Job Summary
We are seeking a GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technician to join our Inpatient Dispensary Team, led by Pharmacy Technicians. In this role, you will support the Dispensary Manager in managing, coordinating, and delivering our Inpatient Dispensing Services. This diverse role offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills and deepen your understanding of all aspects of this essential Pharmacy service. We are looking for a Band 4/5 Pharmacy Technician with an ACPT qualification. However, we will also consider Pharmacy Technicians with relevant experience who are willing to work towards obtaining an ACPT qualification. We also welcome applications from Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians who are about to complete their qualification, with entry-level positions available at Band 4.
Main duties of the job
The Dispensary Specialist Pharmacy Technician supports the Dispensary Manager in the management, co-ordination and delivery of the Inpatient Dispensary service.
All duties in accordance with Trust and Departmental policies and procedures.
To undertake appropriate post-qualification studies as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum qualification NVQ3 Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Science or CGLI/Apothecaries Hall pre 1985 certificates
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Checking accreditation, one or all of: Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework), Medicines Management Accreditation (CMMPT or national equivalent), Preparative Services Checking Accreditation
- Computer Literacy (Word, Excel)
Experience
Essential
- Recent hospital or community pharmacy dispensing or relevant specialist experience
- Recent dispensing or aseptics experience
Desirable
- Supervision of other staff grades
Knowledge
Essential
- Policies and procedures
- Formulary management
- Awareness of NICE, NSF and NPSA and involved in implementation of relevant guidance
- Dispensing and Dispensing practice
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Accurate Dispensing skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
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.
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).
Closing Date: 12 June 2025
