Job overview
Are you a registered technician or about to become a registered pharmacy 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 Dispensary 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, working in both the inpatient and outpatient dispensary.
Full time, part time and flexible working considered.
Main duties of the job
You will undertake a wide range of tasks within the dispensary and take a lead in a specific area.
You will join a progressive and well respected pharmacy service which is providing and developing leading edge patient focused care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the full duties and responsibilities of this role.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience in an acute hospital setting in an 'extended role' including accuracy checking
- Experience of direct patient contact
- Experience of working in a busy dispensary environment
Desirable
- Experience of hospital pharmacy environment
- Experience of checking responsibility / accredited checking qualification
CARE Values
Essential
- Demonstrates proud to CARE values
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 NVQ or BTEC equivalent
- Registered with the GPhC
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Confident communicator
- Time management skills
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team
- Ability to work under stress
Desirable
- Clear ideas about how practise can improve patient care
- Evidence of CPD
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This advert is for Senior Pharmacy Technician 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 pa per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Jul 2026.
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