Job overview
We are seeking a motivated and patient-centred Pharmacy Technician, Medicines Management, to join our Clinical Pharmacy team at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Working alongside clinical pharmacists and the multidisciplinary team, you will provide a comprehensive medicines management service across inpatient wards and dispensary services, ensuring the safe and timely supply of medicines to patients.
The role includes taking medication histories, assessing patients' own medicines, ordering and supplying medication, undertaking ward-based dispensing, supporting patient discharge, providing medicines counselling, and performing accredited final accuracy checking of dispensed prescriptions. You will also contribute to the safe management of controlled drugs, stock control, and the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical care in line with Trust policies and professional standards.
You will work independently within your scope of practice, support the development of junior pharmacy staff, participate in audits and service improvement projects, and contribute to the ongoing development of clinical pharmacy services.
This is an excellent opportunity for a registered Pharmacy Technician with hospital pharmacy experience to develop advanced clinical and technical skills within a supportive pharmacy team. Participation in weekend, bank holiday and extended-hours rotas is required.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge within a specialism
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience working as a registered technician
- Experience as an accredited checking technician
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good organisational/time management/prioritisation skills
Desirable
- One stop dispensing/ward supply
- Supervisory ability
- Training ability
- Significant hospital experience as registered technician
- Good IT skills
Contractual
Essential
- Flexibility in working hours
- Ability to work weekends/bank holidays/late nights
Desirable
- Car owner with current driving licence
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English, Maths and Science
- Clinical Qualification in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Further training
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- IT/Keyboard Skills
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This advert is for Medicines Management Technician with Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton In Ashfield, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 19 Jul 2026.
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