Inpatient Dispensary Specialist Pharmacy Technician

NHS; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cambridge is seeking a GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technician. The role involves supporting the Dispensary Manager and delivering Inpatient Dispensing Services. Candidates should have relevant pharmacy qualifications and experience, with options for Band 4 or Band 5 positions. The organization emphasizes a values-driven environment and supports flexible working arrangements. Salary ranges from £27,485 to £37,796 p.a. pro rata.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Flexible working options

Travel subsidies

Staff amenities

Qualifications

• GPhC registration required for the role.
• Essential experience in hospital or community pharmacy dispensing or related experience.
• Recent dispensing or aseptics experience is important.

Responsibilities

• Support the Dispensary Manager in the management and delivery of Inpatient Dispensary services.
• Ensure all duties are in accordance with Trust and Departmental policies.
• Undertake appropriate post-qualification studies as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Accurate dispensing

Education

NVQ3 Pharmacy Services

BTEC Pharmaceutical Science

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

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. We are looking for a Band 4/5 Pharmacy Technician with an ACPT qualification. However, we will also consider Pharmacy Technicians with relevant experience who are willing to work towards obtaining an ACPT qualification. We also welcome applications from Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians who are about to complete their qualification, with entry-level positions available at Band 4.

Responsibilities

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

Our Trust: 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 focus on a quality service for patients, staff and partners. CUH\’s values — Together, Safe, Kind, Excellent — are at the heart of patient care. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local population and specialist services.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and aim to reflect the communities we serve.

Details

Date posted: 24 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £27,485 to £37,796 a year p.a. pro rata

Contract: Permanent

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

Reference number: 180-B-254176

Job locations: Addenbrookes Hospital - Division B, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ

Job responsibilities

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

Salary bands

Band 4: £27,485 to £30,162 p.a. pro rata

Band 5: £31,049 to £37,796 p.a. pro rata

This vacancy closes at midnight on 6th October 2025

Interview Date: TBC

Eligibility and sponsorship

• For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough roles, priority to applicants at risk of redundancy; interviews not guaranteed.
• Student visa: cannot be offered a full-time permanent contract unless requirements are met (Graduate visa or sponsorship).
• Disclosure checks apply.

Why Cambridge University Hospitals?

We offer a values-driven environment with opportunities for development, mentoring, research experience, and a high quality of life in Cambridge.

Benefits

We provide development opportunities, on-site facilities, flexible working, and options to support good working days, including travel subsidies and staff amenities.

Qualifications

• Essential: NVQ3 Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Science or pre-1985 certificates; General Pharmaceutical Council registration; checking accreditation (Accredited Checking Technician, Medicines Management Accreditation, or Preparative Services Checking Accreditation); computer literacy (Word, Excel).

Experience

• Essential: recent hospital or community pharmacy dispensing or related experience; recent dispensing or aseptics experience.
• Desirable: supervision of other staff grades.

Knowledge and Skills

• Policies and procedures; formulary management; awareness of NICE, NSF and NPSA; dispensing practices; good communication skills; accurate dispensing.

Additional information

• UK registration required; disclosure checks apply; sponsorship information considered with applications.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.