Job summary
Closing Date: 17.12.25
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 18.12.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 29.12.25
If you are looking for an exciting new role working as a Pharmacy Technician in our Emergency Department and Acute Admissions Unit, this is a perfect opportunity.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about maintaining high standards of patient care, have strong team work ethics and a sense of accountability. Being committed to innovation and research, your quality improvement skills will be a key attribute, along with a proven ability to lead and manage change. You will supervise and teach others as part of your role.
We provide acute services to patients from across the City of Bradford and surrounding areas from our two large hospitals and three intermediate care sites. Being one of the largest Foundation Trusts in the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Integrated Care System (ICS) we provide all main specialties.
We have good links with local education and training providers and have a strong research focus. The Bradford Institute for Health Research and The Wolfson Centre for Applied Health Research is based on the Bradford Royal Infirmary site.
We are a welcoming and friendly hospital that is devoted to our vibrant diverse community. We know where we are going, and seek inspirational, compassionate and caring individuals to join us.
Main duties of the job
GENERAL
- Assessment of patient's own medication at the patient's bedside.
- Liaising with GP practice staff, ward pharmacists, nursing staff, dispensary and stores staff in order to supply appropriate medication for ward use and for patient discharge.
- Preparing and checking appropriate documentation such as medicine lists, prescription charts and discharge summaries.
- To counsel patients on the storage, dose, use, side effects and other relevant information about the drugs supplied.
- To enter details of prescriptions for individual patients onto the Pharmacy computer system in order to leave a record and create a label for all items including Controlled Drugs, Clinical Trials and unlicensed products.
- To dispense inpatient prescriptions including those for Controlled Drugs, Clinical Trials and unlicensed products as required.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
- To undertake any training necessary for the safe and efficient performance of duties.
- To participate in the supervision, training and mentoring of pharmacy support workers and pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
- To have an occasional involvement in departmental audit.
PROFESSIONAL
- Any other duties at a comparable level of responsibility as required by the Lead Pharmacist - Urgent and Emergency Care.
- To ensure that all work is done with due regard to the Health and Safety at Work Act and COSHH Legislation.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
GENERAL
- Assessment of patients own medication at the patients bedside.
- Liaising with GP practice staff, ward pharmacists, nursing staff, dispensary and stores staff in order to supply appropriate medication for ward use and for patient discharge.
- Preparing and checking appropriate documentation such as medicine lists, prescription charts and discharge summaries.
- To counsel patients on the storage, dose, use, side effects and other relevant information about the drugs supplied.
- To enter details of prescriptions for individual patients onto the Pharmacy computer system in order to leave a record and create a label for all items including Controlled Drugs, Clinical Trials and unlicensed products.
- To dispense inpatient prescriptions including those for Controlled Drugs, Clinical Trials and unlicensed products as required.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
- To undertake any training necessary for the safe and efficient performance of duties.
- To participate in the supervision, training and mentoring of pharmacy support workers and pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
- To have an occasional involvement in departmental audit.
PROFESSIONAL
- Any other duties at a comparable level of responsibility as required by the Lead Pharmacist Urgent and Emergency Care.
- To ensure that all work is done with due regard to the Health and Safety at Work Act and COSHH Legislation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
GENERAL
- Assessment of patients own medication at the patients bedside.
- Liaising with GP practice staff, ward pharmacists, nursing staff, dispensary and stores staff in order to supply appropriate medication for ward use and for patient discharge.
- Preparing and checking appropriate documentation such as medicine lists, prescription charts and discharge summaries.
- To counsel patients on the storage, dose, use, side effects and other relevant information about the drugs supplied.
- To enter details of prescriptions for individual patients onto the Pharmacy computer system in order to leave a record and create a label for all items including Controlled Drugs, Clinical Trials and unlicensed products.
- To dispense inpatient prescriptions including those for Controlled Drugs, Clinical Trials and unlicensed products as required.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
- To undertake any training necessary for the safe and efficient performance of duties.
- To participate in the supervision, training and mentoring of pharmacy support workers and pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
- To have an occasional involvement in departmental audit.
PROFESSIONAL
- Any other duties at a comparable level of responsibility as required by the Lead Pharmacist Urgent and Emergency Care.
- To ensure that all work is done with due regard to the Health and Safety at Work Act and COSHH Legislation.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of Technical pharmacy service delivery post qualification acquired through NVQ3 in Pharmacy Services or BTEC equivalent level qualification plus specialist training and experience to degree or equivalent level.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a similar role
Skills
Essential
- Numeracy skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Good team working skills
- Demonstrable attention to detail
- Computer literate
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Knowledge of Medicines Management
- Knowledge and understanding of Pharmaceutical technical procedures specific to the area of work
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (NVQ) or equivalent qualification
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Other requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates continued professional development or equivalent knowledge through experience
- Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the department
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of Technical pharmacy service delivery post qualification acquired through NVQ3 in Pharmacy Services or BTEC equivalent level qualification plus specialist training and experience to degree or equivalent level.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a similar role
Skills
Essential
- Numeracy skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Good team working skills
- Demonstrable attention to detail
- Computer literate
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Knowledge of Medicines Management
- Knowledge and understanding of Pharmaceutical technical procedures specific to the area of work
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (NVQ) or equivalent qualification
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Other requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates continued professional development or equivalent knowledge through experience
- Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the department
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.
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.
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).
