skills

Essential

• Organisational / time management skill
• Excellent communication skills
• Tested problem solving, and decision making skills
• IT literate
• Ability work as a team player
• Adaptable and flexible
• Work well under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Self-motivated and conscientious
• Strong professional demeanour
• Accuracy and attention to detail

Contractual requirements

Essential

• Flexibility in working hours
• Able to work extended hours, if necessary
• Flexibility to work / cover at other sites to support the demands of the service - reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
• Able to work weekends and On -Call (Trust-Wide)

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Person Specification Qualifications Essential MSc in Pharmacy Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council Diploma (or MSc) in a Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Topic, or currently studying the second year of this Desirable Current membership of Royal Pharmaceutical Society Current membership of College of Mental Health Pharmacy Certificate or Diploma in Psychiatric Pharmacy Experience and Knowledge Essential Clinical knowledge from aspects of career to date Post-qualification and registration experience Clinical Pharmacy knowledge associated with a Pharmacy degree course and vocational experience Awareness of NHS changes and understanding of pharmacy issues within the NHS Hospital Pharmacy Experience Desirable Experience of working within the Mental Health field Audit experience Teaching experience Evidence based medicine practice Experience of teaching pharmaceutical knowledge to other pharmacy staff Project work Skills Essential Organisational / time management skill Excellent communication skills Tested problem solving, and decision making skills IT literate Ability work as a team player Adaptable and flexible Work well under pressure and prioritise effectively Self-motivated and conscientious Strong professional demeanour Accuracy and attention to detail Contractual requirements Essential Flexibility in working hours Able to work extended hours, if necessary Flexibility to work / cover at other sites to support the demands of the service - reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010 Able to work weekends and On -Call (Trust-Wide) Values and Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Highbury Hospital

Nottingham

NG6 9DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Highbury Hospital

Nottingham

NG6 9DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a motivated and compassionate Pharmacy Technician who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care? Do you want to work in a supportive, collaborative environment where your skills and expertise make a real difference to patients' lives? If so, we would love to hear from you.

At the Denmark Hill (DH), we are transforming the way we deliver care and are seeking a proactive, flexible, and forward-thinking individual to join our Medicines Management team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an innovative service that values teamwork, professional development, and patient-centred care.

**This is a job-shared role - 7.5h week**

You will be part of a supportive and experienced team of Medicines Management Pharmacy Technicians, rotating across a range of clinical specialties. This varied role offers excellent opportunities to broaden your clinical knowledge, develop new skills, and gain valuable experience in different specialist areas. Acting as a vital link between ward teams and pharmacy services, you will help optimise medicines use and enhance the patient experience.

Join us and be part of a team where your contribution is valued, your development is supported, and your work truly makes a difference every day.

Main duties of the job

As a Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician, you will play a key role in delivering a safe, high-quality, and patient-focused ward-based pharmaceutical service at the Denmark Hill (DH) site.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will help ensure patients receive safe, effective, and timely medicines support throughout their care journey, contributing directly to improved patient outcomes and patient safety.

You will support the delivery and development of ward-based medicines management services across a range of clinical specialties on a rotational basis. Responsibilities include medicines reconciliation, assessing patients' own medicines, transcribing medicines, counselling patients, supporting medicine returns, and coordinating discharge medicines, including dispensing TTAs on wards and in dispensary.

You will also support the induction and training of pharmacy staff , while gaining valuable leadership experience through line management of a Pharmacy Support Worker.

The role includes supporting dispensary services, including dispensing activities and accuracy checking. We are looking for a registered Pharmacy Technician who has achieved, or is working towards, the Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification and is passionate about delivering excellent patient care in a dynamic team environment.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Job share

Reference number

213-Division-A-8217439-A

Job locations

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To undertake medicines management accreditations for Medicines Reconciliation, transcribing and patients own drug (POD) checks, carrying out appropriate duties with the guidance of a qualified lead pharmacy technician or pharmacist once accredited.
• To maintain compliance with Kings policies and procedures for Medicines Management Pharmacy Technicians. Compliance will be monitored and assessed by the line manager.
• To be the technical link person between wards and pharmacy, and to manage calls and requests as appropriate for the pharmacy team, via the Wifi phones.
• To propose and implement policies and new working practices for ward based pharmacy services that will have an impact in the care group or Division.
• To adhere to and maintain quality standards and performance indicators for service developments implemented.
• To support the Pharmacy Clinical Services team in the development of the medicines management pharmacy technician service.
• Be able to accuracy check clinically screened dispensed prescriptions, according to policy.
• To be able to use Trust EPIC computer systems to record medication histories, order nonstock medication, endorse PODs and Patient Own Drugs at Home assessments.
• To highlight medicine management incidents using the InPhase system and develop corrective/ preventative action plans with management e.g. fridge incidents, missing orders and dispensing/ administration errors.
• To cover or to participate in dispensary services as necessary including leading the day to day running of the ward based satellite pharmacy if relevant to the speciality. These includes dispensing inpatient, outpatient and discharge medication.
• To participate in the induction of new pharmacy and ward staff as required.
• To participate in the training and supervision of pharmacy technicians to support the implementation of patient-focused service developments as appropriate.
• To be a line manager for a band 3 medicines management pharmacy assistant
• To participate in research and audits undertaken in Pharmacy with regard to pharmacy Clinical Services.

Job description Job responsibilities To undertake medicines management accreditations for Medicines Reconciliation, transcribing and patients own drug (POD) checks, carrying out appropriate duties with the guidance of a qualified lead pharmacy technician or pharmacist once accredited. To maintain compliance with Kings policies and procedures for Medicines Management Pharmacy Technicians. Compliance will be monitored and assessed by the line manager. To be the technical link person between wards and pharmacy, and to manage calls and requests as appropriate for the pharmacy team, via the Wifi phones. To propose and implement policies and new working practices for ward based pharmacy services that will have an impact in the care group or Division. To adhere to and maintain quality standards and performance indicators for service developments implemented. To support the Pharmacy Clinical Services team in the development of the medicines management pharmacy technician service. Be able to accuracy check clinically screened dispensed prescriptions, according to policy. To be able to use Trust EPIC computer systems to record medication histories, order nonstock medication, endorse PODs and Patient Own Drugs at Home assessments. To highlight medicine management incidents using the InPhase system and develop corrective/ preventative action plans with management e.g. fridge incidents, missing orders and dispensing/ administration errors. To cover or to participate in dispensary services as necessary including leading the day to day running of the ward based satellite pharmacy if relevant to the speciality. These includes dispensing inpatient, outpatient and discharge medication. To participate in the induction of new pharmacy and ward staff as required. To participate in the training and supervision of pharmacy technicians to support the implementation of patient-focused service developments as appropriate. To be a line manager for a band 3 medicines management pharmacy assistant To participate in research and audits undertaken in Pharmacy with regard to pharmacy Clinical Services.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 plus accredited underpinning knowledge [BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent] or equivalent.
• Registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification or working towards

Desirable

• Successfully completion of development courses relevant to practice
• HEE Medicines Optimisation course or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of all regulations and legislation relevant to pharmacy, dispensary and clinical services
• Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
• Substantial post registration experience in hospital setting
• Experience of training and supervision of pharmacy staff

Desirable

• Experience of research and audit work

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Be able to provide and receive complex information on medicines use, ward and dispensary services
• Be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with staff and patients
• Track record of successfully working within teams
• Able to motivate self and use initiative
• Be able to analyse information relating to service provided or individual patients where there are a range of facts requiring analysis and where a range of options need to be compared
• Be able to analyse and interpret information relating to medicines and their uses
• Be able to make sound judgments in relation to service provided or patient-specific issues
• Be able to make sound judgments on how to fulfil urgent orders, where there are a range of options

Desirable

• Be able to influence junior medical staff
• Be able to use presentational aids

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 plus accredited underpinning knowledge [BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent] or equivalent. Registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification or working towards Desirable Successfully completion of development courses relevant to practice HEE Medicines Optimisation course or equivalent Knowledge and Experience Essential Knowledge of all regulations and legislation relevant to pharmacy, dispensary and clinical services Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems Substantial post registration experience in hospital setting Experience of training and supervision of pharmacy staff Desirable Experience of research and audit work Skills and Competencies Essential Be able to provide and receive complex information on medicines use, ward and dispensary services Be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with staff and patients Track record of successfully working within teams Able to motivate self and use initiative Be able to analyse information relating to service provided or individual patients where there are a range of facts requiring analysis and where a range of options need to be compared Be able to analyse and interpret information relating to medicines and their uses Be able to make sound judgments in relation to service provided or patient-specific issues Be able to make sound judgments on how to fulfil urgent orders, where there are a range of options Desirable Be able to influence junior medical staff Be able to use presentational aids

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Rotational Senior Clinical Pharmacist

Division: Cancer & Core Clinical Services

Band: 7

Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum/pro rata

Interview Date: 19th October 2026

We are recruiting for Rotational Senior Clinical Pharmacists who share our ambition and vision to deliver theBest of Care by the Best Peopleand has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will be expected to develop and deliver pharmacy services to patients at Medway Hospital.

As the Rotational Senior Pharmacist you will ensure that patients get the most from their medicine and receive optimal support.

The post is rotational within Pharmacy. Clinical rotations include (but are not limited to) Acute medicine, Specialist Medicine, Surgery, Virtual Hospital, Paediatrics and Critical Care (level 2 and level 3).

In addition, the post holder will gain experience in taking on additional areas of responsibility including: Anticoagulation, Aseptic services, Governance and Risk, Research and audit, and Antimicrobials.

The post holder will liaise between wards, departments and pharmacy to ensure that pharmacy services are tailored to meet the Trust's and patients' needs.

Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.

We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.

To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.

About us

Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of theBest of Careby the Best of People providing excellent care, every time?

Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared visionis achieved for our patients.

As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First.Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient Firstdeployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.

Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.

Our BESTvalues underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:

B - Bold

E - Every person counts

S - Sharing and open

T - Together

Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

275-1026-RSCP

Job locations

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Windmill Road

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a pharmacy service to the wards and departments within Trust whilst working alongside other pharmacists, technicians and assistants.

Antimicrobial Stewardship

Work with Lead Antimicrobial Pharmacist to review antimicrobial policies and protocols to ensure they reflect current and evidence based practice, and are governed by local resistance information.

To ensure antibiotic guidelines, policies and strategies are all adhered to.

Assist the Lead Antimicrobial Pharmacist in ensuring the Antimicrobial Prescribing application is managed, maintained and up to date.

To have proactive input into the antimicrobial management of patients with infections/ sepsis and inappropriate antimicrobial use.

To liaise closely with the Infection Management Team and attend meetings to discuss anti-infective issues and ensure that measures to reduce Healthcare acquired infections are adhered to.

To undertake audit to monitor adherence to antimicrobial policies, providing feedback to divisions and individual prescribers where appropriate.

To provide antimicrobial usage and supply information via Defined Daily Dose data and feedback to the Antibiotic Stewardship Group.

To be part of the Antimicrobial stewardship committee, actively promoting stewardship across The Trust.

To act as an antimicrobial resource for all Clinical Staff within the Trust, particularly on treatment regimens, surgical prophylaxis, defined durations of therapy, use of restricted antimicrobials, guidance of IV to oral switch and TDM.

To engage with the Virtual Hospital and Surgical Patient Enhanced (SPET) nursing teams ensuring that outpatient antimicrobials and assays are safely managed.

Attend and actively contribute to consultant led antimicrobial ward rounds.

Patient Services

To dispense and check dispensed medication as required.

To provide a link between clinical and patient services, supervising clinical pharmacy practice within the dispensary as required.

Ensure that prescribing policies pertinent to patient services are adhered to including in relation to the use and supply of unlicensed drugs and licensed drugs used outside licence.

Support the Dispensary Management team to ensure that tasks are carried out in accordance with departmental procedures and protocols by all staff working in the dispensary areas and to record and implement measures to reduce dispensing errors.

Education and Training

Be a Practice Supervisor (PS) or an Educational Supervisor (ES) for FoundationPharmacists undertaking the postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice.

Be a Practice Supervisor for Trainee Pharmacists and, if appropriate, to be an Educational Supervisor.

Undertake Supervised Learning Events (SLEs) and ward assessments with Foundation Pharmacists.

Participate in the education and training of pharmacy staff, other healthcare professionals and pharmacy students to graduate level.

Supervise the day to day working of Foundation Pharmacists and Pre-Registration Pharmacists.

Maintain an active portfolio of continuing professional development (CPD)

Participate in departmental CPD educational sessions

Policy Development, Financial & Resource Management

To update or write appropriate standard operating procedures.

To support the development and implementation of policies to control drug expenditure and ensure cost-effective prescribing.

To support the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Services and Lead Clinical Pharmacists in monitoring drug expenditure and providing accurate expenditure information, with appropriate analysis, to the Division.

To identify areas of potential cost-savings, and to implement systems to realise savings and contain prescribing costs.

To educate other healthcare professionals on the costs associated with drug therapy and promote the use of evidence-based, cost-effective prescribing within the division.

Assist the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Services and Principal Clinical Pharmacists to implement local and national directives, policies and procedures e.g. NICE, Patient

Safety Alerts.

Audit and Research

Undertake clinical audit and research work within Pharmacy and in conjunction with other healthcare professionals.

Contribute to the implementation of change arising from audit projects and Quality Improvement projects.

Publish and present the results of such work locally, nationally and internationally.

Supervise audit and other quality improvement projects undertaken by pharmacy students, preregistration pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

General

Report any complaints, incidents or near miss situations via the error reportingsystem and your line manager.

To maintain an active portfolio of continuing professional development (CPD)

All pharmacy staff must show confidentiality with regard to any information aboutpatients, confidential information about the Trust and commercial information (e.g.drug prices).

To uphold the principles of Clinical Governance within the Trust.

All work will be carried out in accordance with the relevant laws, the guidelines of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain and the General Pharmaceutical

Council, Trust and departmental procedures and standards of professional practice.

To undertake any other relevant duties as may be required by the Chief Pharmacist

Job description Job responsibilities To provide a pharmacy service to the wards and departments within Trust whilst working alongside other pharmacists, technicians and assistants. Antimicrobial Stewardship Work with Lead Antimicrobial Pharmacist to review antimicrobial policies and protocols to ensure they reflect current and evidence based practice, and are governed by local resistance information. To ensure antibiotic guidelines, policies and strategies are all adhered to. Assist the Lead Antimicrobial Pharmacist in ensuring the Antimicrobial Prescribing application is managed, maintained and up to date. To have proactive input into the antimicrobial management of patients with infections/ sepsis and inappropriate antimicrobial use. To liaise closely with the Infection Management Team and attend meetings to discuss anti-infective issues and ensure that measures to reduce Healthcare acquired infections are adhered to. To undertake audit to monitor adherence to antimicrobial policies, providing feedback to divisions and individual prescribers where appropriate. To provide antimicrobial usage and supply information via Defined Daily Dose data and feedback to the Antibiotic Stewardship Group. To be part of the Antimicrobial stewardship committee, actively promoting stewardship across The Trust. To act as an antimicrobial resource for all Clinical Staff within the Trust, particularly on treatment regimens, surgical prophylaxis, defined durations of therapy, use of restricted antimicrobials, guidance of IV to oral switch and TDM. To engage with the Virtual Hospital and Surgical Patient Enhanced (SPET) nursing teams ensuring that outpatient antimicrobials and assays are safely managed. Attend and actively contribute to consultant led antimicrobial ward rounds. Patient Services To dispense and check dispensed medication as required. To provide a link between clinical and patient services, supervising clinical pharmacy practice within the dispensary as required. Ensure that prescribing policies pertinent to patient services are adhered to including in relation to the use and supply of unlicensed drugs and licensed drugs used outside licence. Support the Dispensary Management team to ensure that tasks are carried out in accordance with departmental procedures and protocols by all staff working in the dispensary areas and to record and implement measures to reduce dispensing errors. Education and Training Be a Practice Supervisor (PS) or an Educational Supervisor (ES) for FoundationPharmacists undertaking the postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice. Be a Practice Supervisor for Trainee Pharmacists and, if appropriate, to be an Educational Supervisor. Undertake Supervised Learning Events (SLEs) and ward assessments with Foundation Pharmacists. Participate in the education and training of pharmacy staff, other healthcare professionals and pharmacy students to graduate level. Supervise the day to day working of Foundation Pharmacists and Pre-Registration Pharmacists. Maintain an active portfolio of continuing professional development (CPD) Participate in departmental CPD educational sessions Policy Development, Financial & Resource Management To update or write appropriate standard operating procedures. To support the development and implementation of policies to control drug expenditure and ensure cost-effective prescribing. To support the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Services and Lead Clinical Pharmacists in monitoring drug expenditure and providing accurate expenditure information, with appropriate analysis, to the Division. To identify areas of potential cost-savings, and to implement systems to realise savings and contain prescribing costs. To educate other healthcare professionals on the costs associated with drug therapy and promote the use of evidence-based, cost-effective prescribing within the division. Assist the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Services and Principal Clinical Pharmacists to implement local and national directives, policies and procedures e.g. NICE, Patient Safety Alerts. Audit and Research Undertake clinical audit and research work within Pharmacy and in conjunction with other healthcare professionals. Contribute to the implementation of change arising from audit projects and Quality Improvement projects. Publish and present the results of such work locally, nationally and internationally. Supervise audit and other quality improvement projects undertaken by pharmacy students, preregistration pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. General Report any complaints, incidents or near miss situations via the error reportingsystem and your line manager. To maintain an active portfolio of continuing professional development (CPD) All pharmacy staff must show confidentiality with regard to any information aboutpatients, confidential information about the Trust and commercial information (e.g.drug prices). To uphold the principles of Clinical Governance within the Trust. All work will be carried out in accordance with the relevant laws, the guidelines of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain and the General Pharmaceutical Council, Trust and departmental procedures and standards of professional practice. To undertake any other relevant duties as may be required by the Chief Pharmacist

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree in Pharmacy and registered with GPhC as a Pharmacist in the UK (or eligble to be)
• Diploma fully complete (1 point) only party complete or certificate only (1 point)

Experience

Essential

• 18 months of post qualification experience within pharmacy
• Hospital pharmacy experience
• Evidence of MDT working

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of good core therapeutic knowledge
• Evidence of Understanding of medicines management
• Demonstrates an understanding of medicines safety

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with healthcare professionals and patients.
• Methodical and able to prioritise workload
• Evidence of leading/mentoring/coaching
• Demonstrates problem solving

Values Based Question

Essential

• Give an example of a time where you have demonstrated a 'can do' attitude (including the situation you were in) and the outcome

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Master's degree in Pharmacy and registered with GPhC as a Pharmacist in the UK (or eligble to be) Diploma fully complete (1 point) only party complete or certificate only (1 point) Experience Essential 18 months of post qualification experience within pharmacy Hospital pharmacy experience Evidence of MDT working Knowledge Essential Evidence of good core therapeutic knowledge Evidence of Understanding of medicines management Demonstrates an understanding of medicines safety Skills Essential Evidence of excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with healthcare professionals and patients. Methodical and able to prioritise workload Evidence of leading/mentoring/coaching Demonstrates problem solving Values Based Question Essential Give an example of a time where you have demonstrated a 'can do' attitude (including the situation you were in) and the outcome

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

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Windmill Road

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Windmill Road

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Rotational Clinical Pharmacist

Division: Diagnostics and Therapies

Care Group: Cancer and Core Clinical ServicesBand: 6

Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum/pro rata

Interview Date: Friday 16th October 2026

We are recruiting for a Rotational Clinical Pharmacistwho shares our ambition and vision to deliver theBest of Care by the Best Peopleand has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will be part of a team of rotational pharmacists in training posts which provide a comprehensive and high quality pharmaceutical service to distinct areas of practice.

These include aseptic, clinical pharmacy services such as medicine and surgery, and the dispensary.

Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.

We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.

To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.

About us

Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of theBest of Careby the Best of People providing excellent care, every time?

Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared visionis achieved for our patients.

As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First.Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient Firstdeployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.

Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.

Our BESTvalues underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:

B - Bold

E - Every person counts

S - Sharing and open

T - Together

Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

275-1026-RCP

Job locations

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Rotational Pharmacist you will be expected to promote the safe, rational and cost effective use of medicines in accordance with the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee recommendations and other evidence-based guidelines.

You will be supported through an education and development programme and given the opportunity to undertake either internal training programmes or the postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice.

You will be expected to provide a pharmacy service in accordance with current professional standards and clinical governance guidance. To develop the required knowledge and skills whilst progressing through the rotations.

Medicine reconciliation on admission and discharge.

Clinical Pharmacy Services

To provide a clinical pharmacy service to Clinical Divisions as part of ward-based pharmacy teams.

To promote the safe, rational and cost effective use of medicines in accordance with the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee recommendations and other evidence-based guidelines.

To evaluate the clinical appropriateness, safety and legality of prescriptions based upon the patients diseases, co-morbidities and other medication and treatments taken, contacting the prescriber to make agreed changes as appropriate.

To take part in medicines reconciliation on admission

To promote efficient discharge planning inclusive of patient counselling and education

To liaise with other pharmacists, doctors and GPs to ensure efficient transfer of clinical and medicines management issues

To participate in adverse drug reaction and intervention monitoring and clinical risk management

To follow procedures to reduce medicine waste (e.g. by using patient own drugs)

To ensure efficient supply systems (e.g. one-stop dispensing), reducing the risk of critical missed and delayed doses by working with technicians and assistants and dispensary.

To work with the ward nurses, dispensary and pharmacy ward team to improve patient flow.

To attend consultant ward rounds as deemed appropriate by the Lead Pharmacist for Clinical Services.

To answer or refer Medicines Information queries as appropriate.

Patient Services

To work in the dispensary checking prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients in accordance with the Dispensing and Checking procedures

To prioritise work to deliver an efficient service

To provide patients with adequate information and advice on how to use their medicines effectively in accordance with the Patient Counselling procedure

Aseptic Services

To carry out all aseptic duties according to national standards, relevant legislation and departmental SOPs

After suitable training the post holder will responsible for the release of products prepared in the Aseptic Unit for use within the trust, as specified under section 10 exemption of the Medicine Act 1968.

Education and Training

Participation in a Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice is expected as part of the Foundation Pharmacists personal development programme.

To participate in the education and training of pharmacy and other healthcare staff and pharmacy students to graduate level

To undertake Clinical Audit work within Pharmacy and in conjunction with others

To contribute to the implementation of pharmacy issues arising from audit projects

To maintain an active portfolio of continuing professional development (CPD)

To participate in the departmental CPD educational sessions

Applications from current Trainee Pharmacists are welcome.

Job description Job responsibilities As a Rotational Pharmacist you will be expected to promote the safe, rational and cost effective use of medicines in accordance with the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee recommendations and other evidence-based guidelines. You will be supported through an education and development programme and given the opportunity to undertake either internal training programmes or the postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice. You will be expected to provide a pharmacy service in accordance with current professional standards and clinical governance guidance. To develop the required knowledge and skills whilst progressing through the rotations. Medicine reconciliation on admission and discharge. Clinical Pharmacy Services To provide a clinical pharmacy service to Clinical Divisions as part of ward-based pharmacy teams. To promote the safe, rational and cost effective use of medicines in accordance with the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee recommendations and other evidence-based guidelines. To evaluate the clinical appropriateness, safety and legality of prescriptions based upon the patients diseases, co-morbidities and other medication and treatments taken, contacting the prescriber to make agreed changes as appropriate. To take part in medicines reconciliation on admission To promote efficient discharge planning inclusive of patient counselling and education To liaise with other pharmacists, doctors and GPs to ensure efficient transfer of clinical and medicines management issues To participate in adverse drug reaction and intervention monitoring and clinical risk management To follow procedures to reduce medicine waste (e.g. by using patient own drugs) To ensure efficient supply systems (e.g. one-stop dispensing), reducing the risk of critical missed and delayed doses by working with technicians and assistants and dispensary. To work with the ward nurses, dispensary and pharmacy ward team to improve patient flow. To attend consultant ward rounds as deemed appropriate by the Lead Pharmacist for Clinical Services. To answer or refer Medicines Information queries as appropriate. Patient Services To work in the dispensary checking prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients in accordance with the Dispensing and Checking procedures To prioritise work to deliver an efficient service To provide patients with adequate information and advice on how to use their medicines effectively in accordance with the Patient Counselling procedure Aseptic Services To carry out all aseptic duties according to national standards, relevant legislation and departmental SOPs After suitable training the post holder will responsible for the release of products prepared in the Aseptic Unit for use within the trust, as specified under section 10 exemption of the Medicine Act 1968. Education and Training Participation in a Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice is expected as part of the Foundation Pharmacists personal development programme. To participate in the education and training of pharmacy and other healthcare staff and pharmacy students to graduate level To undertake Clinical Audit work within Pharmacy and in conjunction with others To contribute to the implementation of pharmacy issues arising from audit projects To maintain an active portfolio of continuing professional development (CPD) To participate in the departmental CPD educational sessions Applications from current Trainee Pharmacists are welcome.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through vocational masters degree in pharmacy, foundation training and experience.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Knowledge

Essential

• Good core therapeutic knowledge
• Knowledge of audit

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of hospital pharmacy environment
• Understanding of working effectively within multidisciplinary groups

Skills

Essential

• Understanding of medicines management
• Understanding of medicines safety and governance

Values Based Question

Essential

• How would you ensure you represent MFT in a positive way?

Person Specification Qualification Essential Professional knowledge acquired through vocational masters degree in pharmacy, foundation training and experience. Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council Knowledge Essential Good core therapeutic knowledge Knowledge of audit Experience Essential Understanding of hospital pharmacy environment Understanding of working effectively within multidisciplinary groups Skills Essential Understanding of medicines management Understanding of medicines safety and governance Values Based Question Essential How would you ensure you represent MFT in a positive way?

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

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Part time Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Lindholme, a Category C male adult prison based in Doncaster, with operational capacity of around 900.

Working as part of a really strong team, who all really supportive of each other, and work with all multi-disciplinary teams. Opportunity to practice and develop across the PPG pathway, bespoke management training offered and parking on-site.

Hours

27 hours a week, working 7.30am-5.30pm, 3 x 9 hr shifts. Will include no more than 2 weekends a month.

Salary

This position is part time, youll receive an annual salary up to £34,704.00 per annum - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Qualifications required

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

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

Job summary

Bank Prescribing Pharmacist required in Basingstoke - attractive remuneration package! We have opportunities for Prescribing Pharmacists to join Englands leading Primary Care Providers Bank division, supporting colleagues and practices across Basingstoke with continuity of care for patients during periods of absence and annual leave. Main Responsibilities: Key duties will include: Prescribing, online and telephone clinical triage, management of minor illness and LTC advice. Delivering safe, clinical decisions and expert care as well as working collaboratively with all team members of a multi professional team and driving innovation, modernisation and high levels of staff and patient satisfaction. Ideal Candidate: Interested? What you will need to be considered: Undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Independent prescribing qualification. Ability to apply effective clinical judgement in the prioritisation and decision-making aspects of the role. Previous general practice experience is desirable. Package Description: What we can offer as a Bank Prescribing Pharmacist: Competitive hourly remuneration NHS Pension Accrued paid annual leave Regular consultant-led GP education sessions Access to in

Main duties of the job

Bank Prescribing Pharmacist required in Basingstoke - attractive remuneration package! We have opportunities for Prescribing Pharmacists to join Englands leading Primary Care Providers Bank division, supporting colleagues and practices across Basingstoke with continuity of care for patients during periods of absence and annual leave. Key duties will include: Prescribing, online and telephone clinical triage, management of minor illness and LTC advice. Delivering safe, clinical decisions and expert care as well as working collaboratively with all team members of a multi professional team and driving innovation, modernisation and high levels of staff and patient satisfaction. Interested? What you will need to be considered: Undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Independent prescribing qualification. Ability to apply effective clinical judgement in the prioritisation and decision-making aspects of the role. Previous general practice experience is desirable.

About us

Operose Health is Englands leading Primary Care Provider. The organisation focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare services to patients and communities. It operates with a vision to provide patient-centered, seamless, and comprehensive primary care across the nation. The company is committed to innovation, modernisation, and ensuring high levels of patient and staff satisfaction. It offers a collaborative working environment, encouraging teamwork among multi-professional teams to ensure the best outcomes in patient care. Operose Health's Bank division plays a crucial role in maintaining the continuity of patient care during staff absences or leaves, highlighting its commitment to reliable healthcare delivery.

Job summary

Are you passionate about delivering safe and efficient medication management in a specialist care setting? Join our team at Thornford Park Hospital and play a vital role in supporting service users and the multidisciplinary team while ensuring compliance with company procedures and best practice standards. This is a full-time position for 37.5 hours per week. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference by driving excellence in medication management and contributing to the wellbeing of people with mental health needs. In this role, you will work alongside the GP service, nursing teams and our pharmacy provider to ensure medications are ordered, dispensed and received on site in a timely manner. You will act on safety alerts, maintain secure storage of medications and attend monthly multidisciplinary meetings to support collaborative care planning. Your responsibilities will include contributing to clinical governance, participating in audits and liaising with pharmacy and nursing staff to continuously improve service delivery. You will provide visibility a

Main duties of the job

Are you passionate about delivering safe and efficient medication management in a specialist care setting? Join our team at Thornford Park Hospital and play a vital role in supporting service users and the multidisciplinary team while ensuring compliance with company procedures and best practice standards. This is a full-time position for 37.5 hours per week. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference by driving excellence in medication management and contributing to the wellbeing of people with mental health needs. In this role, you will work alongside the GP service, nursing teams and our pharmacy provider to ensure medications are ordered, dispensed and received on site in a timely manner. You will act on safety alerts, maintain secure storage of medications and attend monthly multidisciplinary meetings to support collaborative care planning. Your responsibilities will include contributing to clinical governance, participating in audits and liaising with pharmacy and nursing staff to continuously improve service delivery.

About us

Elysium Healthcare has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education services, there are excellent opportunities for career progression and development. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people worldwide. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment practices for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is their individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All successful candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£33,000 to £36,500 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1558155986

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Thatcham

RG19 8ET

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you passionate about delivering safe and efficient medication management in a specialist care setting? Join our team at Thornford Park Hospital and play a vital role in supporting service users and the multidisciplinary team while ensuring compliance with company procedures and best practice standards.

This is a full-time position for 37.5 hours per week. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference by driving excellence in medication management and contributing to the wellbeing of people with mental health needs.

In this role, you will work alongside the GP service, nursing teams and our pharmacy provider to ensure medications are ordered, dispensed and received on site in a timely manner. You will act on safety alerts, maintain secure storage of medications and attend monthly multidisciplinary meetings to support collaborative care planning. Your responsibilities will include contributing to clinical governance, participating in audits and liaising with pharmacy and nursing staff to continuously improve service delivery.

You will provide visibility and support across departments, ensuring both clinical and non-clinical teams have access to pharmacy expertise throughout the working week. Escalating quality concerns, maintaining professional standards, and ensuring compliance with GPhC guidance will be central to your role. You will also deliver staff training relevant to medication management and support service development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside the GP service, Multidisciplinary Team and identified pharmacy provider to ensure medications are ordered, dispensed and received on site in a timely manner.

• Act on any safety alerts provided by the wider company to ensure service user safety is prioritised.

• Ensure safe storage of medications in collaboration with nursing teams.

• Attend monthly multidisciplinary meetings and participate as appropriate.

• Contribute to clinical governance, ensuring any change to practice or local policy is directed through this forum.

• Maintain professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

• Ensure professional accreditations are maintained in line with GPhC guidance.

• Escalate any quality concerns or incidents in line with company policy.

• Work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical colleagues.

• Ensure departments have access to Pharmacy Technician support throughout the working week.

• Liaise with the pharmacy provider and nursing staff to support service development.

• Participate in audits to drive continuous improvement and service development.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• GPhC Registration.

• Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians (or a BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences).

• A minimum of two years of supervised, practical experience in a pharmacy setting.

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent experience and qualifications.

Where you will be working

Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET

Thornford Park offers a seamless integrated pathway, supporting and empowering service users throughout their recovery and rehabilitation journey. The hospital provides medium and low secure services, rehabilitation wards, and Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs), all set within 21 acres of picturesque Berkshire countryside. This therapeutic environment enables service users to receive high-quality, recovery-focused care in a safe and supportive setting.

What you will get:

• Annual base salary of £33,000 - £36,500

• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave during the annual benefits selection window.

• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals.

• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform, Ely-Vate; your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits and wellbeing support.

• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

• Access to a Blue Light Card, providing a range of exclusive offers and discounts.

• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind.

• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need them, alongside financial wellbeing support and savings options.

• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion.

• Enhanced Maternity Package.

• Pension contribution to help secure your future.

About your next employer:

Elysium Healthcare has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education services, there are excellent opportunities for career progression and development.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people worldwide.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment practices for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is their individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All successful candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Job description Job responsibilities Are you passionate about delivering safe and efficient medication management in a specialist care setting? Join our team at Thornford Park Hospital and play a vital role in supporting service users and the multidisciplinary team while ensuring compliance with company procedures and best practice standards. This is a full-time position for 37.5 hours per week. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference by driving excellence in medication management and contributing to the wellbeing of people with mental health needs. In this role, you will work alongside the GP service, nursing teams and our pharmacy provider to ensure medications are ordered, dispensed and received on site in a timely manner. You will act on safety alerts, maintain secure storage of medications and attend monthly multidisciplinary meetings to support collaborative care planning. Your responsibilities will include contributing to clinical governance, participating in audits and liaising with pharmacy and nursing staff to continuously improve service delivery. You will provide visibility and support across departments, ensuring both clinical and non-clinical teams have access to pharmacy expertise throughout the working week. Escalating quality concerns, maintaining professional standards, and ensuring compliance with GPhC guidance will be central to your role. You will also deliver staff training relevant to medication management and support service development initiatives. Key Responsibilities Work alongside the GP service, Multidisciplinary Team and identified pharmacy provider to ensure medications are ordered, dispensed and received on site in a timely manner. Act on any safety alerts provided by the wider company to ensure service user safety is prioritised. Ensure safe storage of medications in collaboration with nursing teams. Attend monthly multidisciplinary meetings and participate as appropriate. Contribute to clinical governance, ensuring any change to practice or local policy is directed through this forum. Maintain professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Ensure professional accreditations are maintained in line with GPhC guidance. Escalate any quality concerns or incidents in line with company policy. Work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical colleagues. Ensure departments have access to Pharmacy Technician support throughout the working week. Liaise with the pharmacy provider and nursing staff to support service development. Participate in audits to drive continuous improvement and service development. To be successful in this role, you will have: GPhC Registration. Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians (or a BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences). A minimum of two years of supervised, practical experience in a pharmacy setting. BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent experience and qualifications. Where you will be working Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET Thornford Park offers a seamless integrated pathway, supporting and empowering service users throughout their recovery and rehabilitation journey. The hospital provides medium and low secure services, rehabilitation wards, and Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs), all set within 21 acres of picturesque Berkshire countryside. This therapeutic environment enables service users to receive high-quality, recovery-focused care in a safe and supportive setting. What you will get: Annual base salary of £33,000 - £36,500 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave during the annual benefits selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals. Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform, Ely-Vate; your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits and wellbeing support. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. Access to a Blue Light Card, providing a range of exclusive offers and discounts. Life Assurance, for added peace of mind. Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need them, alongside financial wellbeing support and savings options. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion. Enhanced Maternity Package. Pension contribution to help secure your future. About your next employer: Elysium Healthcare has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education services, there are excellent opportunities for career progression and development. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people worldwide. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment practices for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is their individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All successful candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GPhC Registration. Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians (or a BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences). A minimum of two years of supervised, practical experience in a pharmacy setting. BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent experience and qualifications.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GPhC Registration. Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians (or a BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences). A minimum of two years of supervised, practical experience in a pharmacy setting. BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent experience and qualifications.

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

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Thatcham

RG19 8ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Thatcham

RG19 8ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Vale Medical Practice is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacy technician to join our expanding multidisciplinary team. This role is offered on a full-time basis of 37.5 hours per week, and will be based at both our Wootton and Shortstown sites.

Reporting to the senior clinical pharmacist and senior clinical pharmacy technician, you will play a key role in supporting medicines optimisation, medication safety, repeat prescribing systems and patient care within the practice multidisciplinary team.

Working closely with GPs, clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nurses, GP assistants and administrative colleagues, you will help ensure the safe, effective and cost-efficient use of medicines across our patient population.

This is an in-person role as you will sit with our pharmacy team, as we believe the 'learning is in the room'.

Interviews will take place during the first week of September 2026.

Main duties of the job

• Medicines reconciliation
• Management of repeat prescribing systems
• Medicines safety monitoring
• Responding to medication-related queries
• Audit and quality improvement work
• Supporting national and local prescribing initiatives

About us

We are a progressive, patient-centred practice recognised for innovation, education, research and service development. As an established training and research practice, we are passionate about nurturing future healthcare leaders and supporting career development at every stage. We proudly train GP trainees, medical students, nurses, pharmacy professionals and a wide range of multidisciplinary team members. Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive, forward-thinking organisation where new ideas are encouraged, professional development is actively championed, and high-quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do.

We believe in investing in our people and creating opportunities for every team member to reach their full potential. If you have a thirst for learning, enjoy working collaboratively and are passionate about delivering outstanding patient care, we would love to hear from you.Our friendly and highly skilled team includes GPs, clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nurses, GP assistants, care coordinators, social prescribers and administrative colleagues, working together to deliver excellent patient care.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

29878-2

Job locations

Fields Road

Wootton

Bedford

Bedfordshire

MK43 9JJ

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 General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or recognised equivalent
• Completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway

Experience

Essential

• Are enthusiastic and motivated learners
• Have a genuine desire for ongoing professional development
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Are organised and able to prioritise effectively
• Take pride in delivering high-quality patient care
• Are proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement
• Are confident working within their scope of competence
• Share our values of innovation, learning, collaboration and patient-centred care

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or recognised equivalent Completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway Experience Essential Are enthusiastic and motivated learners Have a genuine desire for ongoing professional development Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills Enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team Are organised and able to prioritise effectively Take pride in delivering high-quality patient care Are proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement Are confident working within their scope of competence Share our values of innovation, learning, collaboration and patient-centred care

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

Fields Road

Wootton

Bedford

Bedfordshire

MK43 9JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

Fields Road

Wootton

Bedford

Bedfordshire

MK43 9JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Trust has implemented electronic prescribing for SACT across the Trust, and at our outreach clinics and peripheral sites. Many of our pharmacists are working as non-medical prescribers with clinical teams in outpatient clinics. An objective this year is to further expand this pharmacist prescribing model, for both outpatient and inpatient services, particularly with the advent of newly registered pharmacists now qualified with independent prescriber status.The Pharmacy Department had the opportunity for the Christie hospital to successfully host Foundation year pharmacists for the very first time in 2025 in addition to supporting a number of ongoing and new collaborative projects alongside several research partners and has strong links with the University of Manchester. Several members of our staff have undertaken post graduate training, research and other secondment opportunities and we are keen to support more.We currently have an opportunity for highly motivated enthusiastic clinical pharmacist band 7 to join the expanding clinical pharmacy team. The post holder will support the pharmacy department in further developing the clinical pharmacy service to patients, with a particular focus on inpatient services, including electronic prescribing initiatives across the Trust.If you are enthusiastic and keen to make a positive contribution to the care of cancer patients, we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high quality, patient focused clinical pharmacy and medicines supply service to oncology patients ensuring a safe, effective and efficient use of medicines.

To provide support to the dispensary, aseptic, satellite units and peripheral C@sites if required.

To support the pharmacy EP team and work closely with the Trust's project team to achieve full roll out and operational provision of the EPMA (Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration) systems on introduction to the Trust.

To maintain and develop specialist knowledge in relation to clinical pharmacy services.

To qualify as an independent prescriber and work as an independent prescriber within a designated disease group or ward area working alongside the MDT team.

To provide advice on medicine related issues and clinical trials to healthcare professionals.

To provide education and training support to nursing, medical staff and patients.

To participate in weekend and Bank Holiday rotas and additional out of hours and emergency duty commitment (EDC) duties as required to meet the needs of the service.

Although this post is based at The Christie Hospital main site, postholders may be required to work at any location across the Greater Manchester and Cheshire Cancer Network. The Trust has a flexible working policy and, subject to service commitments.

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Pro rata, per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-112033-CNS-RS

Job locations

Pharmacy Clinical - E00920

Wilmslow Road

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To actively participate in the departmental training programme and complete competencies for each of the following areas: wards, dispensary, satellite pharmacies, clinical trials and aseptics as appropriate. Duties will include the following:

a. Supporting the provision of clinical pharmacy services within the dispensaries, satellite pharmacies within the Trust and at C@ sites and the aseptic services unit, if required. Responsible for the clinical screening/review of prescriptions, both in-patients and outpatients, and to accurately check and supply medicines to patients, including clinical trials in accordance with all departmental, Trust and national standards, procedures and policies.b. Delivering a clinical pharmacy service to designated patient groups, promoting best practice for all areas of pharmaceutical care in accordance with all local, Trust and national guidelines. To use specialist knowledge to identify and resolve complex pharmaceutical issues, taking into consideration other co-morbidity factors associated with the patient and liaise with medical and nursing staff.c. Developing specialist knowledge and skills relating to oncology practice including Good Clinical Practice in clinical trials and an understanding of the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004d. Safe and effective screening / review of prescriptions for Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) regimens, clinical trials and treatment strategies in use at the Christie including full awareness of the intrathecal chemotherapy policy.e. Following local, Trust and National guidelines for safe medicines practice.f. To promote and maintain cost-effective prescribing through involvement in the development, implementation and review of evidence-based guidelines and protocols with fellow healthcare professionals, under the management of the Principal Pharmacist for Clinical Services, to establish best practice for the area of clinical responsibility.

2. To qualify as an independent prescriber (if qualification not already achieved)3. To work as an independent prescriber within a designated disease group working alongside the relevant consultant team4. To support prescribing at the individual patient level, contributing to the optimisation of patients drug therapy with due consideration to risk/benefit issues.

Medicines advice

5. To provide evidence-based medicine advice where appropriate to ensure safe, effective, economical and timely use of medicines.6. To provide advice on the storage, administration and therapeutic use of medicines to patients, medical and nursing staff and other healthcare colleagues.7. To provide specialist medicines information including advice on clinical trials to healthcare professionals within the Greater Manchester network as appropriate.

Electronic prescribing

8. To support the maintenance of Electronic Prescribing (EP) and Pharmacy systems in conjunction with the EP project team contributing as necessary to ensure all tasks are completed to deadline.9. To be responsible for liaising with the pharmacy team, ward nursing & medical teams and the Informatics department in relation to the maintenance of and updates to the Trusts EPMA systems and contribute to the delivery of the training requirements for individual user groups.10. To check and validate all medicines and medicine order sets for accuracy, ease of use and patient safety if required.11. To support issue reporting during the implementation of new initiatives to enable projects to be delivered effectively.12. To contribute with the Informatics teams, management accountants, medical staff, pharmacy staff and other stakeholders in relation to problem solving, auditing, service development and statistical and financial drug transactions.13. To contribute to the clinical governance process by undertaking risk assessments and by analysing data provided by the system with regard to safety and prescribing issues. To inform system users across the Trust of any risks or issues arising from use of the system.

Other clinical duties

14. To participate and lead in service evaluation, Clinical Audit and/or practice research as required.15. To maintain, lead (as appropriate) and contribute to the regular review and development of efficient pharmacy services, namely dispensary, satellite pharmacy within the Trust and at C@sites, clinical, aseptic & clinical trial services.16. To have the opportunity to participate in research internal or external to the Trust in collaboration with disease groups or university faculties in line with the pharmacy department strategy17. To have the opportunity to work towards further post graduate qualifications in line with service requirements and the pharmacy department strategy including independent prescribing qualification.18. To assist in the development of patient group directions (PGDs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and disease group drug regimen protocols and guidelines as appropriate.19. To provide the clinical pharmacy service to additional wards in the absence of colleagues.20. To provide pharmacist cover at Christie @ sites as required21. Participate in clinical activities e.g. multidisciplinary ward rounds and deputise as needed e.g. clinical and committee meetings.22. To provide clinical and professional supervision of junior pharmacists, foundation year trainee pharmacists, technicians and students within the pharmacy department and in clinical areas of the Trust. To participate in the training of other healthcare professionals including nursing and medical staff. 23. To monitor and evaluate medicine usage and to encourage adherence to the hospital formulary. The post holder will be required to participate in formulary management, the financial monitoring of drug budgets to designated patient groups, and protocol and guideline review.24. To report on new initiatives and/or developments within designated patient groups to the Director of Pharmacy and the Clinical Services Manager and where necessary discuss the impact on pharmacy services and the action to be taken.

Governance/risk

25. To demonstrate awareness and commitment to the Trusts Clinical & Research Governance agenda and to implement agreed clinical & research governance initiatives.26. To participate in departmental, Trust and National risk management schemes such as error reporting systems and intervention monitoring.27. To identify and manage risks in relation to medicine use according to local policy and protocols.

General

28. To attend departmental pharmacy meetings and any other meetings relevant to their role.29. To develop time management skills to ensure appropriate prioritisation of workload in all areas of work.30. Ensure all activities comply with departmental and Trust health and safety, fire, security policies and COSHH regulations. To report any issues at the workplace which may put health and safety at risk.31. To participate in Continuing Professional Development ensuring relevant knowledge and skills are up to date, meeting the professional requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council. To participate in mandatory training in line with the trust and departmental requirements. 32. To participate in all department rotas including the weekend service, Bank Holiday working and on-call rotas as requested33. To behave in a manner at all times that is in accordance with the professional standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council.34. Undertake all other related duties which may be required in accordance with the changing needs and practices of the department and organisation.

Job description Job responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. To actively participate in the departmental training programme and complete competencies for each of the following areas: wards, dispensary, satellite pharmacies, clinical trials and aseptics as appropriate. Duties will include the following: a. Supporting the provision of clinical pharmacy services within the dispensaries, satellite pharmacies within the Trust and at C@ sites and the aseptic services unit, if required. Responsible for the clinical screening/review of prescriptions, both in-patients and outpatients, and to accurately check and supply medicines to patients, including clinical trials in accordance with all departmental, Trust and national standards, procedures and policies.b. Delivering a clinical pharmacy service to designated patient groups, promoting best practice for all areas of pharmaceutical care in accordance with all local, Trust and national guidelines. To use specialist knowledge to identify and resolve complex pharmaceutical issues, taking into consideration other co-morbidity factors associated with the patient and liaise with medical and nursing staff.c. Developing specialist knowledge and skills relating to oncology practice including Good Clinical Practice in clinical trials and an understanding of the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004d. Safe and effective screening / review of prescriptions for Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) regimens, clinical trials and treatment strategies in use at the Christie including full awareness of the intrathecal chemotherapy policy.e. Following local, Trust and National guidelines for safe medicines practice.f. To promote and maintain cost-effective prescribing through involvement in the development, implementation and review of evidence-based guidelines and protocols with fellow healthcare professionals, under the management of the Principal Pharmacist for Clinical Services, to establish best practice for the area of clinical responsibility. 2. To qualify as an independent prescriber (if qualification not already achieved)3. To work as an independent prescriber within a designated disease group working alongside the relevant consultant team4. To support prescribing at the individual patient level, contributing to the optimisation of patients drug therapy with due consideration to risk/benefit issues. Medicines advice 5. To provide evidence-based medicine advice where appropriate to ensure safe, effective, economical and timely use of medicines.6. To provide advice on the storage, administration and therapeutic use of medicines to patients, medical and nursing staff and other healthcare colleagues.7. To provide specialist medicines information including advice on clinical trials to healthcare professionals within the Greater Manchester network as appropriate. Electronic prescribing 8. To support the maintenance of Electronic Prescribing (EP) and Pharmacy systems in conjunction with the EP project team contributing as necessary to ensure all tasks are completed to deadline.9. To be responsible for liaising with the pharmacy team, ward nursing & medical teams and the Informatics department in relation to the maintenance of and updates to the Trusts EPMA systems and contribute to the delivery of the training requirements for individual user groups.10. To check and validate all medicines and medicine order sets for accuracy, ease of use and patient safety if required.11. To support issue reporting during the implementation of new initiatives to enable projects to be delivered effectively.12. To contribute with the Informatics teams, management accountants, medical staff, pharmacy staff and other stakeholders in relation to problem solving, auditing, service development and statistical and financial drug transactions.13. To contribute to the clinical governance process by undertaking risk assessments and by analysing data provided by the system with regard to safety and prescribing issues. To inform system users across the Trust of any risks or issues arising from use of the system. Other clinical duties 14. To participate and lead in service evaluation, Clinical Audit and/or practice research as required.15. To maintain, lead (as appropriate) and contribute to the regular review and development of efficient pharmacy services, namely dispensary, satellite pharmacy within the Trust and at C@sites, clinical, aseptic & clinical trial services.16. To have the opportunity to participate in research internal or external to the Trust in collaboration with disease groups or university faculties in line with the pharmacy department strategy17. To have the opportunity to work towards further post graduate qualifications in line with service requirements and the pharmacy department strategy including independent prescribing qualification.18. To assist in the development of patient group directions (PGDs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and disease group drug regimen protocols and guidelines as appropriate.19. To provide the clinical pharmacy service to additional wards in the absence of colleagues.20. To provide pharmacist cover at Christie @ sites as required21. Participate in clinical activities e.g. multidisciplinary ward rounds and deputise as needed e.g. clinical and committee meetings.22. To provide clinical and professional supervision of junior pharmacists, foundation year trainee pharmacists, technicians and students within the pharmacy department and in clinical areas of the Trust. To participate in the training of other healthcare professionals including nursing and medical staff. 23. To monitor and evaluate medicine usage and to encourage adherence to the hospital formulary. The post holder will be required to participate in formulary management, the financial monitoring of drug budgets to designated patient groups, and protocol and guideline review.24. To report on new initiatives and/or developments within designated patient groups to the Director of Pharmacy and the Clinical Services Manager and where necessary discuss the impact on pharmacy services and the action to be taken. Governance/risk 25. To demonstrate awareness and commitment to the Trusts Clinical & Research Governance agenda and to implement agreed clinical & research governance initiatives.26. To participate in departmental, Trust and National risk management schemes such as error reporting systems and intervention monitoring.27. To identify and manage risks in relation to medicine use according to local policy and protocols. General 28. To attend departmental pharmacy meetings and any other meetings relevant to their role.29. To develop time management skills to ensure appropriate prioritisation of workload in all areas of work.30. Ensure all activities comply with departmental and Trust health and safety, fire, security policies and COSHH regulations. To report any issues at the workplace which may put health and safety at risk.31. To participate in Continuing Professional Development ensuring relevant knowledge and skills are up to date, meeting the professional requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council. To participate in mandatory training in line with the trust and departmental requirements. 32. To participate in all department rotas including the weekend service, Bank Holiday working and on-call rotas as requested33. To behave in a manner at all times that is in accordance with the professional standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council.34. Undertake all other related duties which may be required in accordance with the changing needs and practices of the department and organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy
• Pre-registration training and successful completion of relevant exam
• Membership of General
• Pharmaceutical Council
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Diploma in clinical pharmacy or relevant post graduate qualification
• Independent prescribing qualification
• BOPA SACT Verification Passport
• Royal Pharmaceutical Credentialing

Experience

Essential

• Providing medicines information and advice
• Experience of multidisciplinary working

Desirable

• Experience of working within a hospital environment including ward pharmacy and clinical services.
• Experience within the oncology setting
• Experience in supervision of other staff.
• Experience of working within a project team

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Self motivating
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure, highly organised, work to deadlines
• Ability to manage and implement change
• Ability to influence and negotiate with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff IT literate
• Ability to recognise own limitations

Desirable

• Training healthcare professionals

Knowledge

Essential

• NICE
• Excellent knowledge of clinical use of medicines
• Cost effective use of medicines and medicines management
• National intrathecal guidance

Desirable

• Experience of drug use in oncology setting
• Financial awareness in the management of drug budgets

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Commitment to improving services for staff and patients
• Able to research, interpret and present complex information in a clear and logical manner
• On call duties
• Bank holiday working
• Flexible working hours as required

Desirable

• Driver's license

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy Pre-registration training and successful completion of relevant exam Membership of General Pharmaceutical Council Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Diploma in clinical pharmacy or relevant post graduate qualification Independent prescribing qualification BOPA SACT Verification Passport Royal Pharmaceutical Credentialing Experience Essential Providing medicines information and advice Experience of multidisciplinary working Desirable Experience of working within a hospital environment including ward pharmacy and clinical services. Experience within the oncology setting Experience in supervision of other staff. Experience of working within a project team Skills Essential Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Self motivating Good organisation and time management skills Ability to work under pressure, highly organised, work to deadlines Ability to manage and implement change Ability to influence and negotiate with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff IT literate Ability to recognise own limitations Desirable Training healthcare professionals Knowledge Essential NICE Excellent knowledge of clinical use of medicines Cost effective use of medicines and medicines management National intrathecal guidance Desirable Experience of drug use in oncology setting Financial awareness in the management of drug budgets Values Essential Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours Other Essential Commitment to improving services for staff and patients Able to research, interpret and present complex information in a clear and logical manner On call duties Bank holiday working Flexible working hours as required Desirable Driver's license

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

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Pharmacy Clinical - E00920

Wilmslow Road

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Pharmacy Clinical - E00920

Wilmslow Road

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres with an international reputation for excellence in oncology, research and advanced therapies. This newly established Specialist Pharmacist - Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) role offers an exciting opportunity to join our expanding pharmacy clinical team and advanced therapies teams at a time of rapid innovation in cellular and gene based treatments.

You will be a key member of the cellular therapies MDT, supporting delivery of highly specialised services across inpatient wards, ambulatory care, TYA, day case areas and peripheral sites. The role focuses on advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs), including CAR T, immune effector cell therapies and Tumour Infiltrating Lymphocyte (TIL) therapy, contributing to safe, compliant and effective patient pathways. The post holder will have the opportunity to lead pharmacy related service developments with regard to ATMPs which includes Tumour Infiltrating Lymphocyte (TIL) therapy.

You will collaborate with clinical, operational and research colleagues to shape ATMP governance, education and service development, with opportunities to develop independent prescribing practice and contribute to national ATMP strategy.

If you are motivated, innovative and keen to contribute to the future of advanced therapies in haemato-oncology and solid tumour oncology, we would welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will deliver specialist clinical pharmacy services for haemato-oncology, solid tumour and TYA patients, supporting safe and effective use of ATMPs across inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory settings.

You will deputise for the lead haematology pharmacist in ATMP related service development, collaborating with stakeholders/MDT to design and implement models of care covering prescribing, preparation, storage, dispensing, administration and monitoring.

Responsibilities include providing expert pharmaceutical advice, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks (including JACIE), contributing to ATMP commissioning, forecasting drug expenditure, developing guidelines and SOPs, and supporting electronic prescribing.

You will act as an independent prescriber (or work towards qualification), manage your own caseload, contribute to MDT meetings, lead audits, support training and mentorship, and participate in clinical screening and checking rotas.

Although the pharmacy service is based at The Christie Hospital main site, postholders may be required to work at any location across the Greater Manchester and Cheshire Cancer Network. The Trust has a flexible working policy and, subject to service commitments, it may also be possible to support an element of working from home.

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.This is a unique opportunity to work with us and contribute to the growing, challenging and rewarding specialty of advanced therapies.

Job summary

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Long Lartin,

HMP Long Lartin is a Category A male prison with a capacity of 620 inmates located in the village of South Littleton in the Wychavon district in Worcestershire.

We offer a challenging, yet rewarding to learn and grow your career in healthcare, where you will be fully supported, and no two days are ever the same!

Due to the location of HMP Long Lartin you will ideally be a car driver.

Hours

• Monday Sunday
• 37.5 hours per week
• Weekdays & Weekend shift patters -7.30am 8pm
• 1.5 week in a month

Salary

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

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

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

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join our progressive, pharmacy team. Your role would be to provide high quality pharmaceutical care to inpatient and community mental health service users in Leeds by way of clinical interventions, medicines information and education and training. We have four sites across Leeds each with a subspecialty, which as part of a rotation you will gain extensive experience of.You will ideally have had some experience of working in secondary care although not essential. Good organisational and communication skills are essential as is an interest in mental health. Applications from pharmacists working in all sectors welcome.In return, we will support your personal and continued professional development in general and mental health pharmacy by way of in-house training or postgraduate programmes as relevant.

Alternatively for further information and informal discussion contact Michael Dixon ( Lead Pharmacist) on telephone 07929 015383 ([email protected]) or Alex Hoang Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Older age psychiatry 07971 882505 ([email protected] )

Main duties of the job

As a specialist clinical pharmacist in LYPFT, you will develop medicines knowledge and skills with the support of a training programme to advise clinical and healthcare teams on the safe and appropriate use of mental health medicines. You will have a clinical role working with ward / community hub clinical teams and also work independently to support medicines optimisation for service users of LYPFT. You will have opportunities to develop your training skills and educate yourself and others with regards to mental health medicines, develop your leadership and operational management skills and take part in quality improvement and service developments. We have a range of general and specialist mental health services including inpatient Adult and Older Peoples, Forensic, Recovery and Rehabilitation and community and primary care mental health services to the population of Leeds, forensic and CAMHS services to the population of York and tertiary specialist services such as Child and Adolescent Services and the National Inpatient Centre for Psychological Medicine for you to gain exposure of and experience within.

About us

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.

We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.

Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles(this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Job summary

Ready to make an impact? Seeking a fresh challenge? This could be the role for you!

We are looking for a skilled, enthusiastic, and experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join the Lewisham Division of Modality Partnership on a full-time contract for 37.5 hours per week. In this role, you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality, patient-centred pharmaceutical care, optimising medicines safely and effectively, and driving innovation in Primary Care.

At Modality Partnership, our CARE values, Commitment, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, guide everything we do. Join a team that embodies these values in every patient interaction and across the wider organisation.

Why Join Us?

We offer a supportive, rewarding environment with benefits that help you thrive both professionally and personally:

NHS pension scheme

Minimum 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro rata)

Employee discounts and benefits scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Education and career development pathways

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Flexible working options and wellbeing initiatives

Main duties of the job

This is a dynamic, patient-facing Clinical Pharmacist role, focused on delivering evidence-based pharmaceutical care in Primary Care. You will use your expert knowledge of medicines to support patients with specific disease areas and long-term conditions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Clinically assessing, diagnosing, and prescribing (where qualified)
• Optimising medicines and improving prescribing safety
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes
• Supporting medication reviews and structured medicines optimisation
• Contributing to service development and innovative working practices
• Working with Divisional Boards and the National Modality Business Support Team to deliver strategic priorities

This role requires innovation, flexibility, and commitment, offering the opportunity to work resourcefully within a team to meet organisational priorities while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.

About us

Our Lewisham practices form part of Modality Partnership, one of the UKs largest GP super-partnerships, serving over 500,000 patients with a workforce of more than 1,800 staff. We are committed to continuous improvement and the implementation of scalable, innovative solutions that enhance both patient care and staff satisfaction.

This role provides a strong portfolio of clinical and leadership experience, enabling you to make sustainable improvements in Primary Care.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Application Process

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care, supporting patients in self-care and adherence, and contributing to service improvement, this role offers a career-advancing opportunity where your expertise is valued.

Join a growing team of like-minded professionals at Modality Partnership and make a real difference every day while developing your career.

Job summary

This post is only open to current employees of TEWV. Any applications received from non-TEWV employees will not be considered.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated registered Pharmacy Technician to join our successful team and contribute towards developing our services. The successful applicant will share our vision and be committed to our values and goals for the delivery of the best care to our patients. If you would like to work for an organisation that ensures excellence in patient care is achievable, then we would like to hear from you.

Whether you are an experienced or newly qualified technician, we can offer further development and training to extend your role in improving patient care.

Applicants should hold Level 3 BTEC / NVQ Pharmacy Services certificate or equivalent, be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician. (At the time of applying Pre-registration pharmacy technicians need to be due to qualify /register in four months or less)

Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy department as a qualified technician or as a student technician is desirable although applications from qualified pharmacy technicians working in the community sector are welcome.

The role involves providing ward-based medicines management services to wards within West Park Hospital and accuracy checking in the dispensary.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide technical aspects of the pharmacy medicines management and medicines optimisation services, working at West Park Hospital in Darlington.

You will work with the other pharmacy colleagues, in the dispensary and wards, to provide patients with an accurate and timely supply of medication from admission through to discharge.

You should be able to competently clinically check an array of medication from a variety of order forms.

You will be responsible for a range of technical duties in the dispensary to aid in the smooth and efficient running of the department and will assist the Clinical Pharmacists and Senior Pharmacy Technicians in the provision of a ward-based medicines optimisation service.

You will deliver the technical clinical pharmacy service and promote medicines optimisation across a variety of specialities under the direction of the Lead Pharmacy Technician, whilst always promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job summary

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Long Lartin,

HMP Long Lartin is a Category A male prison with a capacity of 620 inmates located in the village of South Littleton in the Wychavon district in Worcestershire.

We offer a challenging, yet rewarding to learn and grow your career in healthcare, where you will be fully supported, and no two days are ever the same!

Due to the location of HMP Long Lartin you will ideally be a car driver.

Hours

• Monday Sunday
• 37.5 hours per week
• Weekdays & Weekend shift patters -7.30am 8pm
• 1.5 week in a month

Salary

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

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

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

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Fixed Term Contract End Date: September 2027

Purpose for Fixed Term: Secondment

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team. We are looking for a registered or soon-to-be registered pharmacy technician to join our enthusiastic and motivated team based at Southampton General Hospital (SGH). These are progressive band 4 to 5 posts; however, applications from current band 5s are welcome.

This exciting, fully supported post would be ideal for pharmacy technicians soon to qualify and register with the GPhC. You must be a team player, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be keen to develop yourself.

We have an exciting opportunity within our inpatient dispensary for a fixed term secondment.

Within the pharmacy department, we pride ourselves on the development of our staff. You will be supported to complete the band 4/5 progressive framework by collecting relevant evidence towards a set of core competencies. Once complete and signed off, your post will be upgraded to band 5.

Applicants who can demonstrate that they already meet the required competencies may be offered a Band 5 contract upon appointment.Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing the application form.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

188-CL021026

Job locations

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing general pharmaceutical duties under the supervision of a pharmacy technician specialist.To undertake day to day supervision of staff including the allocation of tasks in order to co-ordinate and manage the workload of the section.

-Dispensary based training at Southampton General Hospital where you will be trained through competency based learning to dispense, label and check accurately; issuing medications to patients will also be covered.

What we're looking for:

We are looking for diligent, enthusiastic Pharmacy Technicians committed to improving patient care and working within the pharmacy and UHS teams in all areas of pharmacy and at ward level.

Applicants must be a Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council, and must possess the following: BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ level 3 supported by appropriate underpinning knowledge e.g. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NPA.Applicants working towards the relevant qualifications will be considered.

Attached you will find the person specification document, which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experienceneeded for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application, as these criteria are used byhiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

This role within the inpatient dispensary is key in the supply of inpatient, TTA, CD medication for patients within the trust, as well as responsible for stock control, training of junior staff androle modelling

This role is reporting to the Lead Pharmacy Technician.

Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for performing general pharmaceutical duties under the supervision of a pharmacy technician specialist.To undertake day to day supervision of staff including the allocation of tasks in order to co-ordinate and manage the workload of the section. -Dispensary based training at Southampton General Hospital where you will be trained through competency based learning to dispense, label and check accurately; issuing medications to patients will also be covered. What we're looking for: We are looking for diligent, enthusiastic Pharmacy Technicians committed to improving patient care and working within the pharmacy and UHS teams in all areas of pharmacy and at ward level. Applicants must be a Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council, and must possess the following: BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ level 3 supported by appropriate underpinning knowledge e.g. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NPA.Applicants working towards the relevant qualifications will be considered. Attached you will find the person specification document, which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experienceneeded for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application, as these criteria are used byhiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. This role within the inpatient dispensary is key in the supply of inpatient, TTA, CD medication for patients within the trust, as well as responsible for stock control, training of junior staff androle modelling This role is reporting to the Lead Pharmacy Technician.

Person Specification

Physical requirements of the post

Essential

• Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act 2010).

Qualifications / training required

Essential

• Registered pharmacy technician in UK by GPhC / registered Science Manufacturing Technician (Apprenticeship Standard- Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals processing) in UK by the Science Council
• Numerate and literate e.g. GCSE in Maths and English A* to C or equivalent or IELTS test score 7 as required by GPhC if overseas candidate
• One of the following additional pharmacy qualifications - Accredited Checking PT (ACPT) Pre and In Processing Checking (PIPC) medicine management accreditation , TAQA assessor , CIPS level 4, foundation management or equivalent demonstrable experience of day to day operational management of staff and workload.
• Experience of staff management/operational workload supervision

Desirable

• Completion of Practice supervisor programme or equivalent.
• Additional pharmacy qualifications e.g. Completed APTUK Foundation Framework Foundation management or other recognised management qualification or demonstrable management experience TAQA Medicines Management qualification PIPC ACPT CIPS level 4

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

• Accurate dispensing of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy or aseptics)
• Maintaining continuous professional development portfolio
• Dealing with customers/patients

Desirable

• Hospital pharmacy experience
• Stock control/ordering experience
• Experience of JAC or similar computer labelling/ordering system
• Experience relevant to role applied for e.g.: Providing a ward based medicines management service , Clinical Trials or research experience, Aseptic services experience

Special requirements of the post

Essential

• Work weekends, evenings and bank holidays as per rota
• Able to work at RSH and SGH and other sites if required

Desirable

• Cover flexible working hours including weekends, late nights and on call where necessary according to rota

Trust Values

Essential

• Patient First
• Working Together
• Always Improving

Person Specification Physical requirements of the post Essential Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act 2010). Qualifications / training required Essential Registered pharmacy technician in UK by GPhC / registered Science Manufacturing Technician (Apprenticeship Standard- Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals processing) in UK by the Science Council Numerate and literate e.g. GCSE in Maths and English A* to C or equivalent or IELTS test score 7 as required by GPhC if overseas candidate One of the following additional pharmacy qualifications - Accredited Checking PT (ACPT) Pre and In Processing Checking (PIPC) medicine management accreditation , TAQA assessor , CIPS level 4, foundation management or equivalent demonstrable experience of day to day operational management of staff and workload. Experience of staff management/operational workload supervision Desirable Completion of Practice supervisor programme or equivalent. Additional pharmacy qualifications e.g. Completed APTUK Foundation Framework Foundation management or other recognised management qualification or demonstrable management experience TAQA Medicines Management qualification PIPC ACPT CIPS level 4 Previous or relevant experience necessary Essential Accurate dispensing of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy or aseptics) Maintaining continuous professional development portfolio Dealing with customers/patients Desirable Hospital pharmacy experience Stock control/ordering experience Experience of JAC or similar computer labelling/ordering system Experience relevant to role applied for e.g.: Providing a ward based medicines management service , Clinical Trials or research experience, Aseptic services experience Special requirements of the post Essential Work weekends, evenings and bank holidays as per rota Able to work at RSH and SGH and other sites if required Desirable Cover flexible working hours including weekends, late nights and on call where necessary according to rota Trust Values Essential Patient First Working Together Always Improving

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 Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Widnes Highfield Health GP Federation and WA8 Collaborate Primary Care Network (PCN) are seeking to recruit an experienced and highly motivated Clinical Pharmacist to join our well-established and friendly team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside an experienced team of practice-based Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and wider multidisciplinary colleagues, supporting the delivery of high-quality care across Widnes.

The post will be directly employed by Widnes Highfield Health GP Federation, while working collaboratively with practices across WA8 Collaborate PCN. The successful candidate will support the delivery of the Primary Care Network DES, local prescribing priorities such as the Prescribing Initiative Scheme, and our innovative at-scale hub model clinics delivered from Highfield Hospital in Widnes.

We are committed to supporting the successful candidate's continued professional development and career progression. The role offers a salary of £53,000-£56,500 per annum, depending on experience pro rota for 30 hours per week, together with NHS Pension, a discretionary bonus and other company incentives.

This is a permanent position with the potential to develop into a more senior role with additional leadership responsibilities as our services continue to grow.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team committed to improving health outcomes for our local population. There will be an opportunity to contribute to the development of new services, schemes and projects across the Federation and PCN.

You will provide expert professional advice on medicines optimisation and governance, including prescribing safety, drug monitoring and Patient Group Directions. You will help resolve medication-related queries, undertake structured medication reviews and work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and access to healthcare.

The role will also support the development and delivery of long-term condition services, including clinics for heart failure, chronic kidney disease, frailty and other areas of integrated care.

Delivering integrated care clinics, Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs), Extended Access services, frailty clinics and ADHD clinics.

Conducting and overseeing SMRs for patients with complex polypharmacy, including patients living in care homes.

Working closely with the PCN GP Prescribing Lead to support town-wide prescribing programmes and improvement initiatives.

Providing medicines-related advice and support to patients and healthcare professionals.

Supporting and shaping the development of integrated care and long-term condition services.

About us

You will be employed by Widnes Highfield Health GP Federation on behalf of WA8 Collaborate Primary Care Network.

Our head office is based at Highfield Hospital in Widnes, Cheshire, on the site of a former maternity hospital. The building has been extensively renovated to provide modern, comfortable waiting areas and clinic rooms equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and technology.

This environment enables us to provide accurate and timely assessment, investigation and sharing of results, forming an important part of the healthcare services available to the population of Halton.

Widnes Highfield Health GP Federation provides a range of Primary Care and Community Care services from:

Widnes Highfield Health, Highfield Hospital, Widnes, WA8 7DJ

Over the past 12 months, Widnes Highfield Health and WA8 Collaborate PCN have received national recognition for our collaborative approach to improving patient care, including:

• 2025 HSJ Award Winner Most Effective Contribution to Improving Care for Patients with Long Term Conditions.

• 2025 HSJ Runner-Up Collaborative work in cardio-renal-metabolic transformation.

• 2025 GP Awards Winner Clinical Improvement: Long Term Conditions, for our Cardio-Renal-Metabolic Quality Improvement Programme.

• 2025 GP Awards Shortlisted for PCN of the Year.

Job summary

About the role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Gartree, a category B Prison located in Market Harborough, Leicestershire

The pharmacy within the healthcare department is responsible for dispensing, ordering, prescription rewriting, stock control, and medication checks. The team consists of four staff members.

• Onsite Parking
• Onsite Gym
• Career and Development opportunities

Hours:

• Monday - Sunday service
• 37.5 hours per week
• 7.30am - 5pm
• 1 weekend in 4

Salary

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

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

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

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

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

Hours

• Monday - Sunday service
• Weekdays 7.30am - 5.30pm
• Weekends and Bank Holidays 8.30am - 5.30pm

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £34,428 - £41,659 per annum - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

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

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#LI-AS1