Specialist Pharmacy Technician
(Patient Services)
(Band 5)

Location: Causeway Hospital Site: Main Building
Directorate: Medical Directorate
Functional Area: Pharmacy Services
Salary: Band 5 (£31,049 - £37,796)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closes: Thu, 26 November 2026 @ 5:00 PM

Job Summary

• To assist the Lead Patient Services Pharmacy Technician / Senior Pharmacy Assistants / Principal Pharmacy Technician, and Pharmacists with all aspects of Dispensing, Distribution and Stock Control Activities in the Pharmacy Department to ensure stock is managed effectively in delivery of a quality service.
• To assist the Principal Pharmacy Technician, Lead Technician Patient Services and Pharmacists in the provision of a dispensing and distribution service, which is efficient and responsive to the needs of our customers.
• To assist the Principal Pharmacy Technician, Lead Technicians & Pharmacists in the management and implementation of changes required to improve & develop service delivery.

Key Result Areas / Main Responsibilities

• To dispense prescriptions for in-patients and out-patients, including prescriptions for specialist drugs, utilising the pharmacy computer system to generate labels, produce compliance aids and issue stocks as required.
• To issue, assemble and check ward orders received via the pharmacy computer system for distribution to wards and other users, keeping appropriate records as required. Communicate with nursing and Pharmacy staff as appropriate.
• To undertake daily stock control management duties, including daily stock checks, resolving problems and performing adjustments in line with departmental SOPs.
• To investigate and resolve stock queries, liaising with Pharmacy Procurement Team as necessary.
• To effectively communicate and collaborate with the Pharmacy Procurement Team, regarding any anticipated problems in the medicines supply chain to ensure safe delivery of medicines and other pharmaceutical requisites.
• To assist relevant Lead Technicians and Pharmacists in the optimisation of pharmaceutical product use (drugs, dressings, medical and surgical items) by monitoring stock levels, product costs, expiry dates, managing non-stock items and processing returns. This also includes bin maintenance, bin assessments, stock checks and investigation of discrepancies.
• To be competent in the operation of all Pharmacy computer and information systems used, such as EPIC, Robotics Systems and other systems as required.
• To assist in the development and introduction of new technologies, working practices, products and patient focused schemes designed to improve the efficiency of the service or improve patient care. This includes collection, compilation and dissemination of data.
• To assist the Lead Technicians Patient Services and Pharmacists with the regular updating of standard operating procedures (SOPs) applicable to services provided and ensure that all technical staff are familiar, and comply with, statutory and in-house standards.
• To dispense controlled drugs, under the supervision of a Pharmacist, maintain appropriate records, perform daily stock checks and participate in audits.
• To undertake, or maintain competency, as an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) to facilitate checking in competencies relevant to the services provided.
• To participate in the on-going maintenance / updating of Top-up Profiles utilising appropriate EPIC Reports according to agreed Departmental Guidelines and / or Standard Operating Procedures.
• To ensure effective supply of drugs (including specialist drugs), dressings and medical and surgical items to patients, community users and facilities within Trust and communicate information as appropriate.
• To carry out broken pack dispensing or pre-packing of solid or liquid medicines, keeping appropriate records as required.
• To accurately prepare extemporaneous products utilising the appropriate equipment as specified in the formulation procedures, ensuring maintenance of accurate records and adherence to COSHH regulations.
• To assist with the maintenance of all documentation, both manual and electronic, relevant to the service provided.
• To assist in the induction, training, education and supervision of pharmacy technicians / pharmacy student technicians / pharmacy support workers / pharmacy students.
• To participate in Recruitment and Selection of staff, following training and on-going updates, in line with NHSCT Recruitment and Selection Procedures.
• To comply with all relevant registration and CPD requirements.
• To observe safe systems of work and compliance with the Trust's Health and Safety Policy, COSHH and Statutory Regulations.
• To ensure proper use, maintenance and cleaning of equipment and facilities.
• To undertake any other duties as assigned.
• To ensure provision of the above services in accordance with published standards and local policies.

Hours
37.5 hours across a 7 day week, to include working shifts, evenings, weekends and public holidays as required, to meet the needs of the service

Holidays
27 days each year; 29 days after 5 years' service; 33 days after 10 years' service and 10 statutory and public holidays.

Pension
The post-holder can participate in the Health Social Care Pension Scheme.

Probationary Period
You will serve a probationary period of normally six months.

Canvassing, either directly or indirectly, will be an absolute disqualification. Applicants with a disability who require support, please contact the relevant person in the organisation you are applying to.