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Clinical Pharmacist
Theale Medical Centre
North East England
Pharmacist
Job summary We are seeking a motivated and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist to join our primary care team.
13 day(s) ago
Clinical Pharmacist
Theale Medical Centre
North East England
Pharmacist
Job summary We are seeking a motivated and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist to join our primary care team.
13 day(s) ago
Band 4/5 Pharmacy Technician (Rotational)
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to progress your pharmacy career.
13 day(s) ago
Band 4/5 Pharmacy Technician (Rotational)
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to progress your pharmacy career.
13 day(s) ago
Clinical Pharmacist - HMP Norwich
HCRG Care Group
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic Clinical Pharmacist to join our progressive healthcare service within HMP Norw...
13 day(s) ago
Clinical Pharmacist - HMP Norwich
HCRG Care Group
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic Clinical Pharmacist to join our progressive healthcare service within HMP Norw...
13 day(s) ago
Rotational Pharmacy Technician
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Are you about to register as a Pharmacy Technician?
14 day(s) ago
Rotational Pharmacy Technician
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Are you about to register as a Pharmacy Technician?
14 day(s) ago
Mental Health Pharmacist – Community Services and Inpatients
Pennine Care NHS FT
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Pennine Care are looking for pharmacists to join our team and are offering a development role which aims to give the postholder a broad experienc...
14 day(s) ago
Mental Health Pharmacist – Community Services and Inpatients
Pennine Care NHS FT
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Pennine Care are looking for pharmacists to join our team and are offering a development role which aims to give the postholder a broad experienc...
14 day(s) ago
Advanced Pharmacist - Technical Services
Hywel Dda University Health Board
North East England
GBP 58,379 - 65,723 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic and innovative pharmacist to join our expanding Pharmacy Technical Services team.
14 day(s) ago
Advanced Pharmacist - Technical Services
Hywel Dda University Health Board
North East England
GBP 58,379 - 65,723 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic and innovative pharmacist to join our expanding Pharmacy Technical Services team.
14 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Technician
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
North East England
GBP 29,838 - 34,658 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician role to join our team at H...
14 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Technician
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
North East England
GBP 29,838 - 34,658 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician role to join our team at H...
14 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Technician - HMP Chelmsford
HCRG Care Group
North East England
GBP 32,648 - 39,177 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Package Description: As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be part of our valued team in our Pharmacy Service, HMP Chelmsford.
14 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Technician - HMP Chelmsford
HCRG Care Group
North East England
GBP 32,648 - 39,177 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Package Description: As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be part of our valued team in our Pharmacy Service, HMP Chelmsford.
14 day(s) ago
Band 5 - Senior Production Technician
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 38,488 - 46,852 per year
Laboratory Technician
Job summary Are you a dynamic, driven, innovative and motivated team leader?
14 day(s) ago
Band 5 - Senior Production Technician
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 38,488 - 46,852 per year
Laboratory Technician
Job summary Are you a dynamic, driven, innovative and motivated team leader?
14 day(s) ago
Band 4 Rotational Technician - Pharmacy Production Services
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 34,186 - 37,389 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary The post holder is to assist the Operations Chief Technician and Senior Technicians in the day to day running of the Sterile Production Unit, the...
14 day(s) ago
Band 4 Rotational Technician - Pharmacy Production Services
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 34,186 - 37,389 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary The post holder is to assist the Operations Chief Technician and Senior Technicians in the day to day running of the Sterile Production Unit, the...
14 day(s) ago
Practice based Clinical Pharmacist
The Avenue Surgery
North East England
Pharmacist
Job summary The Avenue Surgery is seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking clinical pharmacist to join our like minded team.
14 day(s) ago
Practice based Clinical Pharmacist
The Avenue Surgery
North East England
Pharmacist
Job summary The Avenue Surgery is seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking clinical pharmacist to join our like minded team.
14 day(s) ago
Senior Pharmacy Technician
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Senior Pharmacy Technician 37.5 hours per week (Rotational Late Night, Weekend and Bank Holiday Working) Permanent Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per...
14 day(s) ago
Senior Pharmacy Technician
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Senior Pharmacy Technician 37.5 hours per week (Rotational Late Night, Weekend and Bank Holiday Working) Permanent Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per...
14 day(s) ago
Lead Pharmacist - Wessex Clinical Research Delivery Centre (CRDC)
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 79,504 - 91,609 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
14 day(s) ago
Lead Pharmacist - Wessex Clinical Research Delivery Centre (CRDC)
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 79,504 - 91,609 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
14 day(s) ago
Lead Pharmacy Procurement Specialist
Barts Health NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 66,274 - 73,496 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Lead Pharmacy Procurement Specialist (Band 8a)Location: The Royal London HospitalWe are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and m...
14 day(s) ago
Lead Pharmacy Procurement Specialist
Barts Health NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 66,274 - 73,496 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Lead Pharmacy Procurement Specialist (Band 8a)Location: The Royal London HospitalWe are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and m...
14 day(s) ago
Clinical Pharmacy Team Leader (Medical Services)
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 66,582 - 77,368 per year
Health Service Manager/Administrator
Job summary Closing Date: 05.10.26 (this may change dependent on response). Shortlisting to take place following closing date commencing 06.10.26 Interview e...
14 day(s) ago
Clinical Pharmacy Team Leader (Medical Services)
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 66,582 - 77,368 per year
Health Service Manager/Administrator
Job summary Closing Date: 05.10.26 (this may change dependent on response). Shortlisting to take place following closing date commencing 06.10.26 Interview e...
14 day(s) ago
Senior Pharmacy Technician Supply Services
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Senior Pharmacy Technician to provide leadership and co-ordination of the Pharmacy Su...
14 day(s) ago
Senior Pharmacy Technician Supply Services
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Senior Pharmacy Technician to provide leadership and co-ordination of the Pharmacy Su...
14 day(s) ago
Practice Pharmacist
Palace Surgery, Dr Mangwana and Partners
North East England
Pharmacist
Job summary We are looking for a Practice Pharmacist to join the clinical team at Palace Surgery, part of the South Fulham PCN and caring for around 5500 pat...
15 day(s) ago
Practice Pharmacist
Palace Surgery, Dr Mangwana and Partners
North East England
Pharmacist
Job summary We are looking for a Practice Pharmacist to join the clinical team at Palace Surgery, part of the South Fulham PCN and caring for around 5500 pat...
15 day(s) ago
Part-Time Pharmacy Technician
Elysium Healthcare
North East England
GBP 0 - 32,857 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Are you passionate about delivering safe and efficient medication management in a specialist care setting?
15 day(s) ago
Part-Time Pharmacy Technician
Elysium Healthcare
North East England
GBP 0 - 32,857 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Are you passionate about delivering safe and efficient medication management in a specialist care setting?
15 day(s) ago
Clinical Pharmacist (Primary Care)
West London GP Federation
North East England
GBP 46,419 - 63,176 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary We are looking to recruit one Part time (3 days a week, Weds - Fri) Clinical Pharmacist with General Practice experience to join our ever expandi...
17 day(s) ago
Clinical Pharmacist (Primary Care)
West London GP Federation
North East England
GBP 46,419 - 63,176 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary We are looking to recruit one Part time (3 days a week, Weds - Fri) Clinical Pharmacist with General Practice experience to join our ever expandi...
17 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Technician High-Cost Meds - Band 5
NHS Essex Integrated Care Board
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join Essex ICB's Medicines Innovation and Pathways team and contribute to the safe, effective and cost-efficie...
17 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Technician High-Cost Meds - Band 5
NHS Essex Integrated Care Board
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join Essex ICB's Medicines Innovation and Pathways team and contribute to the safe, effective and cost-efficie...
17 day(s) ago
Senior Aseptic Services Technician
The Christie NHS FT
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Laboratory Technician
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Aseptic Services team as a Pharmacy or Science Manufacturing Technician.
17 day(s) ago
Senior Aseptic Services Technician
The Christie NHS FT
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Laboratory Technician
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Aseptic Services team as a Pharmacy or Science Manufacturing Technician.
17 day(s) ago
Clinical Trials Pharmacist
The Christie NHS FT
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Medical Research and Biosciences
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated pharmacist to join our Clinical Trials Pharmacy team.
17 day(s) ago
Clinical Trials Pharmacist
The Christie NHS FT
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Medical Research and Biosciences
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated pharmacist to join our Clinical Trials Pharmacy team.
17 day(s) ago
Clinical services and Homecare Pharmacist (with EDC)
The Christie NHS FT
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated enthusiastic band 7 clinical pharmacist to specialise in the Trust's Pharmacy Homecare Ser...
17 day(s) ago
Clinical services and Homecare Pharmacist (with EDC)
The Christie NHS FT
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated enthusiastic band 7 clinical pharmacist to specialise in the Trust's Pharmacy Homecare Ser...
17 day(s) ago
Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 38,488 - 46,852 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced pharmacy technician to join our established, friendly, and dynamic medicines management...
17 day(s) ago
Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 38,488 - 46,852 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced pharmacy technician to join our established, friendly, and dynamic medicines management...
17 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Technician (ACT and Medicines Management)
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
North East England
GBP 32,557 - 39,631 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly team.
17 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Technician (ACT and Medicines Management)
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
North East England
GBP 32,557 - 39,631 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly team.
17 day(s) ago
Posted 13 day(s) ago
Reference: 2356054
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist to join our primary care team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting safe and effective prescribing, medicines optimisation, and medication management across the practice.
The role will include processing medication changes from hospital and clinic correspondence, undertaking structured medication reviews, managing medication-related queries, and supporting the duty GP team with complex prescribing issues and medication interactions. Patients requiring medication reviews and prescribing advice will be triaged and allocated appropriately to the Clinical Pharmacist.
The post holder will work closely with GPs, nurses, care coordinators and administrative staff to improve patient outcomes and ensure safe prescribing practices.
Main duties of the job
Medicines Optimisation
- Undertake structured medication reviews for patients with long-term conditions and complex medication needs.
- Optimise prescribing in line with local and national guidance.
- Review polypharmacy and reduce inappropriate prescribing where clinically appropriate.
- Support safe prescribing and cost-effective medicines management.
- Identify and address medication-related risks.
Clinical Correspondence and Prescribing Support
- Review hospital letters, clinic correspondence and discharge summaries.
- Reconcile medicines following hospital discharge.
- Implement medication changes authorised within clinical correspondence according to practice protocols.
- Ensure medication records are updated accurately and promptly.
- Liaise with secondary care providers regarding medication queries where required.
Medication Queries
- Manage medication-related queries from patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
- Provide specialist advice on medication use, side effects, contraindications and monitoring requirements.
- Support the practice team with complex prescribing decisions.
Patient Consultations
- Conduct faceto-face, telephone and remote consultations for medication reviews.
- Assess adherence and support patients in understanding their treatment plans.
- Review high-risk medications and monitoring requirements.
- Refer patients to GPs or other healthcare professionals when concerns fall outside the pharmacist's scope of practice.
About us
Theale Medical Centre is a well-established, forward-thinking NHS GP practice located in the village of Theale, serving a growing patient population across Theale and the surrounding areas of West Berkshire. The practice is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care through a supportive multidisciplinary team approach.
We provide a wide range of primary care services including same-day urgent care, long-term condition management, chronic disease reviews, respiratory and diabetes services, family planning, cervical screening, phlebotomy, vaccinations, minor illness clinics and preventative healthcare.
Our team consists of:
* GP Partners and Salaried GPs
* Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs)
* Practice Nurses
* Healthcare Assistants
* Clinical Pharmacists
* Dispensary Team
* Secretarial Team
* Reception Team
* Administration Team
* Practice Management Team
We operate a collaborative working environment where clinicians and non-clinical staff work closely together to provide safe, effective and responsive care for our patients. We actively encourage professional development, service improvement and innovative ways of working to support both patients and staff.
The practice uses a range of digital systems and modern healthcare technologies to support patient care.
We pride ourselves on being a friendly, supportive and progressive practice where teamwork, mutual respect and patient care remain at the centre of everything we do.
Details
Date posted
22 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A0483-26-0007
Job locations
Englefield Road
Theale
Reading
RG7 5AS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title
Clinical Pharmacist
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist to join our primary care team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting safe and effective prescribing, medicines optimisation, and medication management across the practice.
The role will include processing medication changes from hospital and clinic correspondence, undertaking structured medication reviews, managing medication-related queries, and supporting the duty GP team with complex prescribing issues and medication interactions. Patients requiring medication reviews and prescribing advice will be triaged and allocated appropriately to the Clinical Pharmacist.
The post holder will work closely with GPs, nurses, care coordinators and administrative staff to improve patient outcomes and ensure safe prescribing practices.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Medicines Optimisation
- Undertake structured medication reviews for patients with long-term conditions and complex medication needs.
- Optimise prescribing in line with local and national guidance.
- Review polypharmacy and reduce inappropriate prescribing where clinically appropriate.
- Support safe prescribing and cost-effective medicines management.
- Identify and address medication-related risks.
Clinical Correspondence and Prescribing Support
- Review hospital letters, clinic correspondence and discharge summaries.
- Reconcile medicines following hospital discharge.
- Implement medication changes authorised within clinical correspondence according to practice protocols.
- Ensure medication records are updated accurately and promptly.
- Liaise with secondary care providers regarding medication queries where required.
Medication Queries
- Manage medication-related queries from patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
- Provide specialist advice on medication use, side effects, contraindications and monitoring requirements.
- Support the practice team with complex prescribing decisions.
- Investigate and advise on potential drug interactions and prescribing safety concerns.
Patient Consultations
- Conduct face-to-face, telephone and remote consultations for medication reviews.
- Assess adherence and support patients in understanding their treatment plans.
- Review high-risk medications and monitoring requirements.
- Manage patients allocated through GP triage systems where medication expertise is required.
- Refer patients to GPs or other healthcare professionals when concerns fall outside the pharmacist's scope of practice.
Clinical Governance
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using EMIS.
- Participate in prescribing audits and quality improvement projects.
- Support achievement of QOF, IIF and other contractual requirements.
- Contribute to significant event reviews and medicines safety initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with CQC standards and professional guidance.
Team Working
- Work collaboratively with GPs, nursing staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Provide education and prescribing support to practice staff.
- Attend clinical meetings and multidisciplinary team discussions.
- Contribute to the development of medicines management processes within the practice.
Person Specification
Essential
- Registered Pharmacist with current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Experience working in General Practice, Primary Care Network or a patient-facing clinical pharmacy role.
- Excellent knowledge of medicines optimisation and prescribing safety.
- Strong understanding of long-term condition management.
- Ability to interpret and implement medication changes from clinical correspondence.
- Excellent communication and consultation skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
- Competent IT skills and experience using clinical systems.
Desirable
- Independent Prescriber qualification.
- Experience using EMIS Web and Ardens.
- Experience undertaking Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs).
- Knowledge of QOF, IIF and NHS primary care contractual requirements.
- Experience supporting medicines optimisation within primary care.
Personal Qualities
- Patient-centred approach.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Professional and approachable manner.
- Ability to manage competing priorities.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
Salary
Dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Job description Job responsibilities Job TitleClinical PharmacistJob SummaryWe are seeking a motivated and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist to join our primary care team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting safe and effective prescribing, medicines optimisation, and medication management across the practice.The role will include processing medication changes from hospital and clinic correspondence, undertaking structured medication reviews, managing medication-related queries, and supporting the duty GP team with complex prescribing issues and medication interactions. Patients requiring medication reviews and prescribing advice will be triaged and allocated appropriately to the Clinical Pharmacist.The post holder will work closely with GPs, nurses, care coordinators and administrative staff to improve patient outcomes and ensure safe prescribing practices.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesMedicines Optimisation Undertake structured medication reviews for patients with long-term conditions and complex medication needs. Optimise prescribing in line with local and national guidance. Review polypharmacy and reduce inappropriate prescribing where clinically appropriate. Support safe prescribing and cost-effective medicines management. Identify and address medication-related risks. Clinical Correspondence and Prescribing Support Review hospital letters, clinic correspondence and discharge summaries. Reconcile medicines following hospital discharge. Implement medication changes authorised within clinical correspondence according to practice protocols. Ensure medication records are updated accurately and promptly. Liaise with secondary care providers regarding medication queries where required. Medication Queries Manage medication-related queries from patients, carers and healthcare professionals. Provide specialist advice on medication use, side effects, contraindications and monitoring requirements. Support the practice team with complex prescribing decisions. Investigate and advise on potential drug interactions and prescribing safety concerns. Patient Consultations Conduct face-to-face, telephone and remote consultations for medication reviews. Assess adherence and support patients in understanding their treatment plans. Review high-risk medications and monitoring requirements. Manage patients allocated through GP triage systems where medication expertise is required. Refer patients to GPs or other healthcare professionals when concerns fall outside the pharmacist's scope of practice. Clinical Governance Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using EMIS. Participate in prescribing audits and quality improvement projects. Support achievement of QOF, IIF and other contractual requirements. Contribute to significant event reviews and medicines safety initiatives. Ensure compliance with CQC standards and professional guidance. Team Working Work collaboratively with GPs, nursing staff and the wider multidisciplinary team. Provide education and prescribing support to practice staff. Attend clinical meetings and multidisciplinary team discussions. Contribute to the development of medicines management processes within the practice. Person SpecificationEssential Registered Pharmacist with current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Experience working in General Practice, Primary Care Network or a patient-facing clinical pharmacy role. Excellent knowledge of medicines optimisation and prescribing safety. Strong understanding of long-term condition management. Ability to interpret and implement medication changes from clinical correspondence. Excellent communication and consultation skills. Ability to prioritise workload and work independently. Competent IT skills and experience using clinical systems. Desirable Independent Prescriber qualification. Experience using EMIS Web and Ardens. Experience undertaking Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs). Knowledge of QOF, IIF and NHS primary care contractual requirements. Experience supporting medicines optimisation within primary care. Personal Qualities Patient-centred approach. Strong attention to detail. Excellent problem-solving skills. Professional and approachable manner. Ability to manage competing priorities. Commitment to continuous professional development. Salary Dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacist with current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Experience working in General Practice, Primary Care Network or a patient-facing clinical pharmacy role.
- Excellent knowledge of medicines optimisation and prescribing safety.
- Strong understanding of long-term condition management.
- Ability to interpret and implement medication changes from clinical correspondence.
- Excellent communication and consultation skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
- Competent IT skills and experience using clinical systems.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Pharmacist with current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Experience working in General Practice, Primary Care Network or a patient-facing clinical pharmacy role. Excellent knowledge of medicines optimisation and prescribing safety. Strong understanding of long-term condition management. Ability to interpret and implement medication changes from clinical correspondence. Excellent communication and consultation skills. Ability to prioritise workload and work independently. Competent IT skills and experience using clinical systems.
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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.
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Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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Employer name
Theale Medical Centre
Address
Englefield Road
Theale
Reading
RG7 5AS
United Kingdom
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Theale Medical Centre
Address
Englefield Road
Theale
Reading
RG7 5AS
United Kingdom
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Band 4/5 Pharmacy Technician (Rotational)
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 13 day(s) ago
Reference: 2355997
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to progress your pharmacy career. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and well-motivated individuals to join our friendly team of pharmacy technicians who provide a range of pharmaceutical services in this busy acute hospital Trust.
In this progressive role, you will be fully supported to gain the skills and experience required to practice at an advanced level in the hospital setting. As the successful candidate, you will first commence in the role at band 4, and then upon completion of an individualised development plan you will progress to your role as Clinical Pharmacy Technician, Band 5.
You need to be a qualified Pharmacy Technician registered with the GPhC to apply, however applications from candidates due to qualify & register within 6 months will be considered. Experience of hospital pharmacy is not essential as you will be well-supported in training and developing into this role.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for all essential and desirable criteria required for the role. For further information about the role please contact Melanie Mitchell -- [email protected] -- 0121 424 9128.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities
With a patient-focused approach, you will;
* Support the pharmacy department in the provision of complete pharmaceutical care to patients;
* Deliver a high quality ward based medicines optimisation service to a multitude of areas throughout the Trust;
* Act as a role model and provide training and mentoring to junior staff members;
* Support the inpatient pharmacy where required;
* Carry out accuracy checking commitments
Key Person Specification Requirements
* A nationally recognised pharmacy technician qualification and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council;
* Currently practicing as a registered pharmacy technician with at least one year's post-qualification experience
* A nationally recognised accredited accuracy checking qualification.
* A professional attitude with the ability to motivate self and others
* The ability to remain calm under pressure
* A flexible approach and commitment to accommodate the needs of the service
* A strong attention to detail
* Experience working as a clinical pharmacy technician or similar capacity is desirable
This post offers in-service development training and the opportunity to gain valuable skills in a clinical role. A requirement to participate in evenings, weekends, and bank holidays on a rotational basis will be necessary.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
Date posted
22 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-9019174
Job locations
Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
United Kingdom
Job description
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Person Specification
Qualifications
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Desirable
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Experience
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Additional Criteria
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
United Kingdom
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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
United Kingdom
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Posted 13 day(s) ago
Reference: 2355139
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic Clinical Pharmacist to join our progressive healthcare service within HMP Norwich. We are seeking a dedicated individual to play a key role in providing safe, high-quality medicines management, with a particular focus on supporting patients with mental health needs and ensuring robust monitoring of antipsychotic medications. This role combines both dispensary-based duties and clinical patient-facing services, offering variety and professional development in a complex and rewarding environment. As a Clinical Pharmacist you will be part of our valued team at HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:Band 7 AfC Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditionsMembership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to youAccess to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest ratesOnline and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counsellingAccess to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continu
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist at HMP Norwich. The role involves managing medicines for patients with mental health needs and ensuring the monitoring of antipsychotic medications. It includes dispensary duties and patient-facing clinical services. Benefits include a Band 7 AfC Salary with NHS Pension, discounts through My Reward Hub, and access to wages as they are earned. Support for mental and physical wellbeing is provided, as well as career development opportunities with The Learning Enterprise. The role demands a commitment to high clinical and quality standards, backed by innovation funding.
About us
HCRG Care Group transforms health and care services, established in 2006 as one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health services. The organisation works with commissioners and communities to enhance service experiences, efficiency, and outcomes. Their services include adult and children's community health, primary care, sexual health, dermatology, MSK services, social care, and wellbeing. Committed to equal opportunities, HCRG Care Group promotes inclusivity, supporting diverse communities. They adhere to safeguarding policies to protect vulnerable individuals, ensuring safer recruitment processes.
Details
Date posted
22 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
1553696973
Job locations
HCRG Care Group
Norwich
NR1 4LU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
HMP NorwichHours: 28.5 per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic Clinical Pharmacist to join our progressive healthcare service within HMP Norwich. We are seeking a dedicated individual to play a key role in providing safe, high-quality medicines management, with a particular focus on supporting patients with mental health needs and ensuring robust monitoring of antipsychotic medications.
This role combines both dispensary-based duties and clinical patient-facing services, offering variety and professional development in a complex and rewarding environment.
Package Description
As a Clinical Pharmacist you will be part of our valued team at HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
- Band 7 AfC Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
- Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
- Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
- Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
- Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
- An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
- The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission
Main Responsibilities
Dispensary & Medicines Management:
- Ensure the safe, timely, and secure supply of medications to prison wings.
- Oversee the safe transport and handling of medicines, adhering to Controlled Drug regulations.
- Provide clinical supervision to pharmacy technicians and support staff.
- Maintain the day-to-day operation of the prison dispensary.
Clinical Duties:
- Conduct medication reviews and develop pharmaceutical care plans.
- Conduct comprehensive yearly audits focusing on compliance and best practices for Controlled Drugs, antibiotic usage, and the application of Patient Group Directions (PGDs).
- Provide structured medication reviews (SMRs) for eligible patients.
- Participate in clinics, offering advice on prescribed and over-the-counter medications.
- Manage minor ailments and common conditions within your clinical competency.
- Support patients in making the best use of their medicines through optimisation initiatives.
- Administer medications on the wing, depending on the business needs
Prescribing & Monitoring:
- Clinically screen prescriptions to ensure accuracy, legality, safety, and effectiveness.
- Review medication histories of new admissions, recommending adjustments as needed.
- Monitor antimicrobial prescribing in line with AMR guidelines.
- Evaluate prescribing trends and advise prescribers in line with formulary standards.
Please see the job description attached for a full list of responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacist
- Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- An independent prescriber
- Previous experience in UK-based prison, hospital, or community pharmacy settings
Desirable
- Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy
- Experience delivering services to patients with mental health conditions or substance misuse issues
- Ideally an Independent Prescriber
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.
Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:HMP NorwichHours: 28.5 per weekAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic Clinical Pharmacist to join our progressive healthcare service within HMP Norwich. We are seeking a dedicated individual to play a key role in providing safe, high-quality medicines management, with a particular focus on supporting patients with mental health needs and ensuring robust monitoring of antipsychotic medications.This role combines both dispensary-based duties and clinical patient-facing services, offering variety and professional development in a complex and rewarding environment.Package DescriptionAs a Clinical Pharmacist you will be part of our valued team at HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: Band 7 AfC Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality CommissionMain ResponsibilitiesDispensary & Medicines Management: Ensure the safe, timely, and secure supply of medications to prison wings. Oversee the safe transport and handling of medicines, adhering to Controlled Drug regulations. Provide clinical supervision to pharmacy technicians and support staff. Maintain the day-to-day operation of the prison dispensary.Clinical Duties: Conduct medication reviews and develop pharmaceutical care plans. Conduct comprehensive yearly audits focusing on compliance and best practices for Controlled Drugs, antibiotic usage, and the application of Patient Group Directions (PGDs). Provide structured medication reviews (SMRs) for eligible patients. Participate in clinics, offering advice on prescribed and over-the-counter medications. Manage minor ailments and common conditions within your clinical competency. Support patients in making the best use of their medicines through optimisation initiatives. Administer medications on the wing, depending on the business needsPrescribing & Monitoring: Clinically screen prescriptions to ensure accuracy, legality, safety, and effectiveness. Review medication histories of new admissions, recommending adjustments as needed. Monitor antimicrobial prescribing in line with AMR guidelines. Evaluate prescribing trends and advise prescribers in line with formulary standards.Please see the job description attached for a full list of responsibilities.Person SpecificationEssential Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacist Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent An independent prescriber Previous experience in UK-based prison, hospital, or community pharmacy settingsDesirable Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy Experience delivering services to patients with mental health conditions or substance misuse issues Ideally an Independent PrescriberAbout the CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacist Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent An independent prescriber Previous experience in UK-based prison, hospital, or community pharmacy settings
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacist Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent An independent prescriber Previous experience in UK-based prison, hospital, or community pharmacy settings
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
HCRG Care Group
Address
HCRG Care Group
Norwich
NR1 4LU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Employer name
HCRG Care Group
Address
HCRG Care Group
Norwich
NR1 4LU
United Kingdom
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Rotational Pharmacy Technician
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2354466
Job summary
Are you about to register as a Pharmacy Technician?
Would you like to gain works experience in a secondary care setting?
If so come and join our Pharmacy team here at Russell's Hall.
As an innovative Pharmacy Department continually expanding our services we are looking to expand our qualified pharmacy technician workforce further. Joining our team of 50+ Technicians, we need individuals who are eager to learn new roles and to support future developments. We utilise accredited checking technicians throughout our dispensaries and are keen to develop further technical involvement within Medicines Management. We have a proven track record of developing qualified pharmacy technicians including those who are new to the hospital environment, providing opportunities for you to develop in areas such as: Dispensing, Accredited Checking (ACPT), Medicines Management including Dispensing for Discharge; Aseptic services; and Community services, all within structured development programs.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this job is to undertake a range of duties of a technical nature within the Dispensary, Ward Services and Aseptic areas of the Pharmacy following Standard Operating Procedures
Service Delivery Responsibilities
- The Band 4 Technician provides technical support within the Dispensary, Ward Services, Stores and distribution and Aseptic areas. Such a technician should be able to work within designated areas of the Pharmacy Department with appropriate support and supervision.
- A Band 4 technician is a training grade and will be supported in developing skills to allow the potential for application for higher grade technician posts.
- Technicians may be asked to provide support on any of the Trust sites.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Details
Date posted
21 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
253-0926-8267814
Job locations
Russells Hall Hospital
Pensnett Road
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- GCSE grade C or equivalent in Maths and English
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent AND BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy services
- Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
Experience
Essential
- Recent (within the last 2 years) relevant experience in a hospital pharmacy evidenced by competency-based assessment.
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Experience of the use of PMR (Patient Medical Records) or other electronic computer systems such as JAC, Proscript, Compass or alike.
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to work during the normal working week, extended hours, weekends and bank holidays.
- Able to manage own time well
- Able to communicate and organise own work.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- GCSE grade C or equivalent in Maths and English
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent AND BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy services
- Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
Experience
Essential
- Recent (within the last 2 years) relevant experience in a hospital pharmacy evidenced by competency-based assessment.
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Experience of the use of PMR (Patient Medical Records) or other electronic computer systems such as JAC, Proscript, Compass or alike.
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to work during the normal working week, extended hours, weekends and bank holidays.
- Able to manage own time well
- Able to communicate and organise own work.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Russells Hall Hospital
Pensnett Road
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
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Address
Russells Hall Hospital
Pensnett Road
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
United Kingdom
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Mental Health Pharmacist – Community Services and Inpatients
Pennine Care NHS FT View all jobs
Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2354332
Job summary
Pennine Care are looking for pharmacists to join our team and are offering a development role which aims to give the postholder a broad experience of mental health pharmacy as it is practised in both inpatient and community settings. Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust are proud to have recently received a Good rating under the Well-Led domain of CQC inspection. The base locations for these posts will be within Stockport and Rochdale.
The Mental Health Pharmacist - Community Services and Inpatients will be responsible for the provision and continued development of a clinical pharmacy service for inpatient and community services under the supervision of the senior pharmacist in the area.
The post holder will work with both inpatient and community teams ensuring a seamless care approach as well as through joint working with home-treatment and primary care pharmacy teams.
The post holder will cooperate in ensuring the provision of high quality patient focused pharmaceutical care.
The post holder will work under the supervision of the senior pharmacist in the area.
The post holder will work as part of both the Community Service pharmacy team and inpatient pharmacy team but also as required as the sole pharmacist, taking responsibility for their own workload and decision making.
Main duties of the job
To provide and develop a specialist clinical pharmacy service to mental health inpatient and community services. This will include:
o Maintaining and developing clinical pharmacy services to nationally approved standards in conjunction with the senior pharmacist and pharmacy team thereby ensuring safe and appropriate use of medicines in order to maximise benefit and minimise risk.
o Ensuring that the pharmacy service provided meets the standards laid down by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and national standards for the delivery of the medicines management in mental health trusts.
o Working with the senior pharmacist and wider pharmacy team to ensure the production, consultation and implementation of all Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures that impact on medicines management and pharmaceutical care including those related to shared care and physical health monitoring
o Developing close links with inpatient wards, community teams, the primary care pharmacy teams and the PCFT pharmacy team to ensure smooth transfer of care
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
- Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
- Access to Continued Professional Development
- Involvement in improvement and research activities
- Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
- Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Details
Date posted
21 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
311-M304-26
Job locations
Stockport and Rochdale localaties
Greater Manchester
OL6 7SR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Reviewing and advising on prescriptions to ensure safe and effective prescribing appropriate to the individual patient.
Liaising with primary care to support transfer of care and physical health monitoring
Giving medicines management advice to medical, nursing and other staff and medicines information to all patients, carers, and members of staff.
Recommending monitoring of mental and physical health when indicated.
Attending multidisciplinary care planning reviews to advise on matters relating to choice and use of medicines.
Preparing drug history reports for patients detailing positive, negative and adverse responses to past treatment with recommendations for future treatment.
Undertaking medicines reconciliation on admission and supporting transfer
Conducting medication education sessions for patients and carers, either on a one-to-one or in groups.
Involvement in the discharge planning process and liaising with General Practitioners and community pharmacists to ensure that the medicines management needs of patients in the community are fulfilled.
Participating in the promotion of evidence based effective practice
Contributing to other groups such as the Managing Prescribing Risk Subgroup and supporting learning from incidents.
Acting as an expert source of pharmaceutical advice for health and social care staff, patients and carers.
Working with primary care and GMMMG through the senior pharmacist to improve shared care.
Management and Administration
Ensuring compliance with medicines legislation
Ensuring that the medication provided to community services bases is stored appropriately to maintain quality and potency.
Ensuring that any concerns in prescribing practice are reported appropriately.
Ensuring policies and guidelines are followed
Contributing to relevant Trust committees and meetings, such as the sub-groups of the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee and community services meetings.
Working in close liaison with pharmacists in primary care settings to develop a common approach to shared care / transfer of care
Working with the Chief Pharmacist and senior clinical pharmacist to monitor drug expenditure
Using Word, Excel and PowerPoint to prepare reports and presentations.
Using the internet to obtain up to date therapeutic information on medicines related issues.
Providing sickness and absence cover for other pharmacists employed by the Trust when requested to do so by the Chief Pharmacist
Delivering teaching sessions on medication and medication management for healthcare professionals, including as part of the Trusts induction program.
Deputising for the senior pharmacists as required
Managing students and technicians when required
Identifying changes in prescribing practices that may impact on the drugs budget
Professional
Undertaking and record Continuing Professional Development as required for continued registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Contributing to the provision of supervision, training and assessment of pre-registration pharmacists, technicians or rotational pharmacists.
Information Technology
Becoming involved in the continuous improvement of information on the Trust web page
Becoming involved in the implementation of electronic prescribing / robotic dispensing as appropriate to the mental health setting.
Using advances in IT to change how medicines management functions are delivered.
Research, Development and Audit
Demonstrating a critical approach towards pharmacy practice
Integrating research evidence into practice
Supporting others undertaking research
Undertaking clinical audit as part of the multidisciplinary audit process.
Monitoring community services drug use.
Promoting cost-effective drug use.
Other
Working in a busy environment where there may be confused, agitated or distressed patients or relatives
Able to manage interruptions during periods of work, which require high levels of concentration to avoid error
All employees have a duty and a responsibility not only for their own health and safety but for the health and safety of colleagues, and patients within their care.
Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Reviewing and advising on prescriptions to ensure safe and effective prescribing appropriate to the individual patient. Liaising with primary care to support transfer of care and physical health monitoring Giving medicines management advice to medical, nursing and other staff and medicines information to all patients, carers, and members of staff. Recommending monitoring of mental and physical health when indicated. Attending multidisciplinary care planning reviews to advise on matters relating to choice and use of medicines. Preparing drug history reports for patients detailing positive, negative and adverse responses to past treatment with recommendations for future treatment. Undertaking medicines reconciliation on admission and supporting transfer Conducting medication education sessions for patients and carers, either on a one-to-one or in groups. Involvement in the discharge planning process and liaising with General Practitioners and community pharmacists to ensure that the medicines management needs of patients in the community are fulfilled. Participating in the promotion of evidence based effective practice Contributing to other groups such as the Managing Prescribing Risk Subgroup and supporting learning from incidents. Acting as an expert source of pharmaceutical advice for health and social care staff, patients and carers. Working with primary care and GMMMG through the senior pharmacist to improve shared care. Management and Administration Ensuring compliance with medicines legislation Ensuring that the medication provided to community services bases is stored appropriately to maintain quality and potency. Ensuring that any concerns in prescribing practice are reported appropriately. Ensuring policies and guidelines are followed Contributing to relevant Trust committees and meetings, such as the sub-groups of the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee and community services meetings. Working in close liaison with pharmacists in primary care settings to develop a common approach to shared care / transfer of care Working with the Chief Pharmacist and senior clinical pharmacist to monitor drug expenditure Using Word, Excel and PowerPoint to prepare reports and presentations. Using the internet to obtain up to date therapeutic information on medicines related issues. Providing sickness and absence cover for other pharmacists employed by the Trust when requested to do so by the Chief Pharmacist Delivering teaching sessions on medication and medication management for healthcare professionals, including as part of the Trusts induction program. Deputising for the senior pharmacists as required Managing students and technicians when required Identifying changes in prescribing practices that may impact on the drugs budget Professional Undertaking and record Continuing Professional Development as required for continued registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Contributing to the provision of supervision, training and assessment of pre-registration pharmacists, technicians or rotational pharmacists. Information Technology Becoming involved in the continuous improvement of information on the Trust web page Becoming involved in the implementation of electronic prescribing / robotic dispensing as appropriate to the mental health setting. Using advances in IT to change how medicines management functions are delivered. Research, Development and Audit Demonstrating a critical approach towards pharmacy practice Integrating research evidence into practice Supporting others undertaking research Undertaking clinical audit as part of the multidisciplinary audit process. Monitoring community services drug use. Promoting cost-effective drug use. Other Working in a busy environment where there may be confused, agitated or distressed patients or relatives Able to manage interruptions during periods of work, which require high levels of concentration to avoid error All employees have a duty and a responsibility not only for their own health and safety but for the health and safety of colleagues, and patients within their care.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in Pharmacy
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Post graduate clinical pharmacy qualification
Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work alone and in team
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate hospital pharmacy experience
- Variety of clinical pharmacy practice
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in mental health
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad clinical knowledge
- Knowledge of mental health issues
- Computer skills
Desirable
- Broad knowledge of specific mental health issues
Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Master's degree in Pharmacy Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Post graduate clinical pharmacy qualification Skills Essential Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to work alone and in team Experience Essential Postgraduate hospital pharmacy experience Variety of clinical pharmacy practice Desirable Previous experience of working in mental health Knowledge Essential Broad clinical knowledge Knowledge of mental health issues Computer skills Desirable Broad knowledge of specific mental health issues
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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Employer name
Pennine Care NHS FT
Address
Stockport and Rochdale localaties
Greater Manchester
OL6 7SR
United Kingdom
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Pennine Care NHS FT
Address
Stockport and Rochdale localaties
Greater Manchester
OL6 7SR
United Kingdom
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Advanced Pharmacist - Technical Services
Hywel Dda University Health Board View all jobs
Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2354318
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic and innovative pharmacist to join our expanding Pharmacy Technical Services team.
Pharmacy Technical Services is a dynamic and evolving area of practice, playing a critical role in ensuring the safe preparation and supply of complex medicines to patients. Our Aseptic Services team prepares and supplies systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) to patients across all four hospital sites within the Health Board, and delivers an expanding clinical trials service providing investigational medicinal products to each site. We are currently progressing the development of a new Pharmacy Aseptic Unit, due to become operational later this year, which will further enhance our capacity and capability. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled pharmacist to join our team and contribute to this exciting period of growth and transformation.
This post is focused on supporting the safe and effective delivery of SACT, clinical trials and any other medicines through Pharmacy Technical Services. The post holder will be an Authorised Pharmacist for the unit and will verify prescriptions for SACT, ensuring compliance with authorised protocols. The successful candidate will be highly organised, forward-thinking and able to use their problem-solving skills to drive service improvement.
Main duties of the job
- Act as an Authorised Pharmacist for the aseptic unit, supervising aseptic preparation of ready to administer injectable medicines such as Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) and deputising for the Accountable Pharmacist.
- Ensure that all activities within the service are carried out by trained personnel in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP) requirements, Health and Safety at Work, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), The Human Medicines Regulations and any other relevant statutory requirements, to deliver a timely, high quality and patient-focused service across the Health Board.
- Clinically screen and review prescriptions for SACT, clinical trials, and any others as required.
- Undertake the aseptics services verification to ensure the prescription has been clinically verified, that the prescribed constituents are compatible & the formulation is stable and that the product is in the correct presentation for the intended route of administration.
- Provide expert pharmaceutical advice to senior managers, clinicians and nursing staff.
- Ensure that Quality Assurance standards are maintained in accordance with national, regional and local requirements.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff, and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private, and third-sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Details
Date posted
21 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£58,379 to £65,723 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
100-PST105-0826-A
Job locations
Withybush General Hospital
Fishguard Road
Haverfordwest
SA61 2PZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post may be included in a forthcoming organisational change process, to create the Transforming Access to Medicines (TrAMs) Service. The nature and timescales of the proposed change will be subject to consultation in conjunction with the All-Wales Organisational Change Policy. There is no anticipated risk to employment due to this change. Please contact the recruiting manager if you wish to discuss this further. More information on the TrAMs programme can be found here: Transforming Access to Medicines - NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 22/10/2026
Job description Job responsibilities This post may be included in a forthcoming organisational change process, to create the Transforming Access to Medicines (TrAMs) Service. The nature and timescales of the proposed change will be subject to consultation in conjunction with the All-Wales Organisational Change Policy. There is no anticipated risk to employment due to this change. Please contact the recruiting manager if you wish to discuss this further. More information on the TrAMs programme can be found here: Transforming Access to Medicines - NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership. You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 22/10/2026
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate Diploma in area of practice or equivalent experience
- Demonstrate Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- University or professional body accredited ICH GCP course
- Qualification in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance
- Independent Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience of working in a Hospital Pharmacy Department
- Relevant GMP experience providing NHS Aseptic services or within an MHRA licensed unit
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit or research
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Masters Degree in Pharmacy Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council Postgraduate Diploma in area of practice or equivalent experience Demonstrate Continuing Professional Development Desirable University or professional body accredited ICH GCP course Qualification in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance Independent Prescriber Experience Essential Post qualification experience of working in a Hospital Pharmacy Department Relevant GMP experience providing NHS Aseptic services or within an MHRA licensed unit Desirable Experience of clinical audit or research Other Essential Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Withybush General Hospital
Fishguard Road
Haverfordwest
SA61 2PZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Withybush General Hospital
Fishguard Road
Haverfordwest
SA61 2PZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Pharmacy Technician
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice View all jobs
Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2354302
Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician role to join our team at HMP Lewes, a category B men's prison located in Lewes, East Sussex.
This site has both a pharmacy and dispenser with a really strong, integrated team and due to growth looking for more Technicians. This site offers fantastic opportunity for learning and development and career progression including ACPT training. Great opportunity for overtime which is paid at the bank rate. They are always happy to invite anyone in for a look around the department and a cup of tea! Hours37.5hrs over 4 days, on a 2-weekly fixed rota. It includes 1 weekend in 2.
Monday-Thursday 07:30-17:00 / Friday-Sunday 08:00-17:00
Salary
Ranges between £29,838 - £34,658 - depending on experience.
How will we support you?
Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Competency framework
Regional and national career development opportunities
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks
#LI-EJ1Main duties of the job
As a Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will vary. You will
- As a GPHC registered pharmacy technician with Practice Plus Group you will become an integral member of pharmacy team, as well as a valued member of the multidisciplinary clinical healthcare team.
- Provide outstanding quality based patient centred care to our patients seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
- Focusing on providing a safe and secure medicines management service, ensuring patient medical records are maintained to the agreed standard at all times and ensuring standard operating procedures are followed to a high and orderly standard.
- Deliver non-judgmental care within the scope of professional standards. Involving anything from the timely administration of medicines through to analysing cost effective prescribing as defined through our unique health in justice medicines policy. You will make a real difference by working as a key member of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.
- Inspire excellence by forging strong links within our teams, our partners and stakeholders and providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within and feel proud of. Work together to make a difference to all the people we support, and make Practice Plus Group, a place where each of us feels appreciated, challenged and supported to do our best work fulfilling the lives of others.
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
- we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
- we act with integrity
- we embrace diversity
- we strive to do things better together
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Qualifications required- NVQ Level 3, or above, BTEC or equivalent
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Up to date with Continual Professional Development (CPD)
- Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience
- General GCSE education or equivalent
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures
Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
Details
Date posted
21 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£29,838 to £34,658 a year £29,838-£34,658 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
15315-4
Job locations
1 Brighton Rd
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1EA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician role to join our team at HMP Lewes, a category B men's prison located in Lewes, East Sussex.
This site has both a pharmacy and dispenser with a really strong, integrated team and due to growth looking for more Technicians. This site offers fantastic opportunity for learning and development and career progression including ACPT training. Great opportunity for overtime which is paid at the bank rate. They are always happy to invite anyone in for a look around the department and a cup of tea! Hours37.5hrs over 4 days, on a 2-weekly fixed rota. It includes 1 weekend in 2.
Monday-Thursday 07:30-17:00 / Friday-Sunday 08:00-17:00
Salary
Ranges between £29,838 - £34,658 - depending on experience.
How will we support you?
Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Competency framework
Regional and national career development opportunities
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks
#LI-EJ1Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician role to join our team at HMP Lewes, a category B men's prison located in Lewes, East Sussex.
This site has both a pharmacy and dispenser with a really strong, integrated team and due to growth looking for more Technicians. This site offers fantastic opportunity for learning and development and career progression including ACPT training. Great opportunity for overtime which is paid at the bank rate. They are always happy to invite anyone in for a look around the department and a cup of tea! Hours37.5hrs over 4 days, on a 2-weekly fixed rota. It includes 1 weekend in 2.
Monday-Thursday 07:30-17:00 / Friday-Sunday 08:00-17:00
Salary
Ranges between £29,838 - £34,658 - depending on experience.
How will we support you?
Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Competency framework
Regional and national career development opportunities
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks
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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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
Address
1 Brighton Rd
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1EA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
Address
1 Brighton Rd
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1EA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2354180
Job summary
Package Description: As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be part of our valued team in our Pharmacy Service, HMP Chelmsford. You will be receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: Salary of £32,648.00 - £39,177.60 depending on experience, and Group Pension. Receive a competitive salary enhancement for working pattern will vary each week and will include weekend coverage Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and
Main duties of the job
As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a crucial role in providing pharmaceutical services within the HMP Chelmsford prison. Your responsibilities will include supporting the prison healthcare team, managing medication administration, and delivering effective pharmaceutical services. You'll be part of our Pharmacy Service team, accessing exclusive rewards and benefits. The working pattern is 40 hours per week spread over four days with options for part-time flexible working. Responsibilities include medication administration, providing pharmacy-related information, developing pharmacy support, and maintaining patient records. You'll need excellent communication skills, the ability to work autonomously, and be a registered Pharmacy Technician with current GPhC membership. Previous experience in a prison environment or as part of a multi-disciplinary team is desirable.
About us
HCRG Care Group is a leading independent provider of community health and care services in the UK. Established in 2006, we aim to transform health and care services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver a broad range of services, including community health services for adults and children, primary care, and specialist services such as sexual health and dermatology. Our approach is community-focused, supporting millions and directly helping over half a million people annually. We are committed to equal opportunities, providing an inclusive environment for all applicants. Safeguarding and protecting vulnerable adults and children are paramount, and all applicants undergo a rigorous recruitment process.
Details
Date posted
21 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£32,648 to £39,177.60 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
1553642654
Job locations
HCRG Care Group
Chelmsford
CM2 6JT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Package Description
As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be part of our valued team in our Pharmacy Service, HMP Chelmsford. You will be receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
- Salary of £32,648.00 - £39,177.60 depending on experience, and Group Pension.
- Receive a competitive salary enhancement for working pattern will vary each week and will include weekend coverage
- Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
- Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
- Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
- Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
- An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
- The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission
Job Introduction
We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Pharmacy Technician to join our healthcare team within the HMP Chelmsford prison. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of pharmaceutical services in a secure and structured environment. You will play a key role in supporting the prison healthcare team, managing medication administration, and ensuring the effective delivery of pharmaceutical services.
Working pattern: 40 hours per week, spread over four days (7:00 AM 6:00 PM), and 20 or 30 part time hours can be arranged for flexible working, following a rolling schedule over an eight-week period. The working pattern will vary each week and will include weekend coverage.
Please follow the below link to get a full insight on a 'day in the life of' one of our valued Pharmacy Technicians:
https://www.hcrgcaregroup.jobs/day-in-the-life-pharmacy-technician
Main Responsibilities
- The post holder will work as an effective member of the Pharmacy team in providing healthcare services, including medication administration to the patients.
- They will assist in the delivery of a high quality pharmacy service, providing medicines management services to assist in tackling identified inequalities within the prison.
- The post holder will also provide pharmacy related information to patients, prison officers and other healthcare professionals, ensuring that the level of advice given is appropriate to need.
- The role requires autonomous function and within the scope of competency, whilst being a support and resource to less experienced members of staff.
- Assist with the implementation and development of pharmacy support to all the residential wings in the prison which includes, where appropriate, advising patients on the correct use of medication.
- Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records both written and electronic.
- Recognise signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol withdrawal and support patients with substance misuse problems, support patients who are distressed and could be at risk of harming themselves or others or could be at risk of suicide
- Communicate effectively with other team members, prison staff and external agencies both verbally and written
- Undertake all mandatory and additional training as identified
- Use and encourage others to be familiar with the security systems within the prison
- Undertake all duties as required of a Pharmaceutical Professional in HMP Chelmsford and to comply with the competencies, knowledge and skills framework of the Department of Health
The Ideal Candidate
Person Specification
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
- Ability to build and develop relationships
- Must be confident and capable of autonomous practice and able to work independently
Essential Experience / Qualifications
- Qualified with an NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent
- Registered Pharmacist Technician with current General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) membership
- All candidates are subject to prison vetting checks
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multi professional team within a fast-paced environment
Desirable Experience
- Experience in a Prison environment
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Qualified in ACT (Accredited Checking Technician)
- Qualified in MMT (Medicines Management Technician)
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.
Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:Package DescriptionAs a Pharmacy Technician, you will be part of our valued team in our Pharmacy Service, HMP Chelmsford. You will be receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: Salary of £32,648.00 - £39,177.60 depending on experience, and Group Pension. Receive a competitive salary enhancement for working pattern will vary each week and will include weekend coverage Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality CommissionJob IntroductionWe are seeking a dedicated and reliable Pharmacy Technician to join our healthcare team within the HMP Chelmsford prison. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of pharmaceutical services in a secure and structured environment. You will play a key role in supporting the prison healthcare team, managing medication administration, and ensuring the effective delivery of pharmaceutical services.Working pattern: 40 hours per week, spread over four days (7:00 AM 6:00 PM), and 20 or 30 part time hours can be arranged for flexible working, following a rolling schedule over an eight-week period. The working pattern will vary each week and will include weekend coverage.Please follow the below link to get a full insight on a 'day in the life of' one of our valued Pharmacy Technicians:https://www.hcrgcaregroup.jobs/day-in-the-life-pharmacy-technicianMain Responsibilities The post holder will work as an effective member of the Pharmacy team in providing healthcare services, including medication administration to the patients. They will assist in the delivery of a high quality pharmacy service, providing medicines management services to assist in tackling identified inequalities within the prison. The post holder will also provide pharmacy related information to patients, prison officers and other healthcare professionals, ensuring that the level of advice given is appropriate to need. The role requires autonomous function and within the scope of competency, whilst being a support and resource to less experienced members of staff. Assist with the implementation and development of pharmacy support to all the residential wings in the prison which includes, where appropriate, advising patients on the correct use of medication. Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records both written and electronic. Recognise signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol withdrawal and support patients with substance misuse problems, support patients who are distressed and could be at risk of harming themselves or others or could be at risk of suicide Communicate effectively with other team members, prison staff and external agencies both verbally and written Undertake all mandatory and additional training as identified Use and encourage others to be familiar with the security systems within the prison Undertake all duties as required of a Pharmaceutical Professional in HMP Chelmsford and to comply with the competencies, knowledge and skills framework of the Department of HealthThe Ideal CandidatePerson Specification Excellent communication and inter-personal skills Ability to build and develop relationships Must be confident and capable of autonomous practice and able to work independentlyEssential Experience / Qualifications Qualified with an NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent Registered Pharmacist Technician with current General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) membership All candidates are subject to prison vetting checks Ability to work effectively as part of a multi professional team within a fast-paced environmentDesirable Experience Experience in a Prison environment Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Qualified in ACT (Accredited Checking Technician) Qualified in MMT (Medicines Management Technician)About the CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified with an NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent. Registered Pharmacist Technician with current General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) membership.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified with an NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent. Registered Pharmacist Technician with current General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) membership.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
HCRG Care Group
Address
HCRG Care Group
Chelmsford
CM2 6JT
United Kingdom
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HCRG Care Group
Address
HCRG Care Group
Chelmsford
CM2 6JT
United Kingdom
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Band 5 - Senior Production Technician
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2354149
Job summary
Are you a dynamic, driven, innovative and motivated team leader?
The opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified supervisor to join our Pharmacy Production Unit. The post would suit a qualified Pharmacy technician or Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) who is currently working in a Pharmacy Production unit or Pharmaceutical Industry with experience of working within the manufacturing environment.
You must have manufacturing technical experience, be well-motivated, have good communication skills, well informed about the GMP & GCP regulatory standards and works well as a team member and leader.
The post covers a wide range of duties as outlined in the Job summary section of the job description.
You will hold a BTEC/NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical science / Level 3 diploma in principles and practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent Science Manufacturing Technician academic study or registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or professional body.Note the applicant may be asked to rotate at the RF Hampstead site or any other Hospitals that join our Group Model.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Please note if high volumes of applications are received the vacancy will close earlier than stated, you are advised to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
Main duties of the job
The position is a permanent post of 37.5 hours per week and will include 7 day cover & Bank Holiday cover. This post may require cross-site working at Barnet & Royal Free hospitals and any other hospitals that joins our Group Model.
Full support is available and we fully encourage the training and development of all our staff, including participation in CPD work.
The post holder is to assist the Chief Technician and act as a supervisor in the day to day running of one of the following teams, the Chemotherapy unit, the Sterile Batches Unit, the Central Intravenous Additive Service (CIVAS) and the Non-Sterile Manufacturing Department in addition to training new and less experienced staff working in these units.
The post holder will be a member of one of these and will rotate between teams as required.
It is the post-holder's responsibility to ensure that all products made are manufactured in accordance with the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice, COSHH and Health and Safety Directives.
The post-holder will be expected to deputise for the Chief Technician in each area in his / her absence.
The post-holder is expected to develop and maintain personal expertise in all technical aspects of manufacture and extemporaneous preparation undertaken within the production unit at The Royal Free Hospital, in particular aseptic preparation. To this end, they will be responsible for ensuring their own accreditations are completed and re-validated within the specified time frames.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Details
Date posted
21 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£38,488 to £46,852 a year Per Annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
391-RFL-8079441-A
Job locations
Royal free Hospital
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Trust values
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to meet Trust value questions
Education / professional qualifications
Essential
- BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science and Pharmacy Services / Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or Level 3 or above SMT qualification or due to complete soon.
- Pharmacy Technician Registered Member of the GPhC or Registered Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) or relevant experience
- Evidence of CPD / Revalidation
Desirable
- NHS Leadership or recognised equivalent qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstratable experience working in a pharmacy production services (with or without Specials License) where GMP is enforced.
- Previous experience supervising drug manufacturing processes, and ensuring GMP, COSHH and Health and Safety Directives are followed by all staff at all times
- Experience of working in restricted environment with cleanroom gowning for lengthy periods
Desirable
- Experience of training, supervising and developing junior and rotation staff.
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to make a wide range of aseptically prepared products, using laminar flow cabinets and isolators.
- Good aseptic skills demonstrated by a series of negative broth runs.
- Good aseptic skills demonstrated by a series of negative broth runs
- Demonstrated pharmacy computer and IT skills, including data entry, word processing and email.
- Ability to identify small foreign particles in manufactured products requiring good eyesight
- Demonstrated accurate numeracy skills, without using a calculator, including complex calculations, addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, decimal, fractions, and ratio.
- Demonstrated good manual dexterity to undertake fine and accurate manipulative work
- Demonstrated ability to handle hazardous materials safely according to local standard operating procedures
- Demonstrated ability to manage load handling issues and ensure local Manual handling procedures are followed
- Demonstrated ability to accurately follow written procedures under pressure
Desirable
- Ability to make a range of non-sterile products.
- Ability to prioritise and organise routine daily tasks using own initiative and respond appropriately to urgent requests
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working.
- Well developed concentration skills
- Demonstrated ability to maintain quality standards
- Good problem solving and analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to motivate self and others
- Demonstrated knowledge of aspects of a GMP and QA system.
Desirable
- Demonstrated effective customer service skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work to set procedures
Others
Essential
- Flexibility to work weekends and Bank Holidays as necessary (on a rota basis).
Person Specification Trust values Essential Demonstrated ability to meet Trust value questions Education / professional qualifications Essential BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science and Pharmacy Services / Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or Level 3 or above SMT qualification or due to complete soon. Pharmacy Technician Registered Member of the GPhC or Registered Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) or relevant experience Evidence of CPD / Revalidation Desirable NHS Leadership or recognised equivalent qualification. Experience Essential Demonstratable experience working in a pharmacy production services (with or without Specials License) where GMP is enforced. Previous experience supervising drug manufacturing processes, and ensuring GMP, COSHH and Health and Safety Directives are followed by all staff at all times Experience of working in restricted environment with cleanroom gowning for lengthy periods Desirable Experience of training, supervising and developing junior and rotation staff. Skills and aptitudes Essential Ability to make a wide range of aseptically prepared products, using laminar flow cabinets and isolators. Good aseptic skills demonstrated by a series of negative broth runs. Good aseptic skills demonstrated by a series of negative broth runs Demonstrated pharmacy computer and IT skills, including data entry, word processing and email. Ability to identify small foreign particles in manufactured products requiring good eyesight Demonstrated accurate numeracy skills, without using a calculator, including complex calculations, addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, decimal, fractions, and ratio. Demonstrated good manual dexterity to undertake fine and accurate manipulative work Demonstrated ability to handle hazardous materials safely according to local standard operating procedures Demonstrated ability to manage load handling issues and ensure local Manual handling procedures are followed Demonstrated ability to accurately follow written procedures under pressure Desirable Ability to make a range of non-sterile products. Ability to prioritise and organise routine daily tasks using own initiative and respond appropriately to urgent requests Personal Qualities & attributes Essential Experience of multi-disciplinary team working. Well developed concentration skills Demonstrated ability to maintain quality standards Good problem solving and analytical skills Demonstrated ability to motivate self and others Demonstrated knowledge of aspects of a GMP and QA system. Desirable Demonstrated effective customer service skills. Demonstrated ability to work to set procedures Others Essential Flexibility to work weekends and Bank Holidays as necessary (on a rota basis).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal free Hospital
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal free Hospital
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
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Band 4 Rotational Technician - Pharmacy Production Services
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2354117
Job summary
The post holder is to assist the Operations Chief Technician and Senior Technicians in the day to day running of the Sterile Production Unit, the Non-Sterile Manufacturing Department, the Aseptic units and the training of less- experienced staff working in the units. The department is split into four teams: Sterile Batches, Chemotherapy, Non-Sterile and CIVAS. The post holder will be a member of one of these and will rotate between teams as required. It is the post-holder's responsibility to ensure that all products made are manufactured in accordance with the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice, COSHH and Health and Safety Directives.
The post-holder will be expected to deputise for the Senior Technician in each area in his / her absence.
The post-holder is expected to develop and maintain personal expertise in all technical aspects of manufacture and extemporaneous preparation undertaken within the production unit at The Royal Free Hospital, in particular aseptic preparation. To this end, they will be responsible for ensuring their own accreditations are completed and re-validated within the agreed time frames.
Main duties of the job
To responsibly manufacture products in accordance to Standard Operating Procedures and the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice.To liaise with ward staff and pharmacists, on a daily basis, to ascertain their CIVAS and cytotoxic requirements and to prepare doses, as necessary.To be responsible for making sure that the differential pressures in the rooms and on the safety equipment to be used are within the correct limits and facilities and equipment are thoroughly cleaned before and after compounding of preparation. To report to the Chief or Senior Technician if facilities are out of specification and to prevent other staff from using the room or equipment until it is back in specification.To ensure all equipment is cleaned and fit for purpose, and appropriate records made.To accurately calculate the total quantity of each ingredient required to manufacture products.To allot suitable batch numbers and assemble the required drugs and equipment accurately and to check that all ingredients and equipment are fit for use.To carry out a sanitisation process on all drugs and equipment being passed into the "clean" rooms and Grade A facilities, using appropriate agents as specified in Standard Operating Procedures.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts with over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
Details
Date posted
21 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£34,186 to £37,389 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
391-RFL-8290539
Job locations
Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Person Specification
Royal Free shared commitments
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments
Education and professional qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3 plus an accredited underpinning knowledge or BTEC Pharmaceutical Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) or working towards completion of the above or an equivalent relevant science degree.
Desirable
- Registered, or eligible to be registered, with General Pharmaceutical Council, as a pharmacy technician or equivalent professional body.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a hospital pharmacy or experience of working in a drug manufacturing environment
- Portfolio demonstrating competence of previous and current pharmacy practice skills, knowledge and CPD.
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to train and assess others.
- Ability to identify small foreign particles in manufactured products requiring good eyesight.
- Ability to work in areas requiring specialist clothing, such as sterile gowns, hoods, boots, masks and gloves.
- Demonstrated accurate numeracy skills, without using a calculator, including complex calculations, addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, decimal, fractions, and ratio.
- Demonstrated good manual dexterity to undertake fine and accurate manipulative work.
- Demonstrated ability to handle hazardous materials safely according to local standard operating procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to manage load handling issues and ensure local Manual handling procedures are followed.
- Demonstrated ability to accurately follow written procedures under pressure.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake preparation of medicines requiring fine and accurate motor skills and concentration.
Desirable
- Good aseptic skills demonstrated by a series of negative broth runs.
- Ability to prioritise and organise routine daily tasks using own initiative.
- Demonstrated pharmacy computer and IT skills, including data entry, word processing and email.
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain quality standards.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure accurately
- Demonstrated ability to work to set procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of aspects of a GMP and QA system.
- Demonstrated ability to sit or stand in a restricted position at a work bench for periods of the working time.
- Flexibility to work weekends and Bank Holidays as necessary (on a rota basis).
Desirable
- Demonstrated effective customer service skills.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate self.
Person Specification Royal Free shared commitments Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments Education and professional qualifications Essential NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3 plus an accredited underpinning knowledge or BTEC Pharmaceutical Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) or working towards completion of the above or an equivalent relevant science degree. Desirable Registered, or eligible to be registered, with General Pharmaceutical Council, as a pharmacy technician or equivalent professional body. Experience Essential Previous experience of working in a hospital pharmacy or experience of working in a drug manufacturing environment Portfolio demonstrating competence of previous and current pharmacy practice skills, knowledge and CPD. Skills and aptitudes Essential Ability to train and assess others. Ability to identify small foreign particles in manufactured products requiring good eyesight. Ability to work in areas requiring specialist clothing, such as sterile gowns, hoods, boots, masks and gloves. Demonstrated accurate numeracy skills, without using a calculator, including complex calculations, addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, decimal, fractions, and ratio. Demonstrated good manual dexterity to undertake fine and accurate manipulative work. Demonstrated ability to handle hazardous materials safely according to local standard operating procedures. Demonstrated ability to manage load handling issues and ensure local Manual handling procedures are followed. Demonstrated ability to accurately follow written procedures under pressure. Demonstrated ability to undertake preparation of medicines requiring fine and accurate motor skills and concentration. Desirable Good aseptic skills demonstrated by a series of negative broth runs. Ability to prioritise and organise routine daily tasks using own initiative. Demonstrated pharmacy computer and IT skills, including data entry, word processing and email. Personal qualities and attributes Essential Ability to work as part of a team. Demonstrated ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time. Demonstrated ability to maintain quality standards. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure accurately Demonstrated ability to work to set procedures. Demonstrated knowledge of aspects of a GMP and QA system. Demonstrated ability to sit or stand in a restricted position at a work bench for periods of the working time. Flexibility to work weekends and Bank Holidays as necessary (on a rota basis). Desirable Demonstrated effective customer service skills. Demonstrated ability to motivate self.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
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United Kingdom
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Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2354023
Job summary
The Avenue Surgery is seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking clinical pharmacist to join our like minded team. The successful individual will play an important role in working with the current pharmacy team to ensure excellent standards of repeat prescribing, medication reviews, medicine optimisation and contributing to improving the quality of care to our practice patient population. The pharmacist will be in a patient facing role to clinically assess and treat patients using expert knowledge of medicines for specific disease areas.
The individual will be required to enrol and complete the CPPE pathway and will be supported to develop their role to become a non-medical prescriber(if not already qualified).
There could a scope for future management opportunities within the role.
Main duties of the job
Primary duties include:
* Patient facing clinics dealing with LTC, clinical medication review, care home medication and domiciliary medication reviews.
* Management of common/minor/self limiting ailments and patient medicines support.
* Management of medication at discharge for hospital, review of unplanned hospital admissions.
* Repeat prescribing, risk stratification and service development and medicines safety.
* Ensuring that all local and national guidelines are implemented and formulary recommendations are followed.
About us
The Avenue Surgery is a non-dispensing, training practice, caring for circ.18500 patients in and around the semi-rural town of Warminster, Wiltshire which is within an easy commute to the cities of Bath and Salisbury.
The practice is led by 7 GP partners and a hard working team of both clinical and administration staff. The team are very committed to the surgery vision to provide a service that works with, and for, the community to meet the widest range of care, health promotion and education for our patients and staff members.
Details
Date posted
21 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A1160-26-0010
Job locations
14 The Avenue
Warminster
Wiltshire
BA12 9AA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title
Clinical Practice based Pharmacist
Salary / Grade
Dependent on experience
Hours per week
Full time - 37.5hours pere week
Reports to
Lead Clinical Pharmacist
Primary Location/ Base
The Avenue Surgery
Job Summary
The post holder is a pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside the pharmacy team within the practice. In this role they will be supported by the senior GP partner prescribing lead.
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role. The post holder will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.
The post holder will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while address in both public and social care needs of patients in the practice.
The post holder will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services.
The post holder will ensure that the practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within the practice.
The post holder will be supported to develop their role to become a non-medical prescriber.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Patient facing long term condition clinics
See (where appropriate) patients with single or multiple medical problems where medicine optimisation is required.
Review the on-going need for each medicine, a review of monitoring needs and an opportunity to support patients with their medicines taking ensuring they get the best use of their medicines, making appropriate recommendations to GPs for medicine improvement including IIF/ QOF requirements.
Patient facing clinical medication review
Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for nurses and/or GP on prescribing and monitoring including IIF/ QOF requirements.
Patient facing care home medication
Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for the GP on prescribing and monitoring including IIF/QOF requirements.
Work with the care home staff to improve safety of medicines ordering and administration.
Patient facing domiciliary clinical medication review
Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for the GP on prescribing and monitoring including IIF/QOF requirements.
Attend and refer patients to multidisciplinary meetings.
Management of common/ minor/self-limiting ailments.
Managing caseload of patients with common/ minor/self-limiting ailments while working within the scope of practice and limits of competence.
Signposting to community pharmacy and referring to GPs or other healthcare professionals where appropriate.
Patient medicines support
Provide patient facing clinics/ telephone support for those with questions, queries or concerns about their medicines in the practice.
Medicine information to practice staff and patients
Answer relevant medicine related enquiries from practice staff, other healthcare teams (community pharmacy).
Suggesting and recommending solutions.
Providing follow up for patients to monitor the effect of any changes.
Unplanned hospital admissions
Review the use of medicines most commonly associated with unplanned hospital admission and readmission through audit and individual patient reviews.
Put in place to reduce the prescribing of these medicines to high risk patient groups.
Management of medicines at discharge from hospital
To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospital, intermediate care and into care homes, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure the patient receive the medicines they need post discharge.
Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to high risk groups of patients.
Signposting
Ensure that patients are referred to appropriate healthcare professional for the appropriate level of care within an appropriate period of time.
Repeat prescribing
Produce and implement a practice repeat prescribing policy.
Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review.
Ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required.
Risk stratification
Identification of cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines through pre-prepared practice computer searches.
Service development
Contribute pharmaceutical advice for the development and implementation of new services that have medicinal components.
Information management
Analyse, interpret and present medicines data to highlight issues and risks to support decision making.
Medicines quality improvement
Undertake clinical audits of prescribing in areas directed by the GPs, feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the practice team.
Medicines safety
Implement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidance.
Implementation of local and national guidelines and formulary recommendations
Monitor practice prescribing against the local health economys RAG list and make recommendations to GP.
Assist practice in seeing and maintaining a practice formulary that is hosted on the practice computer system.
Auditing practices compliance against NICE guidance.
Education and training
Provide education and training to primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation.
CQC
Work with practice team to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved.
Public health
To support public health campaigns.
To provide specialist knowledge on all public health programmes available to practice patients.
HEALTH & SAFETY
- The post-holder will manage their own and others health & safety and infection control as defined in the Practices Health & Safety Policy, the Practice Health & Safety Manual, and the Practices Infection Control Policy and published procedures.
- Comply with Practice health and safety policies by following agreed safe working procedures.
- Awareness and compliance with national standards of infection control, hygiene, regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines.
- Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients.
- Reporting incidents using the organisations Incident Reporting System.
CONFIDENTIALITY
- Maintain confidentiality of information, always acting within the terms of the Data Protection Act and Caldicott guidance on patient confidentiality.
- Maintain an awareness of the Freedom of Information Act.
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
- The post-holder will support, promote, and maintain the Practices Equality & Diversity Policy.
- No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.
- The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families.
JOB DESCRIPTION AGREEMENT
This job description is intended to provide an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities only. There may be other duties required of the post holder commensurate with the position. This description will be open to regular review and may be amended to take into account development within the Practice. All members of staff should be prepared to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain the efficient running of the Practice.
This job description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. It will be subject to regular review and amendment as necessary in consultation with the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title
Clinical Practice based Pharmacist
Salary / Grade
Dependent on experience
Hours per week
Full time - 37.5hours pere week
Reports to
Lead Clinical Pharmacist
Primary Location/ Base
The Avenue Surgery
Job Summary
The post holder is a pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside the pharmacy team within the practice. In this role they will be supported by the senior GP partner prescribing lead.
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role. The post holder will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.
The post holder will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while address in both public and social care needs of patients in the practice.
The post holder will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services.
The post holder will ensure that the practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within the practice.
The post holder will be supported to develop their role to become a non-medical prescriber.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Patient facing long term condition clinics
See (where appropriate) patients with single or multiple medical problems where medicine optimisation is required.
Review the on-going need for each medicine, a review of monitoring needs and an opportunity to support patients with their medicines taking ensuring they get the best use of their medicines, making appropriate recommendations to GPs for medicine improvement including IIF/ QOF requirements.
Patient facing clinical medication review
Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for nurses and/or GP on prescribing and monitoring including IIF/ QOF requirements.
Patient facing care home medication
Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for the GP on prescribing and monitoring including IIF/QOF requirements.
Work with the care home staff to improve safety of medicines ordering and administration.
Patient facing domiciliary clinical medication review
Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for the GP on prescribing and monitoring including IIF/QOF requirements.
Attend and refer patients to multidisciplinary meetings.
Management of common/ minor/self-limiting ailments.
Managing caseload of patients with common/ minor/self-limiting ailments while working within the scope of practice and limits of competence.
Signposting to community pharmacy and referring to GPs or other healthcare professionals where appropriate.
Patient medicines support
Provide patient facing clinics/ telephone support for those with questions, queries or concerns about their medicines in the practice.
Medicine information to practice staff and patients
Answer relevant medicine related enquiries from practice staff, other healthcare teams (community pharmacy).
Suggesting and recommending solutions.
Providing follow up for patients to monitor the effect of any changes.
Unplanned hospital admissions
Review the use of medicines most commonly associated with unplanned hospital admission and readmission through audit and individual patient reviews.
Put in place to reduce the prescribing of these medicines to high risk patient groups.
Management of medicines at discharge from hospital
To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospital, intermediate care and into care homes, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure the patient receive the medicines they need post discharge.
Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to high risk groups of patients.
Signposting
Ensure that patients are referred to appropriate healthcare professional for the appropriate level of care within an appropriate period of time.
Repeat prescribing
Produce and implement a practice repeat prescribing policy.
Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review.
Ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required.
Risk stratification
Identification of cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines through pre-prepared practice computer searches.
Service development
Contribute pharmaceutical advice for the development and implementation of new services that have medicinal components.
Information management
Analyse, interpret and present medicines data to highlight issues and risks to support decision making.
Medicines quality improvement
Undertake clinical audits of prescribing in areas directed by the GPs, feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the practice team.
Medicines safety
Implement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidance.
Implementation of local and national guidelines and formulary recommendations
Monitor practice prescribing against the local health economys RAG list and make recommendations to GP.
Assist practice in seeing and maintaining a practice formulary that is hosted on the practice computer system.
Auditing practices compliance against NICE guidance.
Education and training
Provide education and training to primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation.
CQC
Work with practice team to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved.
Public health
To support public health campaigns.
To provide specialist knowledge on all public health programmes available to practice patients.
HEALTH & SAFETY
- The post-holder will manage their own and others health & safety and infection control as defined in the Practices Health & Safety Policy, the Practice Health & Safety Manual, and the Practices Infection Control Policy and published procedures.
- Comply with Practice health and safety policies by following agreed safe working procedures.
- Awareness and compliance with national standards of infection control, hygiene, regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines.
- Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients.
- Reporting incidents using the organisations Incident Reporting System.
CONFIDENTIALITY
- Maintain confidentiality of information, always acting within the terms of the Data Protection Act and Caldicott guidance on patient confidentiality.
- Maintain an awareness of the Freedom of Information Act.
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
- The post-holder will support, promote, and maintain the Practices Equality & Diversity Policy.
- No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.
- The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families.
JOB DESCRIPTION AGREEMENT
This job description is intended to provide an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities only. There may be other duties required of the post holder commensurate with the position. This description will be open to regular review and may be amended to take into account development within the Practice. All members of staff should be prepared to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain the efficient running of the Practice.
This job description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. It will be subject to regular review and amendment as necessary in consultation with the post holder.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- * Have experience and an awareness of common acute and long term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice.
- * Experience at a high level of competency with computers.
- * Experience with working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- * Has previous experience working within a GP environment.
- * Has working knowledge of TPP Systemone computer system.
Qualifications
Essential
- * Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- * Enroll and complete the CPPE PCPEP pathway.
- * Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist, demonstrating within a practice portfolio.
- * May hold or be willing to work towards an independent prescribing qualification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- * Have experience and an awareness of common acute and long term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice.
- * Experience at a high level of competency with computers.
- * Experience with working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- * Has previous experience working within a GP environment.
- * Has working knowledge of TPP Systemone computer system.
Qualifications
Essential
- * Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- * Enroll and complete the CPPE PCPEP pathway.
- * Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist, demonstrating within a practice portfolio.
- * May hold or be willing to work towards an independent prescribing qualification.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
The Avenue Surgery
Address
14 The Avenue
Warminster
Wiltshire
BA12 9AA
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
The Avenue Surgery
Address
14 The Avenue
Warminster
Wiltshire
BA12 9AA
United Kingdom
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Senior Pharmacy Technician
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2353997
Job summary
Senior Pharmacy Technician
37.5 hours per week (Rotational Late Night, Weekend and Bank Holiday Working)
Permanent
Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Closing Date: Monday 5th October 2026
Interview Date: TBC (October 2026)
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
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**To be eligible for this post you must be a GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician with 2 years post registration experience. Consideration will be given to the appropriate candidate to be employed on a Band 4 to 5, 12-month STEP programme should they not have full post registration experience**
Main duties of the job
- To carry out pharmaceutical technical duties in specified areas of the pharmacy department under the overall direction of the Lead Pharmacy Technicians and the Chief Pharmacist.
- To provide a safe, efficient and comprehensive high quality pharmaceutical service, under the direction of Lead Pharmacy Technicians to patients and staff of George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust.
- To undertake training and accreditation in technical skills and knowledge as identified and agreed with Lead Pharmacy Technicians and the Chief Pharmacist.
- Supervise and manage rotational pharmacy technicians on a day to day basis to support workload and workflow
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
If you are applying for a Domestic Assistant or Health Care Assistant role you may be eligible for the refer a friend scheme - find out more here: https://www.geh.nhs.uk/about-us/people-and-workforce/vacancies/refer-friend-scheme
Details
Date posted
21 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
230-33754016-CS-B
Job locations
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
College Street
Nuneaton
CV10 7DJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To carry out dispensing of prescriptions both TTOs and inpatient/ OSD supplies, including extemporaneous prescriptions, unlicensed drugs, controlled drugs, in-patient and outpatient prescriptions in accordance with the agreed safe systems of work practice.
- To contribute to the final accuracy checking of dispensary work on a rotational basis when required and use the prescription tracker system to monitor workflow.
- To co-operate in staff rotation within the pharmacy departments of the trust, ward based working and outpatient areas.
- To assist with medicines management on wards to provide medicines reconciliation and drug histories.
- To assist with the discharge of patients and provide support to ward pharmacists with TTO preparation using in-house discharge systems.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and person specification attached.
Job description Job responsibilities To carry out dispensing of prescriptions both TTOs and inpatient/ OSD supplies, including extemporaneous prescriptions, unlicensed drugs, controlled drugs, in-patient and outpatient prescriptions in accordance with the agreed safe systems of work practice. To contribute to the final accuracy checking of dispensary work on a rotational basis when required and use the prescription tracker system to monitor workflow. To co-operate in staff rotation within the pharmacy departments of the trust, ward based working and outpatient areas. To assist with medicines management on wards to provide medicines reconciliation and drug histories. To assist with the discharge of patients and provide support to ward pharmacists with TTO preparation using in-house discharge systems. For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to work Saturday/Sunday working on a rota basis.
- Ability to cope with occasional exposure to unpleasant smells and potential allergens.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative.
- Recognise own limitations.
- Able to work as a member of a team.
Qualification and Training
Essential
- NVQ 3 or equivalent (e.g. BTech) or knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures acquired through training in equivalent pharmaceutical science and recent relevant work experience.
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Evidence of CPD.
Desirable
- Accredited Checking Technician
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Hospital pharmacy experience (Ward Top-up, Aseptic dispensing, Dispensing for In & Out Patients).
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to prioritise work.
- Ability to problem solve.
Desirable
- Community pharmacy experience.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to attend regularly
- Ability to work flexibly
Desirable
- Reliability
Trust Values
Essential
- Effective open Communication
- Excellence and safety in all that we do
- Challenge but support
- Expect respect and dignity
- Local Healthcare that inspires confidence
Person Specification Other Essential Ability to work Saturday/Sunday working on a rota basis. Ability to cope with occasional exposure to unpleasant smells and potential allergens. Skills and Abilities Essential Able to work on own initiative. Recognise own limitations. Able to work as a member of a team. Qualification and Training Essential NVQ 3 or equivalent (e.g. BTech) or knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures acquired through training in equivalent pharmaceutical science and recent relevant work experience. Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Evidence of CPD. Desirable Accredited Checking Technician Experience & Knowledge Essential Hospital pharmacy experience (Ward Top-up, Aseptic dispensing, Dispensing for In & Out Patients). Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to prioritise work. Ability to problem solve. Desirable Community pharmacy experience. Personal Qualities Essential Ability to attend regularly Ability to work flexibly Desirable Reliability Trust Values Essential Effective open Communication Excellence and safety in all that we do Challenge but support Expect respect and dignity Local Healthcare that inspires confidence
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Address
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
College Street
Nuneaton
CV10 7DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Address
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
College Street
Nuneaton
CV10 7DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Lead Pharmacist - Wessex Clinical Research Delivery Centre (CRDC)
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2353936
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Job Title: Lead Pharmacist - Wessex Clinical Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) Contract Type: Fixed Term Fixed Term Contract End Date: 36 Months After Starting Purpose for Fixed Term: Short Term FundingMain duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as the Lead Pharmacist for the Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC), providing strategic and operational pharmacy leadership for one of the UK's most ambitious and innovative clinical research programmes.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
Details
Date posted
21 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8c
Salary
£79,504 to £91,609 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
36 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
188-SCL030926
Job locations
University Hospital Southampton
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The CRDC is transforming the delivery of commercial clinical research across the South East, creating opportunities for patients to access cutting-edge medicines and therapies while supporting the growth of the life sciences sector. As Lead Pharmacist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, effective and efficient delivery of investigational medicinal products across a diverse and expanding portfolio of commercial studies.
Working closely with clinical, research, operational and industry partners, you will lead the development of pharmacy services that enable high-quality research delivery while maintaining the highest standards of governance, regulatory compliance and patient safety. Your expertise will help shape the future of research pharmacy services, supporting the organisation's commitment to innovation, excellence and improved outcomes for patients.
You will provide professional leadership to research pharmacy teams involved in commercial research delivery, acting as the key pharmacy advisor for the CRDC and contributing to strategic planning across the organisation and wider region. The role requires strong collaboration with principal investigators, research nurses, clinical trial practitioners, research management teams, sponsors and external stakeholders to ensure studies are delivered successfully and to agreed timelines.
The post holder will be responsible for developing and implementing research pharmacy strategies, overseeing investigational medicinal product management, supporting regulatory inspections and audit activity, identifying opportunities for service improvement, and ensuring research pharmacy services remain responsive to the needs of a growing commercial portfolio.
Reporting to the UHS Chief Pharmacist (CRDC host organisation), with close working relationships across the Research and Development Directorate, Commercial Research Delivery Centre leadership team and wider pharmacy services, you will provide expert professional leadership and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver world-class research opportunities for patients.
This is a fixed-term opportunity with the potential to shape the future of research pharmacy services within the CRDC, with the post holder expected to help build the activity, partnerships and sustainability required to secure ongoing funding for the role.
This role offers an exceptional opportunity to influence research strategy, drive innovation in medicines development, and contribute to the continued success of a nationally significant research programme.
Responsibilities:
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Provide strategic and operational leadership for pharmacy services within the Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC), ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant management of investigational medicinal products across a diverse portfolio of commercial clinical trials.
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Lead the development and continuous improvement of research pharmacy services, working with multidisciplinary teams, research leaders, study sponsors and external partners to maximise research opportunities and support the delivery of high-quality studies.
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Act as the senior pharmacy professional for commercial research activity, providing expert advice on regulatory compliance, governance, risk management, quality assurance and medicines management in accordance with national legislation, Good Clinical Practice and sponsor requirements.
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Support the growth and success of the CRDC by identifying opportunities for innovation, service expansion and operational efficiency, enabling more patients to access cutting-edge therapies and clinical research opportunities.
What experience/skills are needed:
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You will be a registered pharmacist with substantial post-registration experience, including significant experience in clinical governance, clinical research, investigational medicinal products or specialist pharmacy services.
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You will have a proven track record of leading and developing services, delivering complex programmes of work and influencing senior stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams.
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You will possess an in-depth understanding of research governance, medicines legislation, Good Clinical Practice and the regulatory frameworks that support the delivery of commercial clinical trials.
-
You will demonstrate excellent leadership, communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with clinical teams, sponsors, researchers, industry partners and external organisations.
Additional Information:
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The role may require travel across partner organisations and regional research sites, and applicants must be able to meet these travel requirements.
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Experience of working within an NHS organisation, academic institution or commercial research environment is highly desirable.
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A postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy, research, leadership or a related discipline, or equivalent experience, is desirable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The CRDC is transforming the delivery of commercial clinical research across the South East, creating opportunities for patients to access cutting-edge medicines and therapies while supporting the growth of the life sciences sector. As Lead Pharmacist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, effective and efficient delivery of investigational medicinal products across a diverse and expanding portfolio of commercial studies.
Working closely with clinical, research, operational and industry partners, you will lead the development of pharmacy services that enable high-quality research delivery while maintaining the highest standards of governance, regulatory compliance and patient safety. Your expertise will help shape the future of research pharmacy services, supporting the organisation's commitment to innovation, excellence and improved outcomes for patients.
You will provide professional leadership to research pharmacy teams involved in commercial research delivery, acting as the key pharmacy advisor for the CRDC and contributing to strategic planning across the organisation and wider region. The role requires strong collaboration with principal investigators, research nurses, clinical trial practitioners, research management teams, sponsors and external stakeholders to ensure studies are delivered successfully and to agreed timelines.
The post holder will be responsible for developing and implementing research pharmacy strategies, overseeing investigational medicinal product management, supporting regulatory inspections and audit activity, identifying opportunities for service improvement, and ensuring research pharmacy services remain responsive to the needs of a growing commercial portfolio.
Reporting to the UHS Chief Pharmacist (CRDC host organisation), with close working relationships across the Research and Development Directorate, Commercial Research Delivery Centre leadership team and wider pharmacy services, you will provide expert professional leadership and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver world-class research opportunities for patients.
This is a fixed-term opportunity with the potential to shape the future of research pharmacy services within the CRDC, with the post holder expected to help build the activity, partnerships and sustainability required to secure ongoing funding for the role.
This role offers an exceptional opportunity to influence research strategy, drive innovation in medicines development, and contribute to the continued success of a nationally significant research programme.
Responsibilities:
-
Provide strategic and operational leadership for pharmacy services within the Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC), ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant management of investigational medicinal products across a diverse portfolio of commercial clinical trials.
-
Lead the development and continuous improvement of research pharmacy services, working with multidisciplinary teams, research leaders, study sponsors and external partners to maximise research opportunities and support the delivery of high-quality studies.
-
Act as the senior pharmacy professional for commercial research activity, providing expert advice on regulatory compliance, governance, risk management, quality assurance and medicines management in accordance with national legislation, Good Clinical Practice and sponsor requirements.
-
Support the growth and success of the CRDC by identifying opportunities for innovation, service expansion and operational efficiency, enabling more patients to access cutting-edge therapies and clinical research opportunities.
What experience/skills are needed:
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You will be a registered pharmacist with substantial post-registration experience, including significant experience in clinical governance, clinical research, investigational medicinal products or specialist pharmacy services.
-
You will have a proven track record of leading and developing services, delivering complex programmes of work and influencing senior stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams.
-
You will possess an in-depth understanding of research governance, medicines legislation, Good Clinical Practice and the regulatory frameworks that support the delivery of commercial clinical trials.
-
You will demonstrate excellent leadership, communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with clinical teams, sponsors, researchers, industry partners and external organisations.
Additional Information:
-
The role may require travel across partner organisations and regional research sites, and applicants must be able to meet these travel requirements.
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Experience of working within an NHS organisation, academic institution or commercial research environment is highly desirable.
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A postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy, research, leadership or a related discipline, or equivalent experience, is desirable.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General Pharmaceutical Council Registration as a Pharmacist
- Masters in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
- Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
- Leadership Qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Royal College of Pharmacy Member
- Quality Improvement Qualification
- Independent Prescribing Qualification or working towards
- Research qualification (Good Clinical Practice trained)
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience with hospital pharmacy experience, which should include clinical trials and oncology
- Extensive post qualification Pharmacy knowledge /experience in one or more areas of pharmacy specialism (experience of Clinical trials including experience managing a portfolio of clinical trials)
- Clinical audit experience
- Competent in the accurate supply of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy)
- Evidence of commitment to relevant ongoing CPD and personal and professional development
- Experience of leading a team
- Recruitment and selection experience
- Experience of staff management/operational workload and workforce supervision
- Experience of risk management and incident investigation
- Experience leading change projects and implementing change
- Experience leading service development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General Pharmaceutical Council Registration as a Pharmacist
- Masters in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
- Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
- Leadership Qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Royal College of Pharmacy Member
- Quality Improvement Qualification
- Independent Prescribing Qualification or working towards
- Research qualification (Good Clinical Practice trained)
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience with hospital pharmacy experience, which should include clinical trials and oncology
- Extensive post qualification Pharmacy knowledge /experience in one or more areas of pharmacy specialism (experience of Clinical trials including experience managing a portfolio of clinical trials)
- Clinical audit experience
- Competent in the accurate supply of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy)
- Evidence of commitment to relevant ongoing CPD and personal and professional development
- Experience of leading a team
- Recruitment and selection experience
- Experience of staff management/operational workload and workforce supervision
- Experience of risk management and incident investigation
- Experience leading change projects and implementing change
- Experience leading service development
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Southampton
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Southampton
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
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Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2353896
Job summary
Lead Pharmacy Procurement Specialist (Band 8a)Location: The Royal London HospitalWe are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician to step into the role of Lead Pharmacy Procurement Specialist.About the role:In this leadership position, you will oversee our pharmacy procurement and invoicing teams, ensuring the safe, cost-effective, and sustainable supply of medicines. Working closely with senior pharmacy leaders, finance teams, and national procurement bodies, you will be instrumental in: o Developing and implementing innovative procurement strategies to optimise value and minimise waste o Leading medicines efficiency projects aligned with the Trust's cost improvement targets o Managing relationships with suppliers and stakeholders across the NHS, regional consortia, and industry o Ensuring compliance with governance, legal, and regulatory standards, including Good Distribution Practice o Supporting and inspiring your team to deliver high-quality, responsive services
The successful candidate will be based at the Royal London hospital but may be required to work at any of the Barts Health NHS Trust sites.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a motivated and forward-thinking individual who: o Has experience in pharmacy procurement and or stock control within an NHS or healthcare setting o Demonstrates strong leadership and team management skills o Possesses a good understanding of procurement regulations, medicines governance, and financeo Has excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and departments Essential:o Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician o Enthusiasm for professional development and making a positive impact within the Trust The Pharmacy Department at Barts Health is one of the largest in the country and covers a population of 2.5 million. We provide clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation services from our five hospital sites across the City of London, East and Northeast London.
The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team comprising of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, clinical staff and other operational leads.
At Barts Health, we recognise and celebrate the value of our staff. Therefore, dedication to creating and maintaining an outstanding working environment for all staff is essential. In return, you will have access to excellent training and development opportunities.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Details
Date posted
21 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£66,274 to £73,496 a year per annum inc
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
259-8286417GCS
Job locations
Royal London Hospital
London
E1 2ES
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
To discuss this role further please contact :
Jas Minhas, Service Manager Pharmacy Procurement & Distribution | [email protected]
Tejal Patel, Deputy Chief Pharmacist - Shared Services | [email protected]
Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. To discuss this role further please contact : Jas Minhas, Service Manager Pharmacy Procurement & Distribution | [email protected] Tejal Patel, Deputy Chief Pharmacist - Shared Services | [email protected]
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- .Significant post-qualification experience in hospital pharmacy procurement
- .Significant experience and knowledge of the pharmacy management system (CMM)
- .Significant experience of managing teams
Skills
Essential
- .Specialist knowledge of medicines procurement and supply chain management
- .Demonstrates vision and innovation with the ability to implement change through effective strategy and planning
- .Project management skills
- .Demonstrates ability to lead and manage self effectively and independently
- .Demonstrates ability to Lead and manage teams
Knowledge
Essential
- .Understands the current landscape of supply chain management and how to effectively operate within it
- .Understanding of stock control systems
- .Demonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiatives
Qualifications
Essential
- .MPharm or equivalent / NVQ L3 Pharmacy Services and BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
- .Registered as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Diploma
Other
Desirable
- .Knowledge of current best practice in Good Distribution Practice
Person Specification Experience Essential .Significant post-qualification experience in hospital pharmacy procurement .Significant experience and knowledge of the pharmacy management system (CMM) .Significant experience of managing teams Skills Essential .Specialist knowledge of medicines procurement and supply chain management .Demonstrates vision and innovation with the ability to implement change through effective strategy and planning .Project management skills .Demonstrates ability to lead and manage self effectively and independently .Demonstrates ability to Lead and manage teams Knowledge Essential .Understands the current landscape of supply chain management and how to effectively operate within it .Understanding of stock control systems .Demonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiatives Qualifications Essential .MPharm or equivalent / NVQ L3 Pharmacy Services and BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent .Registered as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council Desirable Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Diploma Other Desirable .Knowledge of current best practice in Good Distribution Practice
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Royal London Hospital
London
E1 2ES
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Royal London Hospital
London
E1 2ES
United Kingdom
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Clinical Pharmacy Team Leader (Medical Services)
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2353880
Job summary
Closing Date: 05.10.26 (this may change dependent on response).
Shortlisting to take place following closing date commencing 06.10.26
Interview expected to take place in the week commencing 12.10.26
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic pharmacist to join Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Clinical Pharmacy Team Leader.
This senior role will provide professional leadership and work closely with pharmacy, medical, nursing, operational and corporate colleagues to support safe, effective medicines optimisation for patients.
You will lead a team of advanced clinical pharmacists and be supported by clinical pharmacy technicians and medicines optimisation assistants, to provide the best possible care to our patients.
You will work alongside our clinical lead pharmacists in Emergency Medicine, Education & Training, Medicines Governance and other specialities to drive forward the pharmacy service and implement new innovative ways of working.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be a visible pharmacy leader and role model with the accountability and responsibility for the provision and development of safe and cost-effective pharmacy services to the medical specialities.
Lead a team of highly skilled pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy staff working to deliver outstanding pharmacy services.
Support the further develop of the clinical pharmacy workforce including the role of Medicines Management Technicians and Medicines Optimisation Assistants.
Develop a strategic plan for the operational delivery of clinical pharmacy services to the medical specialities, supporting a positive patient experience, medicines optimisation, and continuous improvement.
Provide a clinical pharmacy service to specialist areas
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Details
Date posted
21 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£66,582 to £77,368 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
389-26-8299067
Job locations
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS FT - Pharmacy Department
Duckworth Lane
BRADFORD
BD9 6RJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
Provide leadership and strategic direction for Trust-wide clinical pharmacy, fostering a culture of continuous learning and ensuring that the service aligns with organisational and national priorities and makes a real difference to patient care.
Act as a positive role model and guide colleagues from across pharmacy and the wider team in developing professional values through supervision, encouragement, motivation and support.
Show resilience and determination when managing situations that are unfamiliar, complex or unpredictable to deliver positive outcomes at a team and service level.
CLINICAL
L Lead and develop the clinical pharmacy service in the specialist areas in line with departmental and patient needs, to ensure the delivery of a high quality, patient centred and effective clinical pharmacy service.
Contribute to the multidisciplinary identification, review and development and ratification of treatment guidelines and policies in the specialist area, to promote safe and evidence-based patient care.
Contribute effectively to patient care as part of the multidisciplinary team, by attending ward rounds or other appropriate meetings, to make pro-active interventions in individual patients therapy.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Contribute to the management and delivery of education and training aspects of pharmacy services and medicines optimisation in the Trust, in association with the Lead Pharmacist for Education & Training.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Contribute to research within the pharmacy department. This includes identifying areas of research, including identifying gaps in evidence, applying appropriate methods to address identified gaps and generating new evidence.
Share good practice by publications and presentations within the Trust, throughout the local health economy and nationally.
PROFESSIONAL
Create an inclusive environment and demonstrate cultural effectiveness.
Recognise and respect the role of others in the wider pharmacy and multi-disciplinary team.
Participate in late night, weekend, Bank Holiday and on call rota duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
Provide leadership and strategic direction for Trust-wide clinical pharmacy, fostering a culture of continuous learning and ensuring that the service aligns with organisational and national priorities and makes a real difference to patient care.
Act as a positive role model and guide colleagues from across pharmacy and the wider team in developing professional values through supervision, encouragement, motivation and support.
Show resilience and determination when managing situations that are unfamiliar, complex or unpredictable to deliver positive outcomes at a team and service level.
CLINICAL
L Lead and develop the clinical pharmacy service in the specialist areas in line with departmental and patient needs, to ensure the delivery of a high quality, patient centred and effective clinical pharmacy service.
Contribute to the multidisciplinary identification, review and development and ratification of treatment guidelines and policies in the specialist area, to promote safe and evidence-based patient care.
Contribute effectively to patient care as part of the multidisciplinary team, by attending ward rounds or other appropriate meetings, to make pro-active interventions in individual patients therapy.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Contribute to the management and delivery of education and training aspects of pharmacy services and medicines optimisation in the Trust, in association with the Lead Pharmacist for Education & Training.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Contribute to research within the pharmacy department. This includes identifying areas of research, including identifying gaps in evidence, applying appropriate methods to address identified gaps and generating new evidence.
Share good practice by publications and presentations within the Trust, throughout the local health economy and nationally.
PROFESSIONAL
Create an inclusive environment and demonstrate cultural effectiveness.
Recognise and respect the role of others in the wider pharmacy and multi-disciplinary team.
Participate in late night, weekend, Bank Holiday and on call rota duties.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice.
- Training and/or significant experience in clinical teaching / tutoring, audit, practice research, risk management.
- Experience of leadership, supervision and management of teams.
- Experience in collaborative working with multidisciplinary teams or across organisational boundaries.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a similar role.
Skills
Essential
- Able to empathise with patients
- Accurate and concise written and oral communication skills
- Able to receive, summarise, communicate and present information to a wide range of professionals across the Trust.
- Proven persuasion and negotiation skills (to influence prescribing), tact and diplomacy skills.
- Effective independent and team working skills.
- Ability to analyse and interpret a wide range of clinical, financial, and managerial information.
- Proven problem-solving approach on a wide range of clinical issues, and able to think laterally to develop new ideas.
- Able to assess staff performance against agreed standards and criteria, and to provide feedback and development.
- Able to prioritise with consultation, plan and adjust current pharmacy services within the specialised area.
- Able to work independently and under guidance, within departmental, Trust and statutory and professional codes of practice / ethics.
- Able to work effectively in front of an audience.
- Able to demonstrate an awareness of and a commitment to the Clinical Governance Agenda.
- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods on occasion for prescription review, report writing.
- Computer literate
- Excellent time management skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Evidence of continued professional development or equivalent knowledge through extensive experience.
- Broad knowledge of therapeutics.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the formulation, preparation, and therapeutic action of medicines.
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent.
- Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience.
- Independent Prescriber (Non-medical Prescriber) or working towards.
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of Pharmacy and / or the UK Clinical Pharmacy Association.
- MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent.
- Management qualification.
- Royal College of Pharmacy accreditation or working towards an advanced practice portfolio.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice.
- Training and/or significant experience in clinical teaching / tutoring, audit, practice research, risk management.
- Experience of leadership, supervision and management of teams.
- Experience in collaborative working with multidisciplinary teams or across organisational boundaries.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a similar role.
Skills
Essential
- Able to empathise with patients
- Accurate and concise written and oral communication skills
- Able to receive, summarise, communicate and present information to a wide range of professionals across the Trust.
- Proven persuasion and negotiation skills (to influence prescribing), tact and diplomacy skills.
- Effective independent and team working skills.
- Ability to analyse and interpret a wide range of clinical, financial, and managerial information.
- Proven problem-solving approach on a wide range of clinical issues, and able to think laterally to develop new ideas.
- Able to assess staff performance against agreed standards and criteria, and to provide feedback and development.
- Able to prioritise with consultation, plan and adjust current pharmacy services within the specialised area.
- Able to work independently and under guidance, within departmental, Trust and statutory and professional codes of practice / ethics.
- Able to work effectively in front of an audience.
- Able to demonstrate an awareness of and a commitment to the Clinical Governance Agenda.
- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods on occasion for prescription review, report writing.
- Computer literate
- Excellent time management skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Evidence of continued professional development or equivalent knowledge through extensive experience.
- Broad knowledge of therapeutics.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the formulation, preparation, and therapeutic action of medicines.
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent.
- Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience.
- Independent Prescriber (Non-medical Prescriber) or working towards.
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of Pharmacy and / or the UK Clinical Pharmacy Association.
- MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent.
- Management qualification.
- Royal College of Pharmacy accreditation or working towards an advanced practice portfolio.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS FT - Pharmacy Department
Duckworth Lane
BRADFORD
BD9 6RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS FT - Pharmacy Department
Duckworth Lane
BRADFORD
BD9 6RJ
United Kingdom
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Senior Pharmacy Technician Supply Services
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) View all jobs
Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2353858
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Senior Pharmacy Technician to provide leadership and co-ordination of the Pharmacy Supplies Service.
You will be need to be an experienced Pharmacy Technician, with a relevant pharmaceutical qualification and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Pharmacy Technician to provide leadership and co-ordination of the Supply service.
You will:
- Deliver a high quality, safe and effective pharmacy service, actively participating in the delivery of services to all areas of the department.
- Co-ordinate and support the training and development of pharmacy assistants and pre-registration pharmacy technicians with respect to ward services.
- Provide leadership and management of staff, processes, procedures and workload/workforce planning and development of the Supply services.
- Ensure patients and staff receive excellent service and medications are supplied in a safe and efficient manner which meets set KPIs.
- Manage risks, errors and near misses in the various ward and pharmacy environments, ensuring risks are identified and mitigated.
- Co-ordinate and lead on investigations and outcomes to incidents, errors and complaints received regarding the Supply services.
- Continuously contribute to service improvements
- Ensure adherence to Wholesale Dealers license in regards to the supply of stock medicines to external unit
-Maintain Pharmacy QMS system
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Details
Date posted
21 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per annum Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
279-8311083-SEP26
Job locations
Worthing Hospital
Lyndhurst Road
Worthing
BN11 2DH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
You will be able to find a full Job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents or contact the senior team for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
You will be able to find a full Job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents or contact the senior team for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician
- Registration as a UK Pharmacy Technician
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent Accredited Checking Technician accreditation
- Experience of Wholesale Dealers License
Desirable
- Leadership Experience
- Accredited Medicines Reconciliation accreditation
- Experience of QMS system
Equality Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician
- Registration as a UK Pharmacy Technician
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent Accredited Checking Technician accreditation
- Experience of Wholesale Dealers License
Desirable
- Leadership Experience
- Accredited Medicines Reconciliation accreditation
- Experience of QMS system
Equality Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Worthing Hospital
Lyndhurst Road
Worthing
BN11 2DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Worthing Hospital
Lyndhurst Road
Worthing
BN11 2DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Practice Pharmacist
Palace Surgery, Dr Mangwana and Partners View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2351450
Job summary
We are looking for a Practice Pharmacist to join the clinical team at Palace Surgery, part of the South Fulham PCN and caring for around 5500 patients in Fulham, London.
This is a varied, patient-facing role with real autonomy. You will lead on medicines optimisation across the practice, working alongside our GPs, nurses and PCN paramedics as a valued member of the clinical team rather than a back-office function. You will have your own clinical caseload, protected time for reviews, and the support of colleagues who are used to working with a pharmacist and understand what the role can achieve.
The post has arisen because our previous pharmacist, has emigrated for family reasons. The role is well established and the groundwork is done we are looking for someone to build on it.
We welcome applications from independent prescribers and from pharmacists working towards prescribing status; we are happy to support the right candidate through training.
Main duties of the job
Your day-to-day work will include:
- Structured medication reviews, with a focus on polypharmacy, frailty and long-term conditions
- Medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge and outpatient correspondence
- Running your own clinics in hypertension/lipids/asthma/diabetes if you are an independent prescriber
- Managing and improving the repeat prescribing system, including protocols and authorisation
- Answering medicines queries from patients, community pharmacy colleagues and the wider practice team
- Acting on MHRA alerts, drug safety updates and ICB prescribing guidance
- Supporting safe, cost-effective prescribing and contributing to QOF and IIF targets
- Clinical audit and quality improvement, with time protected to do it properly
You will be supported by a named GP mentor, with regular clinical supervision and an agreed induction period. We do not expect you to arrive knowing everything about general practice, and we will give you time to settle in.
About us
GP practice with 2 Partners and 2 Salaried GPs.
The Practice has a Nurse, Nurse Associate and 2 HCAs. We are further supported by PCN Pharmacists, Social Prescribing Link Workers and Health & Wellbeing Coaches.
Details
Date posted
19 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Competitive, depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A4729-26-0001
Job locations
Palace Surgery
510 Fulham Palace Road
London
SW6 6JD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is the practice's professional lead for medicines, responsible for the safety, clinical appropriateness and cost-effectiveness of prescribing across our registered population and for the systems behind it. They will work autonomously within an agreed scope of practice, exercising independent clinical judgement.
Clinical practice
Hold a defined caseload, consulting face to face and remotely. Agree management plans in partnership with patients, record valid consent, recognise the limits of competence and escalate promptly where clinically indicated.
Prescribing and governance
Prescribe within a documented scope of practice agreed with the supervising GP, where qualified as an independent prescriber. Ensure compliance with the NHS North West London formulary, ICB policy and shared care arrangements. Maintain systems for high-risk drug monitoring and controlled drugs, and keep prescribing protocols current.
Safety and quality
Act on drug safety alerts and recalls, run and act on clinical safety searches, and investigate medicines-related significant events, embedding the learning. Plan and complete clinical audit and contribute to QOF, IIF and local targets. Maintain accurate contemporaneous records with consistent SNOMED coding.
Education and development
Act as a source of pharmaceutical advice to clinical and administrative colleagues and deliver in-house training. Attend clinical supervision and appraisal, and maintain CPD and GPhC registration.
The post holder will comply with practice policies on confidentiality, health and safety, safeguarding, and equality and diversity. This job description is not exhaustive and will be reviewed with the post holder. Subject to enhanced DBS check. A full job description is available as a supporting document.
Job description Job responsibilities The post holder is the practice's professional lead for medicines, responsible for the safety, clinical appropriateness and cost-effectiveness of prescribing across our registered population and for the systems behind it. They will work autonomously within an agreed scope of practice, exercising independent clinical judgement.Clinical practiceHold a defined caseload, consulting face to face and remotely. Agree management plans in partnership with patients, record valid consent, recognise the limits of competence and escalate promptly where clinically indicated.Prescribing and governancePrescribe within a documented scope of practice agreed with the supervising GP, where qualified as an independent prescriber. Ensure compliance with the NHS North West London formulary, ICB policy and shared care arrangements. Maintain systems for high-risk drug monitoring and controlled drugs, and keep prescribing protocols current.Safety and qualityAct on drug safety alerts and recalls, run and act on clinical safety searches, and investigate medicines-related significant events, embedding the learning. Plan and complete clinical audit and contribute to QOF, IIF and local targets. Maintain accurate contemporaneous records with consistent SNOMED coding.Education and developmentAct as a source of pharmaceutical advice to clinical and administrative colleagues and deliver in-house training. Attend clinical supervision and appraisal, and maintain CPD and GPhC registration.The post holder will comply with practice policies on confidentiality, health and safety, safeguarding, and equality and diversity. This job description is not exhaustive and will be reviewed with the post holder. Subject to enhanced DBS check. A full job description is available as a supporting document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, with no restrictions on practice.
- Independent prescriber qualification
- Confident working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent communication skills with patients and colleagues
Desirable
- Previous experience in General Practice or Primary Care
- Experience with SystmOne
- Clinical diploma or equivalent
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, with no restrictions on practice. Independent prescriber qualification Confident working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Excellent communication skills with patients and colleagues Desirable Previous experience in General Practice or Primary Care Experience with SystmOne Clinical diploma or equivalent
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Palace Surgery, Dr Mangwana and Partners
Address
Palace Surgery
510 Fulham Palace Road
London
SW6 6JD
United Kingdom
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Palace Surgery, Dr Mangwana and Partners
Address
Palace Surgery
510 Fulham Palace Road
London
SW6 6JD
United Kingdom
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Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2351417
Job summary
Are you passionate about delivering safe and efficient medication management in a specialist care setting? Join our team at Farmfield Hospital and play a vital role in supporting service users and the multidisciplinary team while ensuring compliance with company procedures and best practice standards. This is a part-time position for 22.5 hours per week. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference by driving excellence in medication management and contributing to the wellbeing of people with mental health needs. In this role, you will work alongside the GP service, nursing teams and our pharmacy provider to ensure medications are ordered and received on site in a timely manner. You will act on safety alerts, maintain secure and storage of medications. Your responsibilities will include contributing to clinical governance, participating in audits and liaising with pharmacy and nursing staff to continuously improve service delivery. You will provide visibility and support across departments, ensuring both clinical and non-cli
Main duties of the job
This part-time position at Elysium Healthcares Farmfield Hospital is ideal for individuals who are passionate about delivering safe and efficient medication management in a specialist care setting. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will collaborate with the GP service, nursing teams, and our pharmacy provider to ensure timely ordering and receiving of medications, while maintaining secure storage. You'll respond to safety alerts, contribute to clinical governance, and participate in audits for continuous service improvement. Your responsibilities include acting as the local clozapine coordinator, supporting service development, and ensuring compliance with GPhC guidance. The role involves 22.5 hours per week and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the wellbeing of individuals with mental health needs. Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is required, as well as a Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent. A minimum of two years of supervised practical experience in a pharmacy setting is also necessary.
About us
Elysium Healthcare operates over 80 services across England and Wales, employing more than 8,000 staff. Specializing in mental health, neurological, learning disabilities & autism, and children & education services, the company offers a range of opportunities for career growth and development. As part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium Healthcare benefits from a global network spanning 10 countries with over 86,000 employees worldwide. Committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices, Elysium Healthcare is a Disability Confident employer, following safer recruitment practices. The organisation emphasizes the importance of promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users, requiring all staff to acknowledge their individual responsibilities. Successful candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those under their care. With an emphasis on quality and integrity, Elysium Healthcare strives to make a difference in the lives of service users, supporting their journey to recovery.
Details
Date posted
20 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£32,857.50 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
1552838909
Job locations
Elysium Healthcare
Charlwood
RH6 0BN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you passionate about delivering safe and efficient medication management in a specialist care setting? Join our team at Farmfield Hospital and play a vital role in supporting service users and the multidisciplinary team while ensuring compliance with company procedures and best practice standards.
This is a part-time position for 22.5 hours per week. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference by driving excellence in medication management and contributing to the wellbeing of people with mental health needs.
In this role, you will work alongside the GP service, nursing teams and our pharmacy provider to ensure medications are ordered and received on site in a timely manner. You will act on safety alerts, maintain secure and storage of medications. Your responsibilities will include contributing to clinical governance, participating in audits and liaising with pharmacy and nursing staff to continuously improve service delivery.
You will provide visibility and support across departments, ensuring both clinical and non-clinical teams have access to pharmacy expertise throughout the working week. Escalating quality concerns, maintaining professional standards, and ensuring compliance with GPhC guidance will be central to your role and also support service development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Work alongside the GP service, Multidisciplinary Team and identified pharmacy provider to ensure medications are ordered and received on site in a timely manner.
- Act on any safety alerts provided by the wider company to ensure service user safety is prioritised.
- Ensure safe storage of medications in collaboration with nursing teams.
- Contribute to clinical governance, ensuring any change to practice or local policy is directed through this forum.
- Maintain professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Ensure professional accreditations are maintained in line with GPhC guidance.
- Escalate any quality concerns or incidents in line with company policy.
- Work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
- Liaise with the pharmacy provider and nursing staff to support service development.
- Participate in audits to drive continuous improvement and service development.
- Monitor controlled drugs and drugs liable to misuse and report inaccuracies to the accountable officer.
- Act as the local clozapine coordinator for maintaining registrations, ensuring monitoring requirements are completed and ensuring timely supply.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- GPhC Registration.
- Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians (or a BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences).
- A minimum of two years of supervised, practical experience in a pharmacy setting.
Where you will be working
Location: Farmfield, Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BN
Farmfield offers a specialist medium and low secure services for men who have been detained under the Mental Health Act. We provide extended treatment and rehabilitation to help individuals with complex mental health needs build a foundation for recovery.
What you will get:
- Annual base salary of £32,857.50 (Pro rata)
- 25 days annual leave (Pro rata) plus bank holidays and your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave during the annual benefits selection window.
- Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals.
- Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform, Ely-Vate; your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits and wellbeing support.
- Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Access to a Blue Light Card, providing a range of exclusive offers and discounts.
- Life Assurance, for added peace of mind.
- Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need them, alongside financial wellbeing support and savings options.
- 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion.
- Enhanced Maternity Package.
- Pension contribution to help secure your future.
About your next employer:
Elysium Healthcare has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education services, there are excellent opportunities for career progression and development.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people worldwide.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment practices for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is their individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All successful candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
Job description Job responsibilities Are you passionate about delivering safe and efficient medication management in a specialist care setting? Join our team at Farmfield Hospital and play a vital role in supporting service users and the multidisciplinary team while ensuring compliance with company procedures and best practice standards. This is a part-time position for 22.5 hours per week. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference by driving excellence in medication management and contributing to the wellbeing of people with mental health needs. In this role, you will work alongside the GP service, nursing teams and our pharmacy provider to ensure medications are ordered and received on site in a timely manner. You will act on safety alerts, maintain secure and storage of medications. Your responsibilities will include contributing to clinical governance, participating in audits and liaising with pharmacy and nursing staff to continuously improve service delivery. You will provide visibility and support across departments, ensuring both clinical and non-clinical teams have access to pharmacy expertise throughout the working week. Escalating quality concerns, maintaining professional standards, and ensuring compliance with GPhC guidance will be central to your role and also support service development initiatives. Key Responsibilities Work alongside the GP service, Multidisciplinary Team and identified pharmacy provider to ensure medications are ordered and received on site in a timely manner. Act on any safety alerts provided by the wider company to ensure service user safety is prioritised. Ensure safe storage of medications in collaboration with nursing teams. Contribute to clinical governance, ensuring any change to practice or local policy is directed through this forum. Maintain professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Ensure professional accreditations are maintained in line with GPhC guidance. Escalate any quality concerns or incidents in line with company policy. Work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical colleagues. Liaise with the pharmacy provider and nursing staff to support service development. Participate in audits to drive continuous improvement and service development. Monitor controlled drugs and drugs liable to misuse and report inaccuracies to the accountable officer. Act as the local clozapine coordinator for maintaining registrations, ensuring monitoring requirements are completed and ensuring timely supply. To be successful in this role, you will have: GPhC Registration. Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians (or a BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences). A minimum of two years of supervised, practical experience in a pharmacy setting. Where you will be working Location: Farmfield, Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BN Farmfield offers a specialist medium and low secure services for men who have been detained under the Mental Health Act. We provide extended treatment and rehabilitation to help individuals with complex mental health needs build a foundation for recovery. What you will get: Annual base salary of £32,857.50 (Pro rata) 25 days annual leave (Pro rata) plus bank holidays and your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave during the annual benefits selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals. Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform, Ely-Vate; your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits and wellbeing support. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. Access to a Blue Light Card, providing a range of exclusive offers and discounts. Life Assurance, for added peace of mind. Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need them, alongside financial wellbeing support and savings options. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion. Enhanced Maternity Package. Pension contribution to help secure your future. About your next employer: Elysium Healthcare has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education services, there are excellent opportunities for career progression and development. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people worldwide. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment practices for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is their individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All successful candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC Registration. Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians (or a BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences). A minimum of two years of supervised, practical experience in a pharmacy setting.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential GPhC Registration. Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians (or a BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences). A minimum of two years of supervised, practical experience in a pharmacy setting.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Elysium Healthcare
Address
Elysium Healthcare
Charlwood
RH6 0BN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Elysium Healthcare
Address
Elysium Healthcare
Charlwood
RH6 0BN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Clinical Pharmacist (Primary Care)
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Posted 17 day(s) ago
Reference: 2350920
Job summary
We are looking to recruit one Part time (3 days a week, Weds - Fri) Clinical Pharmacist with General Practice experience to join our ever expanding Clinical Pharmacist team. You will join a team of over 40 Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians supported by Lead pharmacists. The role will be based at one or two surgeries in Brompton PCN (in person).
Successful recruits will ideally have:
- Experience in General Practice (Essential)
- Independent Prescribing qualification (Desirable)
- Completion of CPPE Primary Care Pathway (Desirable)
- Able to run chronic disease clinics
- Offer medicines advice to patients and clinical staff
You must have a minimum of 2 years post registration Pharmacy experience.
Candidates will be required to complete an online clinical assessment as part of the shortlisting process to assess clinical knowledge and decision-making skills relevant to the role.
Main duties of the job
Working alongside GPs and the wider practice team, you will support the practice team(s) as part of a multidisciplinary, patient-facing role. You will have the backing of the wider pharmacist team across the GP Federation.
Your core duties will include:
- Undertaking clinical medication reviews and proactively managing patients with complex polypharmacy
- Supporting the primary care team in managing long-term conditions
- Acting as the primary point of contact for practice staff on prescription and medication queries
- Supporting the repeat prescription system and handling acute prescription requests
- Carrying out medicines reconciliation on transfer of care, and applying systems for safer prescribing
- Providing clinical medicines advice that addresses both the health and social care needs of patients
- Contributing to medicines optimisation and quality improvement, including elements of the Quality and Outcomes Framework and ICB-commissioned enhanced services
This is a pivotal role in improving quality of care and operational efficiency, and calls for motivation and passion for delivering excellent general practice care.
About us
London Medical Associates (West London GP Federation) is a Federation of GP practices and Primary Care Networks (PCNs) serving communities across Kensington and Chelsea. We deliver high quality primary care services, with the needs of local residents at the heart of everything we do.
The West London GP Federation comprises five PCNs across West London:
- Brompton Health PCN
- Inclusive Health PCN
- Kensington & Chelsea South PCN
- NeoHealth PCN
- West Hill PCN
Why join us?
You'll be joining one of London's largest and most established ARRS Clinical Pharmacist teams, backed by dedicated clinical leads and a genuine commitment to helping you reach your full professional potential. We invest in ongoing training and CPD to support your development at every stage of your career.
- Structured supervision from experienced Pharmacy Leads
- Supported completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway and Independent Prescribing qualification
- Clear career progression pathways
- Opportunities to network with peers and attend in-person pharmacy educational meetings and events
- A strong, supportive multidisciplinary culture
Details
Date posted
18 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£46,419 to £63,176 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B0178-26-0004
Job locations
2B Hogarth Road
London
SW5 0PT
United Kingdom
Earls Court Medical Centre
248 Earls Court Road
LONDON
SW5 9AD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist is a clinical practitioner working as part of the multidisciplinary team to optimise medicines use, improve patient outcomes and support safe, evidence-based prescribing across general practice. The role combines direct patient care with medicines optimisation, chronic disease management and collaborative working across primary care.
1. Clinical Responsibilities
Patient Care
Long-term condition clinics
Run long-term condition clinics for chronic diseases such as atrial fibrillation, asthma, COPD, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, depression, heart failure, hypertension, HRT and womens health, reviewing patients with single or multiple medical problems where medicines optimisation is required.
Make appropriate recommendations to GPs and other members of the practice team to optimise medicines use, and implement changes directly where these fall within the post holder's scope of practice and competence.
Clinical medication reviews (including Structured Medication Reviews)
Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients, producing recommendations for prescribing and monitoring.
Establish the ongoing need for each medicine, review monitoring needs, and support patients with their medicines taking to ensure they get the best use of their medicines.
Where indicated, deliver Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) in line with the national SMR specification, prioritising patients on the PCN's target cohorts (e.g. care home residents, patients with complex polypharmacy, and those on high-risk medicines).
Independent prescribing duties (for those who hold independent prescribing qualification only)
Undertake independent prescribing consultations face to face, telephone or video for patients with acute and long-term conditions, taking responsibility for clinical decision-making, diagnosis and management within their scope of practice.
Initiate, titrate, adjust and stop medicines within their competence, including for chronic disease management within their scope of practice.
Order and interpret relevant diagnostic tests to support clinical decision-making.
Work within a defined scope of practice, recognising own competency limits, and refer to GPs or specialists where appropriate.
Medicines advice and information
Undertake clinics for those with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines in the practice, including face to face, telephone and video appointments.
Answer relevant medicine-related enquiries from GPs, other practice staff, other healthcare teams (e.g. community pharmacy) and patients with queries about medicines, suggesting and recommending solutions and arranging appropriate follow up to patients to monitor the effect of any changes.
Blood Results Management
Review and provide advice to patients and clinical staff on abnormal blood results, such as HbA1c, lipids, thyroid function, renal function, and other relevant blood tests, in line with the post holder's scope of practice and competence.
Recommend and implement appropriate action or medication changes in response to abnormal results, escalating to GPs or senior clinicians where required
Shared decision making
Support patients to make informed decisions about their medicines through shared decision making, respecting patient preferences and values in line with NICE guidance on shared decision making.
Care home medication reviews
Undertake medication reviews for care home residents in line with the Network Contract DES care home requirements, working closely with care home staff, community pharmacy and, where relevant, the multidisciplinary care home team to manage complex and high-risk polypharmacy.
Repeat and acute prescription processing
Support implementation and ongoing development of repeat prescribing systems and processes.
Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review.
Ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required.
Process acute prescription requests in line with practice protocol.
Management of minor and common ailments
Where competent to do so, assess and manage patients presenting with minor or self-limiting ailments, signposting or referring appropriately, to help release GP appointment capacity for patients with more complex needs.
Digital tools, documentation and safety-netting
Use practice clinical systems and associated digital tools (e.g. SystmOne, Ardens, AccuRx) and other approved digital tools to record accurate and timely clinical documentation, ensure appropriate safety-netting and follow-up plans are in place, and triage to identify opportunities for proactive medicines optimisation.
Medicines Safety
Unplanned hospital admissions
Review the use of medicines most commonly associated with unplanned hospital admissions and readmissions through audit and individual patient reviews.
Put in place changes to reduce the prescribing of these medicines to high-risk patient groups.
Medicines reconciliation
Reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and care homes, identifying and rectifying unexplained changes.
Work with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge.
Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to high-risk groups of patients (e.g. those with medicine compliance aids or those in care homes).
Monitoring of high-risk medicines
Undertake and maintain oversight of monitoring for high-risk medicines such as DMARDs, lithium and anticoagulants, ensuring patients have appropriate blood tests and clinical reviews in place at the required intervals, and taking action where monitoring is overdue or results indicate a need for dose adjustment, referral, or discontinuation.
Medicines alerts
Action MHRA drug alerts, product recalls, and other local and national safety alerts, implementing changes as required.
Antimicrobial stewardship
Support the practice team in promoting appropriate antimicrobial prescribing in line with local and national antimicrobial guidance, contributing to audit and feedback on antimicrobial stewardship indicators.
2. Service Delivery and Improvement
Information management
Analyse, interpret and present medicines data to highlight issues and risks to support decision making.
Risk stratification and proactive case-finding
Use searches and risk stratification tools to proactively identify patients at risk of medicines-related harm (e.g. those on high-risk drug combinations or missing monitoring), and prioritise outreach and review accordingly.
Medicines quality improvement
Undertake clinical audits of prescribing in areas directed by GPs, practice managers or ICB.
Feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the practice team.
Implementation of local guidelines and formulary recommendations
Analyse practice prescribing against local ICB criteria (e.g. prescribing dashboards, high cost drugs, and specials) and engage with members of the practice team where prescribing patterns do not align with local ICB policies, guidance, and prescribing standards.
Support cost-effective and evidence-based prescribing in line with ICB formulary guidance and local prescribing policies.
Liaise with hospital colleagues where prescribing needs to be returned to specialists (red drugs) or subject to shared care (amber drugs).
QOF medicines-related targets
Support the practice team(s) in delivering medicines related QOF targets.
ICB Prescribing targets
Contribute to the delivery of ICB prescribing-related targets, including the annual Medicines Optimisation Enhanced Service (MOES) scheme.
Monitor practice performance against MOES indicators, identifying areas of underachievement and supporting action to address these.
Provide regular updates and reporting on progress against MOES and other prescribing targets to the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Lead/Head of Clinical Pharmacy.
Work collaboratively with GPs and the wider practice team to embed MOES priorities into routine clinical practice.
Care Quality Commission (CQC)
Support compliance with CQC standards relating to medicines management, prescribing and governance.
Health inequalities and Public health
Proactively address medicines-related health inequalities, including access to medicines, adherence support, and prevention activity (e.g. cardiovascular disease prevention, immunisation uptake) targeted at underserved populations
Support wider public health campaigns such as vaccinations (e.g. flu, pneumonia, shingles) and smoking cessation.
ARRS and DES performance
Contribute to the PCN's performance against Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) requirements and relevant Directed Enhanced Service (DES) indicators, including accurate recording of activity data to support PCN reporting and evidencing of impact.
3. Leadership
Education and Training
Provide education and training to the primary healthcare team on medicines and medicines optimisation.
Multidisciplinary team working
Attend and contribute to practice and PCN multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, sharing medicines-related insights and contributing to holistic patient care planning.
Supervision of pharmacy technicians and trainees
Where appropriate to the post holder's experience and grade, provide clinical supervision and support to pharmacy technicians and trainee pharmacists, contributing to their development within the practice/PCN team.
Professional leadership
Act as a professional role model, promoting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Job description Job responsibilities The Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist is a clinical practitioner working as part of the multidisciplinary team to optimise medicines use, improve patient outcomes and support safe, evidence-based prescribing across general practice. The role combines direct patient care with medicines optimisation, chronic disease management and collaborative working across primary care.1. Clinical ResponsibilitiesPatient CareLong-term condition clinics Run long-term condition clinics for chronic diseases such as atrial fibrillation, asthma, COPD, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, depression, heart failure, hypertension, HRT and womens health, reviewing patients with single or multiple medical problems where medicines optimisation is required. Make appropriate recommendations to GPs and other members of the practice team to optimise medicines use, and implement changes directly where these fall within the post holder's scope of practice and competence.Clinical medication reviews (including Structured Medication Reviews) Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients, producing recommendations for prescribing and monitoring. Establish the ongoing need for each medicine, review monitoring needs, and support patients with their medicines taking to ensure they get the best use of their medicines. Where indicated, deliver Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) in line with the national SMR specification, prioritising patients on the PCN's target cohorts (e.g. care home residents, patients with complex polypharmacy, and those on high-risk medicines).Independent prescribing duties (for those who hold independent prescribing qualification only) Undertake independent prescribing consultations face to face, telephone or video for patients with acute and long-term conditions, taking responsibility for clinical decision-making, diagnosis and management within their scope of practice. Initiate, titrate, adjust and stop medicines within their competence, including for chronic disease management within their scope of practice. Order and interpret relevant diagnostic tests to support clinical decision-making. Work within a defined scope of practice, recognising own competency limits, and refer to GPs or specialists where appropriate.Medicines advice and information Undertake clinics for those with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines in the practice, including face to face, telephone and video appointments. Answer relevant medicine-related enquiries from GPs, other practice staff, other healthcare teams (e.g. community pharmacy) and patients with queries about medicines, suggesting and recommending solutions and arranging appropriate follow up to patients to monitor the effect of any changes.Blood Results Management Review and provide advice to patients and clinical staff on abnormal blood results, such as HbA1c, lipids, thyroid function, renal function, and other relevant blood tests, in line with the post holder's scope of practice and competence. Recommend and implement appropriate action or medication changes in response to abnormal results, escalating to GPs or senior clinicians where requiredShared decision making Support patients to make informed decisions about their medicines through shared decision making, respecting patient preferences and values in line with NICE guidance on shared decision making.Care home medication reviews Undertake medication reviews for care home residents in line with the Network Contract DES care home requirements, working closely with care home staff, community pharmacy and, where relevant, the multidisciplinary care home team to manage complex and high-risk polypharmacy.Repeat and acute prescription processing Support implementation and ongoing development of repeat prescribing systems and processes. Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review. Ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required. Process acute prescription requests in line with practice protocol. Management of minor and common ailments Where competent to do so, assess and manage patients presenting with minor or self-limiting ailments, signposting or referring appropriately, to help release GP appointment capacity for patients with more complex needs.Digital tools, documentation and safety-netting Use practice clinical systems and associated digital tools (e.g. SystmOne, Ardens, AccuRx) and other approved digital tools to record accurate and timely clinical documentation, ensure appropriate safety-netting and follow-up plans are in place, and triage to identify opportunities for proactive medicines optimisation.Medicines SafetyUnplanned hospital admissions Review the use of medicines most commonly associated with unplanned hospital admissions and readmissions through audit and individual patient reviews. Put in place changes to reduce the prescribing of these medicines to high-risk patient groups.Medicines reconciliation Reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and care homes, identifying and rectifying unexplained changes. Work with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge. Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to high-risk groups of patients (e.g. those with medicine compliance aids or those in care homes).Monitoring of high-risk medicines Undertake and maintain oversight of monitoring for high-risk medicines such as DMARDs, lithium and anticoagulants, ensuring patients have appropriate blood tests and clinical reviews in place at the required intervals, and taking action where monitoring is overdue or results indicate a need for dose adjustment, referral, or discontinuation.Medicines alerts Action MHRA drug alerts, product recalls, and other local and national safety alerts, implementing changes as required.Antimicrobial stewardship Support the practice team in promoting appropriate antimicrobial prescribing in line with local and national antimicrobial guidance, contributing to audit and feedback on antimicrobial stewardship indicators.2. Service Delivery and ImprovementInformation management Analyse, interpret and present medicines data to highlight issues and risks to support decision making.Risk stratification and proactive case-finding Use searches and risk stratification tools to proactively identify patients at risk of medicines-related harm (e.g. those on high-risk drug combinations or missing monitoring), and prioritise outreach and review accordingly.Medicines quality improvement Undertake clinical audits of prescribing in areas directed by GPs, practice managers or ICB. Feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the practice team.Implementation of local guidelines and formulary recommendations Analyse practice prescribing against local ICB criteria (e.g. prescribing dashboards, high cost drugs, and specials) and engage with members of the practice team where prescribing patterns do not align with local ICB policies, guidance, and prescribing standards. Support cost-effective and evidence-based prescribing in line with ICB formulary guidance and local prescribing policies. Liaise with hospital colleagues where prescribing needs to be returned to specialists (red drugs) or subject to shared care (amber drugs).QOF medicines-related targets Support the practice team(s) in delivering medicines related QOF targets.ICB Prescribing targets Contribute to the delivery of ICB prescribing-related targets, including the annual Medicines Optimisation Enhanced Service (MOES) scheme. Monitor practice performance against MOES indicators, identifying areas of underachievement and supporting action to address these. Provide regular updates and reporting on progress against MOES and other prescribing targets to the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Lead/Head of Clinical Pharmacy. Work collaboratively with GPs and the wider practice team to embed MOES priorities into routine clinical practice.Care Quality Commission (CQC) Support compliance with CQC standards relating to medicines management, prescribing and governance.Health inequalities and Public health Proactively address medicines-related health inequalities, including access to medicines, adherence support, and prevention activity (e.g. cardiovascular disease prevention, immunisation uptake) targeted at underserved populations Support wider public health campaigns such as vaccinations (e.g. flu, pneumonia, shingles) and smoking cessation.ARRS and DES performance Contribute to the PCN's performance against Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) requirements and relevant Directed Enhanced Service (DES) indicators, including accurate recording of activity data to support PCN reporting and evidencing of impact.3. LeadershipEducation and Training Provide education and training to the primary healthcare team on medicines and medicines optimisation.Multidisciplinary team working Attend and contribute to practice and PCN multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, sharing medicines-related insights and contributing to holistic patient care planning.Supervision of pharmacy technicians and trainees Where appropriate to the post holder's experience and grade, provide clinical supervision and support to pharmacy technicians and trainee pharmacists, contributing to their development within the practice/PCN team.Professional leadershipAct as a professional role model, promoting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post-registration pharmacy experience.
- Post-qualification experience working as a Clinical Pharmacist within general practice
- Experience and knowledge of managing common acute and long-term conditions encountered in general practice.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering QOF and ICB prescribing targets.
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or OSPAP qualification.
- Registration on the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) register.
Desirable
- Independent Prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake training.
- Completion of CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP).
Person Specification Experience Essential Minimum of 2 years post-registration pharmacy experience. Post-qualification experience working as a Clinical Pharmacist within general practice Experience and knowledge of managing common acute and long-term conditions encountered in general practice. Desirable Experience of delivering QOF and ICB prescribing targets. Qualifications Essential Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or OSPAP qualification. Registration on the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) register. Desirable Independent Prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake training. Completion of CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
West London GP Federation
Address
2B Hogarth Road
London
SW5 0PT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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West London GP Federation
Address
2B Hogarth Road
London
SW5 0PT
United Kingdom
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Pharmacy Technician High-Cost Meds - Band 5
NHS Essex Integrated Care Board View all jobs
Posted 17 day(s) ago
Reference: 2350896
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join Essex ICB's Medicines Innovation and Pathways team and contribute to the safe, effective and cost-efficient management of high-cost medicines across the health and care system. The role supports patient access to specialist treatments while ensuring compliance with commissioning requirements, medicines governance standards and NHS funding arrangements.
You will:
- Provide technical expertise to support the management of high-cost medicines and commissioning processes.
- Process prior approval requests, ensuring applications meet commissioning criteria and local policy requirements.
- Support accurate and timely validation of high-cost medicines invoices, helping to ensure appropriate use of NHS resources.
- Maintain high-quality records, reports and digital systems that support governance, assurance and audit requirements.
- Work closely with pharmacists, clinicians, finance teams and providers to resolve queries and support effective decision-making.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of medicines approval processes, digital tools and reporting systems across the organisation.
If you are a registered Pharmacy Technician with excellent attention to detail, strong analytical skills and a commitment to improving patient outcomes through effective medicines management, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician with experience in medicines optimisation, commissioning support or high-cost medicines processes. You will have strong organisational skills, be confident using data and digital systems, and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
You will:
- Process prior approval requests for high-cost medicines, ensuring compliance with commissioning criteria, policies and governance requirements
- Review funding applications, identify missing documentation and escalate complex or clinically sensitive cases as required
- Validate invoices against approved funding requests and investigate discrepancies to support financial assurance
- Maintain accurate records within approval and reporting systems, supporting audit, monitoring and performance activities
- Apply knowledge of formulary compliance, NICE guidance and commissioning policies to support evidence-based decisions
- Analyse and present data to support audits, service reviews, commissioning decisions and expenditure monitoring
- Work collaboratively with pharmacists, clinicians, providers and finance colleagues to support effective high-cost medicines management across Essex
- Contribute to service improvement by identifying opportunities to strengthen processes, reporting and digital systems
Applicants must be GPhC registered and committed to continuous professional development. Knowledge of high-cost medicines, medicines governance, commissioning processes and Blueteq is desirable.
About us
NHS Essex ICB is a statutory organisation responsible for the planning and funding of NHS services for around 1.9 million people across Essex. Our role as an ICB is to bring health and care services together, improve the health and wellbeing of our population and ensure equitable access to services and outcome for everyone. The organisations headquarters is Seax House, Chelmsford, and we operate a hybrid working model (2 office-based days) that includes working across Essex and from home. Essex ICB currently has offices in Brentwood, Harlow and Colchester, in addition to the Chelmsford HQ.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We know that different experiences, ideas and perspectives help create a stronger and more innovative organisation that delivers better outcomes for patients. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including people of all ages, disabilities, sex, gender identity or expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or personal circumstances. Our policies ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently throughout the recruitment process, including consideration of reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants.
Please note that the organisation does not hold a sponsorship licence.
Details
Date posted
18 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
D9708-MSE568
Job locations
Seax House
Victoria Road South
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
ROLE PURPOSE / SUMMARY
The Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) is a new organisation formed through the consolidation of three ICB areas in response to the NHSs ambition to deliver a more streamlined, strategic and cost-effective model of health commissioning. The ICB will oversee the commissioning of care for the approximately 2 million people who live in Essex. Operating within a reduced running cost envelope and aligned to the new requirements of ICBs in England, the ICB will focus on improving population health outcomes, health equity and smarter resource allocation.
The postholder will provide technical support within the Medicines Innovation and Pathways workstream of the Integrated Care Board. The role underpins the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of high-cost medicines by managing key processes such as prior approval, invoice validation, and data reporting. This includes ensuring that funding requests are processed accurately and in line with commissioning criteria, maintaining robust approval systems and templates, and supporting governance through accurate documentation and compliance checks. The postholder will apply knowledge of medicines policy and commissioning requirements to assess applications, resolve queries, and escalate cases requiring clinical input. They will also contribute to monitoring and reporting activities that inform audits, performance reviews, and commissioning decisions. By maintaining robust processes and clear communication, this role supports patient safety, ensures compliance with commissioning requirements, and facilitates the efficient management of high-cost medicines across the system.
As the ICB transitions to become a leaner, more focused strategic commissioning organisation the post holder will be expected to support the Director of Pharmacy, Medicines and Clinical Policies in delivering on the three fundamental shifts set out in the NHS 10-year plan:
- From Treatment to Prevention: Embedding preventative, personalised and population based approaches to commissioning.
- From Hospital to Community: Championing care model redesign that supports community and neighbourhood health.
- From Analogue to Digital: Enabling clinically driven transformation through digital innovation, data analytics and evidence based improvement.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To deliver on the job description set out above, the job holder will be expected to deliver on the requirements set out below:
High-cost drug management
- Process prior approval requests for high-cost medicines within agreed timescales, applying professional pharmacy knowledge to ensure compliance with commissioning criteria and local policies
- Develop and maintain prior approval templates and documentation, ensuring clarity and consistency for users
- Review incomplete funding applications, assess against commissioning requirements, and use judgment to escalate cases requiring clinical input to the pharmacist
Technical support for commissioning
- Validate invoices against approved requests and identify discrepancies for escalation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local policies
- Maintain accurate records of approvals and funding decisions in digital systems, supporting audit and assurance processes
- Supervise the Invoice Assistant by providing guidance, training, and quality checks on invoice processing tasks to ensure timely and accurate completion
- Prepare technical summaries and data packs to support commissioning decisions, audits, and performance monitoring
Data and digital processes
- Use professional pharmacy knowledge to manage prior approval workflows in digital systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with commissioning criteria
- Support the implementation and improvement of digital tools for medicines governance and approval processes, ensuring they meet audit and assurance requirements
- Interpret data outputs to identify trends and anomalies, providing clear insights for audits and performance reviews, and escalate complex cases to the pharmacist when clinical input is required
Clinical governance and safety
- Apply professional pharmacy knowledge to ensure governance principles are embedded in all approval processes and funding decisions, including assessing requests against formulary and commissioning criteria
- Use understanding of medicines legislation, NICE guidance, and local policies to verify compliance and identify potential risks, escalating complex or clinically sensitive cases to the pharmacist when required
- Support compliance with formulary and contractual requirements for high-cost medicines by reviewing documentation for accuracy and completeness, ensuring decisions are evidence-based and aligned with governance standards
Financial and reporting support
- Apply professional pharmacy knowledge to assist in monitoring expenditure on high-cost medicines, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with commissioning criteria. Use understanding of medicines policy and funding pathways to interpret trends and highlight potential risks for escalation
- Prepare accurate reports for audits and performance reviews, ensuring data is clearly presented and aligned with established templates
- Provide clear, accurate data summaries to support business cases and commissioning plans, ensuring that information is relevant, evidence-based, and suitable for decision-making at system level
Collaboration and support
- Respond to queries from clinicians, finance teams, and providers regarding high-cost drug approvals, using professional pharmacy knowledge to interpret commissioning criteria and provide accurate, evidence-based information
- Apply understanding of formulary compliance, NICE guidance, and funding pathways when resolving queries, ensuring responses are aligned with governance and contractual requirements
- Work collaboratively with pharmacists and commissioning teams to troubleshoot complex cases, identify gaps in documentation, and recommend appropriate actions, escalating to the pharmacist when clinical judgment is required
- Contribute to continuous improvement by highlighting recurring issues and supporting the development of clearer processes and templates for prior approvals and funding requests
Team management and capability building
- Supporting directorate oversight of workforce reporting, including reporting on key HR metrics
- Supports wider understanding of projects across the ICB and system
- Able to influence in order to deliver effectively through others
- Support the effective transition of relevant functions to new portfolios within or beyond the ICB to support the new NHS operating model, in line with the requirements of the Model ICB Blueprint
- Work collaboratively with system partners to facilitate transitional arrangements
- Maintain a focus on quality, safety and affordability during transition
- Supporting effective Information Asset Management for the team
Other
- Able to use initiative and work independently as needed to deliver on requirements of the role
- Primarily desk-based work that requires use of visual display units, focused concentration and frequent participation in on-line or in person meetings
- Able to use software required to develop report, including ability to deliver high quality documents through Microsoft suite (word, power point, excel)
Flexibility and evolving responsibilities
As the ICB continues to evolve, portfolios may be subject to change to reflect the needs of the organisation, the health and care system and national policy direction. This may include adjustments to areas of responsibility or realignment of reporting structures.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
The post holder will need to build constructive relationships with partners from across the health and care system. Key relationships will be with:
- Senior Pharmacists and wider medicines commissioning team
- Finance and Contracting Teams
- Acute and Community Providers
- Clinicians
Job description
Job responsibilities
ROLE PURPOSE / SUMMARY
The Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) is a new organisation formed through the consolidation of three ICB areas in response to the NHSs ambition to deliver a more streamlined, strategic and cost-effective model of health commissioning. The ICB will oversee the commissioning of care for the approximately 2 million people who live in Essex. Operating within a reduced running cost envelope and aligned to the new requirements of ICBs in England, the ICB will focus on improving population health outcomes, health equity and smarter resource allocation.
The postholder will provide technical support within the Medicines Innovation and Pathways workstream of the Integrated Care Board. The role underpins the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of high-cost medicines by managing key processes such as prior approval, invoice validation, and data reporting. This includes ensuring that funding requests are processed accurately and in line with commissioning criteria, maintaining robust approval systems and templates, and supporting governance through accurate documentation and compliance checks. The postholder will apply knowledge of medicines policy and commissioning requirements to assess applications, resolve queries, and escalate cases requiring clinical input. They will also contribute to monitoring and reporting activities that inform audits, performance reviews, and commissioning decisions. By maintaining robust processes and clear communication, this role supports patient safety, ensures compliance with commissioning requirements, and facilitates the efficient management of high-cost medicines across the system.
As the ICB transitions to become a leaner, more focused strategic commissioning organisation the post holder will be expected to support the Director of Pharmacy, Medicines and Clinical Policies in delivering on the three fundamental shifts set out in the NHS 10-year plan:
- From Treatment to Prevention: Embedding preventative, personalised and population based approaches to commissioning.
- From Hospital to Community: Championing care model redesign that supports community and neighbourhood health.
- From Analogue to Digital: Enabling clinically driven transformation through digital innovation, data analytics and evidence based improvement.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To deliver on the job description set out above, the job holder will be expected to deliver on the requirements set out below:
High-cost drug management
- Process prior approval requests for high-cost medicines within agreed timescales, applying professional pharmacy knowledge to ensure compliance with commissioning criteria and local policies
- Develop and maintain prior approval templates and documentation, ensuring clarity and consistency for users
- Review incomplete funding applications, assess against commissioning requirements, and use judgment to escalate cases requiring clinical input to the pharmacist
Technical support for commissioning
- Validate invoices against approved requests and identify discrepancies for escalation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local policies
- Maintain accurate records of approvals and funding decisions in digital systems, supporting audit and assurance processes
- Supervise the Invoice Assistant by providing guidance, training, and quality checks on invoice processing tasks to ensure timely and accurate completion
- Prepare technical summaries and data packs to support commissioning decisions, audits, and performance monitoring
Data and digital processes
- Use professional pharmacy knowledge to manage prior approval workflows in digital systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with commissioning criteria
- Support the implementation and improvement of digital tools for medicines governance and approval processes, ensuring they meet audit and assurance requirements
- Interpret data outputs to identify trends and anomalies, providing clear insights for audits and performance reviews, and escalate complex cases to the pharmacist when clinical input is required
Clinical governance and safety
- Apply professional pharmacy knowledge to ensure governance principles are embedded in all approval processes and funding decisions, including assessing requests against formulary and commissioning criteria
- Use understanding of medicines legislation, NICE guidance, and local policies to verify compliance and identify potential risks, escalating complex or clinically sensitive cases to the pharmacist when required
- Support compliance with formulary and contractual requirements for high-cost medicines by reviewing documentation for accuracy and completeness, ensuring decisions are evidence-based and aligned with governance standards
Financial and reporting support
- Apply professional pharmacy knowledge to assist in monitoring expenditure on high-cost medicines, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with commissioning criteria. Use understanding of medicines policy and funding pathways to interpret trends and highlight potential risks for escalation
- Prepare accurate reports for audits and performance reviews, ensuring data is clearly presented and aligned with established templates
- Provide clear, accurate data summaries to support business cases and commissioning plans, ensuring that information is relevant, evidence-based, and suitable for decision-making at system level
Collaboration and support
- Respond to queries from clinicians, finance teams, and providers regarding high-cost drug approvals, using professional pharmacy knowledge to interpret commissioning criteria and provide accurate, evidence-based information
- Apply understanding of formulary compliance, NICE guidance, and funding pathways when resolving queries, ensuring responses are aligned with governance and contractual requirements
- Work collaboratively with pharmacists and commissioning teams to troubleshoot complex cases, identify gaps in documentation, and recommend appropriate actions, escalating to the pharmacist when clinical judgment is required
- Contribute to continuous improvement by highlighting recurring issues and supporting the development of clearer processes and templates for prior approvals and funding requests
Team management and capability building
- Supporting directorate oversight of workforce reporting, including reporting on key HR metrics
- Supports wider understanding of projects across the ICB and system
- Able to influence in order to deliver effectively through others
- Support the effective transition of relevant functions to new portfolios within or beyond the ICB to support the new NHS operating model, in line with the requirements of the Model ICB Blueprint
- Work collaboratively with system partners to facilitate transitional arrangements
- Maintain a focus on quality, safety and affordability during transition
- Supporting effective Information Asset Management for the team
Other
- Able to use initiative and work independently as needed to deliver on requirements of the role
- Primarily desk-based work that requires use of visual display units, focused concentration and frequent participation in on-line or in person meetings
- Able to use software required to develop report, including ability to deliver high quality documents through Microsoft suite (word, power point, excel)
Flexibility and evolving responsibilities
As the ICB continues to evolve, portfolios may be subject to change to reflect the needs of the organisation, the health and care system and national policy direction. This may include adjustments to areas of responsibility or realignment of reporting structures.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
The post holder will need to build constructive relationships with partners from across the health and care system. Key relationships will be with:
- Senior Pharmacists and wider medicines commissioning team
- Finance and Contracting Teams
- Acute and Community Providers
- Clinicians
Person Specification
Strategy & Analysis
Essential
- Ability to interpret and analyse data, identify discrepancies and support reporting or assurance processes.
- Ability to apply professional pharmacy knowledge to review information, assess compliance with policies and identify issues requiring escalation.
- Experience using digital systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, to support reporting and monitoring activities.
People & Culture
Essential
- Ability to contribute to a positive, collaborative working environment, fostering continuous improvement and shared learning.
- Demonstrated commitment to compassionate practice and promoting diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity within pharmacy teams and across commissioning support functions.
- A commitment to continuous improvement, organisational learning and achieving positive outcomes for staff, patients and service users, working in line with the NHS People Promise
Governance & Assurance
Essential
- Ability to apply professional pharmacy knowledge to ensure approval and funding processes comply with formulary requirements, NICE guidance and local commissioning policies.
- Ability to review documentation for accuracy and completeness, identify gaps and escalate complex or clinically sensitive cases appropriately.
- Ability to support governance by maintaining accurate records, validating requests against commissioning criteria and contributing to audit and performance monitoring activities.
Personal Attributes and Values
Essential
- Personal commitment to the values of the NHS 10-year Plan, the NHS People Plan, the Nolan Principles, to championing equality, diversity and inclusion within the ICB and the wider health system.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Evidence of sustained commitment to continuous professional development (CPD)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a registered Pharmacy Technician in a hospital, primary care, community pharmacy, commissioning or medicines optimisation setting.
- Experience maintaining accurate records and working with digital systems to support medicines management, governance or service delivery.
- Experience handling complex queries and providing accurate information to healthcare professionals, patients or other stakeholders.
- Knowledge of medicines governance, formulary processes, NICE guidance or commissioning requirements.
Partnerships & Communities
Essential
- Able to represent the Medicines Innovation and Pathways team professionally in meetings and communications with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience working across teams and organisations to support the delivery of projects and work programmes.
- Able to communicate effectively, work collaboratively and raise concerns or issues appropriately to support delivery of objectives
Person Specification
Strategy & Analysis
Essential
- Ability to interpret and analyse data, identify discrepancies and support reporting or assurance processes.
- Ability to apply professional pharmacy knowledge to review information, assess compliance with policies and identify issues requiring escalation.
- Experience using digital systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, to support reporting and monitoring activities.
People & Culture
Essential
- Ability to contribute to a positive, collaborative working environment, fostering continuous improvement and shared learning.
- Demonstrated commitment to compassionate practice and promoting diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity within pharmacy teams and across commissioning support functions.
- A commitment to continuous improvement, organisational learning and achieving positive outcomes for staff, patients and service users, working in line with the NHS People Promise
Governance & Assurance
Essential
- Ability to apply professional pharmacy knowledge to ensure approval and funding processes comply with formulary requirements, NICE guidance and local commissioning policies.
- Ability to review documentation for accuracy and completeness, identify gaps and escalate complex or clinically sensitive cases appropriately.
- Ability to support governance by maintaining accurate records, validating requests against commissioning criteria and contributing to audit and performance monitoring activities.
Personal Attributes and Values
Essential
- Personal commitment to the values of the NHS 10-year Plan, the NHS People Plan, the Nolan Principles, to championing equality, diversity and inclusion within the ICB and the wider health system.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Evidence of sustained commitment to continuous professional development (CPD)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a registered Pharmacy Technician in a hospital, primary care, community pharmacy, commissioning or medicines optimisation setting.
- Experience maintaining accurate records and working with digital systems to support medicines management, governance or service delivery.
- Experience handling complex queries and providing accurate information to healthcare professionals, patients or other stakeholders.
- Knowledge of medicines governance, formulary processes, NICE guidance or commissioning requirements.
Partnerships & Communities
Essential
- Able to represent the Medicines Innovation and Pathways team professionally in meetings and communications with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience working across teams and organisations to support the delivery of projects and work programmes.
- Able to communicate effectively, work collaboratively and raise concerns or issues appropriately to support delivery of objectives
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Essex Integrated Care Board
Address
Seax House
Victoria Road South
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.essex.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Essex Integrated Care Board
Address
Seax House
Victoria Road South
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.essex.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 17 day(s) ago
Reference: 2350878
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Aseptic Services team as a Pharmacy or Science Manufacturing Technician. The Christie NHS Trust's Aseptic Services Unit is a world leader in phase one clinical trial material production, supporting hundreds of Clinical Trials, Early Access Medicines, Free of Charge products and Compassionate Use schemes.
We seek a motivated individual with strong attention to detail, organisation and communication skills. You will join a dynamic team producing injectable medicines for cancer patients, taking part in and supervising aseptic production in cleanrooms with five negative-pressure isolators. You will also support Highly Specialist Technicians with daily operations, staff management, stock control and Quality Assurance.
For this role you will be required to have either:
NVQ3 / BTEC in Pharmacy Services and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician
Or
Aseptic Pharmaceutical Science Manufacturing Technician level 3 and registration with the Science Council as a Science Technician
We welcome applications from pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians or Science Manufacturing Technicians approaching qualification, as well as newly registered technicians. This is a Band 4-5 progression post, continuing until all required competencies and qualifications are achieved
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be part of dynamic and fast paced team. Their role will be to assist the Education and Training Lead - Aseptic Services in the provision of high quality initial and re-validation training, as well as supporting the Highly Specialised Aseptic Technicians in managing the aseptic preparation services of the pharmacy department under the professional direction of the Aseptic Services Manager.
This will be achieved by:
- Supervision and management of technical staff, including HR duties (e.g. PDRs)
- Organising the safe and efficient production of aseptically prepared products
- Delivering full training to production staff taking part in GMP activities, ensuring proficient and safe working within an Aseptic Services Unit
- Supporting co-ordination of operator validations and competency checks
- Co-ordinating workflow and workforce, ensuring a safe, efficient and effective service to the trust and patients
- Revision of Standard Operating Procedures and implementation of new or revised procedures
- Managing cost effective use of consumables and sanitisation products used within the aseptic facility
- Taking part in internal and external audits
- Supporting investigations related to events in production, carrying out Quality Assurance tasks
About us
We are an ever-expanding multi-disciplinary team of Assistants, Practitioners, Science Manufacturing Technicians, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists who strive to produce exceptionally high-quality injectable medicines to each patient that uses our service.
The Aseptic team is a diverse and dynamic team who work in a specialised cleanroom environment where teamwork is the key to efficiency and managing the patient experience. Each day is both challenging and rewarding in equal measures, with cancer treatments constantly evolving and new types of drugs being trialled each year.
We are at the forefront of developments in terms of drug innovation and team development. We were one of the first hospitals in the country to introduce the progression role of Aseptic Practitioner to pharmacy, and we currently offer the Science Manufacturing Technician qualification as part of our already large portfolio of training and staff qualifications here at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.
The Pharmacy department has a developed career pathway for technical staff wishing to progress as far as achievable. Helping support all qualifications and in-house training that allow for this progression should you wish to further your career within the pharmacy aseptic team.
So, if you want to work as part of an ever-progressing team and you enjoy a challenge then we are the team for you.
Details
Date posted
18 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
413-103100-CNS-SD-C-LN
Job locations
Pharmacy Aseptics - E00921
Wilmslow Road
Manchester
M20 4BX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Communications and Relationships
Promotes team working within the Aseptic Services team.
Keeps team informed of changes throughout preparation sessions.
Is self-motivated and committed as a team leader, promoting staff development and supporting all levels of staff working in accordance with local SOPs and guidelines.
Ensures that essential information is communicated effectively to all aseptic staff, customers, MDTs and to other pharmacy staff in a timely manner.
Acts as a professional role model, develops positive relationships with key personnel both internally and externally to the department.
Keeps ASM, Deputy ASM, Chief Technician and Highly Specialised Technician up to date with changes which may affect capacity or cause delays in workload.
Liaises with wards and departments regularly to ensure patients treatments are provided in a timely manner when treatment is taken off hold. Gives achievable ETA to ward staff as when treatment will be ready to collect.
Analytical and Judgmental Skills
Is aware of alert and action limits for environmental monitoring and subsequent measures needed to rectify issues in line with SOPs and policies.
Performs accuracy checks on documentation, including worksheets and labels which may contain complex calculations.
Ensures the completion of all logs and records and informs Authorised Pharmacist, ASM, Deputy ASM, Chief Technician or Highly Specialised Technician of any results which either show significant changes or are outside the specified limits.
Performs in-process accuracy checks during cleanroom supervision sessions as required.
Reviews SOPs and worksheets and assist in implementation of any new/changed procedures.
Reviews training packages when required
Planning and Organisational Skills
Is responsible for the planning of workload schedules, informing the Highly Specialised Technician of any discrepancies or issues as they arise.
Assists the Highly Specialised Technician in planning, organising and managing the workload in accordance with the capacity plan, ensuring adequate numbers of appropriately trained staff are available to perform tasks required for a given activity level and feeding back information to managers when breaches and constraints occur.
Ensures adherence to environmental monitoring schedules in accordance with departmental procedures.
Ensures that an efficient aseptic dispensing and distribution service is provided to patients and staff which is in line with current standards and conforms to agreed service deadlines within the service level.
Is responsible for ensuring Aseptic Services administrative duties are carried out appropriately by technical staff including the filing and archiving of information and data.
Complies with all legal requirements relating to the prescribing, dispensing and storage of pharmaceutical products and works to the relevant standard operating procedures at all times and in accordance with criteria set out under COSHH regulations.
Physical Skills
Participates in the production of all types of aseptically prepared products demonstrating the necessary high standard of dexterity, accuracy and precision required for aseptic manipulations
Long periods of concentration performing accuracy checks.
Responsibility for Patient Care
Maintains compliance with Rules and Guidance to Good Manufacturing Practice and any other local, regional and national guidance documents.
Assists with the maintaining Quality Assurance Standards in accordance with National, Regional and local requirements.
Participates in ensuring that the aseptic service complies with clinical governance strategies, including risk management assessments of working practices, reporting of clinical incidents, pharmacy error reporting schemes, intervention monitoring and risk reduction strategies.
Conducts regular documented GMP Observations, referring to Highly Specialised Technician, Chief Technician and ASM/Deputy ASM where non-compliance or deviation identified.
Is trained and named on the intrathecal register to undertake appropriate preparation and documentation tasks relating to intrathecal chemotherapy services following local, trust and national guidance for the safe administration of intrathecal chemotherapy.
It will be a requirement of the post holder to participate in the Aseptic On-Call preparation service for chemotherapy outside normal working hours on a rotational basis.
To participate in a Saturday/Sunday and Bank Holiday rota, when the service requires which may be on a regular/rota basis.
Undertakes any other duties of a similar nature requested by the ASM, Deputy ASM, or the Director of Pharmacy.
Responsibility for Policy/Service Development
Assists in audits and produces written reports and provides statistical information with identified action.
Assists in the validation, performance reviews of equipment and processes used in Aseptic Services, ensuring that they continually achieve their intended purpose in the allocated area.
Establishes and enforces effective communication systems to ensure pharmacy staff are kept informed of all technical operations in line with the change control process.
Responsibilities for Financial and Physical Resources
Ensures the completion of workload statistics as required.
Assists in the management of procurement of medicines, equipment and consumables and the stock control within the unit.
Ensures patients receive drug products as required for administration.
Receives, checks and reconciles goods received with orders placed/delivery notes. Enters details of goods received onto delivery notes/computer system. Transfers goods to correct stock location and rotates stock to ensure that shorter dated stock is used first to avoid unnecessary wastage.
Complies with legal and trust requirements relating to the purchase, supply, use, safe custody and destruction of medicines within Pharmacy and other areas of the Trust.
Ensures that all items used in aseptic and dispensing procedures are recorded as costed issues through the Drug Management and Administration software systems.
Assesses pharmaceutical products returned from clinical areas. Returns to stock items which are fit for reuse or disposes of items unfit for use, in accordance with COSHH regulations and Trust procedures. Processes the returns following departmental procedures.
Carries out regular stock checks within the department in accordance with local procedures to ensure computer records accurately reflect stock holding. Performs investigations when stock deviations are identified to rectify and document actions. Identifies and reports stock discrepancies to ensure that pharmaceutical products are available for patients when required and waste is minimised.
Monitors cold storage equipment to ensure temperatures are within the defined limits and reports any variation to a Highly Specialised Technician.
Maintains storage areas in an organised, safe and tidy condition in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.
Participates in a system for checking expiry dates of stock. Ensures that stock is rotated so that shorter dated stock is used first to avoid unnecessary wastage.
Removes out of date stocks informing Highly Specialised Technician and where appropriate, disposes of the stock, recording the issue on the pharmacy computer.
Ensures high-cost drugs are accurately stocked and maintained. Performs weekly checks, investigating, rectifying, and reporting any deficiencies.
Responsibilities for Human Resources
Supervises Band 4 technicians, aseptic practitioners and assistant groups within the aseptic suite to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice and departmental procedures and protocols.
Participates in the recruitment process for Band 4 technicians, aseptic practitioners and assistants.
Performs appraisals with junior members of the team as delegated.
Responsibility for Information Resources
Can navigate pharmacy systems used for prescribing, dispensing, ordering and receipt.
Ensures completion of records, worksheets and logs including patient data following ALCOA principles, adhering to data integrity standards.
Accurately transcribes prescription details to generate worksheets and labels for Aseptically prepared products in line with national, regional and local guidance.
Assists in ensuring that systems are in place for the accurate and effective management of the Aseptic Services computer system to record all issues, receipts and returns.
Reports and participates in the collation of near miss and error data.
Participates in the collation of activity data.
Responsibilities for Research and Development
Participates in the aseptic services audit/validation calendar.
Contributes to the remedial action plan in response to audits and to the delivery of these plans.
Pro-actively identifies and initiates improvements and developments to working practices, procedures and documentation.
Participates in aseptic preparation of clinical trials.
Assists in audits and produces written reports and provide statistical information with identified action.
Freedom to Act
Deputises for the Highly Specialised Technician in their absence.
Deals with initial complaints, investigations and referring to managers as required.
Completes appropriate incident reports liaising with Highly Specialised Technician, Chief Technician and ASM/Deputy ASM.
In the case of equipment/air handling failure, take immediate appropriate action then report to senior staff.
Keeps updated with current pharmaceutical practice and knowledge, attending approved meetings, courses or conferences relating to role necessary for personal and departmental development. Recording these as CPD Entries.
Maintains annual professional registration.
Job description Job responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Communications and Relationships Promotes team working within the Aseptic Services team. Keeps team informed of changes throughout preparation sessions. Is self-motivated and committed as a team leader, promoting staff development and supporting all levels of staff working in accordance with local SOPs and guidelines. Ensures that essential information is communicated effectively to all aseptic staff, customers, MDTs and to other pharmacy staff in a timely manner. Acts as a professional role model, develops positive relationships with key personnel both internally and externally to the department. Keeps ASM, Deputy ASM, Chief Technician and Highly Specialised Technician up to date with changes which may affect capacity or cause delays in workload. Liaises with wards and departments regularly to ensure patients treatments are provided in a timely manner when treatment is taken off hold. Gives achievable ETA to ward staff as when treatment will be ready to collect. Analytical and Judgmental Skills Is aware of alert and action limits for environmental monitoring and subsequent measures needed to rectify issues in line with SOPs and policies. Performs accuracy checks on documentation, including worksheets and labels which may contain complex calculations. Ensures the completion of all logs and records and informs Authorised Pharmacist, ASM, Deputy ASM, Chief Technician or Highly Specialised Technician of any results which either show significant changes or are outside the specified limits. Performs in-process accuracy checks during cleanroom supervision sessions as required. Reviews SOPs and worksheets and assist in implementation of any new/changed procedures. Reviews training packages when required Planning and Organisational Skills Is responsible for the planning of workload schedules, informing the Highly Specialised Technician of any discrepancies or issues as they arise. Assists the Highly Specialised Technician in planning, organising and managing the workload in accordance with the capacity plan, ensuring adequate numbers of appropriately trained staff are available to perform tasks required for a given activity level and feeding back information to managers when breaches and constraints occur. Ensures adherence to environmental monitoring schedules in accordance with departmental procedures. Ensures that an efficient aseptic dispensing and distribution service is provided to patients and staff which is in line with current standards and conforms to agreed service deadlines within the service level. Is responsible for ensuring Aseptic Services administrative duties are carried out appropriately by technical staff including the filing and archiving of information and data. Complies with all legal requirements relating to the prescribing, dispensing and storage of pharmaceutical products and works to the relevant standard operating procedures at all times and in accordance with criteria set out under COSHH regulations. Physical Skills Participates in the production of all types of aseptically prepared products demonstrating the necessary high standard of dexterity, accuracy and precision required for aseptic manipulations Long periods of concentration performing accuracy checks. Responsibility for Patient Care Maintains compliance with Rules and Guidance to Good Manufacturing Practice and any other local, regional and national guidance documents. Assists with the maintaining Quality Assurance Standards in accordance with National, Regional and local requirements. Participates in ensuring that the aseptic service complies with clinical governance strategies, including risk management assessments of working practices, reporting of clinical incidents, pharmacy error reporting schemes, intervention monitoring and risk reduction strategies. Conducts regular documented GMP Observations, referring to Highly Specialised Technician, Chief Technician and ASM/Deputy ASM where non-compliance or deviation identified. Is trained and named on the intrathecal register to undertake appropriate preparation and documentation tasks relating to intrathecal chemotherapy services following local, trust and national guidance for the safe administration of intrathecal chemotherapy. It will be a requirement of the post holder to participate in the Aseptic On-Call preparation service for chemotherapy outside normal working hours on a rotational basis. To participate in a Saturday/Sunday and Bank Holiday rota, when the service requires which may be on a regular/rota basis. Undertakes any other duties of a similar nature requested by the ASM, Deputy ASM, or the Director of Pharmacy. Responsibility for Policy/Service Development Assists in audits and produces written reports and provides statistical information with identified action. Assists in the validation, performance reviews of equipment and processes used in Aseptic Services, ensuring that they continually achieve their intended purpose in the allocated area. Establishes and enforces effective communication systems to ensure pharmacy staff are kept informed of all technical operations in line with the change control process. Responsibilities for Financial and Physical Resources Ensures the completion of workload statistics as required. Assists in the management of procurement of medicines, equipment and consumables and the stock control within the unit. Ensures patients receive drug products as required for administration. Receives, checks and reconciles goods received with orders placed/delivery notes. Enters details of goods received onto delivery notes/computer system. Transfers goods to correct stock location and rotates stock to ensure that shorter dated stock is used first to avoid unnecessary wastage. Complies with legal and trust requirements relating to the purchase, supply, use, safe custody and destruction of medicines within Pharmacy and other areas of the Trust. Ensures that all items used in aseptic and dispensing procedures are recorded as costed issues through the Drug Management and Administration software systems. Assesses pharmaceutical products returned from clinical areas. Returns to stock items which are fit for reuse or disposes of items unfit for use, in accordance with COSHH regulations and Trust procedures. Processes the returns following departmental procedures. Carries out regular stock checks within the department in accordance with local procedures to ensure computer records accurately reflect stock holding. Performs investigations when stock deviations are identified to rectify and document actions. Identifies and reports stock discrepancies to ensure that pharmaceutical products are available for patients when required and waste is minimised. Monitors cold storage equipment to ensure temperatures are within the defined limits and reports any variation to a Highly Specialised Technician. Maintains storage areas in an organised, safe and tidy condition in accordance with Health and Safety regulations. Participates in a system for checking expiry dates of stock. Ensures that stock is rotated so that shorter dated stock is used first to avoid unnecessary wastage. Removes out of date stocks informing Highly Specialised Technician and where appropriate, disposes of the stock, recording the issue on the pharmacy computer. Ensures high-cost drugs are accurately stocked and maintained. Performs weekly checks, investigating, rectifying, and reporting any deficiencies. Responsibilities for Human Resources Supervises Band 4 technicians, aseptic practitioners and assistant groups within the aseptic suite to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice and departmental procedures and protocols. Participates in the recruitment process for Band 4 technicians, aseptic practitioners and assistants. Performs appraisals with junior members of the team as delegated. Responsibility for Information Resources Can navigate pharmacy systems used for prescribing, dispensing, ordering and receipt. Ensures completion of records, worksheets and logs including patient data following ALCOA principles, adhering to data integrity standards. Accurately transcribes prescription details to generate worksheets and labels for Aseptically prepared products in line with national, regional and local guidance. Assists in ensuring that systems are in place for the accurate and effective management of the Aseptic Services computer system to record all issues, receipts and returns. Reports and participates in the collation of near miss and error data. Participates in the collation of activity data. Responsibilities for Research and Development Participates in the aseptic services audit/validation calendar. Contributes to the remedial action plan in response to audits and to the delivery of these plans. Pro-actively identifies and initiates improvements and developments to working practices, procedures and documentation. Participates in aseptic preparation of clinical trials. Assists in audits and produces written reports and provide statistical information with identified action. Freedom to Act Deputises for the Highly Specialised Technician in their absence. Deals with initial complaints, investigations and referring to managers as required. Completes appropriate incident reports liaising with Highly Specialised Technician, Chief Technician and ASM/Deputy ASM. In the case of equipment/air handling failure, take immediate appropriate action then report to senior staff. Keeps updated with current pharmaceutical practice and knowledge, attending approved meetings, courses or conferences relating to role necessary for personal and departmental development. Recording these as CPD Entries. Maintains annual professional registration.
Person Specification
REGISTRATION
Essential
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) for Pharmacy Technicians or Science Council for Science Manufacturing Technicians
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3 / BTEC in Pharmacy Services or Aseptic Pharmaceutical Science Manufacturing Technician level 3
Desirable
- BTEC accredited accuracy checking qualification or equivalent aseptic services qualification (or be willing to successfully complete)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience as an Aseptically trained technician
- Sound knowledge and understanding of GMP and QA and its application to Aseptic processing
- Good working knowledge of safe dispensing and aseptic practices
- Evidence of supervising staff and workload on a day-to-day basis
- Demonstrable time management and organisational skills in a busy setting
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with staff and managers in person and at meetings
Desirable
- Experience in hospital pharmacy
- Leeds University Aseptic Preparation of Medicines (APDM) attendance
- Experience in training individuals and groups
- Evidence of active involvement in service development
- Audit experience
VALUES
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
OTHER
Essential
- Participate in late night/bank holiday and on call rota as required by the service
Person Specification REGISTRATION Essential Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) for Pharmacy Technicians or Science Council for Science Manufacturing Technicians Qualifications Essential NVQ3 / BTEC in Pharmacy Services or Aseptic Pharmaceutical Science Manufacturing Technician level 3 Desirable BTEC accredited accuracy checking qualification or equivalent aseptic services qualification (or be willing to successfully complete) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Essential Experience as an Aseptically trained technician Sound knowledge and understanding of GMP and QA and its application to Aseptic processing Good working knowledge of safe dispensing and aseptic practices Evidence of supervising staff and workload on a day-to-day basis Demonstrable time management and organisational skills in a busy setting Ability to work effectively under pressure Able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with staff and managers in person and at meetings Desirable Experience in hospital pharmacy Leeds University Aseptic Preparation of Medicines (APDM) attendance Experience in training individuals and groups Evidence of active involvement in service development Audit experience VALUES Essential Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours OTHER Essential Participate in late night/bank holiday and on call rota as required by the service
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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.
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Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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Employer name
The Christie NHS FT
Address
Pharmacy Aseptics - E00921
Wilmslow Road
Manchester
M20 4BX
United Kingdom
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Wilmslow Road
Manchester
M20 4BX
United Kingdom
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Reference: 2350867
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated pharmacist to join our Clinical Trials Pharmacy team. You will work closely with research teams to support the set-up and delivery of clinical trials and aseptic services across the Trust.The Christie has a dedicated Clinical Trials Pharmacy Department supporting more than 600 experimental medicine studies. As part of this team, you will help ensure patients have access to the latest developments in oncology and haematology investigational medicines. You will work in a multidisciplinary environment with pharmacy, clinical, and research colleagues to deliver safe and innovative treatments.The department is involved in large-scale collaborative projects and has strong academic links with the University of Manchester. Many team members have undertaken postgraduate training or secondments, and we are committed to supporting your development.You must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Comprehensive training will be provided, and while prior hospital or clinical trials experience is an advantage, we are particularly seeking individuals with the enthusiasm, adaptability, and collaborative outlook needed to thrive in this dynamic specialty. If you are passionate about advancing cancer care and supporting cutting-edge clinical trials, we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Trialso Act as pharmacy lead for designated research teams, advising on CTIMPs, assessing protocols and resolving pharmaceutical issues.o Evaluate study capacity, safety, resources and financial implications, providing timely feedback and reports.o Maintain systems that ensure compliance with research governance, ICH GCP, GMP, clinical trials legislation and local requirements.o Prepare product and COSHH risk assessments; support development of prescriptions and study documentation before trial opening.o Support audits, risk management, regulatory reporting and staff training.General Responsibilitieso Resolve clinical and dispensing queries and provide safe clinical pharmacy services, including screening and checking trial, chemotherapy, inpatient and outpatient prescriptions.o Participate in relevant meetings, professional development, mandatory training, departmental rotas, extended-hours, weekend, bank holiday and on-call services.Aseptic Serviceso Review and develop aseptic and clinical trial procedures, worksheets, labels and master documents.o Clinically review, final-check and release aseptically prepared items, resolving issues with medical and nursing teams.o Provide evidence-based advice on safe, effective and economical medicines use, particularly IV therapy, and understand protocols requiring aseptic manipulation.
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.
We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.
We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.
Details
Date posted
18 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year Pro rata Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
413-111015-CNS-LM
Job locations
Pharmacy Trials - E00922
Manchester
M20 4BX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Trials
1. Act as nominated pharmacy lead to a defined group of research teams. Provide pharmaceutical advice on the conduct of CTIMP trials and assess study requirements and resolve pharmaceutical issues with the research teams.
2. Lead on the evaluation of study protocols for designated disease groups and consider implications within pharmacy (capacity, safety and resources). Provide timely feedback to stakeholders.
3. To monitor, document and advise on the financial implications of designated studies to the Senior Pharmacists for Clinical Trials, R&I, finance and the Director of Pharmacy.
4. Maintain systems and processes to ensure that all trial related activity is conducted in accordance with the Research Governance Framework for Health & Community Care, ICH GCP guidelines, GMP principles, current Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations and along with any other local legal/regulatory requirements.
5. Promote regulatory compliance across all clinical research services within pharmacy.
6. Prepare comprehensive risk assessments related to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health and advise key staff accordingly in relation to handling, labelling and product evaluation for all new products used in clinical trials.
7. To assist the clinical trials pharmacist team, with prescription proforma development for any new clinical trial regimens being set-up and checking any pharmacy specific relevant paperwork before a trial opens for recruitment.
8. To support the pharmacy department through any internal or external audits.
9. To participate in departmental, Trust and national risk management schemes such as error reporting systems and intervention monitoring.
10. Report to the senior pharmacist for clinical trials on all issues related to clinical trial activity within department.
11. Provide written reports on activity, regulatory compliance and financial positions to pharmacy and R&I staff as required.
12. Act as a resource for staff within R&I division. To be responsible for providing formal advice and specialist training sessions for Christie staff on all pharmaceutical aspects of new and existing trials.
13. Facilitate the updating of all pharmacy staff on issues related to clinical trials.
General Responsibilities
1. To manage and resolve any clinical or dispensing queries with regards to patients trial prescriptions to maintain high standard of patient care, assisting technical staff with day-to-day queries where appropriate.
2. To support the provision of clinical pharmacy services within the dispensaries and the aseptic services unit. Responsible for the clinical screening/review of prescriptions, both in-patients and outpatients, and to accurately check and supply medicines to patients, including clinical trials in accordance with all departmental, Trust and national standards, procedures and policies.
3. To participate in the pharmacist rota for the clinical screening of prescriptions, including clinical trial prescriptions within the dispensary and facilitate safe and effective screening /review of prescriptions for chemotherapy regimens, clinical trials and treatment strategies in use at The Christie, including full awareness of the intrathecal chemotherapy policy. Following local, Trust and National guidelines for safe medicines practice.
4. To attend meetings relevant to role where required.
5. To participate in Continuing Professional Development ensuring relevant knowledge and skills are up to date, meeting the professional requirement of the General Pharmaceutical Council.
6. To participate in mandatory training in line with the trust and departmental requirements. To participate in all departmental rotas, extended hours weekend service and bank holiday working and the emergency on-call pharmacy service, as required.
7. To behave in a manner at all times that is in accordance with the professional standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council
8. Undertake all other related duties which may be required in accordance with the changing needs and practices of the department and organization.
Aseptic Services
1. To assist and advise with the review, preparation and development of aseptic/clinical trial standard operating procedures, worksheets, labels, guidelines and master documents as appropriate. To validate these documents by signature where required.
2. To be responsible with other pharmacists for the provision of professional input to the clinical review of prescriptions for aseptic/clinical trial dispensing and the resolution of any clinical issues, liaising with medical or nursing staff as necessary.
3. To be responsible with other pharmacists working within Aseptic services for the clinical screening, final check, release and issue for administration of items prepared within the service area, ensuring that all paperwork is complete and retained for future requirements relating to drug recalls.
4. To provide evidence-based medicines advice to ensure safe, effective, economical and timely use of medicines, in particular IV therapy.
5. To have an understanding and awareness of all clinical trial protocols requiring aseptic manipulation, in particular pharmaceutical and clinical aspects, and safety and handling issues.
The duties of the post may be varied with the agreement of the post holder in accordance with the changing needs and practices of the department and organization.
Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Trials 1. Act as nominated pharmacy lead to a defined group of research teams. Provide pharmaceutical advice on the conduct of CTIMP trials and assess study requirements and resolve pharmaceutical issues with the research teams. 2. Lead on the evaluation of study protocols for designated disease groups and consider implications within pharmacy (capacity, safety and resources). Provide timely feedback to stakeholders. 3. To monitor, document and advise on the financial implications of designated studies to the Senior Pharmacists for Clinical Trials, R&I, finance and the Director of Pharmacy. 4. Maintain systems and processes to ensure that all trial related activity is conducted in accordance with the Research Governance Framework for Health & Community Care, ICH GCP guidelines, GMP principles, current Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations and along with any other local legal/regulatory requirements. 5. Promote regulatory compliance across all clinical research services within pharmacy. 6. Prepare comprehensive risk assessments related to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health and advise key staff accordingly in relation to handling, labelling and product evaluation for all new products used in clinical trials. 7. To assist the clinical trials pharmacist team, with prescription proforma development for any new clinical trial regimens being set-up and checking any pharmacy specific relevant paperwork before a trial opens for recruitment. 8. To support the pharmacy department through any internal or external audits. 9. To participate in departmental, Trust and national risk management schemes such as error reporting systems and intervention monitoring. 10. Report to the senior pharmacist for clinical trials on all issues related to clinical trial activity within department. 11. Provide written reports on activity, regulatory compliance and financial positions to pharmacy and R&I staff as required. 12. Act as a resource for staff within R&I division. To be responsible for providing formal advice and specialist training sessions for Christie staff on all pharmaceutical aspects of new and existing trials. 13. Facilitate the updating of all pharmacy staff on issues related to clinical trials. General Responsibilities 1. To manage and resolve any clinical or dispensing queries with regards to patients trial prescriptions to maintain high standard of patient care, assisting technical staff with day-to-day queries where appropriate. 2. To support the provision of clinical pharmacy services within the dispensaries and the aseptic services unit. Responsible for the clinical screening/review of prescriptions, both in-patients and outpatients, and to accurately check and supply medicines to patients, including clinical trials in accordance with all departmental, Trust and national standards, procedures and policies. 3. To participate in the pharmacist rota for the clinical screening of prescriptions, including clinical trial prescriptions within the dispensary and facilitate safe and effective screening /review of prescriptions for chemotherapy regimens, clinical trials and treatment strategies in use at The Christie, including full awareness of the intrathecal chemotherapy policy. Following local, Trust and National guidelines for safe medicines practice. 4. To attend meetings relevant to role where required. 5. To participate in Continuing Professional Development ensuring relevant knowledge and skills are up to date, meeting the professional requirement of the General Pharmaceutical Council. 6. To participate in mandatory training in line with the trust and departmental requirements. To participate in all departmental rotas, extended hours weekend service and bank holiday working and the emergency on-call pharmacy service, as required. 7. To behave in a manner at all times that is in accordance with the professional standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council 8. Undertake all other related duties which may be required in accordance with the changing needs and practices of the department and organization. Aseptic Services 1. To assist and advise with the review, preparation and development of aseptic/clinical trial standard operating procedures, worksheets, labels, guidelines and master documents as appropriate. To validate these documents by signature where required. 2. To be responsible with other pharmacists for the provision of professional input to the clinical review of prescriptions for aseptic/clinical trial dispensing and the resolution of any clinical issues, liaising with medical or nursing staff as necessary. 3. To be responsible with other pharmacists working within Aseptic services for the clinical screening, final check, release and issue for administration of items prepared within the service area, ensuring that all paperwork is complete and retained for future requirements relating to drug recalls. 4. To provide evidence-based medicines advice to ensure safe, effective, economical and timely use of medicines, in particular IV therapy. 5. To have an understanding and awareness of all clinical trial protocols requiring aseptic manipulation, in particular pharmaceutical and clinical aspects, and safety and handling issues. The duties of the post may be varied with the agreement of the post holder in accordance with the changing needs and practices of the department and organization.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMasters Degree in Pharmacy
- oCompletion of pre-registration training
- oRegistered with GPhC
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- oClinical trials experience
- oDiploma in clinical pharmacy or relevant postgraduate qualification
- oMembership of Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of providing medicines information and advice
- oExperience of service improvement/project management
Desirable
- oExperience of working within a hospital environment
- oExperience within the oncology field
- oKnowledge and understanding of the principles and regulations underlying aseptic services
- oStaff supervision & training
Skills
Essential
- oExcellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- oAbility to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- oSelf-motivating
- oAbility to work under pressure, highly organised, and working to deadlines
- oAbility to manage and implement change
- oAbility to influence and negotiate with medical, nursing and pharmacy colleagues
- oIT literate
- oAbility to recognise own limitations
Desirable
- Understanding of the skills required within aseptic services
Knowledge
Essential
- oNHS Cancer Plan, NICE
- oExcellent knowledge of clinical use of medicines
- oCost-effective use of medicines and medicines management
Desirable
- oKnowledge of drug use in oncology
- oKnowledge of procedures within an aseptic unit
- oGCP/GMP
- oFinancial awareness
- oNational Intrathecal guidelines
Values
Essential
- oAbility to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
Other
Essential
- oEmergency on call commitment
- oBank holiday working
- oFlexible working hours
Desirable
- oDriver's license
Person Specification Qualifications Essential oMasters Degree in Pharmacy oCompletion of pre-registration training oRegistered with GPhC oEvidence of continuing professional development Desirable oClinical trials experience oDiploma in clinical pharmacy or relevant postgraduate qualification oMembership of Royal Pharmaceutical Society Experience Essential oExperience of providing medicines information and advice oExperience of service improvement/project management Desirable oExperience of working within a hospital environment oExperience within the oncology field oKnowledge and understanding of the principles and regulations underlying aseptic services oStaff supervision & training Skills Essential oExcellent communication skills, both verbal and written oAbility to work on own initiative and as part of a team oSelf-motivating oAbility to work under pressure, highly organised, and working to deadlines oAbility to manage and implement change oAbility to influence and negotiate with medical, nursing and pharmacy colleagues oIT literate oAbility to recognise own limitations Desirable Understanding of the skills required within aseptic services Knowledge Essential oNHS Cancer Plan, NICE oExcellent knowledge of clinical use of medicines oCost-effective use of medicines and medicines management Desirable oKnowledge of drug use in oncology oKnowledge of procedures within an aseptic unit oGCP/GMP oFinancial awareness oNational Intrathecal guidelines Values Essential oAbility to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours Other Essential oEmergency on call commitment oBank holiday working oFlexible working hours Desirable oDriver's license
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The Christie NHS FT
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Clinical services and Homecare Pharmacist (with EDC)
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Posted 17 day(s) ago
Reference: 2350865
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated enthusiastic band 7 clinical pharmacist to specialise in the Trust's Pharmacy Homecare Service and contribute to service developments within designated disease groups. The post is split equally between the Pharmacy Homecare Service and Clinical Services team. Working with our Principal Pharmacist Medicines Optimisation, you will help shape and deliver the NHS 10-year plan of shifting care from hospital to community.The post requires good prioritisation and organisational skills to manage both aspects of the role effectively. Initially, the postholder will work on the inpatient wards while completing clinical competencies. They will then provide 0.5 WTE support for the management and development of Homecare Services and 0.5 WTE clinical pharmacy support, including inpatient ward cover and screening Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy prescriptions.Our pharmacists work closely with multidisciplinary teams, with many practising as non-medical prescribers in outpatient clinics. We are committed to expanding these opportunities and support professional development through postgraduate study, research, secondments and collaborative projects with research partners and the University of Manchester.You will join a friendly, supportive and expanding team, helping to develop innovative services for cancer patients. If you are enthusiastic, proactive and committed to delivering high-quality patient care, we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To manage and develop homecare medicines optimisation services, alongside the Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist - Homecare and Medicines Value, by providing a specialist pharmacist service to the homecare team which includes the Christie at Home team and Outsourced homecare.
To manage services for the homecare specialist area through liaison with external homecare providers.
To deputise for the Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist - Homecare and Medicines Value as required.
To provide a clinical pharmacy service to inpatient wards as allocated.
To provide support to the dispensary, aseptic, satellite units and peripheral Christie@sites if required
To qualify as an independent prescriber (if qualification not already achieved) and work as an independent prescriber within a designated disease group working alongside the relevant MDT team.
To provide advice on medicine related issues and clinical trials to healthcare professionals.
To participate in weekend and Bank Holiday rotas and additional out of hours and emergency duty commitment (EDC) duties as required to meet the needs of the service.
Although this post is based at The Christie Hospital main site, postholders may be required to work at any location across the Greater Manchester and Cheshire Cancer Network. The Trust has a flexible working policy and, subject to service commitments, it may also be possible to support an element of working from home.
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.
We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.
We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.
Details
Date posted
18 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year Pro rata, per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
413-110848-CNS-RS
Job locations
Pharmacy Clinical - E00920
Manchester
M20 4BX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Homecare duties as follows:
Co-ordinates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to implement new homecare services. Works with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to review existing and develop new homecare service specifications Works with Clinical Pharmacy Team Leaders, Lead Pharmacists, Outpatient Dispensary Managers, and other Pharmacy staff to identify, plan, and develop new opportunities for homecare services Co-ordinates the service review meetings for homecare medicines optimisation working closely with pharmaceutical companies, homecare companies, pharmacists, nurses, doctors, other healthcare staff, and patients Ensures compliance with current homecare medicines optimisation guidance. Deputises for the Senior Homecare Pharmacist at the National Medicines Homecare Committee and Regional homecare procurement meetings as appropriate Support the development and review of homecare scheme SLAs, protocols, treatment guidelines, service specifications, SOPs, prescription forms and patient information both within the clinical pharmacy service, Christie@Home team and other homecare external providers. Identify areas for audit which contribute to improving patient care, safety and experience in relation to homecare medicines use and provision. Maintain support for the Lead Procurement and Homecare Technician in relation to the homecare services Supports the management of homecare related incidents in conjunction with the homecare companies and C@H team To develop and implement procedures for clinical screening of homecare prescriptions To provide training for specialist pharmacists in the clinical screening of prescriptions for medicines supplied via Homecare Deputises for the Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist Homecare and Medicines Value2. Clinical duties as follows: To provide a clinical service to inpatient wards as allocated by the clinical pharmacy lead pharmacist. To qualify (or if already qualified, work as) as an Independent Prescriber and prescribe to appropriate patients in agreement with relevant consultants To support prescribing at the individual patient level, contributing to the optimisation of patients drug therapy with due consideration to risk/benefit issues. Supporting the provision of clinical pharmacy services within the dispensaries. Responsible for the clinical screening/review of prescriptions, both in-patients and outpatients, and to accurately check and supply medicines to patients, including clinical trials in accordance with all departmental, Trust and national standards, procedures, and policies. Delivering a clinical pharmacy service to designated patient groups, promoting best practice for all areas of pharmaceutical care in accordance with all local, Trust and national guidelines. To use specialist knowledge to identify and resolve complex pharmaceutical issues, taking into consideration other co-morbidity factors associated with the patient and liaise with medical and nursing staff. Developing specialist knowledge and skills relating to oncology practice including Good Clinical Practice in clinical trials if required. Safe and effective screening / review of prescriptions for chemotherapy regimens, clinical trials and treatment strategies in use at the Christie including full awareness of the intrathecal chemotherapy policy. Following local, Trust and National guidelines for safe medicines practice. To promote and maintain cost-effective prescribing through involvement in the development, implementation and review of evidence-based guidelines and protocols with fellow healthcare professionals, under the management of the Principal Pharmacist for Clinical Services, to establish best practice for the area of clinical responsibility.
3. Service developments within other disease groups
To participate in service development and implementation with regards to other disease group initiatives. To work in collaboration with and support disease group lead pharmacists with service evaluation, project management and implementation of new initiatives / scheme. To contribute to projects to integrate GM cancers services across the Christie@sites. To develop time management skills to ensure appropriate prioritisation of project implementation and workload in all areas of work. Participate in clinical activities e.g. multidisciplinary ward rounds, out-patient clinics and deputise as needed e.g. clinical and committee meetings.
4. Medicines advice:
To provide evidence-based medicine advice where appropriate to ensure safe, effective, economical and timely use of medicines. To provide advice on the storage, administration and therapeutic use of medicines to patients, medical and nursing staff and other healthcare colleagues. Provides medicines optimisation support and advice in relation to homecare and medicines value
5. Other duties:
To participate in Clinical Audit or practice research as required. To maintain, lead (as appropriate) and contribute to the regular review and development of efficient pharmacy services, namely dispensary, satellite pharmacy within the Trust and at C@sites, clinical, aseptic & clinical trial services. To support medicines value by monitoring and evaluating medicine usage and to encourage adherence to the hospital formulary. The post holder will be required to participate in formulary management, the financial monitoring of drug budgets to designated patient groups, and protocol and guideline review. To report on new initiatives and/or developments within designated patient groups to the Director of Pharmacy and the Principal Pharmacist for Clinical Services and where necessary discuss the impact on pharmacy services and the action to be taken.6. Governance/risk:
To demonstrate awareness and commitment to the Trusts Clinical & Research Governance agenda and to implement agreed clinical & research governance initiatives. To participate in departmental, Trust and National risk management schemes such as error reporting systems and intervention monitoring. To identify and manage risks in relation to medicine use according to local policy and protocols. To demonstrate that the Trust is compliant with Hackett and RPS recommendations in relation to homecare.
7. General: To attend departmental pharmacy meetings and any other meetings relevant to their role. To provide the clinical pharmacy service to additional wards in the absence of colleagues. To provide pharmacist cover at Christie@sites as required To provide clinical and professional supervision of foundation year trainee pharmacists, technicians and students within the pharmacy department and in clinical areas of the Trust. To participate in the training of other healthcare professionals including nursing and medical staff. Ensure all activities comply with departmental and trust health and safety, fire, security policies and COSHH regulations. To report any issues at the workplace which may put health and safety at risk. To participate in Continuing Professional Development ensuring relevant knowledge and skills are up to date, meeting the professional requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council. To participate in mandatory training in line with the trust and departmental requirements. To participate in all department rotas, Saturday service and Bank Holiday working and on-call rotas as requested To behave in a manner at all times that is in accordance with the professional standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council. Undertake all other related duties which may be required in accordance with the changing needs and practices of the department and organisation.
Job description Job responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Homecare duties as follows: Co-ordinates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to implement new homecare services. Works with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to review existing and develop new homecare service specifications Works with Clinical Pharmacy Team Leaders, Lead Pharmacists, Outpatient Dispensary Managers, and other Pharmacy staff to identify, plan, and develop new opportunities for homecare services Co-ordinates the service review meetings for homecare medicines optimisation working closely with pharmaceutical companies, homecare companies, pharmacists, nurses, doctors, other healthcare staff, and patients Ensures compliance with current homecare medicines optimisation guidance. Deputises for the Senior Homecare Pharmacist at the National Medicines Homecare Committee and Regional homecare procurement meetings as appropriate Support the development and review of homecare scheme SLAs, protocols, treatment guidelines, service specifications, SOPs, prescription forms and patient information both within the clinical pharmacy service, Christie@Home team and other homecare external providers. Identify areas for audit which contribute to improving patient care, safety and experience in relation to homecare medicines use and provision. Maintain support for the Lead Procurement and Homecare Technician in relation to the homecare services Supports the management of homecare related incidents in conjunction with the homecare companies and C@H team To develop and implement procedures for clinical screening of homecare prescriptions To provide training for specialist pharmacists in the clinical screening of prescriptions for medicines supplied via Homecare Deputises for the Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist Homecare and Medicines Value2. Clinical duties as follows: To provide a clinical service to inpatient wards as allocated by the clinical pharmacy lead pharmacist. To qualify (or if already qualified, work as) as an Independent Prescriber and prescribe to appropriate patients in agreement with relevant consultants To support prescribing at the individual patient level, contributing to the optimisation of patients drug therapy with due consideration to risk/benefit issues. Supporting the provision of clinical pharmacy services within the dispensaries. Responsible for the clinical screening/review of prescriptions, both in-patients and outpatients, and to accurately check and supply medicines to patients, including clinical trials in accordance with all departmental, Trust and national standards, procedures, and policies. Delivering a clinical pharmacy service to designated patient groups, promoting best practice for all areas of pharmaceutical care in accordance with all local, Trust and national guidelines. To use specialist knowledge to identify and resolve complex pharmaceutical issues, taking into consideration other co-morbidity factors associated with the patient and liaise with medical and nursing staff. Developing specialist knowledge and skills relating to oncology practice including Good Clinical Practice in clinical trials if required. Safe and effective screening / review of prescriptions for chemotherapy regimens, clinical trials and treatment strategies in use at the Christie including full awareness of the intrathecal chemotherapy policy. Following local, Trust and National guidelines for safe medicines practice. To promote and maintain cost-effective prescribing through involvement in the development, implementation and review of evidence-based guidelines and protocols with fellow healthcare professionals, under the management of the Principal Pharmacist for Clinical Services, to establish best practice for the area of clinical responsibility. 3. Service developments within other disease groups To participate in service development and implementation with regards to other disease group initiatives. To work in collaboration with and support disease group lead pharmacists with service evaluation, project management and implementation of new initiatives / scheme. To contribute to projects to integrate GM cancers services across the Christie@sites. To develop time management skills to ensure appropriate prioritisation of project implementation and workload in all areas of work. Participate in clinical activities e.g. multidisciplinary ward rounds, out-patient clinics and deputise as needed e.g. clinical and committee meetings. 4. Medicines advice: To provide evidence-based medicine advice where appropriate to ensure safe, effective, economical and timely use of medicines. To provide advice on the storage, administration and therapeutic use of medicines to patients, medical and nursing staff and other healthcare colleagues. Provides medicines optimisation support and advice in relation to homecare and medicines value 5. Other duties: To participate in Clinical Audit or practice research as required. To maintain, lead (as appropriate) and contribute to the regular review and development of efficient pharmacy services, namely dispensary, satellite pharmacy within the Trust and at C@sites, clinical, aseptic & clinical trial services. To support medicines value by monitoring and evaluating medicine usage and to encourage adherence to the hospital formulary. The post holder will be required to participate in formulary management, the financial monitoring of drug budgets to designated patient groups, and protocol and guideline review. To report on new initiatives and/or developments within designated patient groups to the Director of Pharmacy and the Principal Pharmacist for Clinical Services and where necessary discuss the impact on pharmacy services and the action to be taken.6. Governance/risk: To demonstrate awareness and commitment to the Trusts Clinical & Research Governance agenda and to implement agreed clinical & research governance initiatives. To participate in departmental, Trust and National risk management schemes such as error reporting systems and intervention monitoring. To identify and manage risks in relation to medicine use according to local policy and protocols. To demonstrate that the Trust is compliant with Hackett and RPS recommendations in relation to homecare. 7. General: To attend departmental pharmacy meetings and any other meetings relevant to their role. To provide the clinical pharmacy service to additional wards in the absence of colleagues. To provide pharmacist cover at Christie@sites as required To provide clinical and professional supervision of foundation year trainee pharmacists, technicians and students within the pharmacy department and in clinical areas of the Trust. To participate in the training of other healthcare professionals including nursing and medical staff. Ensure all activities comply with departmental and trust health and safety, fire, security policies and COSHH regulations. To report any issues at the workplace which may put health and safety at risk. To participate in Continuing Professional Development ensuring relevant knowledge and skills are up to date, meeting the professional requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council. To participate in mandatory training in line with the trust and departmental requirements. To participate in all department rotas, Saturday service and Bank Holiday working and on-call rotas as requested To behave in a manner at all times that is in accordance with the professional standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council. Undertake all other related duties which may be required in accordance with the changing needs and practices of the department and organisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy
- Pre-registration training and successful completion of relevant exam
- Membership of General Pharmaceutical Council
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Diploma in clinical pharmacy or relevant post graduate qualification
- Independent prescribing qualification
- BOPA SACT Verification Passport
- Royal Pharmaceutical Credentialing
Experience
Essential
- Providing specialist medicines information and advice
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
Desirable
- Experience of working within a hospital environment including ward pharmacy and clinical services
- Experience within the oncology setting
- Experience of homecare medicines services
- Experience in medicines optimisation/medicines value
- Experience in supervision of other staff.
- Experience of working within a project team
- Experience of contributing to an audit or quality improvement project
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Self motivating
- Good organisation and time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure, highly organised, work to deadlines
- Ability to manage and implement change
- Ability to influence and negotiate with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff
- IT literate
- Ability to recognise own limitations
Desirable
- Training healthcare professionals
- Excellent IT skills, including excel Data Analysis skills
Knowledge
Essential
- NICE
- Excellent knowledge of clinical use of medicines
- Cost effective use of medicines and medicines optimisation
- Hackett compliance
- RPS standards for homecare
Desirable
- Experience of drug use in oncology setting
- Financial awareness in the management of drug budgets
Values
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
Other
Essential
- Commitment to improving services for staff and patients
- Able to research, interpret and present complex information in a clear and logical manner
- On call duties
- Bank holiday working
- Flexible working hours as required
Desirable
- Driver's license
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy Pre-registration training and successful completion of relevant exam Membership of General Pharmaceutical Council Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Diploma in clinical pharmacy or relevant post graduate qualification Independent prescribing qualification BOPA SACT Verification Passport Royal Pharmaceutical Credentialing Experience Essential Providing specialist medicines information and advice Experience of multidisciplinary working Desirable Experience of working within a hospital environment including ward pharmacy and clinical services Experience within the oncology setting Experience of homecare medicines services Experience in medicines optimisation/medicines value Experience in supervision of other staff. Experience of working within a project team Experience of contributing to an audit or quality improvement project Skills Essential Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Self motivating Good organisation and time management skills Ability to work under pressure, highly organised, work to deadlines Ability to manage and implement change Ability to influence and negotiate with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff IT literate Ability to recognise own limitations Desirable Training healthcare professionals Excellent IT skills, including excel Data Analysis skills Knowledge Essential NICE Excellent knowledge of clinical use of medicines Cost effective use of medicines and medicines optimisation Hackett compliance RPS standards for homecare Desirable Experience of drug use in oncology setting Financial awareness in the management of drug budgets Values Essential Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours Other Essential Commitment to improving services for staff and patients Able to research, interpret and present complex information in a clear and logical manner On call duties Bank holiday working Flexible working hours as required Desirable Driver's license
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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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
The Christie NHS FT
Address
Pharmacy Clinical - E00920
Manchester
M20 4BX
United Kingdom
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Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 17 day(s) ago
Reference: 2350824
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced pharmacy technician to join our established, friendly, and dynamic medicines management team at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will support the safe, effective and timely supply of medicines to patients and end users across the Maudsley Hospital, as well as covering some dispensary services.
Main duties of the job
- To participate in the provision of pharmaceutical care initiatives to ensure the safe, appropriate and cost effective use of medicines.
- To provide safe, timely, cost effective appropriate and high quality pharmaceutical services for patients and staff.
- To act as a role model to junior staff and provide support and training
- To assist in ensuring that key processes and procedures are in place
- To supervise Pharmacy Technicians, Assistant Technical Officers and, where appropriate Pre Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPT)
You will be a registered pharmacy technician with an NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent. You will be an accredited checking technician, although applications will be considered from those who are working towards accreditation. Education and training is encouraged and support is provided by the education and training Chief Technician.
As part of the medicines management team , you will have responsibility for the delivery of a high quality service to both inpatients and outpatients at SLaM. This post provides the opportunity to use your skills providing patient care at ward level, as well as delivering an efficient, technician led dispensary service.
The post involves working alongside our clinical pharmacists providing an integrated delivery of pharmaceutical care initiatives for patients in the Trust to ensure safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines.
About us
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust provides the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK. We are a world leading Trust in research, working closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King's College London. Our services include the Maudsley Hospital, Bethlem Royal Hospital and the Ladywell unit at Lewisham Hospital. We are also part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre.
The pharmacy department provides a clinical and dispensing service to wards and community teams in Croydon, Southwark, Lambeth and Lewisham across three main hospital sites as well as a wide variety of community mental health teams. We provide information about medication to both staff and patients to improve understanding and contribute to evidence-based care.
Details
Date posted
18 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (Inner)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
334-CLI-8256657
Job locations
Maudsley Hospital
Denmark Hill
Camberwell, London
SE5 8AZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical Medicines Management service to patients.
- To work as an Accredited Checking Technician and be able to check clinically screened prescriptions.
- To be able to act independently in following department SOPs
- To dispense medication accurately and be able to decide when it is necessary to refer to the Senior Clinical Pharmacists.
- To participate in the provision of patient counselling to patients and their carers
- To participate in the provision of Medicines Reconciliation and PODs service to wards and community units.
- To be carry out stock checks / stock top ups on wards and/or community units.
- To order non-stock items from electronic prescription charts (EPMA) for supply by pharmacy
- To assess and credit returned drugs, following the Pharmacy returns policy
- To provide teaching and support to other health care professionals regarding good dispensing practice, medicine usage and storage, both internally and externally.
- To assist day to day organisation of staff in the dispensary and to facilitate efficient running of service ensuring that procedures relating to good dispensary practice are followed.
- To participate in research and audit undertaken in pharmacy
- To guide and act as a practice supervisor to Pharmacy Assistants, pre-registration pharmacy technicians and Trainee Pharmacists as appropriate in medicines management and dispensary techniques.
- To ensure that the principles of safe and secure handling of medicines are adopted and to take part in quality assurance systems for pharmaceutical services.
- To attend and participate in departmental education and training meetings.
- To maintain a Continuing Professional Development portfolio.
- To communicate clearly and sensitively about patient medication issues both internally and externally.
- To participate in the dispensary cover rota. This includes taking in prescriptions and verify personal details; take a current drug history from the patient or carer to identify any drug allergies, drug interactions or problems with the medication prescribed; to give out patient medication to patients and counsel the patient on their medication to promote concordance. This will include the name of the medication, dosage, common side-effects and administration details including use of devices. In addition, resolve any queries or concerns a patient may have about their medications.
- To provide accurate record keeping of controlled drugs kept in the pharmacy including supplies to wards and departments and orders received into the pharmacy
- To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Director of Pharmacy consistent with the responsibility of the post
- To take part in annual pharmacy stocktake
- To participate in Saturday and Bank Holiday working, when required
Job description Job responsibilities To provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical Medicines Management service to patients. To work as an Accredited Checking Technician and be able to check clinically screened prescriptions. To be able to act independently in following department SOPs To dispense medication accurately and be able to decide when it is necessary to refer to the Senior Clinical Pharmacists. To participate in the provision of patient counselling to patients and their carers To participate in the provision of Medicines Reconciliation and PODs service to wards and community units. To be carry out stock checks / stock top ups on wards and/or community units. To order non-stock items from electronic prescription charts (EPMA) for supply by pharmacy To assess and credit returned drugs, following the Pharmacy returns policy To provide teaching and support to other health care professionals regarding good dispensing practice, medicine usage and storage, both internally and externally. To assist day to day organisation of staff in the dispensary and to facilitate efficient running of service ensuring that procedures relating to good dispensary practice are followed. To participate in research and audit undertaken in pharmacy To guide and act as a practice supervisor to Pharmacy Assistants, pre-registration pharmacy technicians and Trainee Pharmacists as appropriate in medicines management and dispensary techniques. To ensure that the principles of safe and secure handling of medicines are adopted and to take part in quality assurance systems for pharmaceutical services. To attend and participate in departmental education and training meetings. To maintain a Continuing Professional Development portfolio. To communicate clearly and sensitively about patient medication issues both internally and externally. To participate in the dispensary cover rota. This includes taking in prescriptions and verify personal details; take a current drug history from the patient or carer to identify any drug allergies, drug interactions or problems with the medication prescribed; to give out patient medication to patients and counsel the patient on their medication to promote concordance. This will include the name of the medication, dosage, common side-effects and administration details including use of devices. In addition, resolve any queries or concerns a patient may have about their medications. To provide accurate record keeping of controlled drugs kept in the pharmacy including supplies to wards and departments and orders received into the pharmacy To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Director of Pharmacy consistent with the responsibility of the post To take part in annual pharmacy stocktake To participate in Saturday and Bank Holiday working, when required
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Sciences or recognised equivalent
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), with mandatory CPD
- Accreditation or eligibility to work as an Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) for final accuracy checking in the dispensary.
- HEE Pharmacy Medicines Optimisation accreditation or equivalent
Desirable
- Practice Supervisor accreditation
- Supervisory/management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Hospital Pharmacy experience
- Ability to undertake medicines reconciliation
- Experience in a clinical based ward team
- Experience in stock management, stock control
- Ability to communicate effectively with pharmacists, nursing teams, patients, families, and external providers.
Desirable
- Supervisory/management qualification or experience
- Experience in Mental Health
- Involvement in specialist projects and/or audit.
- Interest and desire to work in Mental Health
Knowledge
Essential
- Good working knowledge of hospital pharmacy systems, WellSky, EPIC, EPMA
- Demonstrable knowledge of medicines management practice and principles
- Awareness of national and local medicines management standards and policies to ensure safe and compliant practice.
- Ability to undertake dispensary duties including labelling, dispensing, and record-keeping.
Desirable
- Ability to help train other pharmacy staff, including mentoring student pharmacy technicians.
Skills
Essential
- Patient counselling skills
- Ability to prioritise and organise routine daily tasks
- Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office operating systems, software applications
Person Specification Education and Training Essential NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Sciences or recognised equivalent Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), with mandatory CPD Accreditation or eligibility to work as an Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) for final accuracy checking in the dispensary. HEE Pharmacy Medicines Optimisation accreditation or equivalent Desirable Practice Supervisor accreditation Supervisory/management qualification Experience Essential Hospital Pharmacy experience Ability to undertake medicines reconciliation Experience in a clinical based ward team Experience in stock management, stock control Ability to communicate effectively with pharmacists, nursing teams, patients, families, and external providers. Desirable Supervisory/management qualification or experience Experience in Mental Health Involvement in specialist projects and/or audit. Interest and desire to work in Mental Health Knowledge Essential Good working knowledge of hospital pharmacy systems, WellSky, EPIC, EPMA Demonstrable knowledge of medicines management practice and principles Awareness of national and local medicines management standards and policies to ensure safe and compliant practice. Ability to undertake dispensary duties including labelling, dispensing, and record-keeping. Desirable Ability to help train other pharmacy staff, including mentoring student pharmacy technicians. Skills Essential Patient counselling skills Ability to prioritise and organise routine daily tasks Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office operating systems, software applications
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
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Maudsley Hospital
Denmark Hill
Camberwell, London
SE5 8AZ
United Kingdom
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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Maudsley Hospital
Denmark Hill
Camberwell, London
SE5 8AZ
United Kingdom
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Pharmacy Technician (ACT and Medicines Management)
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board View all jobs
Posted 17 day(s) ago
Reference: 2350787
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly team.
This is a permanent vacancy for an accredited checking and medicines management Pharmacy Technician based at Royal Gwent Hospital (RGH).
We are looking for a conscientious and adaptable individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to join our pharmacy team in delivering a high quality clinical service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to become a valued member of our team. This role requires someone with strong multi-tasking abilities who is capable of working across multiple sections effectively.
This is a varied role requiring you to provide medicines management support to medical wards, mental health wards, outpatient services, and dispensary sessions.
We are looking for someone with:
- Experience in Medicines Management
- Accredited Checking Technician Qualification - we also welcome those currently working towards it.
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent) and GPhC registration
Applications from Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians welcome - If you're in your second year of study and due to qualify soon, we encourage you to apply!
- Participation in weekend and bank holiday rotas will be required.
- Welsh language skills are desirable
Ready to take the next step in your pharmacy career? Apply today and become part of a dedicated and professional team!
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.
We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.
Details
Date posted
18 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,557 to £39,631 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
040-PST056-0926
Job locations
Royal Gwent Hospital
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP20 2UB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Highly motivated
- Conscientious, responsible and reliable
- Flexible approach to work and adaptable to changing demands and situations
Experience
Essential
- Hospital pharmacy experience
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or Equivalent/ NVQ Level III Pharmacy Services
- Accredited Checking Technician
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or eligible to join
- Medicines Management Qualification including Drug history taking/medicines reconciliation
Desirable
- NVQ Expert witness
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuing education and personal development
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of the functions of the NHS
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Highly motivated
- Conscientious, responsible and reliable
- Flexible approach to work and adaptable to changing demands and situations
Experience
Essential
- Hospital pharmacy experience
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or Equivalent/ NVQ Level III Pharmacy Services
- Accredited Checking Technician
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or eligible to join
- Medicines Management Qualification including Drug history taking/medicines reconciliation
Desirable
- NVQ Expert witness
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuing education and personal development
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of the functions of the NHS
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Royal Gwent Hospital
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP20 2UB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Royal Gwent Hospital
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP20 2UB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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