South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 22 April 2026

Job summary

There is an opportunity to become part of a progressive clinical Pharmacy team, providing the professional, technical and logistical components of an Integrated Medicine Management (IMM) Service at South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust. These full and part-time Posts will be based at either South Tyneside District Hospital or Sunderland Royal Hospital but will cross-cover, as and when needed. We are looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join the IMM team. Working outside the Dispensary with dedicated Pharmacists at ward level you will provide a patient-focused service which includes the assessment of patients own drugs, determining and maintaining supplies of medicines to be stored at the patients bedside to ensure a safe and timely discharge service from the Hospital. The role will also involvecounselling of patients on their medicines to deliver medicines optimisation and completing medicines reconciliation. Applications will be considered from students who are due to qualify in the next three months, however any offer of employment would be subject to attaining the Qualification and Registration with the GPhC prior to starting. For informal enquiries, or to arrange a visit, please contact Mark Egan via 0191 565 6256 / 404 1000.

Main duties of the job

You must possess the relevant Qualifications and be a registered Pharmacy Technician. You will be appointed to a Band 4 Post until you have met the full Criteria to progress to the Band 5 IMM Pharmacy Technician role. This will include a minimum of two cycles of CPD revalidation as a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Society. Completed accredited accuracy checking and the following Medicines Management Frameworks

Module 1 - Assessment of patients own drugs;

Module 2 - Ordering medication for one-stop dispensing;

Module 3 - Medicines Reconciliation.

After meeting the full requirements of the Band 5 role, including the above, you will progress into a Band 5 Post. This Post has a requirement for seven-day working including weekends, late nights, bank holidays and cross-site cover. You must be adaptable, have good communication skills and possess the ability to work on your own initiative to deliver patient care within the wider multi-disciplinary team. We are looking for an individual who is flexible in their approach to work.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Date posted

08 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,392 to £39,043 a year Band 4 - Band 5 (pro-rata for part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9155-CSAHP-0426-14

Job locations

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in the provision and development of pharmacy services to South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust. To undertake to provide cover in the dispensaries / manufacturing unit to ensure all dispensary / production targets are met. To undertake Integrated Medicines Management Training.

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION(S) FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION(S) FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Basic IT skills.
NVQ Pharmacy Level 3 with BTEC or equivalent underpinning knowledge.
Registered with GPhC.

Desirable

Accuracy checker.

Other

Essential

Able to meet travel requirements of the Post.

Skills

Essential

Adaptable.
Good communication skills.
Good team worker.
Ability to work on own initiative.

Desirable

Organisational skills.
Ability to prioritise workload.

Experience

Desirable

Experience in dealing with patients.
Experience in counselling.

Personal Qualities

Essential

Ability to work to the challenges and deadlines of the Post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Basic IT skills.
NVQ Pharmacy Level 3 with BTEC or equivalent underpinning knowledge.
Registered with GPhC.

Desirable

Accuracy checker.

Other

Essential

Able to meet travel requirements of the Post.

Skills

Essential

Adaptable.
Good communication skills.
Good team worker.
Ability to work on own initiative.

Desirable

Organisational skills.
Ability to prioritise workload.

Experience

Desirable

Experience in dealing with patients.
Experience in counselling.

Personal Qualities

Essential

Ability to work to the challenges and deadlines of the Post.

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).