Pharmacy Technician
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 10/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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Role summary
This Pharmacy Technician role is a Band 4 with progression to Band 5, focusing on dispensing and checking prescriptions for various hospital and community units. The postholder will counsel outpatients on medication use and maintain accurate stock levels. It involves working with the Dispensary Lead to ensure an efficient, cost-effective medicines management system.
Key responsibilities
- Dispense or check all types of prescriptions and inpatient orders presented to the Pharmacy.
- Counsel outpatients on the use of their medication.
- Maintain accurate stock levels of dispensary stock, including controlled drugs.
- Assist in the management of stock control in the dispensary.
- Act as a facilitator / supervisor for trainees.
- Participate in late night, weekend and bank holiday rotas.
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3
- GPHC Registration
Desirable criteria
- 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 1d ago · Closes in 19d
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 10 October 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.
Previous applicants need not apply.
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
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