Band 4 Pharmacy Technician - QH

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic organization as a Band 4 Pharmacy Technician at Queen’s Hospital in Romford. This role involves clinical ward-based duties, dispensing, and patient counselling. Ideal for newly qualified technicians or those about to qualify, with a commitment to high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive training package

Flexible working

London Living Wage employer

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Some experience working in a UK hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Clinical ward-based duties, including counselling and transcribing.
• In and out-patient dispensing.
• Assessment of patients' own drugs and drug history taking.

Skills

Accuracy

Hardworking

Education

NVQ 3 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Join to apply for the Band 4 Pharmacy Technician - QH role at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Job Overview

We are seeking registered Pharmacy Technicians based at Queen’s Hospital in Romford. Responsibilities include:

1. Clinical ward-based duties, including counselling and transcribing
2. In and out-patient dispensing
3. Assessment of patients' own drugs and drug history taking
4. Discharge counselling

Training and Development

We offer a comprehensive training package to develop your skills as a clinical ward-based technician, including:

1. Competence in the assessment of Patient’s Own Drugs
2. Competence in taking medication histories

Candidate Requirements

Applicants should hold an NVQ 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. We welcome applications from newly qualified technicians or those about to qualify. The ideal candidate is hardworking, accurate, and has some experience working in a UK hospital setting.

Role Expectations

The post holder will perform routine pharmaceutical duties professionally, providing high-quality, patient-oriented services both in dispensaries and on wards.

About Us

We are a dynamic organization dedicated to improving patient care. Our recent achievements include opening new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital and being recognized for leadership in healthcare. We operate from two main sites—KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford—and serve a diverse population with over 8,000 staff from 146 countries. We are committed to staff development, flexible working, and being a London Living Wage employer. We are also implementing an electronic patient record system to enhance service delivery.

Additional Information

For more details or informal visits, contact Helen Little, Dispensary Manager, at [e-mail] or 01708435000 ext. 4969.