Inpatient Dispensary Specialist Pharmacy Technician

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site leisure facilities

Shopping concourse

Day nurseries

Stagecoach bus travel discount

Park and Ride free

Parking subsidy

24/7 hot on-site food

Staff pod break spaces

Colleague caf with free tea/coffee

Flexible working options

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Inpatient Dispensary Specialist Pharmacy Technician to join the Dispensary Team. The post requires a GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician with Band 4/5 level and an ACPT qualification or commitment to obtain ACPT.

The role involves supporting the Dispensary Manager in coordinating inpatient dispensing services, with a strong emphasis on policy adherence and continual professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ3/BTEC/CGLI/Apothecaries Hall pre 1985 certificates in pharmacy services.
• GPhC registration as a pharmacy technician.
• Current ACPT qualification or willingness to work towards ACPT.

Responsibilities

• Support the Dispensary Manager in managing and delivering the inpatient dispensing service.
• Adhere to Trust and Departmental policies and procedures.
• Undertake post-qualification studies as required.

Skills

Good communication

Accurate final checking

Education

NVQ3 Pharmacy Services

BTEC Pharmaceutical Science

CGLI/Apothecaries Hall pre 1985 certificates

Job description

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Inpatient Dispensary Specialist Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 08 November 2026

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 (completion within 3 months of application), with entry-level positions available at Band 4.

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 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.

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.

Person Specification

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

Experience

• Recent hospital or community pharmacy dispensing or relevant specialist experience
• Recent dispensing or aseptics experience
• Supervision of other staff grades
• NHS experience

Knowledge

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

Skills

• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Accurate final checking skills

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.

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust