Inpatient Dispensary Specialist Pharmacy Technician

Cambridge University Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site leisure facilities

Shopping concourse and day nurseries

Subsidised parking on site

Reduced bus travel costs (Stagecoach)

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technician to join the Inpatient Dispensary team. You will support the Dispensary Manager in managing, coordinating and delivering inpatient dispensing services and help ensure compliance with trust policies.

The role offers professional development, flexible working patterns and a pro rata salary of £28,392 to £39,043.

Qualifications

• NVQ3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacy technician
• Computer literacy: Word and Excel

Responsibilities

• Support the Dispensary Manager in the Inpatient Dispensary service delivery
• Follow Trust and Department policies and procedures
• Pursue appropriate post-qualification studies as required

Skills

Good communication skills

Accurate dispensing

Dispensing practice

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ3 Pharmacy Services

BTEC Pharmaceutical Science

GPhC registration (Pharmacy Technician)

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking a GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technician to join our Inpatient Dispensary Team, led by Pharmacy Technicians. In this role, you will support the Dispensary Manager in managing, coordinating, and delivering our Inpatient Dispensing Services. This diverse role offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills and deepen your understanding of all aspects of this essential Pharmacy service.

Main duties of the job

• The Dispensary Specialist Pharmacy Technician supports the Dispensary Manager in the management, co-ordination and delivery of the Inpatient Dispensary service.
• All duties in accordance with Trust and Departmental policies and procedures.
• To undertake appropriate post-qualification studies as required.

About us

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Details

Date posted: 29 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £28,392 to £39,043 a year p.a. pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 180-B-264258

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 8th November 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on week commencing 16th November 2026.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full-time permanent contract unless you have: applied for a Graduate visa or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Essential qualifications

• Minimum qualification NVQ3 Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Science or CGLI/Apothecaries Hall pre 1985 certificates
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacy technician
• Checking accreditation, one or all of: Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework), Medicines Management Accreditation (CMMPT or national equivalent), Preparative Services Checking Accreditation
• Computer Literacy (Word, Excel)

Desirable qualifications

• Membership of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK)

Essential experience

• Recent hospital or community pharmacy dispensing or relevant specialist experience
• Recent dispensing or aseptics experience

Desirable experience

• Supervision of other staff grades
• NHS experience

Essential knowledge

• Policies and procedures
• Formulary management
• Awareness of NICE, NSF and NPSA and involved in implementation of relevant guidance
• Dispensing and Dispensing practice

Essential skills

• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Accurate Dispensing skills

Desirable skills

• Accurate final checking skills

Essential additional requirements

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Addenbrooke's Hospital-Division B, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.cuh.nhs.uk

For questions about the job, contact

Inpatient Dispensary Manager, Matthew Watkins, [e-mail], 01223274972