Job summary Would you like to be part of a warm and friendly team? Here at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, we are a hardworking, enthusiastic bunch with a vacancy for a Registered Higher-level Pharmacy Technician based in the dispensary. This could be the perfect opportunity for an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician looking for their next challenge or a Rotational Pharmacy Technician looking to expand their horizons and gain experience at a higher level within the dispensary area. Excellent training and development opportunities will be provided. The successful candidate will demonstrate dynamism and commitment and be a valued as a team player whilst assisting the Specialist Technicians in the running of the dispensary. As a member of the Patient Services team, you would be encouraged to contribute to the forward planning of the department and help in the co-ordination of workflow whilst undertaking a wide range of duties including accuracy checking and dispensing. Pharmacy strives for excellence with the Trust values at the core of our service. The dispensary opening hours are 8:45am - 7pm and working hours for this post can be negotiated, however a commitment to working until 7pm on at least three days will be required. Main duties of the job Undertake a wide range of duties at both dispensary and ward level, including contributing to medicines management systems. Check dispensed items for accuracy as an accredited checker. Contribute to the efficient delivery of the Pharmaceutical Service to Patients, Wards, and Departments both within the Trust and to other healthcare organisations. Supervise the work of other staff in Dispensary Services About us We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Date posted 26 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9377-PHARM5080 Job locations Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF14DG Job description Job responsibilities Managerial Duties Deputise for the Specialist Technicians in their absence. Supervise the work of Pharmacy Technicians, Students and Pharmacy Assistant: maintaining standards of service and ensuring completion of all specified documentation. Brief staff on rotation and inform them of any changes in working practice. Contribute to departmental forward planning. Medicines Supply Dispense and issue medicines to patients, using actual or faxed prescriptions, ensuring that all the necessary information is available. Provide advice and information to patients on how to take their medicines effectively and safely. Check dispensed items for accuracy as an accredited checker. Take payment for prescription charges and generate a receipt when required. Ensure that all information needed for accurate stock control and prescription issues data is recorded using both paper systems and the computerised Pharmacy Information System (PIS). Liaise with Procurement staff about urgently required medicines and informing patients and other health care staff about supply problems/delays. Dispense clinical trial medication and complete all required documentation following the defined Standard Operating Procedures. Dispense specialist hospital-only medicines and unlicensed medicines which require accurate, detailed records. Dispense oral chemotherapy medicines taking necessary precautions detailed in SOPs. Dispense controlled drugs and ensure that all legally required records are accurate and up to date. Participate in the Ward Stock "Topping - up" service with responsibility for a designated group of Wards. This will require regular discussion with Pharmacists and Ward Managers about medicines usage and stock levels. Replenish the A&E out-of-hours medicine cupboard ensuring prescription reconciliation and accurate recording of issues to patients. Replenish the out-of-hours Emergency drug cupboard(s) ensuring accurate recording of issues to patients. Please refer to the job description for a comprehensive list of duties. Job description Job responsibilities Managerial Duties Deputise for the Specialist Technicians in their absence. Supervise the work of Pharmacy Technicians, Students and Pharmacy Assistant: maintaining standards of service and ensuring completion of all specified documentation. Brief staff on rotation and inform them of any changes in working practice. Contribute to departmental forward planning. Medicines Supply Dispense and issue medicines to patients, using actual or faxed prescriptions, ensuring that all the necessary information is available. Provide advice and information to patients on how to take their medicines effectively and safely. Check dispensed items for accuracy as an accredited checker. Take payment for prescription charges and generate a receipt when required. Ensure that all information needed for accurate stock control and prescription issues data is recorded using both paper systems and the computerised Pharmacy Information System (PIS). Liaise with Procurement staff about urgently required medicines and informing patients and other health care staff about supply problems/delays. Dispense clinical trial medication and complete all required documentation following the defined Standard Operating Procedures. Dispense specialist hospital-only medicines and unlicensed medicines which require accurate, detailed records. Dispense oral chemotherapy medicines taking necessary precautions detailed in SOPs. Dispense controlled drugs and ensure that all legally required records are accurate and up to date. Participate in the Ward Stock "Topping - up" service with responsibility for a designated group of Wards. This will require regular discussion with Pharmacists and Ward Managers about medicines usage and stock levels. Replenish the A&E out-of-hours medicine cupboard ensuring prescription reconciliation and accurate recording of issues to patients. Replenish the out-of-hours Emergency drug cupboard(s) ensuring accurate recording of issues to patients. Please refer to the job description for a comprehensive list of duties. Person Specification Experience Essential Significant post-qualification experience. Dispensing of medicines. Desirable Ward top-up Aseptic preparation. Cytotoxic reconstitution. Medicines Management. NHS experience. Knowledge of Pharmacy information systems. Qualifications Essential BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent. Registered with GPHC as a Pharmacy Technician. Certificate of Accreditation as an Checking Technician Or willing to complete training within 18 months once in post. Desirable Certificate of Accreditation as a Checking Technician Training Essential Portfolio of evidence for continuing professional development. Knowledge and Awareness Essential Keyboard skills Desirable Knowledge of Pharmacy information systems Personal Attributes Essential Must be able to work methodically and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail. Able to communicate well verbally with other healthcare professionals and patients some of whom may have barriers to understanding. Must be able to deal sensitively with all patients some of whom may be severely ill or distressed by their condition. Pleasant and helpful manner. Must possess initiative. Able to work well within a team. Desirable Able to mix well with current staff establishment. Person Specification Experience Essential Significant post-qualification experience. Dispensing of medicines. Desirable Ward top-up Aseptic preparation. Cytotoxic reconstitution. Medicines Management. NHS experience. Knowledge of Pharmacy information systems. Qualifications Essential BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent. Registered with GPHC as a Pharmacy Technician. Certificate of Accreditation as an Checking Technician Or willing to complete training within 18 months once in post. Desirable Certificate of Accreditation as a Checking Technician Training Essential Portfolio of evidence for continuing professional development. Knowledge and Awareness Essential Keyboard skills Desirable Knowledge of Pharmacy information systems Personal Attributes Essential Must be able to work methodically and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail. Able to communicate well verbally with other healthcare professionals and patients some of whom may have barriers to understanding. Must be able to deal sensitively with all patients some of whom may be severely ill or distressed by their condition. Pleasant and helpful manner. Must possess initiative. Able to work well within a team. Desirable Able to mix well with current staff establishment. 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 The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Address Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF14DG Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)