Job Description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Our evolving Medicines Management team are looking for a dynamic and passionate Pharmacy Technician looking to specialise in a role working within the Emergency Department. Your expertise will help optimize medication use, support clinical teams, and improve patient outcomes in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
If you're committed to excellence in medicines management and thrive on making a difference where it matters most, we would love to receive your application.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Details
Date posted
23 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
188-CLN271025
Job locations
University Hospital Southampton
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore whats possible for the role and service.
Support safe, timely, and effective use of medicines across the Emergency Department
Conduct medication histories and medicines reconciliation for expected admissions.
Assist in the supply, stock control, and optimisation of medication usage at ward level
Work closely with pharmacists, nursing staff, and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless medicines-related care. Job description
Job responsibilities
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore whats possible for the role and service.
Support safe, timely, and effective use of medicines across the Emergency Department
Conduct medication histories and medicines reconciliation for expected admissions.
Assist in the supply, stock control, and optimisation of medication usage at ward level
Work closely with pharmacists, nursing staff, and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless medicines-related care.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications / training required
Essential

• Registered pharmacy technician in UK by GPhC
• Numerate and literate e.g. GCSE in Maths and English A* to C or equivalent
• One of the following additional pharmacy qualifications - Accredited Checking PT (ACPT) Pre and In Processing Checking (PIPC) medicine management accreditation, TAQA assessor, CIPS level 4, foundation management or equivalent demonstrable experience of day to day operational management of staff
• Experience of staff management/operational workload supervision

Desirable

• Completion of Practice supervisor programme or equivalent
• Additional pharmacy qualifications e.g. Completed APTUK Foundation Framework Foundation management or other recognised management qualification or demonstrable management experience

Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential

• Accurate dispensing of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy or aseptics)
• Maintaining continuous professional development portfolio
• Dealing with customers/patients

Desirable

• Hospital pharmacy experience
• Stock control/ordering experience
• Experience of JAC or similar computer labelling/ordering system
• Experience relevant to role applied for e.g.Providing a ward based medicines management service , Clinical Trials or research experience, Aseptic services experience

Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications / training required
Essential

• Registered pharmacy technician in UK by GPhC
• Numerate and literate e.g. GCSE in Maths and English A* to C or equivalent
• One of the following additional pharmacy qualifications - Accredited Checking PT (ACPT) Pre and In Processing Checking (PIPC) medicine management accreditation, TAQA assessor, CIPS level 4, foundation management or equivalent demonstrable experience of day to day operational management of staff
• Experience of staff management/operational workload supervision

Desirable

• Completion of Practice supervisor programme or equivalent
• Additional pharmacy qualifications e.g. Completed APTUK Foundation Framework Foundation management or other recognised management qualification or demonstrable management experience

Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential

• Accurate dispensing of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy or aseptics)
• Maintaining continuous professional development portfolio
• Dealing with customers/patients

Desirable

• Hospital pharmacy experience
• Stock control/ordering experience
• Experience of JAC or similar computer labelling/ordering system
• Experience relevant to role applied for e.g.Providing a ward based medicines management service , Clinical Trials or research experience, Aseptic services experience

Skills Required