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Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT Administration Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 19 November 2026

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Job summary

To undertake medicines reconciliation and advise on medicines management within inpatient services.

To work in partnership with patients and other professionals and staff within other organisations to maximise effectiveness and minimise the risk associated with medicines on admission and at discharge.

To promote independence with medicines.

To promote best practice in medicines management within inpatient services.

To promote the seamless transfer of pharmaceutical care across the primary / secondary care interface by Improving medicines management systems.

To develop the role of the Administration Pharmacy Technician for the benefit of the patient.

To provide support and training on medication management to ward staff, including student nurses, on behalf of the ward.

To administer prescribed medication to patients as per competency.

Main duties of the job

• Medicines Reconciliation and Admission
• Medicines Management During Inpatient Stay
• Discharge Planning
• Stock Control and Medicine Safety
• Training and Support
• Audit, Quality & Service Improvement
• Professional Practice and Development
• Communication and Teamwork
• Patient Care and Support
• Health, Safety and Governance
• Key Skills and Requirements

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-NLTT-0241-A

Job locations

Great Oaks Inpatient Unit

Ashby High Street

Scunthorpe

DN16 2JX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / NVQ in Pharmacy Services level 3 or equivalent plus additional training in checking dispensed prescriptions.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Experience of managing medicines to conform with legal and procedural requirement.

Experience

Essential

• Working in a Mental Health setting
• Experience of rehabilitation
• Delivering group/ exercise sessions
• Multi-Disciplinary Working as a member of an integrated team
• Experience and knowledge of falls and falls prevention
• Exposure with older adults, including falls, frailty and mobility rehabilitation.
• Exposure to working-age adults with complex physical health needs (e.g. neurological, musculoskeletal).

Knowledge

Essential

• Appropriate demonstrable post-qualification pharmacy work experience, covering the main skills areas, and including the relevant speciality.

Skills

Essential

• Patient consultation skills
• At least part of this experience to have been within a Hospital / Community Pharmacy department.
• Able to use own judgement to prioritise tasks.
• Audit of practice and / or of the impact of a change in the way the service is delivered.
• Experience in objectives setting for a team.

Desirable

• Good Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Contributed to the implementation of changes in service, products and / or systems.
• Problem solving.
• Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and data analysis
• Database management skills.
• Report writing.
• Supervision and mentoring of junior staff
• Presentation skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / NVQ in Pharmacy Services level 3 or equivalent plus additional training in checking dispensed prescriptions.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Experience of managing medicines to conform with legal and procedural requirement.

Experience

Essential

• Working in a Mental Health setting
• Experience of rehabilitation
• Delivering group/ exercise sessions
• Multi-Disciplinary Working as a member of an integrated team
• Experience and knowledge of falls and falls prevention
• Exposure with older adults, including falls, frailty and mobility rehabilitation.
• Exposure to working-age adults with complex physical health needs (e.g. neurological, musculoskeletal).

Knowledge

Essential

• Appropriate demonstrable post-qualification pharmacy work experience, covering the main skills areas, and including the relevant speciality.

Skills

Essential

• Patient consultation skills
• At least part of this experience to have been within a Hospital / Community Pharmacy department.
• Able to use own judgement to prioritise tasks.
• Audit of practice and / or of the impact of a change in the way the service is delivered.
• Experience in objectives setting for a team.

Desirable

• Good Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Contributed to the implementation of changes in service, products and / or systems.
• Problem solving.
• Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and data analysis
• Database management skills.
• Report writing.
• Supervision and mentoring of junior staff
• Presentation skills

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).

Additional information

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Great Oaks Inpatient Unit

Ashby High Street

Scunthorpe

DN16 2JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Great Oaks Inpatient Unit

Ashby High Street

Scunthorpe

DN16 2JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Laurel Ward Manager

Jeanna Chisnell

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-NLTT-0241-A

Job locations

Great Oaks Inpatient Unit

Ashby High Street

Scunthorpe

DN16 2JX

United Kingdom

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