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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 20 August 2025

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Technician(s) to join our Pharmacy teams at our Worthing and St Richards Hospital site.

We are actively seeking reliable and self-motivated team players, who can demonstrate a positive attitude, self-confidence, have a reliable work history and the ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients.

Main duties of the job

As part of our Pharmacy Technician team you will contribute to the dispensary service, undertake medicines reconciliation, checking of patients own medicines for reuse, counsel patients, undertake audit work, complete final accuracy check of prescriptions and support training of pharmacy staff including line management of trainee Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants.

About us

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Details

Date posted

06 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £37,796 a year Band 4-5 progression

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

279-7334041-AUG25

Job locations

Worthing & St Richards

Spitalfield Road

Chichester

PO196SE


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Pharmacy Department provides a service to a wide range of patients with diverse needs across a range of specialities. You will be a valued member of the team within the clinical and dispensary services and in return will receive training and support to facilitate career development.

We are offering a comprehensive training package which will develop your skills for you to progress from a Band 4 to 5 Pharmacy Technician. If, upon completion of the training provided, you are able to demonstrate the required competencies you will progress into a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician position.

Medicines Optimisation accredited

Accuracy Checking accredited

Willing to undertake additional training to support pharmacytrainees as Educational Supervisor, Expert Witness and/or Practise Supervisor

Act as a Line Manager for trainee Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Pharmacy Department provides a service to a wide range of patients with diverse needs across a range of specialities. You will be a valued member of the team within the clinical and dispensary services and in return will receive training and support to facilitate career development.

We are offering a comprehensive training package which will develop your skills for you to progress from a Band 4 to 5 Pharmacy Technician. If, upon completion of the training provided, you are able to demonstrate the required competencies you will progress into a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician position.

Medicines Optimisation accredited

Accuracy Checking accredited

Willing to undertake additional training to support pharmacytrainees as Educational Supervisor, Expert Witness and/or Practise Supervisor

Act as a Line Manager for trainee Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent.
  • Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Desirable

  • Experience in a hospital pharmacy, post qualification
  • Experience of working as a EW, ES or PS

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent.
  • Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Desirable

  • Experience in a hospital pharmacy, post qualification
  • Experience of working as a EW, ES or PS

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing & St Richards

Spitalfield Road

Chichester

PO196SE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing & St Richards

Spitalfield Road

Chichester

PO196SE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Pharmacy Technician Dispensary Services

Sarah Drew or Colette Marshall

sarah.drew6@nhs.net

01243788122

Details

Date posted

06 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £37,796 a year Band 4-5 progression

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

279-7334041-AUG25

Job locations

Worthing & St Richards

Spitalfield Road

Chichester

PO196SE


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