Band 5 - Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust; St Albans; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an enthusiastic registered Pharmacy Technician based at St Albans City Hospital. This role involves preparing and dispensing medicines, providing clinical services, and advising staff and patients. Ideal candidates will be motivated, organized, and ideally already registered in a hospital setting. The organization values staff wellbeing and offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support in professional development

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician in a hospital environment.
• Willingness to complete ACPT if it has not been obtained.
• Ability to work effectively both alone and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, dispense, and issue medicines in the dispensary.
• Provide clinical and ward services under direction.
• Offer advice on pharmaceutical matters.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organised

Teamwork

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician (hospital setting) or equivalent

ACPT (encouraged to complete if not held)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic registered Pharmacy Technician, based at the St Albans City Hospital.

Whether you are a registered hospital pharmacy technician seeking a new challenge, a community pharmacy technician looking to transition into a hospital setting, or a pre-registration pharmacy technician nearing qualification, this role offers an excellent platform to advance your career.

To work as part of the pharmacy team in providing an efficient, effective and safe pharmaceutical service to patients and customers.

Responsibilities

• To undertake a range of activities in the dispensary, including the preparation, dispensing and issuing of medicines (including clinical trial products and CDs) in response to prescriptions or requisitions.
• To provide a range of clinical and ward services under the direction of the Lead Clinical Technician.
• To provide advice to ward staff, patients and carers on pharmaceutical matters within own competency.
• To assist the senior Dispensary staff in supervising, training and coaching of pharmacy support workers/student technicians in the dispensary and assist with the daily organisation.
• Applicants must be self-motivated and organised. You will need to be able to work effectively alone and as part of a team.
• Candidates will be encouraged and supported to complete their ACPT, if not already obtained.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician (hospital setting) or equivalent as applicable by the employer.
• Encouragement to complete ACPT where not already obtained.

About the role and organization

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive.

Benefits and working arrangements

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.

Website: www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

Support and accessibility

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [e-mail]

Additional information

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

This advert closes on Tuesday 11 Nov 2025