Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to undertake a two-year training programme to develop the skills, and knowledge to become a Pharmacy Technician.
Career opportunities following qualification and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (the regulatory body for Pharmacy) include medicines optimisation roles, specialised clinical roles, aseptic preparation, staff training, clinical trials, Homecare medicines, procurement, and many more. Further training is available to help develop your career in some of these areas.
The two year programme, delivered as an apprenticeship, involves on-the-job training and one day per week of teaching delivered by an approved educational provider, working towards the completion of the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.
Entry Criteria
As a minimum you should have passed 4 GCSE's at Grade C/4 or above (or another qualification at the equivalent or higher level) in the following subject areas:

• Maths
• English or English Language (English Literature, or English Speaking and Listening will not be acceptable)
• 1 x Science, preferably in Biology or Chemistry
• 1 x other subject

It is essential that you meet the criteria and grade for the qualifications as detailed above.
Main duties of the job
Pharmacy technicians are vital members of today's healthcare team and contribute greatly in the supply of medicines to patients, and also ensuring that patients achieve the maximum benefit from their medicines.
Core Activities:

• To dispense medicines safely and effectively
• To accurately check dispensed medicines against a prescription
• To undertake ward pharmacy duties e.g. ward top-up, order medicines for patients, counselling patients on their medicines, medicines reconciliation - a process of obtaining an accurate, up to date list of a patient's medication and comparing this to their current prescription, communicating and resolving any discrepancies between the two.
• To work on a rotational basis throughout the department.
• Attend college, meeting deadlines for assignments and completing knowledge and skills work to a high standard.

Please note this post will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
About us
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers Novice leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust.
Details
Date posted
13 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,169 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-CD-7229748
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Four GCSEs at Grade A*-C/9-4 (or another qualification at the equivalent or higher level) which must include English, Mathematics, 1 x science and 1 x other subject

Desirable

• GCSEs at Grade A*-C/9-4 (or another qualification at the equivalent or higher level) in Biology and Chemistry

Knowledge & skills
Essential

• Effective communication.
• Methodical with attention to detail.
• Ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
• Keyboard / computer skills.
• Knowledge of hospital pharmacy and the role of hospital pharmacy technician

Desirable

• Understand the values of the NHS and South Tees Hospitals Trust.

Experience
Desirable

• Experience in a customer service role
• Work experience in a hospital or community pharmacy

Personal attributes
Essential

• Self-motivated
• patient focused
• Commitment to learning and professional development.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Four GCSEs at Grade A*-C/9-4 (or another qualification at the equivalent or higher level) which must include English, Mathematics, 1 x science and 1 x other subject

Desirable

• GCSEs at Grade A*-C/9-4 (or another qualification at the equivalent or higher level) in Biology and Chemistry

Knowledge & skills
Essential

• Effective communication.
• Methodical with attention to detail.
• Ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
• Keyboard / computer skills.
• Knowledge of hospital pharmacy and the role of hospital pharmacy technician

Desirable

• Understand the values of the NHS and South Tees Hospitals Trust.

Experience
Desirable

• Experience in a customer service role
• Work experience in a hospital or community pharmacy

Personal attributes
Essential

• Self-motivated
• patient focused
• Commitment to learning and professional development.

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