Outpatient Pharmacy Technician/Checking Technician

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SDH Developments Ltd in Torbay Hospital, Torquay, is seeking an experienced Outpatient Pharmacy Technician. You will dispense medicines, manage stock, and support a front-of-house service for patients and visitors.

The post includes training as an accuracy checking technician and requires registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. OTE and progression within a supportive hospital environment, with developing outpatient services and a focus on patient safety and experience.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• NVQ Level 3 / BTEC in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent).
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• As Outpatient Pharmacy Technician, dispense medicines for patients.
• Order and receive stock and provide a front-of-house service for customers.
• Undertake a final accuracy check on prescriptions.
• Work effectively as part of the outpatient pharmacy team.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 / BTEC in Pharmacy Services

GPhC registration

CPD evidence

Job description

SDH Developments Ltd

Main area Pharmacy Technician Grade SDH Developments Ltd Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Shifts within the time: Monday to Friday 8.00 - 6.00 occasional Saturdays.) Job ref 388-8194283-PC&S

Site Torbay Hospital Town Torquay Salary £28,392 - £39,043 pa. Qualification & Experience dependant Salary period Yearly Closing 09/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

SDH Developments Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary company of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, provides pharmacy services to patients and visitors attending the Outpatients Department at Torbay Hospital. These services continue to develop, and we are now looking for a pharmacy technician who is qualified or prepared to train as an accuracy checking technician to join our team.

In this role you will dispense medicines for patients. In addition, you will undertake related duties including ordering and receipt of stock, and be involved in the provision of an efficient and effective ‘front of house’ service for customers, including the sale of medicines. Accuracy Checking Technicians will also be required to undertake a final accuracy check on prescriptions.

You will be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. You will have excellent communication, organisational and customer service skills, and be an effective team player.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is recognised at a national level as a progressive and successful organisation. The primary objectives of this outpatient pharmacy are to improve patient safety, improve the patient experience, and to allow further investment in healthcare facilities in South Devon.

Main duties of the job

• As an Outpatient Pharmacy Technician you will dispense medicines for patients.
• In addition, you will undertake related duties including ordering and receipt of stock, and be involved in the provision of an efficient and effective ‘front of house’ service for customers, including the sale of medicines. You will also need to provide support in the day to day operation of the pharmacy.
• Accuracy Checking Technicians will also be required to undertake a final accuracy check on prescriptions.

Working for our organisation

‘If you are looking for a challenging role in which to develop your skills and knowledge then this post will provide an excellent opportunity for you’

SDH Developments Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary company of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, provides pharmacy services to patients and visitors attending the Outpatients Department at Torbay Hospital. These services continue to develop, and we are now looking for a pharmacy technician to join our team.

Why work with us - Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.
• Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person specification

Knowledge & Experience

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Computer literate
• Understanding of Health & Safety Legislation and Risk Management
• Well-developed organisational, time management and planning skills; ability to organise workload and prioritise effectively
• Quality-oriented; strives for continuous improvement
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Pays attention to detail
• Methodical, accurate and analytical
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Conscientious, motivated, reliable and resourceful
• Understanding of the NHS and the role of Pharmacy

Qualifications & Training

• NVQ Level 3 / BTEC in Pharmacy Services (or nationally recognised equivalent qualifications)
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Specific Skills

• Experience of checking complex prescriptions e.g. oncology, paediatrics

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.