Band 4 Pharmacy Technician - QH | Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking registered Pharmacy Technicians to join their team at Queen’s Hospital in Romford. The role involves clinical ward-based activities including drug assessment, inpatient and outpatient dispensing, and counselling. Applicants are expected to hold NVQ 3 in Pharmacy Services and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. The Trust offers comprehensive training for ongoing development and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Newly qualified pharmacy technicians or those about to qualify will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine pharmaceutical duties.
• Provide a high-quality, patient-orientated service.
• Perform clinical ward-based duties including assessment of patient’s own drugs.
• Dispense medications for inpatients and outpatients.
• Provide discharge counselling.

Skills

Pharmaceutical duties

Patient assessment

Drug history taking

Controlled drug dispensing

Discharge counselling

Education

NVQ 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for registered Pharmacy Technicians to join our team based at Queen’s Hospital in Romford. Duties include clinical ward-based activities such as assessment of patient’s own drugs and drug history taking, inpatient and outpatient dispensing, controlled drug dispensing, and discharge counselling.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine pharmaceutical duties in a professional manner and provide a high-quality, patient-orientated service, both in dispensaries and on the wards.
• Clinical ward-based duties including assessment of patient’s own drugs and drug history taking.
• Inpatient, out-patient and controlled drug dispensing.
• Discharge counselling.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 in Pharmacy Services, or equivalent, and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification.
• Newly qualified pharmacy technicians or those about to qualify will be considered.

Training and Development

We have a comprehensive in-house training package to enable you to develop as a clinical ward-based pharmacy technician. The Trust offers a variety of specialities including respiratory, endocrine, neurology & stroke, oncology, frailty and acute care to support ongoing learning and experience.

About the Trust

We operate from two main sites – King George Hospital (KGH) in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments serving over 330,000 visitors last year. We are investing to transform services and improve patient care, including introducing an electronic patient record to benefit staff and patients. Our staff come from diverse backgrounds and we are proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

How to Apply / Contact

For further details, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. Applicants should review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting an application. All new staff are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online. For queries or to request adjustments for applicants with a disability, contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5962. Further details may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

This advert closes on Monday 13 Oct 2025