# Homecare Pharmacy Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/homecare-pharmacy-technician/fc814541-c476-4cc0-8e23-3c6d78c88788 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/homecare-pharmacy-technician/fc814541-c476-4cc0-8e23-3c6d78c88788.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Great Yarmouth - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Pharmacy technician - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Job share, 37.5 hours per week (Working Monday to Friday. 1 late clinic a week, 1 in 6 weekends and 1 in 4 Bank Holidays.) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-12T15:21:37.530Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Norfolk/Gorleston_Great_Yarmouth/James_Paget_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Pharmacy/Pharmacy-v8065460 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8065460?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The James Paget Hospital Pharmacy team is looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our Homecare team. Pharmacy Homecare manages medicines that are prescribed by the hospital but delivered directly to patient at home. The role ensures patients get the right treatment safely, on time, and with the right support, while co-ordinating between the hospital, suppliers, and homecare providers. We consider requests for flexible hours or 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. Management of the specialist technical work of Pharmacy homecare. The day to day technical duties relating to homecare medicines supplies. Planning, organisation, prioritisation of the workload, and task allocation to provide a safe, high quality and timely service. Ensure that all transactions are processed through the Pharmacy JAC computer system. To ensure adherence of homecare suppliers to contractual obligations and existing service level agreement. To contribute to the development of new opportunities for homecare services within Pharmacy. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position. ## Job Details The James Paget Hospital Pharmacy team is looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our Homecare team. Pharmacy Homecare manages medicines that are prescribed by the hospital but delivered directly to patient at home. The role ensures patients get the right treatment safely, on time, and with the right support, while co-ordinating between the hospital, suppliers, and homecare providers. We consider requests for flexible hours or 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. ## Job Description 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. Management of the specialist technical work of Pharmacy homecare. The day to day technical duties relating to homecare medicines supplies. Planning, organisation, prioritisation of the workload, and task allocation to provide a safe, high quality and timely service. Ensure that all transactions are processed through the Pharmacy JAC computer system. To ensure adherence of homecare suppliers to contractual obligations and existing service level agreement. To contribute to the development of new opportunities for homecare services within Pharmacy. ## Responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position. ## Person Specification ### Skills and Experience **Essential** - Post-qualification experience within a hospital - Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team - Ability to demonstrate an understanding of hospital pharmacy and its staff skill mix ### Skills and Competencies **Essential** - Computer literate - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Responsible attitude - Ability to demonstrate flexibility within the working environment - Ability to demonstrate supervisory skills ### Education and Qualifications **Essential** - NVQ Level 3 or equivalent - Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council - Accredited Checking Technician **Desirable** - NVQ Assessor - Experience of working in Homecare ## Documents - [apollo project (pdf, 12.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2896) - [recruitment 2025 (pdf, 4.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2736) - [hospital site map (pdf, 2.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1745) - [recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 90.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1988) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 533.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10356385) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.