Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 09/09/2026
- Closes
- 17/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This advert explicitly states that sponsorship is not offered.
The source advert contains explicit wording ruling out sponsorship for this specific role. Consider other live roles at the same band from sponsorship-friendly trusts.
“This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technicians to join the Medicines Management team at Frimley Health. It's a Band 4/5 progression post, suitable for both experienced hospital technicians and those transitioning from other pharmacy sectors. The role involves safe and accurate dispensing, ward-based medicines management, and patient counselling. A comprehensive in-house training program supports development, including progression to Band 5 with Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) development and opportunities to specialise in clinical areas.
Key responsibilities
- Safe and accurate dispensing and labelling of a wide range of prescriptions.
- Completing accurate medication histories and medicines reconciliation.
- Supporting safe and appropriate use of medicines on the wards.
- Counselling patients on new and existing treatments.
- Communicating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care.
- Support service improvement and patient safety initiatives across the pharmacy service.
Essential criteria
- Registered as a Pharmacy technician with GPHC
- Recognised Accredited. Checking qualification.
- Management/Optimisatio Accreditation.
- Hospital pharmacy experience.
- Knowledge of CPDs.
- Knowledge of common medications to be able to accurately counsel patients and carers.
- Clear communication skills both verbal and written.
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload
- Able to work on several issues simultaneously; able to reprioritise work in a rapidly changing environment.
- Ability to be work flexible hours including late evenings, bank holidays and weekends on a rotational Basis.
- This post may require you to work cross site therefore must have a willingness to travel between sites.
Desirable criteria
- NVQ A1 Assessor
- Practice/Education Supervisor
- [contact details removed]/management Qualification
- Experience in supervising people.
- Experience of using the EPIC EPR system.
- Experience of recruitment and selection
- Knowledge of EPIC.
- Knowledge of common computers systems and Microsoft apps including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £29,812 – £40,996 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician
The closing date is 17 September 2026
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technicians to join our Medicines Management team at Frimley Health.
This is a Band 4/5 progression post, designed for both experienced hospital pharmacy technicians and those looking to transition from community or other pharmacy sectors.
Previous hospital experience is not essential.
You will be supported through a comprehensive in-house training programme, including medicines management competencies, digital skills development and leadership training.
Progression to Band 5 includes Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) development, if not already achieved, and opportunities to specialise in clinical areas of interest.
If you thrive in a busy, patient-focused environment, enjoy learning new skills, and want to directly improve patient care on our wards, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Previous applicants need not apply for this role.
Main duties of the job
Dispensary & Technical Services:
- Safe and accurate dispensing and labelling of a wide range of prescriptions.
- Rotational experience across, Inpatient and outpatient dispensing (including clinical trials).
- Chemotherapy and specialist medicines.
- Controlled Drugs.
- Automated Drug Cabinets (ADCs)
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