Overview
A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced clinical technician to join the clinical pharmacy team at Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals, working closely with the Paediatric Pharmacy Team in the Great North Children’s Hospital and the Adult Neurology pharmacist at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. As both specialities host supra‑regional services many of their medications are delivered via Pharmacy Homecare. This role is to lead on the organisation and verification of homecare prescriptions from a clinical perspective. As a GPhC‑registered Pharmacy Technician you will be required to work autonomously, referring to senior colleagues when required to do so. You will be expected to use your professional judgement to make decisions, and the role will include close working with medics, nurse specialists and pharmacists across numerous specialities, including paediatric rheumatology, paediatric cystic fibrosis, paediatric neurology, adult multiple sclerosis and adult neurology.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead on the organisation and verification of homecare prescriptions from a clinical perspective.
* Carry out audit work related to medicines governance and medicines management at ward level.
* Work clinically on ward areas and perform regular operational duties in the dispensary.
* Provide support and training to nursing staff, pharmacy technicians, junior pharmacists and students.
* Lead ward‑based audits related to medicines management and governance.
* Work as a clinical technician on the paediatric wards doing medicines reconciliation at the point of admission and discharge.
* Work cohesively as part of the dispensary team; have allocated checking slots and help out during busy periods.
* Take on a leadership role, act as a role model and organise teams when required.
* Contribute to extended hours working (late nights, weekends and bank holidays).
* Work independently, with the support of the wider team.
* Liaise and work in partnership with multi‑disciplinary teams.
* Have a strong understanding of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society homecare professional standards and yearly audit.
* Co‑ordinate the safe expansion and development of clinical pharmacy services throughout the Trust.
* Support the training and assessment of technical staff within clinical services.
* Act as an accredited checking technician.
Additional Requirements
* Full GPhC registration as a Pharmacy Technician.
* Ability to use professional judgement and work autonomously.
* Excellent organisational skills, strong communication and confidence in using IT systems.
* Willingness and ability to work extended hours including late nights, weekends and bank holidays.
* Comprehensive training package completed with formal sign‑off for homecare verification.
* References covering a minimum of 3 years from current and previous line managers (address, telephone number and work email).
* DBS required – successful candidates who require a DBS will pay for the DBS certificate via salary deduction from first month’s pay.
Interview & Working Hours
Interview Date: Tuesday 09 December 2025
Hours: 37 Hours 30 Minutes per week
Application Process
Applicants are directed to Trac to apply for the vacancy. The application form includes a mandatory reference section; failure to complete this section may result in the application not being processed. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e‑mail – please check spam folders. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under‑represented groups.
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