Job summary Please note we may close this vacancy early, based on the number of applications we receive 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 challenge and a chance to expand your knowledge and experience working at ward level? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic, forward thinking team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking to recruit a band 5 pharmacy technician however would also consider a band 4 pharmacy technician looking for professional development opportunities to advance toward band 5. We are open to consider flexible working hours, secondment opportunities and part time hours if required. 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. 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 22 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-CL310125 Job locations Southampton General Hospital Southampton SO16 6YD Job description Job responsibilities Any suitable band 4 applicants will be recruited into a developmental band 4 pharmacy technician post whereby you will be given support and training in order to complete set competencies in order to become a band 5 pharmacy technician. The expected timeframe to undertake and complete relevant competencies is between 6 months to a year. You will be a key member of a range of teams across the department and the hospital, supporting busy wards and clinical areas, working closely with a range of health care professionals and our extensive Pharmacist team. Your work will include: Initiating the Medicines Reconciliation process. Ensuring patients have sufficient supplies of medicines for their hospital stay and beyond. Counselling and educating patients on their medicines Playing an important and proactive role in the discharge process to facilitate safe and effective discharge. Extended hours and weekend working to support patient care Co-ordinating the medicines management ward cover Dispensing, Labelling & Final checking of prescriptions Training Staff Job description Job responsibilities Any suitable band 4 applicants will be recruited into a developmental band 4 pharmacy technician post whereby you will be given support and training in order to complete set competencies in order to become a band 5 pharmacy technician. The expected timeframe to undertake and complete relevant competencies is between 6 months to a year. You will be a key member of a range of teams across the department and the hospital, supporting busy wards and clinical areas, working closely with a range of health care professionals and our extensive Pharmacist team. Your work will include: Initiating the Medicines Reconciliation process. Ensuring patients have sufficient supplies of medicines for their hospital stay and beyond. Counselling and educating patients on their medicines Playing an important and proactive role in the discharge process to facilitate safe and effective discharge. Extended hours and weekend working to support patient care Co-ordinating the medicines management ward cover Dispensing, Labelling & Final checking of prescriptions Training Staff 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 Southampton General Hospital Southampton SO16 6YD Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)