Senior Pharmacy Technician

NHS; Worksop; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is looking for a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join their progressive department. This role offers the opportunity for career advancement, beginning as a Band 4 position for 18 months leading to a Band 5 role, promoting innovative technologies and professional development for the best patient care.

Benefits

Extensive range of learning opportunities

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

Salary sacrifice schemes

Discounts on restaurants and shopping

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 in Pharmaceutical Skills or equivalent required.
• Proven pharmacy experience is essential.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Accuracy checking of dispensed medicines and supervision of a team.
• Undertake audit and quality improvement work.
• Provide mentoring for other Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy assistants.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Teamwork

Pressure Management

Workload Prioritization

Education

NVQ 3 in Pharmaceutical Skills

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences

General Pharmaceutical Council Registration

Tools

Computer Literacy

Job description

Go back Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Senior Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 26 June 2025

Are you a innovative and motivated Pharmacy Technician looking to progress your career ? Or a 2nd year Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician looking for your first Pharmacy Technician post ? We are looking for a enthusiastic and progressive Pharmacy Technician, or soon to be Pharmacy Technician, to join our department.

This role will initially be a band 4 development post for 18 months until set competencies are complete, this will then lead to a band 5 role. If you have the required level of experience which will be discussed at interview the role will be band 5.

Our Pharmacy is a friendly, progressive department. We pride ourselves on our high standards of pharmaceutical input and investment in innovative technologies and professional development to ensure the best possible patient care. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and progressive Pharmacy Technician to join our department.

We have a strong focus on the development of Pharmacy Technicians, and support our team to reach their full potential. We support staff to access leadership programmes, such as the CPPE Leading for Change and NHS Leadership Academy programme, and other Pharmacy Technician development such as the BTEC level 4 diploma in clinical pharmacy services.

This post is 30 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role will be accuracy checking of dispensed medicines and day to day supervision of a team in our automated dispensaries, aseptic supervision and ward based medicine optimisation duties.

The post holder will undertake Audit and quality improvement work

The post holder will provide mentoring for other Pharmacy Technicians, PTPT's and Pharmacy assistants

The post holder will support training and education in the department

The post holder will participate in the provision of a Trust wide Pharmacy Service which operates to the highest standards and not only meets, but exceeds customer expectations.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• NVQ 3 in Pharmaceutical Skills or equivalent
• BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Computer Literacy

Knowledge & Experience

• Proven pharmacy experience

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff and colleagues
• Able to follow standard operating procedures
• Able to work independently or as part of a team
• Able to prioritise workload
• Able to work under pressure

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.

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

£26,530 to £36,483 a yearPro Rata Per Annum