Band 4/5 Pharmacy Technician (Rotational)

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Sutton Coldfield is looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join their team. The successful candidate will start at Band 4 and progress to Band 5 based on an individual development plan. Responsibilities include providing pharmaceutical care and mentoring junior staff. Qualified candidates registered with the GPhC are preferred, with opportunities for training. This role may require evening, weekend, and bank holiday shifts.

Benefits

In-service development training

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Pharmacy Technician registered with the GPhC.
• Minimum of one year's post-qualification experience.
• Desirable experience working as a clinical pharmacy technician.

Responsibilities

• Support the pharmacy department with pharmaceutical care.
• Deliver ward-based medicines optimisation services.
• Provide training and mentoring to junior staff.

Skills

Patient-focused approach

Professional attitude

Attention to detail

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Flexibility

Education

Pharmacy technician qualification

Registration with the GPhC

Accredited accuracy checking qualification

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 4/5 Pharmacy Technician (Rotational)

The closing date is 07 October 2025

This is an exciting opportunity to progress your pharmacy career. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and well-motivated individuals to join our friendly team of pharmacy technicians who provide a range of pharmaceutical services in this busy acute hospital Trust.

In this progressive role, you will be fully supported to gain the skills and experience required to practice at an advanced level in the hospital setting. As the successful candidate, you will first commence in the role at band 4, and then upon completion of an individualised development plan you will progress to your role as Clinical Pharmacy Technician, Band 5.

You need to be a qualified Pharmacy Technician registered with the GPhC to apply, however applications from candidates due to qualify & register this year will be considered. Experience of hospital pharmacy is not essential as you will be well-supported in training and developing into this role.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for all essential and desirable criteria required for the role. For further information about the role please contact Melanie Mitchell -- [e-mail] -- 0121 424 9128.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• With a patient-focused approach, you will.
• Support the pharmacy department in the provision of complete pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Deliver a high-quality ward-based medicines optimisation service to a multitude of areas throughout the Trust.
• Act as a role model and provide training and mentoring to junior staff members.
• Support the inpatient pharmacy where required.
• Carry out accuracy checking commitments

Key Person Specification Requirements

• A nationally recognised pharmacy technician qualification and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Currently practicing as a registered pharmacy technician with at least one year's post-qualification experience
• A nationally 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 is desirable

This post offers in-service development training and the opportunity to gain valuable skills in a clinical role. A requirement to participate in evenings, weekends, and bank holidays on a rotational basis will be necessary.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities

Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Please refer to the attachments to confirm the qualifications required for each role.

Experience

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Additional Criteria

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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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