Rotational Pharmacy Technician
The closing date is 18 June 2026
We are seeking to recruit an innovative and forward thinking accredited checking Pharmacy Technician who is able to thrive in a busy environment. They must have a “can do and will do” attitude and be able to overcome challenges in the day‑to‑day operations of the Pharmacy setting and maintaining the high standards expected by the GPhC, the Trust and its patients.
The candidate must be a qualified checking Pharmacy Technician. It is essential that the candidate be professional and diplomatic with good communication skills and have the ability to prioritise their working day under pressure, whilst ensuring company values and behaviours are upheld.
Main duties of the job
The Trust has an Electronic Clinical Patient Record/EPMA System where vital signs are recorded direct from BP machines, electronic prescribing and electronic drug charts are in use Trust-wide and patient documentation (clinical notes, care planning) are now electronic for the entire multidisciplinary team. This has transformed our working practices and is a really exciting time to join the Trust.
The Pharmacy also has automated the dispensing, distribution and storage of Pharmaceutical medicines by installing a Mach 4 Robot. We also have an Omnicell dispensing cabinet in use in the Pharmacy.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated technician to join our team of rotational technicians.
The post holder will participate in a structured rotational programme gaining experience and training in:
- Dispensary services
- Distribution and Community Health Services
- Procurement and Homecare Service
- Clinical Trials and High Cost Drugs Data Management
You will also be able to undertake Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training and, if appropriate, work towards gaining the Practice Supervisor (PS) or Educational Supervisor (ES) qualification.
Person Specification
Skills / Abilities
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Good written communication skills with internal and external colleagues
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
- Good planning and organising skills
Education
- Registration with the GPhC
- BTEC and NVQ3 in pharmaceutical science
Experience
- Experience of hospital pharmacy
- Significant experience of working in a dispensary
- Experience of staff training
Knowledge
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
- Audit knowledge
Other Requirements
- Demonstrating an understanding of Trust Values
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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