Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Advanced Pharmacy Technician
The closing date is 03 August 2025
Are you a motivated and experienced Pharmacy Technician looking to develop your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment? Sheffield Children's Hospital has an exciting opportunity to join our pharmacy team. As a specialist paediatric centre providing services across the region, our pharmacy department is recognised for its innovation, teamwork, and commitment to delivering high-quality care to our patients. We offer a positive working environment with excellent opportunities for training, development and career progression.
You will be Deputy to the Dispensary and Stores Manager, taking responsibility for the daily management of dispensary operations. You will perform accuracy checking responsibilities and support the ongoing development and monitoring of the unlicensed medicines system.
We are looking for someone who is:
An Accredited Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT) or working towards qualification
Experienced in hospital or community pharmacy
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Dispensary & Stores Manager, your responsibilities will include:
Be a Deputy to the Dispensary and Stores Manager
Work as a Designated Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT) to ensure safe and accurate supply of medicines
Support the development and monitoring of the unlicensed medicines system
Prepare and manage daily staff rotas, ensuring cover in dispensary and stores
Train, supervise and mentor dispensary and stores staff, including trainee ACTs and dispensers
Ensure workflow is managed to reduce errors and meet turnaround targets
Maintain excellent standards of customer service and contribute to a positive team environment
Participate in audits, service improvements and departmental developments
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
* Pharmacy Technician registered with the GPhC
* Accredited Accuracy Checking Qualification, or willing to work towards.
* Management or Leadership qualification.
* TAQA assessor
Experience
* Worked as a qualified technician in hospital or community pharmacy post qualification, or in a paediatric hospital environment.
* Experience of managing staff or services
Knowledge
* Good training, development and mentoring skills
* Able to plan, prioritise and organise workload.
* Experienced using the JAC pharmacy system.
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.
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
£31,049 to £37,796 a yearper annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
425-25-7319924
Job locations
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
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