Specialist Ophthalmology Pharmacy Technician

To provide a high-quality clinical pharmacy service to the ophthalmology department in conjunction with specialist pharmacists.

The role involves p rovide a framework for the safe, efficient and cost effective use of drugs by the team, by the provision of education and training, procedures, policies and guidelines, drug usage information, and clinical audit.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Pharmacy Technician to provide a consistently highly specialist pharmaceutical service for patients seen within the Ophthalmology team at UHS x in line with Trust and National standards.

You will:
Deliver a high quality, safe and effective pharmacy service, actively participating in the delivery of services to all areas of the department.

Support the specialised ophthalmology ensuring that medications are provided in a timely fashion with minimal wastage and improved cost effectiveness.

Develop, le a d and contribute on s ervice development projects an d to drive th e service forward, including but not limited to biosimilar switching and formulation switching.

Please see job description for further details.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack

This is a new role for the Trust, developed to strengthen specialist pharmacy technician roles and governance within the field of Ophthalmology.

See attached job description.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.