Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacy technician to join the existing, inclusive and dedicated team of Pharmacy Technician at The Princess Royal Hospital.
The Pharmacy Technician team at UHSussex is a growing, dynamic and skilled workforce, with the successful candidate joining a unified and developing team across multiple sites. The successful candidate can expect a supported induction period, training and development opportunities, clear leadership and management, including governance and structures and an expanding health and wellbeing focus to support a highly engaged technical workforce
You will need to be caring, responsible and highly motivated with good interpersonal and IT skills. You should be good at working in a team and under pressure, at problem solving, meeting deadlines and supporting staff in their development.
If you are already a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician within the NHS, and can demonstrate the required competencies, you could be appointed into a Band 5 role immediately. However we are offering a comprehensive training package which will develop your skills in order for you to progress from a Band 4 to 5 Pharmacy Technician.
Please note we would welcome applications from pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians due to qualify and register in 2026.
We welcome applications from those who are looking for full time or part time and we are open to discussions around hours and shift patterns.
Main duties of the job
If, upon completion of the training provided, you are able to demonstrate the required competencies you will progress into a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician position.
You will be expected to deputise for the Dispensary Lead Pharmacy Technician and work in our busy dispensary, where you will label, dispense, and check prescriptions for in-patients and discharges.
Comprehensive in-house training will be provided including working towards achieving an accreditation as an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician if not already qualified. Support from dedicated, experienced facilitators will be provided to enable you to progress.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
Main duties fordispensary services:
- Prepare labels using the pharmacy computer system (CMM) from a requisition/prescription for both in-patients and out-patients, ensuring accurate data entry.
- Dispense for in-patients from a requisition/prescription ensuring each item is accurately dispensed, and in the correct packaging, according to SOPs.
- Accurately record the batch numbers and expiry dates of named patient medications, unlicensed medications and human blood products according to pharmaceutical SOPs and national requirements.
- To perform the final accuracy check on dispensed items, from clinically screened prescriptions, on completion of National Accreditation Accredited Checking Technician course.
- Upon completion of in-house training and competencies, to label, dispense and check controlled drugs for wards/departments against a ward stock order, without the need for a final check.
Please see job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
Main duties fordispensary services:
- Prepare labels using the pharmacy computer system (CMM) from a requisition/prescription for both in-patients and out-patients, ensuring accurate data entry.
- Dispense for in-patients from a requisition/prescription ensuring each item is accurately dispensed, and in the correct packaging, according to SOPs.
- Accurately record the batch numbers and expiry dates of named patient medications, unlicensed medications and human blood products according to pharmaceutical SOPs and national requirements.
- To perform the final accuracy check on dispensed items, from clinically screened prescriptions, on completion of National Accreditation Accredited Checking Technician course.
- Upon completion of in-house training and competencies, to label, dispense and check controlled drugs for wards/departments against a ward stock order, without the need for a final check.
Please see job description for further details.
Person Specification
Professional registration
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to register) as a Pharmacy technician with the GPhC
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 - Pharmacy Services or equivalent (or working towards)
Desirable
- Practice Supervisor - qualified
- Education Supervisor - qualified
- Line management experience
- Hospital pharmacy experience
- Accuracy checking
- Retail pharmacy experience
Equality, Diversity and 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
Professional registration
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to register) as a Pharmacy technician with the GPhC
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 - Pharmacy Services or equivalent (or working towards)
Desirable
- Practice Supervisor - qualified
- Education Supervisor - qualified
- Line management experience
- Hospital pharmacy experience
- Accuracy checking
- Retail pharmacy experience
Equality, Diversity and 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).
