Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 177-EMER-7323244
- Employer
- James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- James Paget University Hospital
- Town
- Gorleston, Great Yarmouth
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Pharmacy Technician
NHS AfC: Band 5
Patient and staff experience is important to us and these are the behaviours we live by:
- Putting patients first
- Aiming to get it right
- Recognising that everybody counts
- Doing everything openly and honestly
Job overview
The James Paget Hospital Pharmacy team is looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our clinical team and contribute to our growing service. The Pharmacy department is a diverse and inclusive team.
We consider requests for flexible hours or part time/job share roles in line with our service requirements. Our vision is to provide safe, high quality seamless services delivered with courtesy and respect. The Pharmacy team work one in every six weekends to support our 7-day service. We are looking for a qualified technician to join our clinical Pharmacy team, providing high quality care to patients admitted on ward areas throughout the hospital.
Please see the below working hours and days for this role:
Monday - 9:00-17:30 (7.5 hours)
Wednesday - 12-17:00 (5 hours)
1 in 6 weekends - 9:00-17:30
Main duties of the job
To act as a member of the pharmacy team, undertaking a full range of duties commensurate with the professional role of a pharmacy technician, under the supervision of the Chief Pharmacist whilst working within the legal requirements, Trust policies and department procedures as laid down by the department and the Trust.
Main duties for the role will include medicines reconciliation and supporting processing of inpatient and discharge medication requests, both in the main hospital dispensary and near patient satellite dispensaries.
To work flexibly, responding to the needs of the department which will include rotating through each area according to the departmental rota and participating in the weekend rota, bank holiday rota and late clinic rota.
Working for our organisation
Our vibrant team consists of approximately 90 highly skilled staff who work together to empower our patients to use medicines safely and effectively to improve their health outcomes. The successful candidate will benefit from drawing on the knowledge and experience of approachable staff so you will feel supported and mentored throughout your learning journey. We pride ourselves on creating a positive, supportive and structured learning environment enabling you to strive for success.
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Accredited Checking Technician
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Assessor
- Accredited Medicine Management Technician
Skills and experience
Essential criteria
- Post-qualification experience within hospital.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Abilty to demonstrate an understanding of hospital pharmacy and it staff skill mix.
Skills and competencies
Essential criteria
- Computer literate
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Responsible attitude
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility within the working environment.
- Ability to demonstrate supervisory skills
Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Courteous and Respectful
- Kind and Helpful
- Responsive Communication
- Effective and Professional
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kelly Pryke
- Job title
- Pharmacy Clinical Lead Technician
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01493 452392
- Additional information
If you would further information, please call the Pharmacy on 01493 452392.
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