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Progressive Pharmacy Technician
The closing date is 29 August 2025
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The Medicines Management Team at UHS are looking to recruit a dedicated and passionate Pharmacy Technician to join our team. We are looking at new ways to develop our service in the evolving NHS landscape and we are looking for someone to help drive this forward as part of our hard-working, patient focussed team.
This is an excellent opportunity for both qualified and experienced Pharmacy Technicians as well as those seeking to progress their career:
If you are currently working at Band 4 level, we will fully support your development with structured training, education, and competency-based progression to Band 5.
If you are already an experienced Pharmacy Technician, you may be appointed directly to a Band 5 role, where you can make an immediate impact and help shape the future of our service.
Whichever route you join us through, you'll become part of a hard-working, supportive team committed to your personal and professional growth. We offer a wide range of vocational and formal training opportunities to help you become an outstanding Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Job responsibilities
We are looking for someone who is able to:
* Complete accurate Medicines Reconciliation for patients across a variety of wards.
* Counsel patients on the safe use of their medicines to improve compliance.
* Order and supply medicines to patients in a timely manner.
* Support quality improvement and new initiatives to support patient outcomes and experience.
Within the pharmacy department, we pride ourselves on the development of our staff. For applicants who are not quite at Band 5 level, you will be supported to complete the pathway framework by collecting relevant evidence towards a set of core competencies. Once complete and signed off, your post will be upgraded to Band 5.
Person Specification
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Qualifications / training required
* Registered pharmacy technician in UK by GPhC/registered Science Manufacturing Technician (Apprenticeship Standard- Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals processing) in UK by the Science Council or working towards qualifications suitable for registration as a pharmacy technician/ Science Manufacturing Technician (Apprenticeship Standard) with the GPhC/ Science Council within the next six months.
* Numerate and literate e.g. GCSE in Maths and English A* to C or equivalent or IELTS test score 7 as required by GPhC if overseas candidate
Previous or relevant experience necessary
* Accurate dispensing of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy or aseptics)
* Dealing with customers and / or patients
* Maintaining continuous professional development requirements or training portfolio
* Hospital pharmacy experience
* Stock control / ordering experience
* Providing a ward-based medicines management service
* Aseptic pharmacy experience
* Clinical trials or research experience
* Experience of using JAC or similar pharmacy based computer systems
Aptitudes and skills required
* Communicate accurately and effectively in English with others both in speaking and in writing
* Attention to detail and accurate in work e.g. dispensing, calculations
* Able to use a range information technology programmes effectively
* Demonstrate times when able to work effectively under pressure
* Able to use initiative, but know their own limitations and professional boundaries
* Tactful and show empathy
* Demonstrates being able to organise their and others workload and prioritise effectively
* Effectively work as part of a team
* Experience of supervision of staff or trainees
* Participation in team meetings
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.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
£31,049 to £37,796 a yearPer Annum (PA) Pro Rata
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