Hospital Pharmacy Technician: Dispense & Ward Support

Circle Health Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Friends & Family hospital discounts

Family friendly policies

Life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Employee recognition programs

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The Priory Hospital in Birmingham, part of Circle Health Group, invites applications for a Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy department. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with a flexible shift pattern.

Responsibilities include dispensing medicines, supplying to wards, and supporting discharge planning. Applicants must be a Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC and have hospital or healthcare pharmacy experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Experience in hospital or healthcare pharmacy settings.
• 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.
• Support discharge planning by preparing take-home medications and liaising with clinical teams for continuity of care.
• 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.
• Help identify and reduce medication waste through effective stock rotation and communication with clinical areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GPhC registration

Job description

The Priory Hospital in Birmingham, part of Circle Health Group, invites applications for a Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy department. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with a flexible shift pattern.

Responsibilities include dispensing medicines, supplying to wards, and supporting discharge planning. Applicants must be a Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC and have hospital or healthcare pharmacy experience.