Job summary
Band 5 (potential for band 4/5 development role)

Wanting to develop your career as a pharmacy technician? It's an exciting time to join our pharmacy team at Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske and become part of a highly valued workforce. We are looking for a pharmacy technician with a keen interest in medicines management and making a difference in patient care.

If you have a passion for providing person centred care, want to help people with the use of their medicines and strive for patient safety, this is an exciting opportunity to work as a medicine's optimisation technician.

You'll be working as part of an established medicines optimisation team at ward level, consisting of other pharmacy technicians and pharmacists, working alongside the wider multidisciplinary team. You'll also play a vital part in the general pharmacy, and as a member of the dispensary team you'll be labelling, dispensing and final accuracy checking prescriptions.

Main duties of the job
To work as a medicines optimisation technician and conduct medicines histories working in accordance with polices and procedures.

To complete ward-based medicines related tasks such as the ordering and supply of required medications, dealing with medications returns (including controlled drugs) and the assessing of patient own medications.

To conduct workplace audits.

To perform the final accuracy checking of prescriptions.

You will be required to manage your own workload and assist in the training and supervision of others.

We will help you develop your skills through a comprehensive induction training program for you to meet the requirements of a medicine's optimisation technician at Trelsike Hospital. Recent experience of working in hospital Pharmacy is desirable, although full training is given, along with enrolment onto a final accuracy checking course or the medicines optimisation training program if needed to fulfil the duties of the job role.

This is a full-time post working 37.5 hours per week.

About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

• Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
• St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
• West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.

We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.

Details
Date posted: 07 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: Depending on experience
Developmental band 4/5 progression will be considered.
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 156-8173200
Job locations: Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, TR1 3LJ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Pharmacy Technician Certificate through City & Guilds, Apothecaries Hall, BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC

Desirable

• Accredited Final Accuracy Checking or Medicines Optimisation Accreditation
• The second accreditation achieved or underway; either Accredited Final Accuracy Checking Technician or Medicines Optimisation status

Experience
Essential

• Significant post-registration experience (PTPT training course included for internal staff)
• Experience working in a patient-facing role

Desirable

• Significant experience working as a pharmacy technician within a hospital setting
• Experience completing audits and working with hospital based computer systems

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).

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.

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address: Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, TR1 3LJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Technician for Medicines Optimisation
Jessica Stephens
jessica.stephens3@nhs.net
01872252588