University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Services

The closing date is 17 November 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for Pharmacy Technicians to join our Clinical Pharmacy team at our St Richards and Worthing sites. We are actively seeking a reliable and self-motivated individual, with a positive attitude, to work as part of our clinical teams. You will demonstrate self-confidence, have a reliable work history and the ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients.

The Pharmacy Department provides a service to a wide range of patients with diverse needs across a range of specialities. We operate a comprehensive ward based, patient facing clinical service backed by innovative technology. You will be a valued member of the team providing this essential service and in return will receive training and support to facilitate career development.

We have various fixed term secondment opportunities available.

Our ward-based technician posts rotate between Medicine, Surgery and Emergency Floor participating in medicines reconciliation, counselling, cost improvement projects, audit work and training of nursing and pharmacy staff and includes the line management of trainee pharmacy technicians.

Main duties of the job

Provide assistance in the provision of pharmacy services at Worthing and St Richards Hospital. This is a progressional post working within the Clinical Services Team.

Assist in the provision of a safe, efficient and effective pharmaceutical service and to assist in the medicines management service.

Be actively involved with medicines management duties, ordering of medicines for inpatients and patient discharges and assisting the Senior Pharmacy Technician with technical developments for this service

Communicate with other members of the pharmacy and multidisciplinary team to facilitate seamless care for patients.

Improve the admission and discharge process, by facilitating the safe and efficient supply of medicines to patients at University Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

To perform the final accuracy check on dispensed items, from clinically screened prescriptions, on completion of National Accreditation - Accredited Checking Technician course.

Work towards becoming an Educational Supervisor and Expert Witness

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

03 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

279-7508977-NOV24

Job locations

St Richard's/Worthing

Chichester

PO19 6SE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the requirements of the role

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the requirements of the role

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered with GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician

Desirable

  • Medicines Reconciliation Qualification
  • ACPT Qualification
  • Education supervisor/line management experience

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of team working
  • Evidence of patient care
  • Evidence of prioritisation/time management

Desirable

  • Relevant Hospital Pharmacy Experience

Equality, Diversity, and 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

  • Registered with GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician

Desirable

  • Medicines Reconciliation Qualification
  • ACPT Qualification
  • Education supervisor/line management experience

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of team working
  • Evidence of patient care
  • Evidence of prioritisation/time management

Desirable

  • Relevant Hospital Pharmacy Experience

Equality, Diversity, and 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St Richard's/Worthing

Chichester

PO19 6SE


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

St Richard's/Worthing

Chichester

PO19 6SE


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

Jacqui Dyson

jacqui.dyson2@nhs.net

01243788122

Details

Date posted

03 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

279-7508977-NOV24

Job locations

St Richard's/Worthing

Chichester

PO19 6SE


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