Overview
Job summary
Are you a registered technician looking for a new challenge and a chance to expand your knowledge and experience? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic, forward thinking Dispensary Team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic, conscientious and ambitious pharmacy technician to participate in and support the provision, development and leadership of our well established team.
Full time, part time and flexible working considered. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 31st March.
Main duties
You will undertake a wide range of tasks within the dispensary and take a lead in a specific area. You will join a progressive and well respected pharmacy service which is providing and developing leading edge patient focused care.
About us
Our Vision is to be a first-class provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care for our patients; and being a great place to work for our people. Our Proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision. As members of staff we will always:
* COMPASSION - treating everyone with kindness, welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values
* AMBITION - reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people\'s health and wellbeing
* RESPECT - valuing and appreciating everyone, listening, learning and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits
* ENCOURAGEMENT - opportunities for all, supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak up; and getting everyone involved in our future
Details
Date posted
10 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
Depending on experience per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
166-DCSC-7734341
Job locations
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Trust, Calow, Chesterfield, S445BL
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the full duties and responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* At least 2 years\' experience in an acute hospital setting in an \"extended role\" including accuracy checking
* Experience of direct patient contact
* Experience of working in a busy dispensary environment
Desirable
* Experience of hospital pharmacy environment
* Experience of checking responsibility / accredited checking qualification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
* Confident communicator
* Time management skills
* Ability to work alone or as part of a team
* Ability to work under stress
Desirable
* Clear ideas about how practise can improve patient care
* Evidence of CPD
Qualifications
Essential
* Level 3 NVQ or BTEC equivalent
* Registered with the GPhC
CARE Values
Essential
* Demonstrates proud to CARE values
Disclosure and Sponsorship
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. 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Trust, Calow, Chesterfield, S445BL
Employer\'s website
https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/
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