Job Summary
We are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking Band 4 (or Band 5 depending on experience) Pharmacy Technicians (or Band 5 depending on experience), to join our team of skilled Clinical Technicians to provide high quality medicines management for the Trust.
You will provide a clinical pharmacy service to a group of wards under the supervision of a Clinical Lead Pharmacist and Clinical Lead Technician. We support the development of our staff through our Education and Training Department.
You must be registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician, or due to register by September 2025, and hospital experience is essential
Main duties of the job
You will provide safe and efficient pharmaceutical care, ensuring that all medication required is assembled in a timely manner. You will participate in a 7 day Medicines Management service to the wards, and will be expected to work weekends on a rota basis.
You will provide the full range of clinical duties of a pharmacy technician with particular emphasis on Medicine Reconciliation including the use of patient's own drugs and facilitate the discharge medication supply.
You will train as a Tobacco Dependancy Advisor and offer support and advice to all inpatients that wish to give up smoking.
You must have obtained or be working towards the accredited checking pharmacy technician (ACPT) qualification. You must have obtained or be working towards the medicine optimisation programme or have a Pharmacy Technician Integrated Apprenticeship qualification or an equivalent qualification.
About Us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Details
Date posted
26 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,857 to £38,308 a year incl HCAS per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
252-7278785
Job locations
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
DA2 8DA
Job Description
Job responsibilities
General responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Managerial responsibilities
Professional responsibilities
Education and development responsibilities
In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, please see the detailed job description and person specification for further information.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
General responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Managerial responsibilities
Professional responsibilities
Education and development responsibilities
In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, please see the detailed job description and person specification for further information.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Essential
- BTEC NVQ(QCF) Level 3 in Pharmacy Service Skills
- Registered with GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
- Accredited Medicines Management qualification
- Nationally accredited pharmacy checking technician
Desirable
- Hospital Pharmacy Experience
- Practice Supervisor
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Working with Standard Operating Procedures
- Accurate dispensing skills
- Able to work alone and as part of a team
- Good IT/Computer skills
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise work
- Patient Counselling skills
- Medicine management
- JAC programme user
Experience
Essential
- Pre registration or registered Pharmacy Technician
- Effective Customer service skills
Desirable
- Experience of dispensary accreditation schemes
- Hospital experience
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Able to work alone and as part of a team
- Ability to be flexible in approach to work
- Good organisational skills
- Committed to high standard of patient care
- Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Leadership qualities
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Able to work alone and as part of a team
- Ability to be flexible in approach to work
- Good organisational skills
- Committed to high standard of patient care
- Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Leadership qualities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
DA2 8DA
Employer's website
https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
DA2 8DA
Employer's website
https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
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