Band 5 Clinical Pharmacy Technician

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sutton Coldfield is seeking a Band 5 Clinical Pharmacy Technician to provide pharmaceutical care and work collaboratively with a diverse healthcare team. The successful candidate will enhance patient care in a hospital setting, supported by a comprehensive training program. Key responsibilities include delivering medicines optimisation services, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring a high standard of clinical care. Applicants must be registered as a pharmacy technician and have relevant experience in an acute hospital environment.

Benefits

In-service development training

Specialised skills development

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacy technician with a national qualification.
• Post qualification experience in an acute setting is required.
• Accredited Checking Technician qualification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacy in providing complete pharmaceutical care.
• Deliver high quality ward based medicines optimisation service.
• Act as role model and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Professional attitude

Attention to detail

Ability to motivate self and others

Calm under pressure

Flexible approach

Education

Pharmacy Technician qualification

Dispensing Accuracy Accreditation

Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians

Job description

Band 5 Clinical Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 07 January 2026

A fantastic opportunity has presented for an enthusiastic and committed individual to gain specialised skills in a clinical role. We are looking for a motivated pharmacy technician to join our diverse team.

The post holder will be a key part of the wider pharmacy team responsible for working alongside other healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, to manage the provision and supply of medication to patients at Good Hope within University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust.

You will be responsible for delivering a high standard of clinical care to patients at our hospital through the provision of a safe and effective clinical medicines optimisation service. As part of this role, you will work collaboratively with the clinical pharmacy team to bridge the gap between pharmacy and clinical area(s). You will build key relationships with the multidisciplinary team, acting as a key communication link.

In this 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 undertake a comprehensive training schedule with the support of several experienced Clinical Pharmacy Technicians.

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

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 pharmacy satellite unit in cancer services;
• 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 post qualification experience within an acute setting;
• 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 one evening per week, 1 in 7‑12 weekends, and one bank holiday per year 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

• Must have the following:
• Professional Registration with the GPhC.
• Dispensing Accuracy Accreditation. West Midland's scheme or equivalent.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework) or equivalent.
• Plus one of the following:
• Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians
• OR
• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science and Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills
• OR
• equivalent as defined by the General Pharmaceutical Council

Experience

• Experience in Pharmacy pre-qualification
• Currently practicing as a band 4 pharmacy technician / equivalent or above with post-qualification experience within an acute setting
• The ability to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge and the relevant practical experience for the post
• Significant experience within a pharmacy setting
• Experience of the specialist function for area of responsibility
• Experience of organising other grades of staff and their workload
• Experienced in working to policies and procedures
• Significant experience within a hospital pharmacy setting