Pharmacy Technician | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading University Teaching Hospital in Milton Keynes seeks a Pharmacy Technician for a full-time role. The ideal candidate will participate in pharmaceutical services and assist with dispensing and clinical management. Candidates must hold NVQ Level 3 certification and GPhC registration. Join a progressive team in an environment committed to advancing patient care through education and research. Salary is £27,485 - £30,162 per annum pro rata with flexible working options available.

Benefits

Flexible working practices

Training and development opportunities

Commitment to equal opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold current registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Eligible for newly qualified and experienced Pharmacy Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Participate in comprehensive pharmaceutical service.
• Assist in clinical pharmacy services delivery.
• Dispensing for inpatients, outpatients, and discharge.

Skills

Pharmaceutical service participation

Aseptic production

Dispensing skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Overview

Pharmacy Technician

Department: Pharmacy

Band 4 £27,485 - £30,162 per annum pro rata

Fixed-term contract until 02.06.2026

Full-time 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Would you like a career where the limitation is your imagination? Does progression and opportunity relate to your personal drive of wanting to be the best you can be? As a Pharmacy Technician in hospital, you can make a difference in multiple areas ranging from clinical to management and from bands 4 to 8. We are looking for highly motivated individuals ready to take that next step and join a forward thinking and innovative Pharmacy Technician team here at Milton Keynes hospital that is continually progressing and growing.

Working closely with the Pharmacy Technician Dispensaries Manager and other members of the senior team, this excellent opportunity will suit both newly qualified and experienced Pharmacy Technicians as it will involve the post holder to work closely with multiple teams and be part of this exciting and developing department in an innovative trust in one of the faster growing populations in the country.

If you think you would be the right person for this challenge, please contact Neil Trew-Smith - Pharmacy Technician Dispensaries Manager on 01908 995719 or [e-mail] or Nick Beason - Chief Technician on 01908 995705 or [e-mail]

Interview date: 14.10.2025

Responsibilities

• To participate in a comprehensive pharmaceutical service within the department and to wards and outpatient/day-case facilities, and to units in other organisations, as required.
• To assist the Chief Technician, Specialist Technicians, Principal Pharmacists and pharmacy managers with the delivery and development of the technical aspects of medicines management across the divisions and clinical service units; to support and participate in clinical pharmacy services to deliver medicines optimisation and support corporate priorities.
• Dispensing for inpatients, outpatients and discharge; aseptic production; medicines safety; workforce development; procurement; medicines information; final checking.

Qualifications

To be eligible to join us in this role you will have successfully completed an NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and hold current registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician at the time of appointment.

This post is open to all registered Pharmacy Technicians both newly qualified and experienced who would like to start or continue a career in hospital pharmacy. We are a department of over 100 staff providing pharmacy services through teamwork and prioritising the needs of those we serve.

About Milton Keynes University Hospital

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. We are expanding facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for our communities.

We offer a growing portfolio of specialist services, including a state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre opened in January 2025, neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics supported by the Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. Investment includes Oak Wards and the Women and Children’s Centre opening by 2030.

Trust and Professional Responsibilities

• To be part of the Pharmacy team and work to enable the objectives of the Pharmacy and the Trust to be achieved.
• To act in a professional manner consistent with the GPhC code of conduct and to ensure safe, effective and timely care for patients and appropriate support for colleagues across the health system, including communication of complex and sensitive information.

Education and Training

• To contribute to development and training programmes for all staff.

Miscellaneous

• To participate in relevant departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details.

Additional Information

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025