Pharmacy Technician (Bank)

Nuffield Health Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician (Bank) to work part-time at Shrewsbury Hospital. The role involves hospital-based pharmacy services, medication preparation, and close collaboration with patients and the hospital team.

Applicants should be registered with the GPhC, hold NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy service or equivalent, and have strong communication and IT skills. Salary is paid hourly, with pay dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy service or equivalent.
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Hospital experience preferred (1 year) or two years in community pharmacy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong IT skills.
• Excellent patient and hospital team customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacy technician services in a hospital setting.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Collaborate with patients and hospital staff to ensure safe medication use.
• Support preparation and distribution of medicines and related tasks.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy service

GPhC registered

Hospital experience

Communication skills

IT skills

Customer service

Job description

Nuffield Health

Pharmacy Technician (Bank)

The closing date is 03 November 2026

Job summary

Job Description Pharmacy Technician (Bank) Shrewsbury Hospital | Pharmacy | Bank | Part time £16.00 per hour

Main duties of the job

• As a Pharmacy Technician you will:
• Have NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy service or equivalent
• Be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Experience of working in a hospital of at least one year is preferred or at least two years community experience.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong IT skills.
• Excellent people and customer service skills are essential, as you will be working closely both with patients and the hospital team.
• Be highly organised and an analytical individual, you will have excellent attention to detail
• Have the ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

About us

Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital Shrewsbury hospital, ranked as 'Good' in the last CQC inspection, is purpose built and well equipped with 30 en-suite bedrooms, 3 operating theatres, an endoscopy suite, an Ambulatory Care Unit, and a busy outpatients department which includes physiotherapy and diagnostic imaging. Our diagnostic provision includes X-ray, Ultrasound, MRI and CT facilities. We offer the most up to date surgical treatments combined with a warm welcome and a professional and caring service from our matron-led nursing team. We specialise in the areas of orthopaedics, ophthalmology, cosmetic surgery, and women's health, but also undertake general surgery, urology, and interventions for chronic pain management.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

JR0102732

Job locations

Longden Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 9DP

Shrewsbury

SY3 9DP

United Kingdom

Employer details

Employer name

Nuffield Health

Address

Longden Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 9DP

Shrewsbury

SY3 9DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

• Talent Acquisition
• People Services
• [e-mail]
• 03001235080