Rotational Pharmacy Technician
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 17/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Rotational Pharmacy Technician within East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, providing services across various areas including dispensary, ward-level medication management, and aseptic unit work. The trust offers a comprehensive training program and welcomes technicians at any career stage, including those recently qualified or returning to the register. The position involves contributing to high-quality, cost-effective patient-centred pharmacy services and supporting the development of technician and assistant teams. Flexibility in working hours is supported, with standard hours from 09:00 to 17:30 and 1 in 8 weekend shifts.
Essential criteria
- Registered with the GPHC or about to qualify
- NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification - approved for registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable criteria
- BTec Accuracy Checking Technician Qualification or equivalent
- Can work independently and demonstrates flexibility when working within a team
- Demonstrates a systematic approach and works well under pressure
- Evidence of CPD
- Experience in the use of IT systems/ keyboard skills
- Ability to identify clinical issues
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Able to identify, prioritise and evaluate work, meets deadlines
- Reflects on own practice and learns from experience
- Practice in one or more relevant areas
- Registered with the GPHC or about to qualify
- NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification - approved for registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- BTec Accuracy Checking Technician Qualification or equivalent
- Can work independently and demonstrates flexibility when working within a team
- Demonstrates a systematic approach and works well under pressure
- Evidence of CPD
- Experience in the use of IT systems/ keyboard skills
- Ability to identify clinical issues
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Able to identify, prioritise and evaluate work, meets deadlines
- Reflects on own practice and learns from experience
- Practice in one or more relevant areas
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
The inpatient pharmacy at East Lancashire Teaching Hospital provides a range of services to patients across East Lancashire.
Pharmacy Technicians at any stage of their career are welcome to apply. We have a comprehensive training program for each rotation. We want to hear from you if you're interested in moving in a new sector, recently qualified, due to qualify, or thinking about returning to the register.
Our Pharmacy Technicians play a key role in our daily operations. The advancement and training opportunities for Pharmacy Technicians provide the opportunity to further develop your career as a Pharmacy Technician.
Making the transition can be a big decision, so we would welcome requests to view the department ahead of interviews.
Main duties of the job
Our rotational teams provide services across several areas including:
- Dispensary and controlled drug management
- Reconciling patient medication histories at ward level, ordering new supplies of medications, and supporting discharge planning
- Medicines management duties such as monitoring the security and storage conditions of medicines in clinical areas
- Providing counselling and advice on best use of medicines to patients
- Working in our aseptic unit to prepare IV medications
- Monitoring and managing specialist medications
- Stock management
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