Pharmacy Technician
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 13/08/2026
- Closes
- 04/09/2026
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Role summary
This Pharmacy Technician role is a Band 4 with progression to Band 5. The postholder will be responsible for dispensing and checking all types of prescriptions and inpatient orders for various hospital units. They will also work with the Dispensary Lead and Chief Technician to ensure an efficient and cost-effective medicines management system. The role involves patient counselling and maintaining accurate stock levels.
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3
- GPHC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Post Registration Pharmacy Experience
- NVQ Level 3
- GPHC Registration
- Post Registration Pharmacy Experience
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
Posted 17d ago · Closes in 6d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Pharmacy Technician
The closing date is 04 September 2026
Job summary
This post is a Band 4 with progression to a Band 5.
The postholder will
To dispense or check all types of prescriptions and inpatient orders presented to the Pharmacy for wards & departments post clinical validation from Ashford and St Peters Hospital and all community units served by the Pharmacy in accordance with Trust and departmental service level agreements.
To work with the Dispensary Lead and Chief Technician for Medicines Management in the provision of an efficient, cost-effective medicines management system.
Main duties of the job
Dispensary
? Dispense prescriptions and a variety of medication requests, (including Controlled drugs and extemporaneous preparations, unlicensed medication), presented to the Pharmacy from Ashford and St Peters Hospital wards, departments and outside units in accordance with department agreements.
? Counsel outpatients on the use of their medication (compliance, side effects, possible drug interactions) and check patients understand the information shared.
? Maintain accurate stock levels of dispensary stock including controlled drugs, and undertake regular stock takes of all dispensary stock in rotation according to departmental procedures. This includes checking accuracy recorded on Ascribe and
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