Pharmacy Technician | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Frimley is seeking dynamic and experienced Pharmacy Technicians for a fixed-term position. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to high-quality patient care and participate in a comprehensive training program. Responsibilities include providing pharmacy services across wards and clinics, managing medicines, and dispensing prescriptions accurately. This role offers flexible working arrangements, supporting work-life balance. Applications close on January 4, 2026.

Benefits

Comprehensive training program

Flexible working arrangements

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• The post holder must be a GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience in hospitals, community, or pharmacy sectors is required.
• Candidates should be enthusiastic about learning new skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacy care across inpatient wards and outpatient clinics.
• Participate in medicines management and offer patient counselling.
• Undertake dispensary duties like dispensing prescriptions accurately.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Experience in a pharmacy sector

Education

GPhC registration

Tools

EPIC electronic prescribing system

Omnicell automated dispensing cabinets

Job description

We are seeking dynamic, motivated and experienced Pharmacy Technicians to join our team on a fixed-term basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals wishing to apply their skills and knowledge within a patient-focused role in a busy hospital environment.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience in hospital, community or other pharmacy sectors.

The successful applicant will thrive in a fast-paced setting, demonstrate a commitment to high-quality patient care and show enthusiasm for learning new skills.

You will take part in a comprehensive training programme designed to prepare you for all aspects of the role and support your professional development within the service.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent, patient-focused pharmacy care across busy inpatient wards, specialist outpatient clinics and satellite units.
• Participate in medicines management rotations, offering direct patient contact including taking accurate medication histories, medicines reconciliation, supporting the safe and effective use of prescribed medicines, and counselling patients on new treatments.
• Undertake dispensary duties including the accurate labelling, dispensing and checking of a wide range of prescriptions, such as controlled drugs, clinical trial medications, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), chemotherapy, home IV therapies and palliative care medicines.
• Use the EPIC electronic prescribing system and Omnicell automated dispensing cabinets accurately to deliver a safe, timely and cost-effective pharmacy service.
• Full training will be provided for all aspects of the role.

Post Holder Profile

• The post holder will be a GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician responsible for delivering high-quality, safe and efficient pharmacy services.
• They will demonstrate excellent communication skills, accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of their work to ensure optimal patient care.
• The role requires the ability to work independently, manage workload effectively and contribute positively within a large, multidisciplinary team.
• The post holder will adhere to established policies and procedures, maintain professional and regulatory standards, and provide support to the wider pharmacy service as required.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Please refer to the full job description for detailed responsibilities and requirements.

This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026