Bank Pharmacy Technician – Hospital Ward & Dispensing

Circle Health Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Priory Hospital in Birmingham, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Bank Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy team on an as-and-when-required basis.

You will dispense and prepare medicines, supply wards and theatres, participate in stock checks and patient counselling, and work closely with pharmacists and nursing staff to support safe use of medicines. GPhC registration and hospital experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Experience working in a hospital or healthcare pharmacy setting.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and prepare medicines accurately in accordance with prescriptions and legal requirements.
• Supply medications to wards, theatres, and outpatient departments, ensuring safe and timely distribution.
• Participate in ward-based activities, including stock top-ups, medicines reconciliation, and patient counselling (within scope).
• Work closely with pharmacists and nursing teams to support safe and efficient use of medicines at ward level.
• Maintain appropriate levels of stock across all areas of the pharmacy and clinical units.
• Order, receive, and check deliveries, ensuring secure and correct storage of medicines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

GPhC registration

Job description

The Priory Hospital in Birmingham, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Bank Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy team on an as-and-when-required basis.

You will dispense and prepare medicines, supply wards and theatres, participate in stock checks and patient counselling, and work closely with pharmacists and nursing staff to support safe use of medicines. GPhC registration and hospital experience are essential.