Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward-thinking registered Pharmacy Technician to join the Medicines Optimisation team at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust as a Senior Pharmacy Technician.This ward-based role focuses on supporting the safe and effective use of medicines throughout a patients hospital journey, from admission through to discharge. Working closely with Clinical Pharmacists, nursing staff and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in medicines reconciliation, discharge planning, patient counselling and improving patient outcomes through high-quality medicines optimisation services.The successful candidate must be registered with the GPhC and committed to continuing professional development. An Accredited Checking Technician qualification is desirable, although support for further development and training will be provided.Our Pharmacy department is progressive and forward thinking, with established electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems (EPMA), automated dispensing technology and ongoing digital developments.We are passionate about developing our Pharmacy Technicians and actively support further learning, training and career progression opportunities within the department.If you are looking for your next challenge within a supportive and innovative Pharmacy team, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Work as part of the multidisciplinary and Medicines Optimisation teams to support safe and effective patient care
- Carry out medicines reconciliation for patients on admission and during their hospital stay
- Order medicines for individual patients
- Dispense medicines both at ward level and within the Pharmacy Department
- Ensure medicines are available at the right time and in the right place to support timely administrations
- Support discharge planning to enable safe and efficient transfer of care
- Counsel patients on their medicines to support understanding and adherence
- Educate and support nursing staff on medicines-related matters on the ward
- Assist in the training and development of new staff within the team
- Undertake accuracy checking of prescriptions once accredited to do so
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
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Details
- Date posted: 03 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9165-26-05-060
- Job locations: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, 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.
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This advert is for Senior Pharmacy Technician Medicines Optimisation with The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust in Rotherham, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Pharmacy technician role. The advertised salary is £32,073 to £39,043 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Jun 2026.
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