Job summary
This is a really exciting time to join our newly established outpatient pharmacy service 'Newcastle Pharmacy Services'. We provide an outpatient dispensing service to the patients of The Newcastle upon Hospitals NHS Trust. We are looking for motivated and dynamic individuals who thrive in a fast paced, energetic and friendly environment who are keen to develop themselves and the service.
Full time 37.5 hours per week working Monday -Friday shifts between 08:30 - 18:00.
Trustwide. Base at Royal Victoria Infirmary but expected to cover shifts at both sites when required.
Annual Leave - 27 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays
Pension: Nest Pension Scheme; 5% employee contribution and 3 % employers contribution
Pay Date: 28th of the month
Interview Date Tuesday 09 December 2025
Main duties of the job
To carry out the full range of Dispensing and Technician duties including the dispensing of prescriptions and orders.
Provide technical support to dispensary services including carrying out routine procedures in the ordering, distribution and storage of pharmaceutical stock.
About us
Our new outpatient pharmacy - Newcastle Pharmacy Services - will operate from 1 December 2024 as a subsidiary of the Trust. This follows an announcement from Lloyds in August 2024, that it was withdrawing from its 64 Lloyds Pharmacy-branded hospital pharmacy sites across the country, including those at the RVI and Freeman Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To perform the role of an Accuracy checking Pharmacy Technician undertaking a broad range of technical pharmaceutical activities across dispensary services, including providing advice to patients and other healthcare staff.
- To practice as a registered pharmacy technician.
- To act as an accredited checking technician for the final accuracy checking of dispensed medicines, in addition to performing final release checks on other nondispensed items.
- To support the training and assessment of staff within dispensary services.
- To support robust stock management and minimise waste.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To perform the role of an Accuracy checking Pharmacy Technician undertaking a broad range of technical pharmaceutical activities across dispensary services, including providing advice to patients and other healthcare staff.
- To practice as a registered pharmacy technician.
- To act as an accredited checking technician for the final accuracy checking of dispensed medicines, in addition to performing final release checks on other nondispensed items.
- To support the training and assessment of staff within dispensary services.
- To support robust stock management and minimise waste.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Sound knowledge and understanding of pharmacy patient services, supported by practical experience and completion of an approved training programme
- Knowledge and understanding of the Law and Ethics relating to the dispensing of medicines
- Evidence of professional CPD
Desirable
- Awareness of Trust policies and procedures relating to dispensary services
- Knowledge of current COSHH and Health and Safety Legislation
SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to organise own work and work of others
- Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines
- Ability to maintain a high standard of accuracy in a busy environment
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Excellent customer care
- Working knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, spreadsheets and databases
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical procedures acquired through training, NVQ 3, BTEC or equivalent qualification plus experience to degree equivalent
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- An Accredited Accuracy Checking Qualification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience working in a hospital pharmacy patient services environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in an automated dispensary including practical experience of day to day maintenance of robotic systems
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Sound knowledge and understanding of pharmacy patient services, supported by practical experience and completion of an approved training programme
- Knowledge and understanding of the Law and Ethics relating to the dispensing of medicines
- Evidence of professional CPD
Desirable
- Awareness of Trust policies and procedures relating to dispensary services
- Knowledge of current COSHH and Health and Safety Legislation
SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to organise own work and work of others
- Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines
- Ability to maintain a high standard of accuracy in a busy environment
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Excellent customer care
- Working knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, spreadsheets and databases
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical procedures acquired through training, NVQ 3, BTEC or equivalent qualification plus experience to degree equivalent
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- An Accredited Accuracy Checking Qualification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience working in a hospital pharmacy patient services environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in an automated dispensary including practical experience of day to day maintenance of robotic systems
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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.
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
Newcastle Hospitals PharmaServices Limited
Address
Royal Victoria Infirmary
317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary
NE1 4LP
