Job overview

Do you have a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in The Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent qualification and are registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (or qualifying this summer)? Would you like the opportunity to work as a part of a progressive, patient focused pharmacy service?

Are you a self-motivated, positive individual & would like to play an integral part in growing the reputation of the pharmacy & contributing to service developments?  

We are looking for enthusiastic and innovative individuals to join our expanding pharmacy team. Being one of the biggest pharmacy departments in the country, the team at Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust comprises of approximately 500 pharmacy staff working across five sites.

This advert is an opportunity to apply for either Dispensary based Technician posts or Medicines Management Technician posts within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. 

Applicants must have a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in The Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent qualification and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. However, students who qualify this summer may apply and will commence at Agenda for Change Band 3 until the registration process is complete.

Main duties of the job

In either role you will be part of a progressive pharmacy team providing a vital service to our patients here at STH. Each role is varied day to day providing medication for inpatients, outpatients and discharge medications along with patient counselling and working with specialised teams and treatments. 

As this is a progression role you will initially start as a band 4 technician (dependent on experience) and work towards band 5 undertaking competencies and developing your skills along the pathway. Full training and mentorship will be provided in each role and as a department we offer support and continued professional development opportunities throughout your career.

Should you already meet the band 5 criteria you will be appointed to this.

Working for our organisation

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. It is an energetic and vibrant organisation that places patients and staff at the heart of everything we do. We provide a range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield.

Our inclusive & diverse pharmacy department has a strong clinical presence in all areas. We are innovative and forward-thinking and have invested in a host of technical improvements, including robotics and a state of the art, multi-million-pound technical services unit. We offer a wide range of roles across different areas of the service including Clinical Ward Services, Aseptic Services, Homecare and Medicines Supply.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

The trust will give you time to use your skills and help you develop a fulfilling career as well as a commitment to support flexible working and can support such things as part time or condensed hours or job share.  We encourage candidates to state any form of flexible working they would like to explore in their application.