Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician

FHFT Education Academy; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust in Slough is seeking a GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician to join the Medicines Management team. This Band 4/5 role offers 37.5 hours per week with late duty and weekend commitments, and a clear pathway to ACT accreditation as you progress.

Progression to Band 5 is possible with ACT development and specialist training across areas such as Acute Medicine, Surgery, and Oncology/Hematology.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with GPHC.
• Recognised Accredited Checking qualification.
• NVQ A1 Assessor experience or qualification.
• Leadership/management qualification to support teams.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and label prescriptions accurately and safely.
• Rotational experience across inpatient and outpatient dispensing.
• Support safe and appropriate use of medicines on wards.
• Complete accurate medication histories and reconciliations.
• Contribute to training and development across rotations.

Skills

Dispensing accuracy

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

GPhC registration

Accredited Checking Qualification

NVQ A1 Assessor

Leadership/management Qualification

Tools

EPIC EPR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Band 4 - Band 5

Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 4 - Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (late duty and weekend commitments) Job ref 151-SL0611-A

Site Wexham Park Hospital Town Slough Salary £29,812 - £40,996 per annum incl HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 13/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for GPhC‑registered Pharmacy Technicians to join our Medicines Management team at Frimley Health.

This is a Band 4/5 progression post, designed for both experienced hospital pharmacy technicians and those looking to transition from community or other pharmacy sectors.

Previous hospital experience is not essential.

You will be supported through a comprehensive in‑house training programme, including medicines management competencies, digital skills development and leadership training.

Progression to Band 5 includes Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) development, if not already achieved, and opportunities to specialise in clinical areas of interest.

Previous applicants need not to apply.

Applicants currently working in, or transitioning from, a Band 5 role will be considered at Band 5 from the outset. Successful candidates will be appointed at either Band 4 or Band 5, depending on their level of experience

Main duties of the job

Dispensary & Technical Services:

• Safe and accurate dispensing and labelling of a wide range of prescriptions.
• Rotational experience across, Inpatient and outpatient dispensing (including clinical trials).
• Chemotherapy and specialist medicines.
• Controlled Drugs.
• Automated Drug Cabinets (ADCs).
• Robotic dispensing systems.
• Satellite services such as emergency supply pathways or hospice/mental health partners.
• Completing accurate medication histories and medicines reconciliation.
• Supporting safe and appropriate use of medicines on the wards.
  Counselling patients on new and existing treatments.
• Communicating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care.
• Weekly clinical governance checks under guidance from senior Medicines Management Technicians.
• Training and Development:
• Full competency‑based training programme across all rotations.
• Opportunity to develop specialist skills in areas such as Acute Medicine, Care of the Elderly, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Respiratory, Oncology/Haematology, Maternity, Paediatrics or Frailty services (subject to service needs).
• Support to complete ACT accreditation (if applicable).
  Leadership and supervisory development as you progress toward Band 5.

You will need:

• To be a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council or a Pre-Registration Student eligible for registration this year.

Working for our organisation

Visa Sponsorship:
This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.

We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will be a GPhC‑registered Pharmacy Technician responsible for contributing to the delivery of safe, effective and patient‑centred pharmacy services.

• You will be expected to:
• Demonstrate accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Follow established procedures and uphold high professional standards.
• Support service improvement and patient safety initiatives across the pharmacy service.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered as a Pharmacy technician with GPHC
• Recognised Accredited. Checking qualification.
• NVQ A1 Assessor
• Leadership/management Qualification

Experience

• Hospital pharmacy experience.
• Experience in supervising people.
• Experience of using the EPIC EPR system.
• Experience of recruitment and selection

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of CPDs.
• Knowledge of common medications to be able to accurately counsel patients and carers.
• Clear communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload
• Able to work on several issues simultaneously; able to reprioritise work in a rapidly changing environment.
• Knowledge of EPIC.
• Knowledge of common computers systems and Microsoft apps including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Special Requirements

• Ability to be work flexible hours including late evenings, bank holidays and weekends on a rotational Basis.
• This post may require you to work cross site therefore must have a willingness to travel between sites.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.

We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.

We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Th rough our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.

Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.

Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. We would advise that you complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.