Senior Pharmacy Technician

Transformationunitgm; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Technician for a full-time position in Doncaster. The role offers an annual salary range of £27,485 - £37,796, depending on experience, and includes comprehensive training towards a Band 5 role. Responsibilities include accuracy checking, team supervision, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates should possess NVQ 3 and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Flexible working arrangements may be available to ensure a good work-life balance.

Benefits

Extensive range of learning opportunities

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

Discounts on restaurants and services

Qualifications

• Proven pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Accuracy checking of dispensed medicines.
• Supervision of a team in automated dispensaries.
• Conducting audits and quality improvements.
• Provide mentoring for other Pharmacy staff.
• Participate in Trust wide Pharmacy Service.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

Following standard operating procedures

Teamwork

Work independently

Education

NVQ 3 in Pharmaceutical Skills or equivalent

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

Main area Pharmacy Technician Grade Band 4/5 (18 months at Band 4 dependant on experience) Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 272-7575440

Employer Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Doncaster Royal Infirmary Town Doncaster Salary £27,485 - £37,796 Pro Rata Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 01/01/2026 23:59

Band 4/5 (18 months at Band 4 dependant on experience)

Job overview

Are you a innovative and motivated Pharmacy Technician looking to progress your career? Or a 2nd year Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician looking for your first Pharmacy Technician post ? We are looking for a enthusiastic and progressive Pharmacy Technician, or soon to be Pharmacy Technician, to join our department.

Our Pharmacy is a friendly, progressive department. We pride ourselves on our high standards of pharmaceutical input and investment in innovative technologies and professional development to ensure the best possible patient care.

We have a strong focus on the development of Pharmacy Technicians, and support our team to reach their full potential. We support staff to access leadership programmes, such as the CPPE Leading for Change and NHS Leadership Academy programme, and other Pharmacy Technician development such as the BTEC level 4 diploma in clinical pharmacy services.

Dependant on experience, we offer a comprehensive training package to support applications from newly qualified pharmacy technicians, to support development over an 18 month period to a band 5 role.

We operate extended opening hours (9am - 8:30pm weekdays) and the successful applicant will be required to participate in a shift system to cover evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays. The successful applicant will also be expected to work across all trust sites.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role will be accuracy checking of dispensed medicines and day to day supervision of a team in our automated dispensaries, aseptic supervision and ward based medicine optimisation duties.

The post holder will undertake Audit and quality improvement work

The post holder will provide mentoring for other Pharmacy Technicians, PTPT's and Pharmacy assistants

The post holder will support training and education in the department

The post holder will participate in the provision of a Trust wide Pharmacy Service which operates to the highest standards and not only meets, but exceeds customer expectations

Professional Duties:

To ensure that appropriate professional standards and local policies and procedures are complied with.

To assist in the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures.

Participates in the development and maintenance of a high quality pharmacy service to the Trust and its external customers.

To undertake personal development and continuing education and training as necessary to ensure a high level of competency in carrying out the functions of this post and maintaining registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Working for our organisation

DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK . Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person specification

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff and colleagues
• Able to follow standard operating procedures
• Able to work independently or as part of a team
• Able to prioritise workload
• Able to work under pressure

Knowledge & Experience

• Proven pharmacy experience

Qualifications & Training

• NVQ 3 in Pharmaceutical Skills or equivalent
• BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Computer Literacy

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when writing job applications

If you choose to use AI or other tools to assist in writing your application, it's essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting statement.

While AI can help streamline the writing process, these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for, nor can they accurately reflect your skills, knowledge, and experience. It is crucial that you personalise your supporting statement by articulating these in your unique voice.

Relying solely on AI to write your application or supporting statement is not advocated by DBTH and could negatively impact your chances of success in the application process.

1. Usually lack relevance and fail to address the key criteria outlined in the job description and person specification. may come across as generic and fail to distinguish you from other applicants.

2. May be ambiguous or open to misinterpretation. Without careful review and editing, the supporting statement could convey messages that are unclear or misconstrued by hiring managers

3. May include qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience that you do not possess, potentially leading to misrepresentation.

• Please note that all correspondence will be sent you to via email. If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.
• We reserve the right to close down this advert early should there be a high number of applicants.
• The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.
• All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken. The Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event that they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Please note that this check will be charged for in two instalments when you commence employment with Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
• By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.