Band 5 Clinical Pharmacy Technician – Rotational

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Clinical Pharmacy Technician to join the University Hospital NHS Trust at the Queen Elizabeth site. The role involves close collaboration with the multidisciplinary team on wards to deliver a high‑quality, patient‑focused clinical pharmacy service. You must hold or be working toward an Accredited Checking qualification.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Support the pharmacy department by providing complete pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Deliver a high‑quality, ward‑based medicine optimisation service.
• Act as a role model and provide training and mentoring to junior staff members.
• Support the in‑patient pharmacy where required.
• Carry out accuracy checking commitments.

Key person specification requirements

• A nationally recognised pharmacy technician qualification and registration with the GPHC.
• At least one year of post‑qualification experience as a registered pharmacy technician.
• A national recognised accredited accuracy checking qualification.
• A professional attitude with the ability to motivate self and others.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A flexible approach and commitment to accommodate the needs of the service.
• A strong attention to detail.
• Experience working as a clinical pharmacy technician or similar capacity (desirable).

Qualifications

Essential academic qualifications include:

• GCSEs in Mathematics, English and Science (or equivalent) with at least a Grade C/4.
• Level 2 NVQ in Pharmacy Service Skills (or equivalent) and Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (or equivalent) as defined by the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Professional registration with the GPhC.
• Accreditated Checking Technician qualification (National Framework).

Desirable qualifications:

• Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework).

Experience

Essential experience:

• Two years’ work experience in pharmacy pre‑qualification.
• Current practice as a band 4 pharmacy technician (or equivalent) with post‑qualification experience within an acute setting.
• Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice, health and safety at work, COSHH, dispensing, stock control, supply and IT systems.
• Understanding of medicines, side effects, and relevant policies and procedures.
• Ability to deliver a cost‑effective service and reduce waste.

Desirable experience:

• Experience working as a Clinical Pharmacy Technician or similar capacity.
• Deputising for senior personnel and coordinating daily workflow.
• Experience setting up new working practices or procedures.
• Participation in training and mentoring of staff.
• Understanding of the ward environment.

Additional criteria

• Ability to work in a team.
• Enthusiastic, reliable, trustworthy and displays a mature attitude.
• Good time management and careful, accurate work.
• Demonstrate discretion, diplomacy, fairness and objectivity.
• Motivate others and use own initiative.
• Self‑motivated and committed to continuous improvement of the pharmacy service.
• Flexible to work in accordance with service needs and willingness to travel to other Trust sites.
• Abide by the Trust Vision and Values.
• Awareness of future developments within pharmacy.

Working pattern and benefits

Full‑time, flexible working. Rotational evening, weekend and bank holiday work required.

Contact information

For further information please contact Helen Laws: helen.laws@uhb.nhs.uk or 0121 627 8730.

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