Pharmacy Technician (Bank) – Patient-Centric Meds Expert

Circle Health Group Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

The Priory Hospital in Birmingham, part of Circle Health Group, is recruiting a Bank Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy team on an as-required basis. The role involves dispensing medicines, supporting ward-based activities, and ensuring safe storage and distribution of drugs.

You should be registered with the GPhC and hold an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills. Bank shifts are offered with an hourly rate up to £16.00, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician.
• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent.
• Experience in a hospital/healthcare pharmacy setting.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and prepare medicines accurately in accordance with prescriptions and legal requirements.
• Supply medications to wards, theatres and outpatient departments, ensuring safe and timely distribution.
• Participate in ward-based activities, including stock top-ups, medicines reconciliation, and patient counselling (within scope).
• Work closely with pharmacists and nursing teams to support safe and efficient use of medicines at ward level.
• Maintain appropriate levels of stock across all areas of the pharmacy and clinical units.
• Order, receive, and check deliveries, ensuring secure and correct storage of medicines.

Skills

GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician

Hospital pharmacy experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills

Job description

The Priory Hospital in Birmingham, part of Circle Health Group, is recruiting a Bank Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy team on an as-required basis. The role involves dispensing medicines, supporting ward-based activities, and ensuring safe storage and distribution of drugs.

You should be registered with the GPhC and hold an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills. Bank shifts are offered with an hourly rate up to £16.00, dependent on experience and qualifications.