Job summary University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description for the role. Main duties of the job Are you a registered pharmacy technician looking for a new role?An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated band 4/5 pharmacy technicians to work as part of our Royal South Hants and University Hospital Southampton dispensary teams at University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. You will be joining our friendly team of Pharmacy Technicians, also working alongside Pharmacy Support Workers, and Pharmacists to develop and deliver agreed services across the south of the UK. You will also be a role model for trainee staff as a teaching hospital we also train pre-registration pharmacists and technicians Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. This role does not offer sponsorship. Successful candidates could be either based across both our dispensaries at RSH and UHS or based at one site About us As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 188-CL290125 Job locations Royal South Hants Hospital / Southampton General Hospital Southampton SO140YG Job description Job responsibilities We are seeking a full time (37.5hrs per week) Band 4 or 5 pharmacy technician to join our dispensary based team to support pharmaceutical services across both both primary and secondary care sectors. In a rewarding role you will be helping supply and oversee the flow of hospital discharges, inpatient medication supply, hospital Controlled Drug's as well as working independently aiding outside speciality units (Mental Health and Palliative Care) You will have experience in prioritizing workload and optimising workflow as well as supporting all grades of staff to aid the delivery of our services. Excellent communication skills are essential as you will be working with a wide range of people including patients, doctors, and other healthcare staff as a pharmacy representative. You will act as a role model and mentor to junior staff; providing support, guidance and training as needed in order to develop staff. You must be a GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician, a nationally recognised checking qualification is desirable but not essential. Successful candidates could be either based across both our dispensaries at RSH and UHS or based at one site Job description Job responsibilities We are seeking a full time (37.5hrs per week) Band 4 or 5 pharmacy technician to join our dispensary based team to support pharmaceutical services across both both primary and secondary care sectors. In a rewarding role you will be helping supply and oversee the flow of hospital discharges, inpatient medication supply, hospital Controlled Drug's as well as working independently aiding outside speciality units (Mental Health and Palliative Care) You will have experience in prioritizing workload and optimising workflow as well as supporting all grades of staff to aid the delivery of our services. Excellent communication skills are essential as you will be working with a wide range of people including patients, doctors, and other healthcare staff as a pharmacy representative. You will act as a role model and mentor to junior staff; providing support, guidance and training as needed in order to develop staff. You must be a GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician, a nationally recognised checking qualification is desirable but not essential. Successful candidates could be either based across both our dispensaries at RSH and UHS or based at one site Person Specification Trust Values Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together Qualifications / training required Essential 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 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 Accurate dispensing of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy or aseptics) Dealing with customers and / or patients Maintaining continuous professional development requirements or training portfolio Desirable 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 Aptitudes and skills required Essential Communicate accurately and effectively in English with others both in speaking and in writing Attention to detail and accurate in work e.g. dispensing, calculations Able to use a range information technology programmes effectively Demonstrate times when able to work effectively under pressure Able to use initiative, but know their own limitations and professional boundaries Tactful and show empathy Demonstrates being able to organise their and others workload and prioritise effectively Effectively work as part of a team Desirable Experience of supervision of staff or trainees Participation in team meetings Person Specification Trust Values Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together Qualifications / training required Essential 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 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 Accurate dispensing of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy or aseptics) Dealing with customers and / or patients Maintaining continuous professional development requirements or training portfolio Desirable 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 Aptitudes and skills required Essential Communicate accurately and effectively in English with others both in speaking and in writing Attention to detail and accurate in work e.g. dispensing, calculations Able to use a range information technology programmes effectively Demonstrate times when able to work effectively under pressure Able to use initiative, but know their own limitations and professional boundaries Tactful and show empathy Demonstrates being able to organise their and others workload and prioritise effectively Effectively work as part of a team Desirable Experience of supervision of staff or trainees Participation in team meetings 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Address Royal South Hants Hospital / Southampton General Hospital Southampton SO140YG Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)