Bank Pharmacy Technician

University Hospitals Of North Midlands Nhs Trust; Stafford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stafford is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly pharmacy team on a bank contract. The role focuses on dispensing, stock control, medicines optimisation on wards and staff training in a busy hospital setting.

We require NVQ3/BTEC or equivalent, GPhC registration, and recent hospital or community pharmacy experience. You will work flexibly on site at County Hospital and enjoy NHS development opportunities.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent and GPhC registration.
• ACT qualification or willingness to undertake training.
• 1 year hospital or community pharmacy experience preferred.
• Commitment to CPD and patient-centred care.
• Ability to supervise Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing controlled drugs using electronic registers from automated storage cabinets.
• Gain experience in IT Systems including Ascribe, Omnicell cabinets and Prescription Tracking.
• Maintain stock control of medicines.
• Medicines optimisation on wards.
• Support and train staff.

Skills

Patient counselling

Supervisory skills

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Numerate

Flexibility

Education

NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services or National BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council

National Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification

Expert Witness/A1 NVQ Assessor Qualification

Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians

Tools

Ascribe

Omnicell

Prescription Tracking

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

Job summary At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

Are you a passionate and dedicated Pharmacy Technician looking for a flexible position?

We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and dedicated Pharmacy Technicians to join our friendly pharmacy team on a bank contract.

Main duties of the job

• Dispensing controlled drugs using electronic registers from automated storage cabinets
• Gaining experience in IT Systems including Ascribe, Omnicell cabinets& Prescription Tracking
• Maintaining good stock control of medicines
• Medicines optimisation on wards
• Supporting and training staff

You must be a team player with the ability to work flexibly and react positively to change. Essential skills include an eye for detail, high level of accuracy and knowing the limitations of the role. You must be able to follow written procedures, work under supervision and complete tasks accurately to set deadlines.

About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details

Date posted: 03 September 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Bank

Working pattern: Flexible working

Reference number: 205-8251542

Job locations: County Hospital, Weston Road, Stafford, ST16 3SA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities For further information, please refer to the attached job description and person specification, available to download at any time or speak directly with the hiring manager, contact details are as followed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services or National BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent nationally recognised qualification plus Accredited underpinning knowledge
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• National Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification or requirement to undertake the training
• Expert Witness/A1 NVQ Assessor Qualification or willing to undertake
• Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians
• Minimum 1 year recent experience in either a hospital pharmacy or community pharmacy setting
• Commitment and evidence of professional updating and continuous professional development
• Patient counselling skills - pleasant professional manner; knowledge of use of medicines and advising patients; assessing patient's pharmaceutical care needs
• Supervisory skills to supervise Pharmacy Assistants and Student Pharmacy Technicians
• Computer literate with good general keyboard skills for using the pharmacy computer systems, including ordering and receiving stock and rectifying stock discrepancies
• Literate and numerate
• Evidence of interest in new ways of working and developing specialist knowledge in a clinical area

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address: County Hospital, Weston Road, Stafford, ST16 3SA, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Lead Pharmacy Technician Dispensary Services Rachel Adamson [e-mail] 01785886466

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