# Pharmacy Specialist Technician - EPMA > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-specialist-technician-epma/071eab18-4af9-481d-a383-4b84bd77f8b6 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-specialist-technician-epma/071eab18-4af9-481d-a383-4b84bd77f8b6.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Rotherham Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Pharmacy - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39959.00 to £48117.00 - **Contract type:** Secondment - **Employment type:** Full-time, Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-10-12T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-02T09:49:13.735Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9165-26-09-038 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/C9165-26-09-038/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=C9165-26-09-038 - **Employer website:** https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary 37.5 Hours per week - 9 month Secondment Would you like to learn more about digital pharmacy?This nine month secondment offers the opportunity to join the EPMA team and gain practical experience supporting the electronic prescribing and medicines administration system. Youll work with pharmacy colleagues and the wider digital team, learning how digital systems support safe and effective medicines use across the Trust.The work may include helping users with system queries, supporting testing and improvements, contributing to training and guidance, and taking part in project work. Youll have the chance to bring your experience and ideas to the team and get involved in innovation that improves how staff use digital medicines systems.The secondment will also offer insight into the Trusts current digital medicines environment as it prepares for its upcoming EPR programme. This experience may help you understand how current systems and processes inform digital transformation.The secondment is suited to someone who is curious about digital health, enjoys solving problems and working with others, and is keen to learn and contribute. ### About us The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence Certificates of Sponsorship Please note that the Trust does not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship Nursing and HCSW roles. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. ### Details - Date posted: 02 October 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 6 - Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata - Contract: Secondment - Duration: 9 months - Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working - Reference number: C9165-26-09-038 - Job locations: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Moorgate Road, ROTHERHAM, South Yorkshire, S60 2ud, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities. ### UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - To undertake Continuing Professional Development Assess stock returned from the wards including hazardous substances - Specialist medical knowledge acquired through training and experience - Advanced computer keyboard/labelling skills requiring accurate data input working within narrow margins of error **Desirable** - Knowledge of Trust/departmental policies and procedures ### Experience **Essential** - Able to tolerate interruptions and deal with stress, complaints and conflict - Extensive experience in hospital pharmacy ### Registration **Essential** - GPhC (technician) registration ### Qualifications **Essential** - BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent - NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent - Evidence of CPD **Desirable** - Accredited checking technician/CD competent - Educated to diploma level in an IT related subject or equivalent experience ## 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.