Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician Band 4 to 5 progression | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

North East London NHS Foundation Trust; Ilford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in England is seeking a Rotational Medicine Management Pharmacy Technician to support patient-facing clinical services across inpatient wards and community teams. This developmental position offers opportunities to progress and is ideal for highly motivated individuals. A comprehensive induction and support for competency advancement are provided. Closing date for applications is on Thursday 13 Nov 2025.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London

Comprehensive induction program

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and high-performing individual required.
• Experience in patient-facing clinical services.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-facing clinical services across inpatient wards and community teams.
• Support the team, department and organisation in achieving patient centred care.

Job description

Overview

This post is offered as a Band 4 developmental position, with the opportunity to progress to Band 5 once the agreed competencies are met within a set time period following a successful appointment. Should you already meet the required competencies, this post can be offered at Band 5.

NELFT is seeking a Rotational Medicine Management Pharmacy Technician to join our innovative pharmacy team. This role will support the team, department, and organisation in achieving patient centred care. NELFT provide a wide range of community and mental health services to a large population across Kent, Essex and North East London. We are looking for a highly motivated and high-performing Medicine Management Pharmacy Technician to join this growing team. The role will provide patient-facing clinical services across our inpatient wards and community teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-facing clinical services across inpatient wards and community teams.
• Support the team, department and organisation in achieving patient centred care.

Additional information

• Values and culture: Our Values 2025 - 2030; We are kind; We are respectful; We work together with our communities.
• Starting with NELFT: New starters join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training and equipment allocation. Induction includes meetings with the executive team, senior managers and drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. Induction held at the head office in Rainham, Essex.
• Probationary Period: This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from probation (subject to current internal status).
• High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London: 15% of the basic salary (minimum £4,714 to maximum £5,941 per annum, pro rata for part time).
• Other documentation: Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at NELFT. We encourage reference to these documents when applying.
• Application notes: We welcome applications even if you do not meet all criteria in the person specification; some posts close early to limit the number of applications.
• Certificates of Sponsorship: We are a registered sponsor organisation but may not sponsor all roles. Check eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS is not included to ensure fairness and consistency.
• Use of AI: See attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.
• Closing date: This advert closes on Thursday 13 Nov 2025.