South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Pharmacy Technician (Meds Governance & Homecare)
Closing date: 27 July 2026

Job summary
We are seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our Medicines Governance and Safety team, with a key focus on Homecare services and controlled drug oversight.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, effective and cost-efficient delivery of medicines across South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

• Lead on homecare medicines procurement ensuring value for money and high-quality service delivery.
• Support the monitoring and audit of controlled drugs, identifying and escalating risks.
• Contribute to medicines governance, audit and quality improvement activities.
• Provide operational support across pharmacy services.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care and experience.

You will be:
Qualified Pharmacy Technician (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.

• Accredited Checking Technician / Medicines Management experience.
• Have strong organisational, communication and analytical skills.
• Have experience in audit, governance, or procurement is desirable.

Have ability to work independently and prioritise within a busy environment.

About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details
Date posted: 13 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9155-CSAHP-0726-30
Job locations: Trust Headquarters, Sunderland Royal Hospital, Sunderland, SR4 7TP; also South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust, South Tyneside District Hospital, Harton Lane, SOUTH SHIELDS, Tyne And Wear, NE34 0PL; STSFT, Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital, SUNDERLAND, Tyne And Wear, SR1 3AE

Job responsibilities
To manage activities related to Homecare services provision to meet the required standards of patient care expected by the Trust as identified in national guidance.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ Pharmacy Level III with BTEC or equivalent underpinning knowledge.
• Accredited Checking and Medicines Management accreditation at Band 5.

Desirable

• Undertaken first level HR training.
• Certified Business training or equivalent experience for Finance, planning, development of procedures and other Business Administration.

Physical / Mental Abilities
Essential

• Ability to work to the challenges and deadlines of the Post.

Experience
Essential

• Significant experience at Band 5 or equivalent.
• Experience of management delivery, supervision and supporting staff.
• Experience of providing training and / or assessment.
• Clinical or Service Audit.

Desirable

• Experience in dealing with patients.
• Experience in Counselling.

Skills
Essential

• Adaptable.
• Good communication skills.
• Good team worker.
• Ability to work on own initiative.

Desirable

• Organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload.

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.

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.

Employer details
Employer name: South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Trust Headquarters, Sunderland Royal Hospital, Sunderland, SR4 7TP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Catherine Baldridge
catherine.baldridge@nhs.net
01915656256