Job summary
Permanent Full-time
We are looking for someone to join our team, contributing to an efficient and accurate Medicines Management service. Your role will include assessing patient medication histories, supporting discharge planning, and ensuring the availability and suitability of medicines.
About Us: The Medicine Management Technician team consists of 10 technicians working with the Ward Pharmacist. Our Pharmacy department provides a progressive service supporting a range of patients. Joining us means becoming part of a patient-focused, rewarding environment, with opportunities for professional development and collaborative working.
About You: You will be a registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC and an Accredited Accuracy Checking Technician. Previous hospital experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
Join us at Sheffield Children's and be a valued member of our team!
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Senior Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will include:
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Work across a variety of wards and departments, delivering ward pharmacy services, offering advice, and supplying relevant guidelines, and up-to-date information to support ward nursing staff.
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Participate in the medicines management service, including assessing the availability and suitability of patients' own medicines, and referring non-standard prescriptions to the relevant authority.
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Participate in the discharge planning process, ensuring the efficient and accurate provision of medicines for patients to take home, including providing appropriate patient counselling.
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Contribute to the Medicines Reconciliation service on inpatient wards, ensuring accurate medication histories.
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Work with the inpatient dispensary team, providing Accuracy Checking cover when needed.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 3213 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes
Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 roles.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 3213 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes
Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 roles.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Accredited Accuracy Checking Technician
- NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services or equivalent registerable qualification
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- IT qualification
- Medicine Management Technician Accreditation
- L4 Btec Diploma Clinical services
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience or post qualification paediatric hospital pharmacy experience
Desirable
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Can use computer key board / computer
Desirable
- Ward pharmacy services & Paediatric pharmacy experience
- Used to using JAC pharmacy system
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to use appropriate equipment
- Careful and accurate worker
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Good team worker
- Flexible and adaptable
- Self-motivated
- Good organisational abilities and prioritisation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Accredited Accuracy Checking Technician
- NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services or equivalent registerable qualification
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- IT qualification
- Medicine Management Technician Accreditation
- L4 Btec Diploma Clinical services
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience or post qualification paediatric hospital pharmacy experience
Desirable
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Can use computer key board / computer
Desirable
- Ward pharmacy services & Paediatric pharmacy experience
- Used to using JAC pharmacy system
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to use appropriate equipment
- Careful and accurate worker
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Good team worker
- Flexible and adaptable
- Self-motivated
- Good organisational abilities and prioritisation skills
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).
