Pharmacy Technician

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join their team for a 12-month maternity cover. This full-time position involves dispensing activities, supervising staff, and providing pharmaceutical care across community hospitals and mental health services. Applicants should have relevant hospital experience and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. The role offers flexible working options, 27 days of leave, and additional benefits.

Benefits

27 days leave plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension

Flexible working opportunities

Health and wellbeing opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures for specialist area acquired through training.
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a relevant clinical/dispensary setting.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing activities including final accuracy checks of prescriptions.
• Supervise designated members of staff.
• Assist with the pharmacy stores and distribution services.

Skills

Knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures

Experience in a hospital dispensary

Management of resources

Education

NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent

Registered as a Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Pharmacy Technician

Go back Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

The closing date is 21 December 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our department for a pharmacy technician to join our team to cover maternity leave (12 months). Current students (PrPT) close to completion are also encouraged to apply. The role is varied and constantly evolving to meet the needs of the service, which delivers pharmaceutical care to community hospitals, mental health inpatient wards, mental health community teams and specialised clinical services across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. You will work with a diverse range of staff and patients, so must be able to work collaboratively to deliver the highest quality of care. Currently there are no weekend duties, bank holiday working or late nights. You may be expected to work some Saturday mornings in the future. 1.0 FTE is available, however we are advertising separately for band 3 Senior Pharmacy Assistant and band 4 Pharmacy technician as we are open to receive applications for both. Banding will be determined by the successful applicant.

This is a full time post, but we would consider applicants looking for part time.

This is a fixed term post to provide cover for absence for specific purpose that we anticipate will be required for 12 months. We reserve the right to end this contract sooner with appropriate notice.

Main duties of the job

Ma&icurr;nduties for the post holder include:

• Dispensing activities including final accuracy checks of pharmacist clinically screened prescriptions
• Supervise designated members of staff.
• Act as Practice or Educational Supervisor (as required) for designated pharmacy staff.
• Assist with the pharmacy stores and distribution services.
• Contribute to keeping the different clinical areas across the Trust within agreed budgets.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

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Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures for specialist area acquired through training, NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Provide original certificates to verify qualifications at point of offer

Experience

• Detailed knowledge/experience of working in a hospital dispensary
• Knowledge of the national pharmacy agenda
• Management of resources and delivery of services
• Minimum 2 years experience in a relevant clinical/dispensary setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and 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.

£27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata for part time