Pharmacy Technician Higher Level - Homecare

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Technician to join their Homecare and High-Cost Medicines Team. The role involves supporting the Lead Pharmacist, managing operational tasks, ensuring safe handling of medicines, and enhancing patient care. Applicants need to be GPhC-registered with hospital pharmacy experience. The position offers a salary ranging from £31,049 to £37,796 annually, with opportunities for both full-time and part-time working patterns, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must be GPhC-registered as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience working in a hospital pharmacy is essential.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Pharmacist in the development and delivery of services.
• Manage operational aspects of homecare effectively.
• Ensure safe handling of homecare medicines.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Pharmacy technical processes knowledge

Education

GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician

Previous hospital pharmacy experience

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Electronic ordering systems

Job description

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our expanding Homecare and High Cost Medicines Team at Kettering General Hospital. The homecare department has seen significant growth, now supporting over 2,300 patients across a wide range of therapeutic areas. We are seeking an innovative, motivated, and detail‑oriented technician to support the safe, efficient, and cost‑effective delivery of medicines through homecare.

The successful candidate will work closely with clinical teams across the Trust and with external homecare providers to ensure a high standard of patient care. You will play a key role in developing and improving departmental processes, supporting service improvements, and contributing to the ongoing growth of our homecare services.

Main Duties

• Support the Lead Pharmacist and Specialist Technician in homecare and high cost medicines in the development and delivery of the homecare service.
• Coordinate and manage operational aspects of homecare, liaising effectively with providers and internal hospital teams.
• Ensure the safe, accurate, and efficient handling of homecare medicines and associated documentation.
• Provide technical support to specialist pharmacists, technicians, and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Communicate effectively with clinical staff, patients, and external suppliers.
• Contribute to audits, reporting, and service improvement projects.
• Support the optimisation of high cost medicines use across the Trust.
• Undertake other technical duties as required to support the wider pharmacy service.

Essential

• GPhC‑registered Pharmacy Technician.
• Previous hospital pharmacy experience.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Sound knowledge of pharmacy technical processes and IT skills for the pharmacy computer.
• In‑depth understanding of electronic ordering and invoicing systems.
• Broad technical and pharmaceutical knowledge relating to promotion of high quality, effective and cost‑effective use of medicines.
• Proven ability to influence a team and its outcomes.

Desirable

• Previous experience in homecare medicines services.
• Involvement in service improvement or audit work.
• Experience of analysing audit results and providing written reports of the findings.
• Understanding of the local and national homecare agenda.
• Previous experience working within the homecare team.

About Us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values: Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Courageous, Accountable

Details

• Date posted: 03 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum/pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 264‑7609098‑CSS
• Job locations: Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8UZ

Legal & Other Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.