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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Bank holidays & weekends on a rota basis)
Job ref
269-SFT9945
Employer
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Town
Salisbury
Salary
£28,392 - £39,043 per annum pro rata if part time
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
20/09/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust logo

Procurement and Distribution Senior Pharmacy Technician. Band 4 to 5

Band 4

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Job overview

We’re here to make every medicine count. Our Pharmacy team plays a vital role in ensuring patients receive the right medicines, at the right time, every time. From sourcing life-saving treatments to ensuring seamless distribution across our wards and departments, we are committed to delivering safe, efficient, and compassionate care. We believe in empowering our people to grow, and this progression post is designed to help you take the next step in your pharmacy career.

Join our friendly and forward-thinking Procurement & Distribution team and play a key role in ensuring patients receive the right medicines, at the right time, every time.

This is a structured progression post from Band 4 to Band 5, with a clear development plan, mentorship, you’ll manage medicine ordering, liaise with suppliers, maintain stock availability, and help deliver cost-effective, safe, and efficient pharmacy services.

Are you hardworking, friendly, enthusiastic, registered or soon to be registered; then we're looking for you to join our dedicated support services team?

This post requires candidates who are flexible, looking to progress their careers and above all be passionate and focused on providing the best possible patient care.

You may be looking to expand your hospital experience or make that leap from community.  We'd love to hear from you.

Please note: we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.

Main duties of the job

To supervise the Pharmacy Procurement and Distribution department, supporting the efficient and effective procurement and distribution of medicines.

Ensure that all legal and departmental practices including Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs), MHRA Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Distributors, COSHH, Lifting and Handling Regulations and all Trust Policies and Procedures are followed.

To supervise and oversee the training of all operational staff  within  the procurement and distribution department.

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Working for our organisation

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we’re driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.

We are an acute Trust, rated “Good” by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service.  We think working here is pretty rewarding.  You can access a range of NHS discounts and  offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme. 

Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything.  With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible.  Don’t just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualification & Registration

Essential criteria
  • NVQ & BTec level 3 or Apprenticeship in Pharmaceutical science/studies
  • Registration with GPhC
  • Final accuracy Checking (ACPT)
Desirable criteria
  • Hospital experience
  • Experience in use of CMM (JAC) pharmacy computer system
  • Line management experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyDisability confident leaderImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Happy to Talk Flexible WorkingWe Work FlexiblyPeople PromiseNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Suzanne Hakes
Job title
Chief Technician Support Services
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01722429270
Additional information

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Suzanne Hakes  on 01722 429270 or [email protected], or Naomi Barrow on 01722 429273 email [email protected]

 

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