Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Train as a Pharmacy Technician while working within a supportive hospital pharmacy team through an accredited training programme.
This exciting opportunity offers the chance to undertake the Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice — the first Higher Education level Pharmacy Technician qualification in Great Britain, accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council in 2020. The programme is aligned to the Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship standard for England.
Delivered through a blended learning approach, the course combines interactive online learning, regional face‑to‑face study days and practical workplace‑based training, enabling you to develop the knowledge, skills and experience required to qualify as a Pharmacy Technician.
As a trainee, you will be fully supported throughout your training by a Designated Educational Supervisor based within the hospital pharmacy department. You will also work closely with experienced pharmacy professionals and section leads while completing rotations across dispensary services, medicines management and ward‑based pharmacy services.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop a rewarding career in pharmacy while making a positive contribution to patient care and medicines optimisation across the Trust.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
The successful candidate will undertake a structured rotational training programme designed to develop the knowledge, skills and experience required to qualify as a Pharmacy Technician.
Training and Experience:
* Dispensary‑based training across Southampton General Hospital and The Royal South Hants Hospital, including competency‑based learning in accurate dispensing.
* Receiving prescriptions, dispensing medications and providing advice to patients under supervision.
* Pharmacy stores experience, including receipt, storage and distribution of medicines across the Trust and to external hospitals.
* Exposure to specialist areas including audit, pharmacy risk management, electronic prescribing and clinical trials.
* Ward‑based learning, working directly with patients to discuss their medications and provide support and advice under supervision.
* Observational experience in aseptic services, preparing intravenous antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and cytotoxic infusions.
The post is full time, 37.5 hours per week, and includes participation in a one-in‑six weekend rota (Saturday or Sunday) and one Bank Holiday per year, which may include Christmas Day.
Applicants must hold a minimum of four GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, including Maths, English Language and a Science subject, or equivalent overseas qualifications.
Post may close early should there be lots of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria:
* 5 GCSEs grade C or above (4‑9), including English language, Maths and Science.
* Willingness and ability to undertake Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship.
* Demonstrated understanding of the importance of Health and Safety and Risk Management.
* Experience of working/dealing with the public, including part‑time or voluntary work.
* Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
Desirable criteria:
* Level 2 NVQ certificate in Pharmacy service skills or other GPhC approved qualification.
* Experience of stock management.
* Work experience in hospital or community pharmacy.
* Experience in a customer‑oriented service or healthcare setting.
* Experience of recent study including portfolio construction.
Skills
Essential criteria:
* Communication
* Customer service
* General IT skills
* Microsoft Office skills
* Organisational skills
* Prioritisation
* Problem solving
* Risk management
* Teamwork
* Working under pressure
Trust Values
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible and fostering an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory culture.
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