Pharmacy Technician Ward and Dispensary Services | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

ESHT; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Eastbourne is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the Medicines Management team. This role involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide patient-facing services. Candidates must be registered with the GPhC and have ideally some hospital pharmacy experience. The organization offers excellent support for career development, staff benefits including pension enrolment, and psychological support. The role emphasizes the importance of individuality in applications and collaborative care for diverse patient needs.

Benefits

Staff development opportunities

NHS pension scheme

Access to onsite nurseries

Free psychological support

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council).
• Hospital pharmacy experience is ideal.
• Medicines management certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the clinical pharmacy team providing safe service.
• Take accurate medication history for patients.
• Order patients' medication ensuring sufficient supplies.

Skills

Registered with the GPhC

Hospital pharmacy experience

Medicines management certificate

Qualified accuracy checking technician

Communication skills

Education

Pharmacy Technician Qualification

Job description

Overview

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).

Qualifications

• Registered with the GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council).
• Hospital pharmacy experience (ideal).
• Medicines management certificate (ideal).
• Qualified accuracy checking technician (ideal).
• Newly registered or soon to be qualified Pharmacy Technicians will be considered but will initially be paid at the AFC Band 4 rate.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the clinical pharmacy team providing a safe and effective service to a variety of patients.
• Provide the 80% ward‑based, patient‑facing role: take an up‑to‑date accurate medication history for all patients, work with the multidisciplinary team to resolve queries.
• Ordering patients' own medication ensuring sufficient supplies are available.
• Act as a Pharmacy representative delivering a core service, answering Pharmacy related questions or referring to the most appropriate colleague within the team.
• Accuracy end‑checkers support the dispensary workflow with a daily end‑checking slot.
• Support the operational team with a variety of tasks to ensure timely delivery of Pharmacy supplies.

Benefits

• Staff development opportunities.
• Enrolment in the NHS pension scheme.
• Auto‑enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service.
• Access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.
• Free psychological support through the Employee Assistance Programme.
• Onsite parking available from £50 a year.

Statement on the Use of AI

We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI‑generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective. Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application. We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI‑generated content may diminish your chance of success. Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

This advert closes on Monday 29 Dec 2025