Pharmacy Technician Ward and Dispensary Services

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in East Sussex is seeking a pharmacy technician to join their clinical team at Eastbourne Hospital. This role involves patient-facing duties, including taking medication histories, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring timely delivery of pharmacy services. Candidates must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and should have hospital pharmacy experience. The position offers staff development, NHS pension scheme enrollment, and other benefits.

Benefits

Staff development opportunities

NHS pension scheme

Access to onsite nurseries

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Must possess reliability and mature interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Take accurate medication histories for all patients.
• Collaborate to resolve medication queries.
• Order medications, ensuring sufficient supplies.

Skills

Medication history collection

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Medication order processing

Interpersonal skills

Education

General Pharmaceutical Council registration

Medicines Management Certificate

Job description

Position Overview

You will work as a pharmacy technician within the clinical pharmacy team, primarily ward‑based and patient‑facing. As part of the Pharmacy Clinical Team at Eastbourne Hospital, you will provide a safe and effective service to a wide range of patients across various specialities.

Responsibilities

• Take up‑to‑date, accurate medication histories for all patients.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to resolve medication queries.
• Order patients’ own medication, ensuring sufficient supplies are available.
• Act as a Pharmacy representative, delivering core services, answering pharmacy‑related questions, or referring to appropriate colleagues.
• Perform daily end‑checking of accuracy to support the dispensary workflow.
• Support the operational team with various tasks to ensure timely delivery of pharmacy supplies.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
• Holds a Medicines Management Certificate and is a qualified accuracy‑checking technician (preferred but not essential).
• Reliable work history, mature interpersonal skills, self‑confidence and a positive, forward‑thinking attitude are required.

Benefits

• Staff development opportunities with full training and support for career progression.
• Enrolment in the NHS pension scheme.
• Auto‑enrolment to the Temporary Workforce Service.
• Access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants, and accommodation options.
• Free psychological support via the Employee Assistance Programme.
• Onsite parking available for £50 per year.

How to Apply

To join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, please submit your application today. The Trust offers a supportive environment for professional growth and patient care excellence.