Pharmacy Technician

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 4 pharmacist with a clear path to Band 5 progression. The role involves dispensing and checking prescriptions for wards, departments and community units, and collaborating with the Medicines Management team to maintain a cost-effective system.

Prior posts and UK registration are essential. Applicants should be registered with GPHC and have post-registration pharmacy experience.

Qualifications

• GPHC Registration is required.
• Post Registration Pharmacy Experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Dispense or check prescriptions and inpatient orders post clinical validation.
• Work with the Dispensary Lead to ensure efficient medicines management.

Skills

GPHC Registration

Post Registration Pharmacy Experience

Job description

Employer Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Peters / Ashford Hospital Town Chertsey Salary Band 4 to Band 5 Closing 10/10/2026 12:00 Interview date 21/10/2026

NHS AfC: Band 4

Job overview

This post is a Band 4 with progression to a Band 5.

The postholder will

• To dispense or check all types of prescriptions and inpatient orders presented to the Pharmacy for wards & departments post clinical validation from Ashford and St Peters Hospital and all community units served by the Pharmacy in accordance with Trust and departmental service level agreements.
• To work with the Dispensary Lead and Chief Technician for Medicines Management in the provision of an efficient, cost-effective medicines management system.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

Dispensary

• Dispense prescriptions and a variety of medication requests, (including Controlled drugs and extemporaneous preparations, unlicensed medication), presented to the Pharmacy from Ashford and St Peters Hospital wards, departments and outside units in accordance with department agreements.
• Counsel outpatients on the use of their medication (compliance, side effects, possible drug interactions) and check patients understand the information shared.
• Maintain accurate stock levels of dispensary stock including controlled drugs, and undertake regular stock takes of all dispensary stock in rotation according to departmental procedures. This includes checking accuracy recorded on Ascribe and controlled drug register entries.
• Assist in the management of stock control in the dispensary for drugs, containers and other support items.

Ensure that ‘to follows’ items and special orders are followed up and processed.

Working for our organisation

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.

St Peter’s Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

General

• Act as a facilitator / supervisor for trainees
• Attend continuing education and training provision relevant to the post.
• Undertake relevant training and continuous professional development in accordance with General Pharmaceutical Council requirements, organisational needs and service priorities Participate in near miss audits and suggest improvement ideas to support safe pharmacy practice.
• Participate in late night, weekend and bank holiday rotas.

Person specification

Qualifications

• GPHC Registration

Experience

• Post Registration Pharmacy Experience

Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.

Certificate of Sponsorship

In line with UKVI guidance, we are unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for Band 2 and Band 3 roles.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.