Clinical Pharmacy Technician: Ward & Dispensary Roles

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified or soon‑to‑qualify Pharmacy Technician to develop clinically in an acute hospital pharmacy department. The post covers dispensaries (oncology, outpatients and inpatients) and ward‑level work at Colchester Hospital.

The role requires communication with patients and the MDT, ability to follow procedures, and flexibility. Fixed term to maternity leave until 19 October 2027.

Qualifications

• Qualified or due to qualify as a pharmacy technician in an acute hospital setting.
• Experience in dispensing, counselling and near patient services.
• Ability to supervise staff and participate in training.

Responsibilities

• Provide dispensing, counselling and near patient services in dispensaries including inpatient, oncology and outpatient.
• Accredited Checking Technician duties and error reporting with first-time accuracy.
• Rotate clinically at ward level with patient-centred medicines management.
• Support senior staff and lead on team initiatives when needed.
• Promote medicines safety and follow local and national guidance.

Skills

Proven experience as a pharmacy tech

Reflection and CPD

Supervision of staff

Hospital pharmacy

Education

B-Tech in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent

Registered pharmacy technician with the GPhC

Nationally recognised Accredited Checking Technician

Medicines Reconciliation (or working towards)

Medicines Management qualification

CMMPT or willingness to undertake

Job description

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified or soon‑to‑qualify Pharmacy Technician to develop clinically in an acute hospital pharmacy department. The post covers dispensaries (oncology, outpatients and inpatients) and ward‑level work at Colchester Hospital.

The role requires communication with patients and the MDT, ability to follow procedures, and flexibility. Fixed term to maternity leave until 19 October 2027.