Pharmacy Technician

This is an exciting one year fixed term opportunity to join a team of Pharmacy professionals delivering a key service to patients attending St Mary's Hospital Portsmouth.

The work is both 'back room' and patient facing, and requires the ability to concentrate whilst busy, and maintain an attention to detail amidst interruptions. Tasks include labelling and dispensing medication, including controlled drugs, and undertaking this in a timely, legal, and ethically acceptable manner to meet customer needs. You will provide information to patients on the correct use of medicines, counselling patients and /or providing compliance aids/ cards to minimise barriers to taking the medications as intended and ensure that each patient has sufficient understanding of how to manage their treatment. The role also requires an effective contribution to stock control within the department and on the wards, including participating in stock checks, tracing, and resolving stock discrepancies .

We are seeking a person to provide a professional, efficient, and patient centred pharmacy service who can work well independently and on their own initiative with the ability to prioritise their workload.

The successful applicant will be approachable to queries and able to respond in a composed manner even when very busy and be able to signpost where necessary to other areas or staff

The role is based in a team and requires the post holder to work as part of that team, acting under supervision, as the workflow dictates.

This role requires the holder to assist with the provision of in-house competency-based training and assessment for assistants and trainees within the department

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.