Higher Level Pharmacy Technician

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Worthing; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Higher Level Pharmacy Technician to join their team at Worthing. This role involves contributing to dispensary and clinical services, conducting medicines reconciliation, and counseling patients. The successful candidate will have a Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Technology and be registered with the GPhC. The job offers a progression from Band 4 to Band 5, along with extensive training and support. Salary ranges from £27,485 to £37,796 per year, with sponsorship eligibility under the UKVI.

Benefits

Comprehensive training package

Career development opportunities

Support for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience working as an Educational Supervisor (EW), Expert Witness (ES), or Practice Supervisor (PS).
• ACPT accreditation required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to dispensary and clinical service.
• Undertake medicines reconciliation and patient counseling.
• Support and train pharmacy trainees and staff.

Skills

Self-motivated

Effective communication

Reliability

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians

Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Job description

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Higher Level Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 22 January 2026

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

We are actively seeking reliable and self-motivated team player, 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 and clinical 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.

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.

Accuracy Checking accredited

Willing to undertake additional training to support pharmacy trainees as Educational Supervisor, Expert Witness and/or Practice Supervisor

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

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.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent.
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Experience of working as a EW, ES or PS
• ACPT accreditation

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

• 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.

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