Pharmacy Technician in Slaley

NPC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking a Band 4 Registered Pharmacy Technician to support a group of GP practices within the West Northumberland Neighbourhood (NPC Ponteland, NPC Haydon Bridge and Allendale). The role involves working closely with clinical and administrative colleagues to process medication related tasks and may require travel between Ponteland and Haydon Bridge. The base site will be Ponteland, mileage can be claimed from the base site, and the postholder must have business insurance on their policy.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive primary care medicines management system acting on current best practice.
• Undertake medicines supply, actioning discharge summary medication changes, liaising with care homes regarding prescription queries and supporting the organisation move towards online prescription services.
• Work predominantly within practice but remain flexible to meet wider demands of the network.
• Work under the management of the Clinical Pharmacists in the West Neighbourhood to deliver medicines management activities including medicines reconciliation and repeat prescription requests.
• Liaise with pharmacy staff in all sectors and other healthcare professionals to ensure a patient‑orientated medicines management service is provided, including conducting medicines reviews for patients identified by the multidisciplinary team or other initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with the Clinical Pharmacists to adopt a team approach to medicines management, providing advice to healthcare professionals, patients and carers.
• Develop and undertake medicines management audits, support discussion within the practice and agree subsequent actions.
• Role‑model compassionate and inclusive leadership, engaging, enabling and empowering others, using coaching to promote learning and quality improvement and facilitating team working within and across departments.

Qualifications

• Band 4 Registered Pharmacy Technician (UK registered).
• Proficiency in using SystmOne is an advantage but not essential.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple sites and travel between practices.
• Business insurance ensuring coverage for cross‑site work.
• Will meet the essential criteria as outlined by NPC, including any requirements for fit and proper person status.

Benefits

• Flexible working offers choice in where, when and how you work, including evening and weekend shifts.
• Cross‑site support within NPC’s multi‑site organisation.
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of online prescription services.

Equal Opportunities & Diversity

Applicants who are members of the Armed Forces, and those who have a disability that requires support in the workplace (two‑ticks pledge), and who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed under the Trust’s interview guarantee scheme.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and inclusion and are committed to a workforce that is diverse, equal and inclusive. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly BAME, LGBT+, disabled and other under‑represented groups. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, hold a Gold award from the Defence Recognition Scheme, support Apprenticeships, Age Posi+ive and are a mindful employer.

Application & Recruitment

Applicants who meet the Fit and Proper Person Requirements (FPPR) will require additional pre‑employment checks in line with CQC and NHS England statutory guidance.

Applicants requiring reasonable adjustments to attend interview should inform the recruitment team by phone (0191 203 1415 option 2). Make sure to read the ‘applicant guidance notes’ before submitting your application.

Visa & Sponsorship

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust holds an NHS Foundation Trust sponsor licence. To be eligible for a Skilled Worker Visa, you must meet UKVI eligibility requirements. Please check your eligibility before applying. Skilled Worker visa: Overview – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

DBS

It is a requirement of this Trust that all successful applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay.