Job summary
Are you a registered technician looking for a new challenge and a chance to expand your knowledge and experience. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic, forward thinking Homecare Services Team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic, conscientious and ambitious pharmacy technician to participate in and support the provision, development and leadership of our well established team.

Main duties of the job
You will work in partnership with the Chief Pharmacist, Principal Technician for High-cost drugs and Homecare, clinical pharmacy team and homecare service providers to ensure safe, effective, economical, and timely pharmaceutical care for all patients receiving medicines supply via a Homecare Service prescribed by CRH.

You will lead, manage and develop the pharmacy operational technical service related to medicines homecare at CRH in line with RPS Standards, national good practice guidelines and local policy and procedures.

To support the delivery of a high-quality homecare medicines service by regular liaison with hospital medical, nursing and pharmacy staff, and representatives of homecare companies.

About us
Our Vision is to be a first-class provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care for our patients; and being a great place to work for our people. Our Proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision. As members of staff we will always:

• Show COMPASSION - treating everyone with kindness - welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values
• AMBITION - Aspiring to be the best - reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people's health and wellbeing
• RESPECT - Valuing and appreciating everyone - listening, learning and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits
• ENCOURAGEMENT - Opportunities for all - supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future

Details
Date posted: 14 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pa per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours
Reference number: 166-DCSC-8007680
Job locations: Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Trust, Calow, Chesterfield, S445BL, United Kingdom

Job description
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the full duties and responsibilities for the role.

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the full duties and responsibilities for the role.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of direct patient contact

Desirable

• Experience of homecare services
• Working with clinical staff and provision of information and advice

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Experience of hospital homecare services

Desirable

• Clear ideas about how practise can improve patient care

Qualifications
Essential

• Level 3 NVQ or BTEC equivalent
• Registered with the GPhC

CARE Values
Essential

• Demonstrates proud to CARE values

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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: Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Trust, Calow, Chesterfield, S445BL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Principal Pharmacy Technician
Emma Hogg
emma.hogg2@nhs.net
01246514757