Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious and motivated, qualified registered Pharmacy Technician who is keen to develop their skills further, to join our busy Pharmacy team at the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC and be actively undertaking CPD.
The role is ward based and focuses on the safe use of medication from admission to discharge for each individual patient.
We are fully automated with the Meditech EPMA system, Prescription Tracking System, dispensing robot and have imminent new developments, which the successful candidate will be an essential part of.
We are forward thinking and encourage our Pharmacy Technicians to learn and obtain further relevant qualifications in addition to undertaking a nationally recognised accredited accuracy checking course, if not already obtained.
If you are looking for a new challenge or a career in the NHS, come with us and look towards a brighter future.
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy or would like to arrange a visit to the Department, please contact Jill Hudson, Lead Pharmacy Technician - Medicines Optimisation on 01709 424753
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job

• Working with members of the multi disciplinary and medicines optimisation teams
• Performing medicines reconciliation
• Ordering medication for individual patients
• Dispensing medication both at ward level and in the Pharmacy Department
• Assist in the training of new staff
• Ensuring medicines are in the right place at the right time
• Educating nursing staff with regards to medicine matters on the ward
• Assist with discharge planning
• Counselling patients regarding their medication
• Accuracy checking of prescriptions once accredited checking course completed

About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall
But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
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Details
Date posted
26 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
29,970 to 36,483 a year Pro rata/per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9165-25-03-045b
Job locations
The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2UD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable

• Post registration working as a Pharmacy Technician.

Knowledge
Essential

• To undertake Continuing Professional Development

Qualifications
Essential

• BTEC and/or NVQ 3 in Pharmaceutical sciences
• To be registered with the GPhC

Desirable

• BTEC in Clinical Pharmacy / NVQ level 4
• IT Training (MS Office
• Accredited checking technician qualification

Person Specification
Experience
Desirable

• Post registration working as a Pharmacy Technician.

Knowledge
Essential

• To undertake Continuing Professional Development

Qualifications
Essential

• BTEC and/or NVQ 3 in Pharmaceutical sciences
• To be registered with the GPhC

Desirable

• BTEC in Clinical Pharmacy / NVQ level 4
• IT Training (MS Office
• Accredited checking technician qualification