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Band 5
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Pharmacy Technician

NHS Professionals LimitedPinderfields General Hospital, Aberford Road, Wakefield, WF14DG, United Kingdom£17.13 an hourCloses 01/01/2027

At a glance

Band
Band 5
Contract
Bank
Pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Posted
21/07/2026
Closes
01/01/2027

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Role summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy Aseptics Department at Pinderfields General Hospital. You will support the delivery of a high-quality pharmaceutical service, undertaking duties in dispensary and ward environments, and contributing to medicines management systems. Responsibilities include accurately checking dispensed items, ensuring safe and timely supply of medicines, and supervising staff within the Patient Services section. You will maintain professional conduct and support a positive working environment.

Essential criteria

  • BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent qualification.
  • Accredited Checking Technician qualification with relevant certification.
  • Significant post-qualification experience in pharmacy services.
  • Experience in dispensing, medicines management, aseptic preparation, and ward top-up services.
  • Strong attention to detail with good communication and teamwork skills. This is part of Regulation 22 and we want to ensure we give candidates the heads up to have their qualifications ready to prevent delays when we onboard at Trust ID stage.
  • BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent qualification.
  • Accredited Checking Technician qualification with relevant certification.
  • Significant post-qualification experience in pharmacy services.
  • Experience in dispensing, medicines management, aseptic preparation, and ward top-up services.
  • Strong attention to detail with good communication and teamwork skills. This is part of Regulation 22 and we want to ensure we give candidates the heads up to have their qualifications ready to prevent delays when we onboard at Trust ID stage.

Useful to know

Band 5 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a

Pharmacy Technician in Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust to join the Pharmacy

Aseptics Department at Pinderfields General Hospital. You will be responsible

for supporting the delivery of a high-quality pharmaceutical service across the

Trust, undertaking a wide range of duties within dispensary and ward

environments while contributing to effective medicines management systems. You

will be responsible for accurately checking dispensed items as an accredited

checker, ensuring safe and timely supply of medicines to patients, wards,

departments, and external healthcare organisations. You will play a key role in

maintaining efficient pharmacy operations, supporting the delivery of

patient-focused services, and supervising the work of staff within the Patient

Services section to ensure safe, effective, and consistent practice

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Technician

you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of professional

conduct and ensuring your practice reflects the values and expectations of the

Trust. You will be responsible for presenting yourself in a professional manner

in accordance with Trust policies, while supporting a positive and respectful

working environment for colleagues, patients, and service users. You will be

managing effective working relationships with a diverse range of ind

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