Inpatient Dispensary Specialist Pharmacy Technician

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Cambridge is seeking a GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technician to support the Inpatient Dispensary Team. This role involves managing and delivering key pharmacy services, with career and development opportunities available. Ideal candidates will be Band 4/5 with an ACPT qualification or relevant experience. Attractive benefits and a commitment to work-life balance are offered.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Reduced-cost transport

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician or Trainee approaching qualification.
• Willingness to undertake post-qualification studies as required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Dispensary Manager in managing the Inpatient Dispensary service.
• Ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with policies and procedures.

Skills

GPhC registration

ACPT qualification

Experience in pharmacy

Education

Pharmacy Technician qualification

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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

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

Qualifications and Experience

• GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician or Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician approaching qualification. • Band 4/5 with ACPT qualification preferred; will consider those with relevant experience who will work towards ACPT. • Willingness to undertake post-qualification studies as required.

About Cambridge University Hospitals

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, CUH is committed to providing outstanding care. 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 for regional, national and international patients. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from all applicants irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, or socio-economic background.

Why Join CUH

• Values and reputation for outstanding care • Opportunities to experience a range of specialties • Career and development opportunities • Preceptorship and mentoring programmes • Research experience and opportunities • Lovely location and quality of life • Excellent schools/colleges and transport links

Benefits

CUH offers development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Benefits include reduced-cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from the Cambridge site, free Park and Ride between Babraham Road and Trumpington, free travel to Cambridge train station and our hospitals, and subsidised on-site parking for eligible staff. On-site facilities include hot food 24/7 at a reduced cost, a staff pod break space with a colleague-only café (Deakin Centre) and quiet areas to rest and recharge.

Flexible Working and Hours

CUH is committed to helping employees achieve a good work-life balance. Flexible arrangements may include part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start/finish times. If you would like to discuss hours, please contact the provided details. In some cases, alternative working hours may be considered.

Additional Information

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. This vacancy closes at midnight on 6 October 2025. Interview date is to be confirmed. For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough roles, applicants at risk of redundancy will be prioritised, but interviews cannot be guaranteed. For visa rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be offered to Student visa holders unless one of the following applies: Graduate visa, completion of studies with Graduate visa application, or Trust sponsorship under Skilled Worker with studies completed within 3 months of start date.

Application Closing

This advert closes on Monday 6 Oct 2025.