Job summary
We are looking for a registered Pharmacy Technician or a trainee Pharmacy Technician with less than 6 months until they qualify who is enthusiastic, follows The Leeds Way, has a strong work ethic, is able to work well as part of a team as well as undertaking lone working and punctual.
Main duties of the job
This role is for a Pharmacy Technician Higher Level in ward services Some of the main day to day duties of this role include but are not limited to; Medication history taking Medicines optimisation Dispensing and accuracy checking of medicines Supporting and at times covering for the lead technician Training of new and rotational staff Line management of Senior Pharmacy Services Assistants Core Professional Commitments (CPC) support and support to CPC areas when needed (dispensaries, J80 chemotherapy day unit and aseptics) There will be opportunities for project work, leadership courses, cross site working amongst other things. For further insight into the role please see the job description and for any questions please contact James Green.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Details
- Date posted: 17 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 001266
- Job locations: St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name - James Green Position -Lead Technician Email - james.green6@nhs.net Phone number - 01132065893/01133923145
Why you should join our Team
Ward services is one of the biggest teams within Medicines Management and Pharmacy Services (MMPS).
We are split into 5 different clusters across 2 sites and cover a high number of specialities.
We offer opportunities for development, project work, leadership skills, clinical skills and specialty work.
We are big believers in supporting flexible working and work with staff to find a good fit that benefits both them and the service.
There are opportunities to also work with the wider MMPS such as pharmacists, clinical technicians as well as other multidisciplinary teams like nurses, doctors and co-ordinators.
Job Information
For more information about this vacancy please see the attached job description and for any questions please contact James Green at james.green6@nhs.net
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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