Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiactic and pro-active Pharmacy Technician with excellent problem solving skills who is self-motivated and organised to work as a part of the team at CRH involving Medicines Administration and Medicines Optimisation The role will involve providing a clinical pharmacy and medication administration service to the acute respiratory unit at CRH. You need to be comfortable administering to all patients in this group. You will be based on the ward for the majority of the time, administering medication and supporting the discharge process and flow of medication in the ward. This is an exciting opportunity, to learn new skills and really become part of the ward team. This is an exciting and innovative role which will enable you to develop more patient focused skills. Appropriate training and support will be provided, and you will be able to provide input into how the role develops, as well as helping to collect and present data to show the benefits of expanding pharmacy into new areas. You must be an excellent communicator with outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills. You will need to be forward thinking and enthusiastic, with a commitment to continuing professional development.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen to become part of the Respiratory Support Unit team based at Calderdale Royal Hospital, the role will involve administering medicines to this cohort of patients and managing the hospital workload under the direction of the hospital pharmacy team. You will also undertake high level ward based duties including medicines reconciliation, controlled drug audits, counselling patients, training and mentorship of colleagues. The role requires an enthusiastic self motivated technician to provide excellent seamless care to our patients. The applicant must be able to demonstrate the ability to work within a small team as well as independently. If you think you have these qualities, please apply for this role.
About us
Talk to anyone who has used the NHS, and it is the people who looked after them that they will remember. Those working in the NHS will talk about the amazing people who provide care and treatment. We are proud to have been awarded a range of accreditation in recognition of our positive employment practice. Alongside being a Disability Confident Employer, we've also signed the Armed Forces Covenant and our People Strategy sets out our plan for delivering One Culture of Care for all our colleagues.
Our values will be at the heart of everything we do and how we treat each other. They have been developed with input from our colleagues and they provide essential guiding principles about the way that we work, set the tone for our culture, and identify what we care about.
They will help build a common purpose and understanding which will ultimately support inclusion, belonging and great working relationships.
You will see these values and behaviours pop up in your regular discussions with your manager, your appraisal, in recruitment, and your development. We will even be developing our own values and behaviours charter around how we want to support one another and our patients.
Details
Date posted
21 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
372-MED2530
Job locations
Calderdale Royal Hospital
Salterhebble
Halifax
HX3 0PW
Job description
Job responsibilities
Summary of Qualifications and Skills required: Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (NVQ) or equivalent qualification. Registered Pharmacy Technician, with significant post qualification experience. Good verbal and written command of English. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Ability to work effectively under pressure Good communication/interpersonal skills Demonstrates a caring, compassionate and empathetic approach to work Ability to plan own time, use own initiative and act independently within the bounds of existing knowledge and skills Contributed to the implementation of changes in service, products and / or systems. Capable of working within a multidisciplinary team Computer literate Job description
Job responsibilities
Summary of Qualifications and Skills required: Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (NVQ) or equivalent qualification. Registered Pharmacy Technician, with significant post qualification experience. Good verbal and written command of English. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Ability to work effectively under pressure Good communication/interpersonal skills Demonstrates a caring, compassionate and empathetic approach to work Ability to plan own time, use own initiative and act independently within the bounds of existing knowledge and skills Contributed to the implementation of changes in service, products and / or systems. Capable of working within a multidisciplinary team Computer literate
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential

• English and Maths GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent or high level of literacy and numeracy skills demonstrated within application
• BTEC/NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services, including underpinning knowledge, or other equivalent qualification recognized by the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Accredited Checking Technician
• Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role

Knowledge, experience & expertise
Essential

• Demonstrable experience of undertaking high level patient focused technical duties in a hospital or community setting.
• Good knowledge of dispensing standards and legislation relating to hospital pharmacy
• Able to pay meticulous attention to detail
• Able to prioritise workload
• Good training and supervisory skills
• Calm and professional manner under pressure
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Self motivated
• Demonstratable commitment to CPD
• Basic audit skills
• Computer literate

Communication and relationships
Essential

• Able to work on own or as part of a team
• To have the desire to work in a service that contributes to patient care
• Team worker
• Good oral and written communication skills

Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential

• English and Maths GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent or high level of literacy and numeracy skills demonstrated within application
• BTEC/NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services, including underpinning knowledge, or other equivalent qualification recognized by the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Accredited Checking Technician
• Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role

Knowledge, experience & expertise
Essential

• Demonstrable experience of undertaking high level patient focused technical duties in a hospital or community setting.
• Good knowledge of dispensing standards and legislation relating to hospital pharmacy
• Able to pay meticulous attention to detail
• Able to prioritise workload
• Good training and supervisory skills
• Calm and professional manner under pressure
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Self motivated
• Demonstratable commitment to CPD
• Basic audit skills
• Computer literate

Communication and relationships
Essential

• Able to work on own or as part of a team
• To have the desire to work in a service that contributes to patient care
• Team worker
• Good oral and written communication skills

Skills Required