Senior Pharmacy Technician, Patient Services

at  Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

WHAT WE OFFER:

• 27 days holiday plus 8 paid bank holidays
• Access to over 4,000 discounts at high-street retailers with the Blue Light Card
• Automatic enrolment into the NHS pension scheme, one of the best in the UK
• On-site exercise classes such as boxing and Pilates
• Car lease scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with Care first, providing confidential counselling, advice, and support for personal and work-related issues
• And much more
  Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Ability to manage change
  Your application: Please ensure that you have read the job description and person specification and that your supporting statement reflects these, as your application will be assessed and scored against these criteria.
  References: You will be required to provide 3 years of employment/educational history. We do not accept references from personal email addresses such as Hotmail, Gmail etc. therefore please ensure you are providing professional working email addresses within your application form. If you are unable to provide professional email addresses and are invited to an interview, please ensure you advise the interviewers of this - otherwise, this may delay your pre-employment checks.
  Closing date: In order to streamline recruitment within our Trust, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
  Shortlisting: You will only be contacted via e-mail/SMS by the SWL Recruitment Hub if you are successfully shortlisted for this post. Please ensure that you check your Trac registered e-mail regularly.
  DBS: We are committed to safeguarding children and adults who are at risk of abuse. As such, if this post will have access to children or vulnerable adults, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. However, all employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.

Disability Advice Line: SWL Recruitment Hub is committed to promoting equity and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We believe that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even more positive impact on the people we serve. For support with job opportunities and reasonable adjustments contact our Confidential Disability Advice Line at:

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

Your morning starts with a quick huddle with the team. We’re talking medication guidelines, formulary changes, and any special tasks that need extra attention. After the briefing, it’s time to dive into the nitty-gritty: managing stock levels, coordinating orders, and ensuring everything is running smoothly. You’re the go-to person for stock questions, liaising with the Pharmacy Store and keeping pharmacists and ward staff in the loop.
As the day unfolds, you’re mentoring and guiding pharmacy technicians, pre-registration trainees, and pharmacy assistants. You’re the expert and make sure everyone is following the right procedures. You’re also a key player in training and development, helping to shape the future of the pharmacy team.
In the afternoon, it’s time to think big. You’re working closely with the Principal Technician to identify areas where we can improve. This might mean planning new procedures, auditing existing ones, or updating policies. It’s all about ensuring we’re delivering the best possible service to our patients. As your shift winds down, you review outstanding tasks, update stock records, and get the pharmacy ready for the next day.
This is just a glimpse into a day as a pharmacy technician. If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, and are passionate about mentoring the next generation of technicians, this role might be the perfect opportunity for you.