Job overview
Are you a registered technician looking for a new challenge and a chance to expand your knowledge and experience. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic, forward thinking Homecare Services Team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic, conscientious and ambitious pharmacy technician to participate in and support the provision, development and leadership of our well established team.
Main duties of the job
You will work in partnership with the Chief Pharmacist, Principal Technician for High-cost drugs and Homecare, clinical pharmacy team and homecare service providers to ensure safe, effective, economical, and timely pharmaceutical care for all patients receiving medicines supply via a Homecare Service prescribed by CRH.
You will lead, manage and develop the pharmacy operational technical service related to medicines homecare at CRH in line with RPS Standards, national good practice guidelines and local policy and procedures.
To support the delivery of a high-quality homecare medicines service by regular liaison with hospital medical, nursing and pharmacy staff, and representatives of homecare companies.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the full duties and responsibilities for the role.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of direct patient contact
Desirable
- Experience of homecare services
- Working with clinical staff and provision of information and advice
CARE Values
Essential
- Demonstrates proud to CARE values
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 NVQ or BTEC equivalent
- Registered with the GPhC
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of hospital homecare services
Desirable
- Clear ideas about how practise can improve patient care
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This advert is for Senior Pharmacy Technician (Homecare) with Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Chesterfield, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Pharmacy technician role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 pa per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 24 Jul 2026.
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