# Pharmacy Technician

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
- **Location:** Building 3, White Rose Office Park (Headquarters)
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Pharmacy technician
- **Grade:** Band 5
- **Salary:** £32073.00 to £39043.00
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Part-time
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-18T22:59:59.999Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-08T13:05:35.304Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9833-1151-26
- **Application URL:** https://careers.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=1151&ATSI=leedscommunityhealthcare&jobboard=NHS+Jobs+v4&c=vacancyposter
- **Employer website:** https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job summary

The Medicines Optimisation Team is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our Corporate team supporting the Leeds Sexual Health Service (LSH).

This is a 0.4 WTE (15 hours per week) permanent opportunity based across the Leeds Sexual Health Service, working in partnership with clinical and operational colleagues across five sites in Leeds. The role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference to medicines safety, governance and service quality within one of the Trust's largest users of medicines. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the safe, effective and cost-efficient use of medicines, helping to improve patient care while strengthening medicines management processes across the service.

Previous sexual health experience is not essential as support and training will be provided.

### Main duties of the job

The Leeds Sexual Health Service uses a diverse range of medicines and treatment pathways to deliver high-quality patient care. As the Pharmacy Technician, you will provide specialist support across all aspects of medicines optimisation and medicines governance.

Your responsibilities will include stock management, medicines audits, cold chain monitoring, Patient Group Direction (PGD) support, development and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), incident monitoring, and supporting compliance with medicines-related standards. You will work closely with clinicians and service managers to ensure medicines are used safely, effectively and efficiently across all service sites.

You will also contribute to quality improvement initiatives, support the implementation of new medicines pathways and services, provide training and advice to staff, and help ensure robust medicines governance arrangements are maintained. This is an ideal opportunity for a registered Pharmacy Technician who enjoys autonomous working, problem-solving, service development and building strong multidisciplinary relationships.

For further information please contact Katy Houseman, Professional Lead for Medicines Optimisation (Chief Technician), Email: katy.houseman@nhs.net Tel: 07599 102744

Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.

Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers of applicants are reached.

### About us

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high-quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

### Details

- Date posted: 08 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: VP1E02BB4A
- Job locations: Building 3 White Rose Park, Millshaw Park Lane, Leeds, LS11 0DL, United Kingdom

### Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.

### UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

## Person Specification

### General Requirements

**Essential**

- Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.

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