About this role
Job summary
Planned Start Date: 01 April 2027
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Pharmacy Technician to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of medicines across OHG Surgical Hub.
This is a key autonomous role within our specialist elective hospital. As the sole pharmacy professional on site, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe procurement, storage, stock management and supply of medicines throughout the organisation. You will work closely with the Medical Director, Clinical Services Manager, consultants and nursing teams to ensure medicines are available when required and managed in accordance with legal, regulatory and organisational standards.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining medicines safety, supporting clinical governance and ensuring the efficient operation of pharmacy services throughout the Surgical Hub.
Main duties of the job
- Manage the day-to-day medicines management service across the OHG Surgical Hub.
- Maintain appropriate stock levels of medicines and medical gases, procuring supplies from approved providers.
- Receive, check, store and distribute medicines safely to theatre, recovery, ward and outpatient areas.
- Monitor medicine usage, replenish stock and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Manage controlled drugs in line with legislation, including maintaining registers and ensuring secure storage.
- Conduct routine medicines audits, investigate stock discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- Monitor expiry dates and ensure the prompt disposal of expired medicines.
- Ensure medicines are stored correctly, including temperature monitoring of storage areas and fridges.
- Maintain emergency medicines and resuscitation drug stocks.
- Ensure all medicines cupboards, fridges and controlled drug storage meet legislative and regulatory requirements.
- Support medicines reconciliation and assist clinical teams with medicines-related queries.
- Produce stock usage reports and analyses to support effective medicines management.
- Participate in clinical governance, medicines safety meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
- Report medicines incidents, near misses and safety concerns in line with organisational policies.
- Ensure compliance with MHRA guidance, GPhC standards, Controlled Drugs legislation and other relevant regulations.
- Support inspections and audits by regulatory bodies, including the CQC.
About us
One Health Group was established in Sheffield in 2004 and has steadily and successfully grown to become a significant healthcare provider in the region. Commissioned by the NHS, we provide services for patients referred for Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Spine, Urology and Gynaecology and with clinics located in over 30 locations across Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire, we bring healthcare closer to where people live. We are committed to clinical excellence, and our mission is to provide innovative, high quality medical and clinical services for our patients, optimising outcomes so they can quickly continue healthy lives.
The One Health Group PLC Elective Surgery Hub is a specialist purpose-built elective surgical facility providing high-quality care for patients undergoing major orthopaedic and spinal procedures.
Our service includes
- One operating theatre.
- Three-bay recovery unit.
- Twelve inpatient bedrooms.
- Dedicated pre-assessment clinic and outpatient facilities.
We specialise in elective orthopaedic and spinal surgery and are committed to delivering safe, efficient and patient-centred care through clinical excellence and continuous improvement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be a proactive and self-motivated Pharmacy Technician who enjoys working independently and taking ownership of medicines management within a specialist healthcare environment.
You will have
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician.
- Significant experience working within hospital pharmacy.
- Excellent knowledge of medicines management systems.
- Experience managing pharmaceutical stock and inventory.
- Experience of controlled drug management.
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong IT and record-keeping skills.
- Commitment to patient safety and continuous quality improvement.
Specialist Knowledge and Skills
You will demonstrate knowledge and experience of:
- Medicines procurement and supply.
- Hospital stock control systems.
- Medicines storage requirements.
- Controlled Drugs legislation.
- Medicines audits and governance.
- Temperature monitoring and cold chain management.
- Medicines optimisation.
- Incident reporting and investigation.
- Infection prevention and control.
- CQC standards relating to medicines management.
- MHRA guidance and medicines legislation.
- Risk management and quality assurance.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunity to lead medicines management within a specialist elective surgical hospital.
- Modern purpose-built working environment.
- Supportive multidisciplinary team.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Funded mandatory training.
- GPhC registration reimbursement (subject to policy).
- Company pension.
- Generous annual leave.
- Free onsite parking.
- Employee wellbeing support.
Apply Today
If you are an organised and motivated Pharmacy Technician looking for the opportunity to take ownership of medicines management within a specialist elective surgical hospital, we would love to hear from you.
For further information or an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact:
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience working as a Pharmacy Technician within a hospital pharmacy setting.
- Experience managing Controlled Drugs in accordance with relevant legislation and local procedures.
- Able to work independently as the sole Pharmacy Technician on site when required.
- Able to work the contracted hours required for this role?
- Able to reliably travel to and work from the Scunthorpe site for all scheduled shifts.
- Legal right to work in the UK.
- Able to provide satisfactory employment references and complete the required pre-employment checks.
Qualifications
Essential
- Are you currently registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician?
- Do you hold a recognised Pharmacy Technician qualification that is eligible for GPhC registration?
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
One Health Group
Address
One Health Group PLC
Warren Road
Scunthorpe
DN15 6XH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://onehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)