Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 25 November 2026

Job summary
Please note that this is NOT a vacancy to work for Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS Trust, this is to work for Doncaster and Bassetlaw Healthcare Services Limited. This position is with a private company, not a NHS Trust organisation.

We are looking for a proactive, efficient and friendly Pharmacy Technician to support our pharmacy team at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Healthcare Services Limited.

Located on the site of Doncaster Royal Infirmary, we provide a pharmacy service which includes the dispensing of outpatient prescriptions for the hospital Trust patients.

The Pharmacy Technician will work closely with the Superintendent Pharmacist and supervisor, supporting the overall dispensing process and pharmacy operation.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be involved in dispensing prescriptions, serving customers, assisting the pharmacist, resolving queries and ensuring the smooth running of the dispensary.

Applicants must be a NVQ3 level trained Pharmacy Technician and be keen to provide excellent customer service to patients and healthcare professionals. They will have excellent communication skills and have the ability to work in a team environment.

About us
The successful candidate will join an experienced team of pharmacy staff. The busy nature of the pharmacy requires good teamwork to ensure that high customer service standards are maintained.

The pharmacy opening hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 6.30pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm.

Whilst the majority of work will take place Monday to Friday, the candidate will be expected to work at weekends, if required.

Company benefits include a pension scheme (Nest), employee discount and sick pay.

Details
Date posted: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: Depending on experience, £28,275 Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 272-8427948
Job locations: Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5LT, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will support the Superintendent Pharmacist and supervisor to ensure that appropriate professional standards and local policies and procedures are complied with.

They will undertake personal development and continuing education 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.

The pharmacy technician will be heavily involved in the dispensing process to ensure high customer service standards and an efficient dispensing process are maintained. They will also help to resolve customer queries, enquiries from healthcare professionals and other issues such as stock management.

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities, but indicates the main ones attached to the post. It may be amended at a future time after discussion to take account of changing patterns in the business. 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.

Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential

• BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
• NVQ 3 in Pharmaceutical Skills or equivalent
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Desirable

• Hospital pharmacy experience
• Community pharmacy experience
• Computer literacy

Interpersonal Skills
Essential

• Able to communicate effectively with patients, staff and colleagues.
• Able to maintain patient confidentiality.

Desirable

• Team working
• Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues

Organisational Skills
Essential

• 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

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address: Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5LT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Outpatient Pharmacy Manager, Richard Shemwell, r.shemwell@nhs.net, 01302644763

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