Pharmacy Technician

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

We have an excellent opportunity within our friendly department for an enthusiastic and highly motivated technician to join our team.

This post is advertised as a rotational role but it is expected that the successful candidate will be working in the Pharmacy Aseptic unit for a significant period of time.

We are developing our Band 4 roles in line with the GPHC new initial education and training requirements for Pharmacy Technicians. Opportunity will be given to applicants who have qualified prior to June 2022 to upskill to this requirement.

If you have good communication skills, are keen to develop within a specialist area of Pharmacy and are able to work well within a team then this is the job for you!

Main duties of the job

In the Aseptic unit you will participate in the preparation of CIVAs, cytotoxic medicine and TPN. You will also assist in ensuring the cleaning and monitoring of the suite is maintained at an appropriate level.

In the Dispensary you will contribute to the dispensing of prescription items for in-patients, some out-patients and discharge requests. You will also provide support to the medicines management service including patient's own drug usage schemes.

It is essential that you are registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.

Previous experience within a hospital environment is not essential as full training can be provided.

About us

Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:

• Brilliant Place to work
• Leaders in Children's Health

We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.

As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.

Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Accuracy Checking Qualification, or willing to work towards.

Experience

• Significant experience as a technician or trainee technician in a pharmacy
• Hospital Pharmacy

Knowledge & Skills

• Good training, development, and mentoring skills
• Able to plan, prioritise and organise workload
• Aseptic training
• Ward pharmacy services
• Paediatric pharmacy experience
• Used to using CMM pharmacy system

Attributes

• Careful and accurate worker
• Able to use appropriate equipment
• Able to work in the aseptic suite and cabinets
• Good team worker
• Flexible and adaptable
• Self motivated
• Good organisational abilities

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.

Job details

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

425-24-6857271-B

Job locations

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust