Rotational Pharmacy Technician
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 13/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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Role summary
This is a 12-month fixed-term or secondment opportunity for an experienced or newly qualified Pharmacy Technician. The role involves gaining experience across various pharmacy services, including dispensing controlled drugs, managing IT systems, stock control, and contributing to medicines optimisation. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, organised team player with strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail, committed to delivering high-quality service.
Essential criteria
- NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services or National BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent nationally recognised qualification plus Accredited underpinning knowledge
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable criteria
- National Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification or requirement to undertake the training
- Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians
- Minimum 1 year recent experience in either a hospital pharmacy or community pharmacy setting
- Commitment and evidence of professional updating and continuous professional development
- Patient counselling skills - pleasant professional manner; knowledge of use of medicines and advising patients; assessing patient's pharmaceutical care needs
- Supervisory skills to supervise Pharmacy Assistants and Student Pharmacy Technicians
- Computer literate with good general keyboard skills for using the pharmacy computer systems, including ordering and receiving stock and rectifying stock discrepancies.
- Literate and numerate
- Evidence of interest in new ways of working and developing specialist knowledge in a clinical area
- NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services or National BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent nationally recognised qualification plus Accredited underpinning knowledge
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- National Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification or requirement to undertake the training
- Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians
- Minimum 1 year recent experience in either a hospital pharmacy or community pharmacy setting
- Commitment and evidence of professional updating and continuous professional development
- Patient counselling skills - pleasant professional manner; knowledge of use of medicines and advising patients; assessing patient's pharmaceutical care needs
- Supervisory skills to supervise Pharmacy Assistants and Student Pharmacy Technicians
- Computer literate with good general keyboard skills for using the pharmacy computer systems, including ordering and receiving stock and rectifying stock discrepancies.
- Literate and numerate
- Evidence of interest in new ways of working and developing specialist knowledge in a clinical area
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
Are you an experienced or newly qualified Pharmacy Technician? Have you trained in community pharmacy and are looking for a new challenge?Are you enthusiastic,motivatedand keen to develop your skills within afriendly andforward-thinking pharmacy team?
If so, we would love to hear from you.
We areseekingamotivated and organisedpharmacy technician with strong problem solving skills to jointhepharmacydepartment at Royal Stoke,University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to join our teamduring a transformative period,following the successful implementation ofElectronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA)across the trust.
This postis offered asa12 monthfixed term contract or secondment opportunityandprovidesan excellent chance to gain a wide range of hospital pharmacy experience within a large and innovative NHSorganisation.
At UHNM, weare passionate about supporting our staff to develop and thrive. Wetake pride inproviding opportunities for professional growth and our excellent retention rates reflect our commitment to investing in our people and helping them achieve the
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