Band 5

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.

• Over 5,000 full and part time staff, with 4,000 people registered on our bank
• Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 9,000 children and adults a day
• July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features
• Flexible working patterns offered across our services
• BAME, Disability, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
• Disability Confident Employer - Level 2

An exciting new position has arisen for a flexible pharmacy technician to join the friendly and busy Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) Medicines Management team. The team supports personal development and recognises the importance of a work-life balance. It has undergone significant investment over the last 2 years in the form of a full scale refurbishment project of the dispensary and of bringing in EPMA over the coming year.

You will be working with experienced and caring clinical pharmacists and members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver a high quality and effective medicines management service to patients in our adult bedded units as well as working in the dispensary and also gaining experience in other areas such as Homecare, EPMA and medical gases. The role will be primarily based at Crawley Hospital but some travel to other units, which are located all over Sussex, will be required and will broaden the post holders experience.

To be considered for this position, you will be registered with the GPhC and have a minimum of two years experience as a pharmacy technician. You will have a medicines management accreditation and experience working directly with patients and a range of healthcare professionals. You will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and proven team working abilities, be resourceful, able to manage your time effectively and prioritise your own workload.

The full time hours are 37.5 hours per week (generally 'office' hours).

This post may close earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.

Correspondence relating to this vacancy will be conducted electronically. If you have not heard from us within two weeks please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please ensure that you check your emails, including your junk folder, on a regular basis. References will be requested electronically as well; please ensure you provide correct contact details for referees.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• B5 Technician ( PDF , 256.7 KB )
• B5 technician PS ( PDF , 180.3 KB )
• Staff Benefits Brochure ( PDF , 484.5 KB )