Pharmacy Technician (Dispensary) | The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the dispensary & stores team. The successful candidate will ensure safe and efficient dispensing of medicines, support pharmacy stock management, and lead dispensary workflow. Ideal candidates should be registered with the GPhC or in training to obtain registration shortly. Excellent teamwork, time management, communication, and attention to detail are essential. This position offers a unique working culture with strong support for diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace culture

Flexible working arrangements

Strong disability support

Qualifications

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC or completing training to do so within the next 3 months.
• Strong team player with excellent time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and pay attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Dispense a wide range of prescription types accurately and efficiently.
• Support ordering and invoicing of pharmacy stock.
• Monitor stock according to manufacturer guidelines.

Skills

Team player

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC

Currently completing training as a Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Job Overview

The Pharmacy Department at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital are seeking to recruit a Pharmacy Technician to support our dispensary & stores team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring we supply and dispense medicines safely, effectively and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Dispensing a wide range of prescription types methodically, accurately and efficiently.
• Supporting the ordering, receiving and invoicing of pharmacy stock.
• Ensuring stock is maintained in line with manufacturers guidance, including temperature monitoring, good stock rotation and expiry date checking.
• Supporting the training and development of all staff members with regards to dispensary related activities.
• Supporting the Senior Pharmacy Technician for Dispensary through leading and co‑ordinating dispensary workflow.
• Ensuring service users receive information regarding their medicines.
• Reception duties such as answering the hatch and receiving and triaging phone‑calls within the dispensary.

Qualifications & Experience

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC or currently completing training as a Trainee Pharmacy Technician and registered with the GPhC within the next 3 months.
• Strong team player with excellent time management, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communicator.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

What We Offer

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally. Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award‑winning team.

Equal Opportunity & Disability Support

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.