Senior Pharmacy Technician (Homecare) | Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 18 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | pa per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 January 2026 |
| Location: | Chesterfield, S445BL |
| Company: | Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHSFT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7649562/166-DCSC-7649562 |
Summary
Are you a registered technician looking for a new challenge and a chance to expand your knowledge and experience. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic, forward thinking Homecare Services Team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic, conscientious and ambitious pharmacy technician to participate in and support the provision, development and leadership of our well established team.
You will work in partnership with the Chief Pharmacist, Principal Technician for High-cost drugs and Homecare, clinical pharmacy team and homecare service providers to ensure safe, effective, economical, and timely pharmaceutical care for all patients receiving medicines supply via a Homecare Service prescribed by CRH.
You will lead, manage and develop the pharmacy operational technical service related to medicines homecare at CRH in line with RPS Standards, national good practice guidelines and local policy and procedures.
To support the delivery of a high-quality homecare medicines service by regular liaison with hospital medical, nursing and pharmacy staff, and representatives of homecare companies.
Our Vision is to be a first-class provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care for our patients; and being a great place to work for our people. Our Proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision. As members of staff we will always:
• Show COMPASSION – treating everyone with kindness – welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values
• AMBITION – Aspiring to be the best – reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people’s health and wellbeing
• RESPECT– Valuing and appreciating everyone – listening, learning and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits
• ENCOURAGEMENT– Opportunities for all – supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future
Homecare Services
1. Discuss complex information with clinical teams when querying prescriptions. Communicate with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals regarding supply of products, homecare services and application of pharmacy procedures.
1. Responsible for the provision of KPI and operational data in relation to homecare provision, ensuring adherence to RPS standards. Responsible for the development of a capacity plan for the technical service, supporting additional funding requests when required.
1. Assist the Principal Pharmacy Technician to assure the safe and effective provision of Homecare services including the management of issues so that they can be resolved swiftly and appropriately.
1. Using initiative to manage the Homecare service in dealing with problematic supply chain issues and urgent pharmaceutical orders, analysing options, and making judgements so that patient safety is not compromised.
1. Oversees management, development and use of SOPs within Homecare Services and supports the development of Trust Policy in relation to Homecare Services.
1. Co-ordinates the CRH Homecare Service Review meetings ensuring all key stakeholders (clinical teams and Homecare service providers) are represented to review current performance and monitor progress with agreed actions.
1. Co-ordinated the annual audit against the RPS Homecare standards, developing an action plan in response to the audit and supporting the completion of actions relating to the delivery of the technical service.
1. Participate in local, regional and national Homecare group meetings to discuss and drive best practice and inform change.
1. Assists on medicines optimisation projects to improve quality and performance in the use of medicines and service delivery in line with Trust objectives.
1. Assists the Principal Pharmacy Technician in all areas pertaining to homecare medicines services at CRH.
1. Manage errors, complaints and incidents within Homecare Services in accordance with Trust Policy.
1. Lead training to the wider pharmacy department on issues pertaining to homecare medicines.
General responsibilities
1. To undertake other duties as requested by the Head of Medicines Management.
1. To participate in Weekend and Bank Holiday working in accordance with departmental rotas.
1. To undertake continuing professional development and provide pharmacy technician services to the department through regular pharmacy practice.
1. To maintain confidentiality at all times relating to the patients, staff and the Trust.
5. To be familiar and comply with relevant Operational, Personnel, Health and Safety policies and procedures, including Fire, COSHH, No Smoking and Alcohol.
6. Maintain a safe environment by adhering to local infection control policies.
This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026
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