Job Description

An exciting opportunity for Pharmacy Technicians to join our Clinical Pharmacy team at our St Richards and Worthing sites. We are actively seeking a reliable and self-motivated individual, with a positive attitude, to work as part of our clinical teams. You will demonstrate self-confidence, have a reliable work history and the ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients.
The Pharmacy Department provides a service to a wide range of patients with diverse needs across a range of specialities. We operate a comprehensive ward based, patient facing clinical service backed by innovative technology. You will be a valued member of the team providing this essential service and in return will receive training and support to facilitate career development.
We have various fixed term secondment opportunities available.
Our ward-based technician posts rotate between Medicine, Surgery and Emergency Floor participating in medicines reconciliation, counselling, cost improvement projects, audit work and training of nursing and pharmacy staff and includes the line management of trainee pharmacy technicians.
Main duties of the job
Provide assistance in the provision of pharmacy services at Worthing and St Richards Hospital. This is a progressional post working within the Clinical Services Team.
Assist in the provision of a safe, efficient and effective pharmaceutical service and to assist in the medicines management service.
Be actively involved with medicines management duties, ordering of medicines for inpatients and patient discharges and assisting the Senior Pharmacy Technician with technical developments for this service
Communicate with other members of the pharmacy and multidisciplinary team to facilitate seamless care for patients.
Improve the admission and discharge process, by facilitating the safe and efficient supply of medicines to patients at University Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
To perform the final accuracy check on dispensed items, from clinically screened prescriptions, on completion of National Accreditation - Accredited Checking Technician course.
Work towards becoming an Educational Supervisor and Expert Witness
About us
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Details
Date posted
03 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 37,796 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
279-7508977-NOV24
Job locations
St Richard's/Worthing
Chichester
PO19 6SE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see and Person Specification for full details of the requirements of the role
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see and Person Specification for full details of the requirements of the role
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered with GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician

Desirable

• Medicines Reconciliation Qualification
• ACPT Qualification
• Education supervisor/line management experience

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of team working
• Evidence of patient care
• Evidence of prioritisation/time management

Desirable

• Relevant Hospital Pharmacy Experience

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered with GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician

Desirable

• Medicines Reconciliation Qualification
• ACPT Qualification
• Education supervisor/line management experience

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of team working
• Evidence of patient care
• Evidence of prioritisation/time management

Desirable

• Relevant Hospital Pharmacy Experience

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Skills Required