Band 4/5 Pharmacy Technician (Development)- Pharmacy: Sponsorship Available

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to progress your pharmacy career. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and well-motivated individuals to join our friendly team of pharmacy technicians who provide a range of pharmaceutical services in this busy acute hospital Trust.

In this progressive role, you will be fully supported to gain the skills and experience required to practice at an advanced level in the hospital setting. As the successful candidate, you will first commence in the role at band 4, and then upon completion of an individualised development plan you will progress to your role as Clinical Pharmacy Technician, Band 5.

You need to be a qualified Pharmacy Technician registered with the GPhC to apply, however applications from candidates due to qualify & register within 6 months will be considered. Experience of hospital pharmacy is not essential as you will be well-supported in training and developing into this role.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

With a patient-focused approach, you will;

* Support the pharmacy department in the provision of complete pharmaceutical care to patients;

* Deliver a high quality ward based medicines optimisation service to a multitude of areas throughout the Trust;

* Act as a role model and provide training and mentoring to junior staff members;

* Support the inpatient pharmacy where required;

* Carry out accuracy checking commitments

Key Person Specification Requirements

* A nationally recognised pharmacy technician qualification and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council;

* Currently practicing as a registered pharmacy technician with at least one year’s post-qualification experience

* A nationally recognised accredited accuracy checking qualification.

* A professional attitude with the ability to motivate self and others

* The ability to remain calm under pressure

* A flexible approach and commitment to accommodate the needs of the service

* A strong attention to detail

* Experience working as a clinical pharmacy technician or similar capacity is desirable

This post offers in-service development training and the opportunity to gain valuable skills in a clinical role. A requirement to participate in evenings, weekends, and bank holidays on a rotational basis will be necessary.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 30 November 2026

To apply for this job please visit uhb.tal.net.