Job summary
- Main area
- Health Science Services
- Grade
- Progressive Band 4-5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-CL150625
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £26,530 - £29,114 pa or pa pro rata
- Closing
- 17/07/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 24/07/2025
Employer heading
Progressive Band 4-5 Pharmacy Technician
Progressive Band 4-5
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The Medicines Management Team at UHS are looking for a dedicated, passionate individual to join our evolving team. As a Pharmacy Technician within our team, you will be at the forefront of patient care in a rewarding environment with the opportunity to directly make a difference to our patients.
You will need to have strong time management skills, a proactive approach to problem solving and a strong "patient first" ethos. In return, our supportive team will help develop you towards your potential as a Pharmacy Technician.
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Providing a range of Medicines Management services to our patients, including the completion of Medicines Reconciliation, completing discharge prescriptions at ward level and counselling patients on new medications
Act as a role model and mentor to junior staff, providing support, guidance and training as needed in order to develop staff.
Embedding yourself as a key member of the ward team, supporting the MDT towards outstanding patient outcomes.
Identify and contribute to service improvement, evaluation and development.
Person specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential criteria
- Registered pharmacy technician in UK by GPhC or working towards qualifications suitable for registration as a pharmacy technician with the GPhC within the next six months.
- Numerate and literate e.g. GCSE in Maths and English A* to C or equivalent or IELTS test score 7 as required by GPhC if overseas candidate
Desirable criteria
- Additional pharmacy qualifications e.g. Completed APTUK Foundation Framework Management training Practice supervisor or TAQA Medicines Management qualification PIPC ACPT
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential criteria
- Accurate dispensing of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy or aseptic)
- Dealing with customers and / or patients
- Maintaining continuous professional development requirements or training portfolio
Desirable criteria
- Hospital pharmacy experience Stock control / ordering experience
- Providing a ward-based medicines management service
- Aseptic pharmacy experience
- Clinical trials or research experience
- Experience of using JAC or similar pharmacy based computer systems
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Daniel Bradley
- Job title
- Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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