Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly organized, motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Pharmacy Technician Higher Level to join the Inpatient Pharmacy team at SJUH (St James Hospital) at Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
We are looking for somebody who is experienced and confident to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent communication and time management skills and be able to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail as well as remaining calm at busy times, being pro-active and able to make decisions and solve problems.
This post will involve working with the other technicians to co-ordinate the workload and supervise the staff.
This post is full time = 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9-5.30pm with 1 hour lunch.
Main duties of the job
Supporting the Specialist Technician in the day to day running of the dispensary and supervision of staff.
Labelling, Dispensing and Accuracy Checking medicines for inpatients and discharges following standard operating procedures
Ordering and stock maintenance for the dispensary
Dealing with queries and problems from patients and service users.
Reviewing training plans with new staff and providing feedback.
Working with the ward support teams to order medicines in a timely manner
About us
Leeds is a wonderful city to work in and LTHT is an organisation that puts its patients first and highly values and supports its staff.
Pharmacy is a forward thinking department that values the contribution of all our staff. There are plenty of opportunities to progress within different areas of our pharmacy services should you wish to.
The inpatient pharmacy team at SJUH is a large, friendly and extremely supportive team. The work is often fast paced and busy and the whole team pulls together to achieve the most efficient service for our patients.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9298-MMP-443B
Job locations
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as a registered Pharmacy Technician the post holder will contribute to the efficient delivery of the Pharmaceutical Service to patients, wards and departments both within the Trust and to other healthcare organisations. This will involve participating in the evening, weekend and Bank Holiday rotas.
Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person they come into contact within the course of their business.
Responsible for the training and supervision of Pharmacy Technicians, Pre-Registration Trainee Technicians and Pharmacy Support Workers, ensuring all staff in the service area are kept up to date and informed of any changes in working practice.
Support the line management of a team and be responsible for attendance management, annual leave planning, 1-1s and appraisals.
Deputise for the Specialist Technicians (Band 6) in their absence.
As a registrant of the General Pharmaceutical Council the postholder will act with a level of autonomy in their day to day practice
Professional Accountability
To uphold the professional standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council
To uphold and demonstrate the Leeds Way Values
To ensure that a portfolio of continuous professional development is maintained
To promote and maintain relationships between Pharmacy and all stakeholders, both internal and external
To maintain a professional appearance in line with the Trusts dress code
Comply with Trust and departmental procedures relating to Health and Safety and Clinical waste management.
To deputise for the Specialist Pharmacy Technician in their absence
Dispense and issue medicines to patients, wards, theatres and all other internal and external service users
To act as an accredited accuracy checker
To dispense controlled drugs and ensure that all legally required records are accurate and up to date
Liaise with Procurement staff about urgently required medicines, and informing patients and other health care staff about supply problems / delays
Answer queries from nurses and other healthcare professional, within limit of authority referring where required.
Prioritise workload and analyse situations to resolve problems, within limits of own authority
Dispense specialist hospital-only, clinical trial medicines and unlicensed medicines which require accurate, detailed records and support research activity.
Comply with Trust and departmental procedures relating to Health and Safety and Clinical waste management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as a registered Pharmacy Technician the post holder will contribute to the efficient delivery of the Pharmaceutical Service to patients, wards and departments both within the Trust and to other healthcare organisations. This will involve participating in the evening, weekend and Bank Holiday rotas.
Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person they come into contact within the course of their business.
Responsible for the training and supervision of Pharmacy Technicians, Pre-Registration Trainee Technicians and Pharmacy Support Workers, ensuring all staff in the service area are kept up to date and informed of any changes in working practice.
Support the line management of a team and be responsible for attendance management, annual leave planning, 1-1s and appraisals.
Deputise for the Specialist Technicians (Band 6) in their absence.
As a registrant of the General Pharmaceutical Council the postholder will act with a level of autonomy in their day to day practice
Professional Accountability
To uphold the professional standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council
To uphold and demonstrate the Leeds Way Values
To ensure that a portfolio of continuous professional development is maintained
To promote and maintain relationships between Pharmacy and all stakeholders, both internal and external
To maintain a professional appearance in line with the Trusts dress code
Comply with Trust and departmental procedures relating to Health and Safety and Clinical waste management.
To deputise for the Specialist Pharmacy Technician in their absence
Dispense and issue medicines to patients, wards, theatres and all other internal and external service users
To act as an accredited accuracy checker
To dispense controlled drugs and ensure that all legally required records are accurate and up to date
Liaise with Procurement staff about urgently required medicines, and informing patients and other health care staff about supply problems / delays
Answer queries from nurses and other healthcare professional, within limit of authority referring where required.
Prioritise workload and analyse situations to resolve problems, within limits of own authority
Dispense specialist hospital-only, clinical trial medicines and unlicensed medicines which require accurate, detailed records and support research activity.
Comply with Trust and departmental procedures relating to Health and Safety and Clinical waste management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* BTEC in pharmaceutical science, NVQ level 3/ or equivalent in Pharmacy Services
* Registrant of the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Accredited Accuracy Checking
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
* Ability to work effectively in a team
* Lead by example with enthusiasm for the position
* Conducts themselves with a high level of professional accountability
Desirable
* Able to form professional relationships with staff from the multidisciplinary teams trust wide.
Experience
Essential
* Experience working within a hospital or in primary care environment.
* Experience of good clinical and dispensing practice
Desirable
* Experience of supervising and training staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* BTEC in pharmaceutical science, NVQ level 3/ or equivalent in Pharmacy Services
* Registrant of the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Accredited Accuracy Checking
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
* Ability to work effectively in a team
* Lead by example with enthusiasm for the position
* Conducts themselves with a high level of professional accountability
Desirable
* Able to form professional relationships with staff from the multidisciplinary teams trust wide.
Experience
Essential
* Experience working within a hospital or in primary care environment.
* Experience of good clinical and dispensing practice
Desirable
* Experience of supervising and training staff.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer's website
(Opens in a new tab)
-----------------------------------
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer's website
(Opens in a new tab)
-----------------------------------