Overview
Job summary: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and driven team player to join the rapidly growing pharmacy team at the James Cook University Hospital. You will be working within the busy pharmacy dispensary team assisting in the provision of an effective and timely service to the patients and staff of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust under the leadership of the Senior Pharmacy Technician for Dispensary.
Responsibilities
Main duties of the job: The role consists of supporting with running of the pharmacy dispensary including covering reception, using the pharmacy tracking system, packaging medication ready for deliveries, putting away stocks into the pharmacy robot and medication shelves, filing prescriptions and paperwork, expiry date checking, and other general housekeeping duties.
Working pattern
Core working hours are Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00 with weekend working on a rota basis 1 in 5, and late night shift (9am-5.30pm) on a rota basis 1 in 10.
About us
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers Novice leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust.
Details
Date posted: 05 February 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £24,465 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 328-CD-7462566-C
Job locations: The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW
Disclosures
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.
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Qualifications & Training
* GCSE English & Maths A-C/4-9 or Level 2 Maths and English
Experience
* Good keyboard skills and experience of using electronic spreadsheets, databases, PowerPoint, and Excel.
* Be able to demonstrate good judgement when dealing with potentially difficult situations.
* Be well organised and methodical when carrying out tasks.
* Proven ability to prioritise own workload effectively and to concentrate, carrying out tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
* Ability to deal with occasional emotional or distressing situations either face to face or over the telephone.
Knowledge & Skills
* Knowledge of a range of secretarial procedures and software programmes
Employer details
Employer name: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW
Employer's website: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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