Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician passionate about medicines governance to join us as a key member of the Pharmacy Team at Ipswich Hospital.
You will support pharmacy and medicines governance across the organisation working closely with the Chief Pharmacist (Controlled Drugs Accountable Officer) to ensure the safe management of controlled drugs. Being able to develop strong working relationships with key individuals across the organisation as a “critical friend” is essential for this role. You will also need good time management skills along with being able to prioritise your workload.
In addition you will also play an important role supporting robust oversight of pharmacy governance including regulatory compliance. This will involve working with all areas of the Pharmacy Team. You will also be expected to undertake a clinical pharmacy role.
ESNEFT has recently implemented the EPIC electronic patient record which includes electronic prescribing and administration; and a pharmacy stock control system.
Main duties of the job
- You will be a key member of the pharmacy department and will support pharmacy and medicines governance.
- You will assist the Trust Controlled Drugs Accountable Officer (CDAO) in the safe management of controlled drugs ensuring compliance with licences and legislation trust-wide.
- You will also assist the department management by supporting the pharmacy governance systems.
- You will also have a role as a clinical pharmacy technician delivering medicines optimisation pharmacy service to hospital ward(s).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of pharmacy organisational/structure (local/national)
- Understanding of the relationship of the pharmacy department to the wider multidisciplinary team
- Good pharmaceutical knowledge
- Awareness of national standards relating to Pharmacy practice
- Awareness of Pharmacy Governance processes typical in the hospital setting
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality at all times
Desirable
- Understanding of the structure of the modern NHS
- Awareness of current national issues affecting pharmacy practice, especially relating to pharmacy and medicines governance
- Controlled drug legislation
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software
- Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis
Experience
Essential
- Adequate Experience working as a pharmacy technician within the hospital setting
- Experience in audit
- Experience of writing Standard Operating Procedures
Desirable
- Wide experience of being involved in multidisciplinary activity
- Clinical pharmacy working in a hospital setting
- Experience of using quality improvement methodology
- Experience of project management
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
- GPhC registered pharmacy technician
- Medicines Management Qualification
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician
Desirable
- Formal management/leadership training
- Investigation training
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This advert is for Pharmacy Technician - Governance and Controlled Drugs with East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Colchester, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Pharmacy technician role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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