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Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Richards Town Chichester Salary £27,485 - £37,796 Band 4-5 progression Salary period Yearly Closing 02/02/2026 23:59
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard‑working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work‑life balance – because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
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We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Technician(s) to join our Pharmacy teams at our Worthing and St Richards Hospital site.
We are actively seeking reliable and self‑motivated team players, who can demonstrate a positive attitude, self‑confidence, have a reliable work history and the ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients.
Main duties of the job
As part of our Pharmacy Technician team you will contribute to the dispensary service, undertake medicines reconciliation, checking of patients own medicines for reuse, counsel patients, undertake audit work, complete final accuracy check of prescriptions and support training of pharmacy staff including line management of trainee Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role‑specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
The Pharmacy Department provides a service to a wide range of patients with diverse needs across a range of specialities. You will be a valued member of the team within the clinical and dispensary services and in return will receive training and support to facilitate career development.
We are offering a comprehensive training package which will develop your skills for you to progress from a Band 4 to 5 Pharmacy Technician. If, upon completion of the training provided, you are able to demonstrate the required competencies you will progress into a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician position.
* Accuracy Checking accredited
* Willing to undertake additional training to support pharmacy trainees as Educational Supervisor, Expert Witness and/or Practise Supervisor
* Act as a Line Manager for trainee Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent.
* Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
* Experience of working as a EW, ES or PS
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation. Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Further Information
For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net.
For help with the application process for Non‑Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Contact: Name: Sarah Drew or Dorthe Snewin, Job title: Senior Pharmacy Technician, Dispensary Services, Email: sarah.drew6@nhs.net, Telephone: 01243 788122. Additional information: Dorthe Snewin 01903 205111 ext 84216.
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