Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join the Community Health Services (CHS) Pharmacy team. Our CHS Team provide Pharmacy Services to the Community Bedded Units in Rye, Bexhill and Eastbourne, together with providing a Medicines Optimisation service for housebound patients. The postholder would need to be able to travel independently between sites. We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, self-motivated and dynamic Pharmacy Technician with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will work with colleagues across the integrated care system to develop and maintain high quality, clinically driven pathways so that we are able to provide the best patient experience to our local population. Main duties of the job This senior pharmacy technician post is responsible for providing direct pharmacy support to the community-based teams and services, including community bedded units, community nursing, and other members of the CHS pharmacy team. The postholder will be required to liaise with colleagues working across both professional and organisational boundaries. About us A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 374-LCSMc008 Job locations Bexhill Health Centre Holliers Hill Bexhill TN40 2DZ Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Pharmacy Technician registered with General Pharmaceutical Council CPD portfolio that demonstrates an ongoing commitment to personal development Good general education including Maths, English Science to GCSE Standard Checking Technician accreditation Medicines Management accreditation Practice Supervisor/Train the Trainer Experience Essential Minimum 5 years' experience of working in a hospital or community pharmacy In addition minimum of one year experience of working with direct patient contact and ordering of patients' specific medication either within an acute trust or a similar setting Providing training to pharmacy staff or other healthcare professionals Desirable Experience of working as a pharmacy technician in hospital dispensary/pharmacy service at B5 or above. Experience of working in a community pharmacy. Previous experience in mentoring and training pharmacy staff Person Specification Qualifications Essential Pharmacy Technician registered with General Pharmaceutical Council CPD portfolio that demonstrates an ongoing commitment to personal development Good general education including Maths, English Science to GCSE Standard Checking Technician accreditation Medicines Management accreditation Practice Supervisor/Train the Trainer Experience Essential Minimum 5 years' experience of working in a hospital or community pharmacy In addition minimum of one year experience of working with direct patient contact and ordering of patients' specific medication either within an acute trust or a similar setting Providing training to pharmacy staff or other healthcare professionals Desirable Experience of working as a pharmacy technician in hospital dispensary/pharmacy service at B5 or above. Experience of working in a community pharmacy. Previous experience in mentoring and training pharmacy staff 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address Bexhill Health Centre Holliers Hill Bexhill TN40 2DZ Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)