Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Senior Pharmacy Technician to provide leadership and co-ordination of the Pharmacy Supplies Service.

You will be need to be an experienced Pharmacy Technician, with a relevant pharmaceutical qualification and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Pharmacy Technician to provide leadership and co-ordination of the Supply service.

You will:

• Deliver a high quality, safe and effective pharmacy service, actively participating in the delivery of services to all areas of the department.
• Co-ordinate and support the training and development of pharmacy assistants and pre-registration pharmacy technicians with respect to ward services.
• Provide leadership and management of staff, processes, procedures and workload/workforce planning and development of the Supply services.
• Ensure patients and staff receive excellent service and medications are supplied in a safe and efficient manner which meets set KPIs.
• Manage risks, errors and near misses in the various ward and pharmacy environments, ensuring risks are identified and mitigated.
• Co-ordinate and lead on investigations and outcomes to incidents, errors and complaints received regarding the Supply services.
• Continuously contribute to service improvements
• Ensure adherence to Wholesale Dealers license in regards to the supply of stock medicines to external unit
• Maintain Pharmacy QMS system

About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack

Details
Date posted: 21 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Per annum Pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 279-8311083-SEP26
Job locations: Worthing Hospital, Lyndhurst Road, Worthing, BN11 2DH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.

You will be able to find a full Job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents or contact the senior team for more information.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician
• Registration as a UK Pharmacy Technician
• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent Accredited Checking Technician accreditation
• Experience of Wholesale Dealers License

Desirable

• Leadership Experience
• Accredited Medicines Reconciliation accreditation
• Experience of QMS system

Equality Diversity & Inclusion
Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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.

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: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address: Worthing Hospital, Lyndhurst Road, Worthing, BN11 2DH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Rotational Lead Pharmacy Technician, Christopher Lee, christopher.lee16@nhs.net, 01903205111

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.