Pharmacy Technician (Rotational)

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bradford seeks a highly motivated Pharmacy Technician to join a dedicated team. This rotational role offers experience in all pharmacy technician aspects, including dispensing and ward-based services. Candidates must hold an NVQ3 and BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or similar qualifications. The position demands strong numeracy skills and the ability to work under pressure. Full-time and permanent position with salary ranging from £27,485 to £30,162 per annum.

Benefits

Staff gymnasiums

Pension scheme including life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience of pharmaceutical technical procedures acquired through training.
• Registration with the GPhC as a qualified pharmacy technician.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the pharmacy dispensary services team.
• Perform accuracy checks on dispensed items.
• Communicate non-complex advice to patients.
• Medicines optimisation on wards.
• Ordering and supply of pharmacy stock.

Skills

Numeracy skills with attention to accuracy

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Good team working skills

Demonstrable attention to detail

Computer literate

Education

NVQ3

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

Job summary

Closing Date: 01.12.25

Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 02.12.25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 08.12.25

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and flexible Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly and dedicated team. This is a rotational post providing experience of all aspects of the pharmacy technician role in a hospital environment, including dispensing and preparation of medicines, pharmacy stores and procurement and ward-based technical services.

Summary of most important Experience/Skills/Qualifications required:

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent or expected completion of within the next 4 months.

Main duties of the job

Brief Description of the Role: You will play a key role in the provision of pharmacy services helping us to deliver and improve the quality of patient care.

Key elements of the role include:

• Work as part of the pharmacy dispensary services team in the comprehensive and efficient supply and delivery of medications.
• Performing accuracy checks on dispensed and ward stock items prepared by other staff
• Communicate non-complex advice and counselling to patients and carers (in relation to medicines usage)
• Medicines optimisation on wards including assessment of patients own medicines and medicines reconciliation
• Ordering and supply of pharmacy stock
• Homecare processes

The post involves weekend, Bank Holiday and late night rota duties.

About us

We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, pension scheme including life assurance cover. The Trust is committed to improving the working lives of its staff; and has a number of family friendly policies.

At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.

We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.

In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world‑class facilities including a brand‑new neonatal suite, state‑of‑the‑art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children’s unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.

Details Date posted

18 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full‑time

Reference number

389-25-7602014

Job locations

Bradford Teaching Hospitals

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Experience Essential

• Experience of pharmaceutical technical procedures acquired through training

Desirable

• Experience of working in a similar role

Skills Essential

• Numeracy skills with attention to accuracy
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Good team working skills
• Demonstrable attention to detailComputer literate

Knowledge Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Knowledge of Medicines Optimisation
• Knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical technical procedures specific to the area of work

Qualifications Essential

• NVQ3 and BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent level
• Registration with the GPhC as a qualified pharmacy technician (or in the process of registering with GPhC if undertaking pre‑registration training)

Other Essential

• Demonstrates continued professional development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bradford Teaching Hospitals

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)