Job Description

We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated pharmacy technician with the potential and desire to develop through an exciting and varied role in Critical Care and Theatres.
Our pharmacy medicines optimisation teams provide near patient services such as medicines reconciliation, drug history taking and discharge facilitation. Critical care cares for the sickest patients in the trust and offers unique opportunities to challenge usual medicines management processes. Theatres is also a area of practice that offers new and exciting opportunities different to you would see on a standard ward. We are a dynamic department and have invested in new technologies such as electronic prescribing and robotics.
The post holder will cover both Critical Care and Theatres across RCHT and may need to be flexible to cover leave and sickness
There is also weekend working of one weekend day every 5 weeks with a day off in lieu.
Main duties of the job
To dispense for in-patient, out-patient and patient discharge, including oral cytotoxic medication and controlled drugs relevant to critical care and theatres.
To perform controlled drug stock checks and investigate discrepancies as required, reporting any unresolved deviations to your line manager.
Perform accurate drug histories and medicines reconciliations for critical unwell patients on the ICU and/or EPOC at RCHT.
To ensure accuracy of work during all stages of the dispensing process and to pass the Southwest dispensing accuracy assessment every 2 years
To ensure records and controls are correctly maintained using the pharmacy computer system and paper records and by following the Pharmacy Archive procedure.
Ensuring high quality medicines management across Critical Care and Theatres through regular checks and auditing of medicines storage including fridge and controlled medicines.
To work closely with the pharmacy stores team to ensure appropriate stock is available at point of patient care and levels are adjusted based on acuity of critical care and theatres.
About us
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Details
Date posted
04 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Part-time, Job share
Reference number
156-7498952-A
Job locations
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician's GHPC.
• Pharmacy Technician Certificate through City & Guilds, Apothecaries Hall, BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science

Desirable

• Accredited Checking or Medicines Optimisation Accreditation (SWMIT standards) completed
• The second accreditation underway; either Accredited Checking Technician status or Medicines Optimisation (SWMIT standards).

Experience
Essential

• Significant experience in a hospital pharmacy

Skills
Essential

• 1 Years Pharmacy Experience as a Technician

Desirable

• Coaching or training skills

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician's GHPC.
• Pharmacy Technician Certificate through City & Guilds, Apothecaries Hall, BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science

Desirable

• Accredited Checking or Medicines Optimisation Accreditation (SWMIT standards) completed
• The second accreditation underway; either Accredited Checking Technician status or Medicines Optimisation (SWMIT standards).

Experience
Essential

• Significant experience in a hospital pharmacy

Skills
Essential

• 1 Years Pharmacy Experience as a Technician

Desirable

• Coaching or training skills

Skills Required