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Pharmacy Technician *Internal Applicants Only*

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Harrogate, HG2 7SXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£28,392 to £39,043

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

22 October 2026

2 days left

Job description

  • *Internal Applicants Only** This post is being offered as a Band 4 to 5 progression or Band 5 depending upon the candidates experience. We have a fan...

The successful candidate will work with the speciality pharmacists and all members of the MDT to co-ordinate all aspects of the patient's medicines related journey, communicating effectively to ensure a safe, seamless and integrated transfer of care for our patients.

This role will be integral in providing the best care for our patients through service review and quality improvement work.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

  • A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

  • Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
  • Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
  • Please also be aware that the Trustdoes notoffer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
  • All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent with BTEC in Pharmaceutical science or equivalent.
  • Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
  • ACT qualification

Desirable: - DHx Trained; - Quality Improvement; - Educational Supervisor / Mentor

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Comprehensive ward based experience
  • Comprehensive dispensary experience
  • Experience of patient counselling
  • Evidence of excellent communication
  • Excellent IT skills

Desirable: - Anti-coagulation counselling; - Experience of pharmacy stores and distribution; - Experience of training staff; - Developing training plans

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

8 October 2026

Last checked

8 October 2026

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About the employer

HAD
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

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