Pharmacy Technician
The closing date is 24 March 2026
Job summary
The James Paget Hospital Pharmacy team is looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our dispensary, clinical and support services and contribute to our growing service. The Pharmacy department is a diverse and inclusive team.
We consider requests for flexible hours or part time/job share roles in line with our service requirements. Our vision is to provide safe, high quality seamless services delivered with courtesy and respect. The Pharmacy team work one in every six weekends to support our 7-day service. We are looking for a qualified Technician to join our Pharmacy team, providing high quality care to patients admitted to the hospital.
Main duties of the job
To act as a member of the Pharmacy team, undertaking a full range of duties commensurate with the professional role of a Pharmacy Technician, under the supervision of the Chief Pharmacist whilst working within the legal requirements, Trust policies and department procedures as laid down by the department and the Trust.
Work in a ward-based setting to participate in medicines management duties including the assessment of patient of drugs, supply of medicines, drug history taking, medicines related patient counselling and transcribing.
Work in the dispensary (and where appropriate in a ward-based setting) to dispense and final accuracy check medicines.
Work in the production unit (and where necessary the haematology ward) liaising with Sandra Chapman Centre to ensure a timely supply of chemotherapy and supportive medication to patients.
Provide medicines related patient counselling of outpatients in the Pharmacy.
Distribution and stock control of medicines.
Daily supervision of dispensary staff.
Lead in the training and educational supervision of allocated staff.
To work flexibly, responding to the needs of the department which will include rotating through each area according to the departmental rota and participating in the weekend rota, bank holiday rota and late clinic rota.
About us
Our vibrant team consists of approximately 90 highly skilled staff who work together to empower our patients to use medicines safely and effectively to improve their health outcomes. The successful candidate will benefit from drawing on the knowledge and experience of approachable staff so you will feel supported and mentored throughout your learning journey. We pride ourselves on creating a positive, supportive and structured learning environment enabling you to strive for success.
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Details
Date posted
10 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
177-EMER-7826791
Job locations
James Paget University Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston, Great Yarmouth
NR31 6LA
Employer details
Employer name
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
James Paget University Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston, Great Yarmouth
NR31 6LA
Employer's website
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