Progressive Pharmacy Technician

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

The Medicines Management Team at UHS are looking to recruit a dedicated and passionate Pharmacy Technician to join our team. We are looking at new ways to develop our service in the evolving NHS landscape and we are looking for someone to help drive this forward as part of our hard-working, patient focussed team.

We are looking for either an experienced Pharmacy Technician who can hit the ground running in a Band 5 role, or a less experienced Pharmacy Technician who we can support with their development and progression from a Band 4 to Band 5. In either case, our team are committed to providing vocational and formal training and education to provide the right candidate with the support to become an outstanding Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician.

Working for our organisation

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.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Completing accurate Medicines Reconciliation for patients across a variety of wards

Counselling patients on the safe use of their medicines to improve compliance

Ordering and supplying medicines to patients in a timely manner

Supporting quality improvement and new initiatives to support patient outcomes and experience

Person specification

• Trust values
  
  

Essential criteria

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together
  
  

Qualifications / Training Required

Essential criteria

• Registered pharmacy technician in UK by GPhC/registered Science Manufacturing Technician (Apprenticeship Standard- Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals processing) in UK by the Science Council or working towards qualifications suitable for registration as a pharmacy technician/ Science Manufacturing Technician (Apprenticeship Standard) with the GPhC/ Science Council within the next six months.
• Numerate and literate e.g. GCSE in Maths and English A* to C or equivalent or IELTS test score 7 as required by GPhC if overseas candidate
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Additional pharmacy qualifications e.g. Completed APTUK Foundation Framework Management training Practice supervisor or TAQA Medicines Management qualification PIPC ACPT
  
  

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• Hospital pharmacy experience
• Stock control / ordering experience
• Providing a ward-based medicines management service
• Aseptic pharmacy experience
• Clinical trials or research experience
• Experience of using JAC or similar pharmacy based computer systems
  
  

Aptitudes And Skills Required

Essential criteria

• Communicate accurately and effectively in English with others both in speaking and in writing
• Attention to detail and accurate in work e.g. dispensing, calculations
• Able to use a range information technology programmes effectively
• Demonstrate times when able to work effectively under pressure
• Able to use initiative, but know their own limitations and professional boundaries
• Tactful and show empathy
• Demonstrates being able to organise their and others workload and prioritise effectively
• Effectively work as part of a team
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience of supervision of staff or trainees
• Participation in team meetings