About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician in Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust to join the Pharmacy Aseptics Department at Pinderfields General Hospital. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of a high-quality pharmaceutical service across the Trust, undertaking a wide range of duties within dispensary and ward environments while contributing to effective medicines management systems. You will be responsible for accurately checking dispensed items as an accredited checker, ensuring safe and timely supply of medicines to patients, wards, departments, and external healthcare organisations. You will play a key role in maintaining efficient pharmacy operations, supporting the delivery of patient-focused services, and supervising the work of staff within the Patient Services section to ensure safe, effective, and consistent practice
Main duties of the job
As a Pharmacy Technician you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct and ensuring your practice reflects the values and expectations of the Trust. You will be responsible for presenting yourself in a professional manner in accordance with Trust policies, while supporting a positive and respectful working environment for colleagues, patients, and service users. You will be managing effective working relationships with a diverse range of individuals, demonstrating courtesy, professionalism, and respect for equality and inclusion at all times. You will support the delivery of a patient-centred service by upholding patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality, ensuring every individual is treated with respect and compassion throughout their care journey
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Job description Job responsibilities
TO provide senior technical support within the pharmacy team by deputising for Specialist Technicians when required, assisting with the coordination of specialist activities and ensuring appropriate cover arrangements are maintained during periods of absence.
TO oversee the allocation and completion of delegated tasks among Pharmacy Technicians, Student Technicians, and Pharmacy Assistants, providing guidance and monitoring adherence to departmental procedures, documentation requirements, and competency standards.
TO carry out the preparation of sterile and non-sterile medicinal products, including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition, by following approved procedures, completing accurate calculations, and applying required technical skills within controlled working environments.
TO assist clinical pharmacy teams with medicines optimisation processes by contributing to medication history taking, discharge preparation, patient counselling support, and communication with healthcare professionals involved in ongoing patient care.
TO undertake the dispensing and management of complex medication supplies, including controlled drugs, clinical trial medicines, specialist medicines, and other regulated products, ensuring accurate records and compliance with relevant procedures.
TO contribute to pharmacy service development by supporting training activities, identifying opportunities for improving working practices, promoting efficient use of resources, and participating in quality and safety initiatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent qualification. Accredited Checking Technician qualification with relevant certification. Significant post-qualification experience in pharmacy services. Experience in dispensing, medicines management, aseptic preparation, and ward top-up services. Strong attention to detail with good communication and teamwork skills. This is part of Regulation 22 and we want to ensure we give candidates the heads up to have their qualifications ready to prevent delays when we onboard at Trust ID stage.
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 NHS Professionals Limited
Address Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Pinderfields General Hospital
Aberford Road
Wakefield
WF14DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)