Job summary
- Main area
- Rotational Pharmacy Technician
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (including weekend and Bank Holiday rota)
- Job ref
- 425-25-7349664
- Employer
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Pharmacy Technician
Band 4
Job overview
Permanent | Full-time
We're looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our supportive team.
As we continue to develop our Band 4 roles following the GPhC's new Initial Education and Training of Pharmacists (IEPT) requirements, we're also able to offer opportunities for Pharmacy Technicians who qualified before June 2022 to upskill to meet these standards.
This varied role offers experience across both our Aseptic Unit and Dispensary, with responsibilities including the preparation of CIVAs, cytotoxic medicines, and TPN, and contributing to inpatient, outpatient and discharge dispensing. You'll also support medicines management services and participate in the cleaning and monitoring of the aseptic suite.
About You:
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Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC
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Previous pharmacy experience (hospital experience is not essential as training will provided)
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Accuracy Checking accreditation, or willing to work towards
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Strong communication skills and a team player
If you're passionate about pharmacy and eager to grow in a specialist environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Senior Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will include:
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Dispense prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients under pharmacist supervision
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Support aseptic preparation services and maintain cleanroom standards
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Participate in patient's own drug usage schemes and medicines management services
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Work flexibly to ensure smooth running of the department
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Maintain safe working practices following Trust and departmental procedures
Apply now and take the next step in your pharmacy career!
Working for our organisation
At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Accuracy Checking Qualification, or willing to work towards.
Desirable criteria
- IT qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience as a technician or trainee technician in a pharmacy
Desirable criteria
- Paediatric Pharmacy Experience
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
- Can use computer keyboard / computer
- Good training, development, and mentoring skills
- Able to plan, prioritise and organise workload
Desirable criteria
- Aseptic training
- Ward pharmacy services
- Paediatric pharmacy experience
- Used to using CMM pharmacy system
Attributes
Essential criteria
- Attention to detail and accuracy worker
- Able to use appropriate equipment
- Able to work in the aseptic suite and cabinets
Desirable criteria
- Flexible and adaptable
- Self motivated
- Good organisational abilities
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people 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
- Hannah Bennett
- Job title
- Dispensary and Stores Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01142717259
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