Hospital Pharmacy Technician — Ward Support & Safe Meds

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies incl. Matern/

Job summary

The Priory Hospital in Birmingham, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a full-time 37.5-hour role. You will dispense medicines, support wards and discharge planning, and work closely with pharmacists and clinical teams.

Applicants should be registered with the GPhC, hold NVQ Level 3 Diploma, and have hospital pharmacy experience. Excellent attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (or equivalent).
• Experience in hospital or healthcare pharmacy setting.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and prepare medicines accurately per prescriptions and legal requirements.
• Supply medications to wards, theatres and outpatient departments safely.
• Support discharge planning with take-home medications and liaison with clinical teams.
• Participate in ward-based stock checks, medicines reconciliation and patient counselling.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and nursing teams for safe medicine use at ward level.
• Help identify and reduce medication waste through stock rotation and clear communication.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technician

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills

Job description

The Priory Hospital in Birmingham, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a full-time 37.5-hour role. You will dispense medicines, support wards and discharge planning, and work closely with pharmacists and clinical teams.

Applicants should be registered with the GPhC, hold NVQ Level 3 Diploma, and have hospital pharmacy experience. Excellent attention to detail and teamwork are essential.