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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Pharmacy Technician Ward and Dispensary Services

The closing date is 29 December 2025

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Job summary

We are offering you an exciting opportunity to join our Medicines Management team at East Sussex Healthcare Trust. We are actively seeking a reliable, conscientious, self-motivated individual who has a positive, forward thinking attitude to work as a part of the Pharmacy Clinical Team based at Eastbourne hospital. You will have to demonstrate self-confidence, have a reliable work history and possess mature interpersonal skills.

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 would become a valued member of the team providing this essential service and in return you will receive full training and support to facilitate your career development

You must be registered with the GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council).

Ideally you should possess hospital pharmacy experience, hold a medicines management certificate and be a qualified accuracy checking technician, although not essential. Consideration and support will be given to enable development to meet the criteria requirements.

Newly registered (or soon to be qualified) Pharmacy Technicians will be considered but will initially be paid at the AFC Band 4 rate. Support with your career progression will be given in accordance with our Education and Training Strategy.

Main duties of the job

Working as member of the clinical pharmacy team providing a safe and effective service to a variety of patients.

The role is 80% ward based, patient facing. Taking an up to date accurate medication history for all patients, working with the multidisciplinary team to resolve queries.

Ordering patients own medication ensuring sufficient supplies are available.

You will be a Pharmacy representative delivering a core service, answering Pharmacy related questions or referring to the most appropriate colleague within the team.

Accuracy end checkers will support the dispensary work flow with a daily end checking slot.

Support the operational team as and when required with a variety tasks to ensure timely delivery of Pharmacy supplies

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Details

Date posted

17 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

374-ED1057

Job locations

EDGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education including Maths and English
  • Registered Pharmacy Technician
  • Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

  • Medicines Management
  • Counselling Accreditation
  • Checking Technicians Accreditation Practice Supervisor/Train the Trainer accreditation

Experience

Essential

  • 2 years as a qualified technician
  • Knowledge of legislation affecting pharmacy practice
  • Pharmaceutical knowledge on actions and uses of medicines
  • Experience of working in a busy efficient dispensary

Desirable

  • Involvement in the management of Clinical Trials

Skills

Essential

  • Good written and oral skills for communication with pharmacy team members, public and other healthcare professions
  • Must be able to recognise and overcome barriers to understanding e.g. language, deaf, learning difficulties
  • Demonstrates the ability to work well as a team member
  • Good keyboard and IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Preparation of Blister Packs
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education including Maths and English
  • Registered Pharmacy Technician
  • Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

  • Medicines Management
  • Counselling Accreditation
  • Checking Technicians Accreditation Practice Supervisor/Train the Trainer accreditation

Experience

Essential

  • 2 years as a qualified technician
  • Knowledge of legislation affecting pharmacy practice
  • Pharmaceutical knowledge on actions and uses of medicines
  • Experience of working in a busy efficient dispensary

Desirable

  • Involvement in the management of Clinical Trials

Skills

Essential

  • Good written and oral skills for communication with pharmacy team members, public and other healthcare professions
  • Must be able to recognise and overcome barriers to understanding e.g. language, deaf, learning difficulties
  • Demonstrates the ability to work well as a team member
  • Good keyboard and IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Preparation of Blister Packs

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

EDGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

EDGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Pharmacy Technician for Medicines Management

Helena Skilton

helena.skilton@nhs.net

03001314500

Details

Date posted

17 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

374-ED1057

Job locations

EDGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


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