Pharmacy Technician (Rotational) (NHS AfC: Band 4) - Pharmacy - Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS[...]

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Technician for a rotational post. Responsibilities include dispensing medicines, managing pharmacy stock, assisting in medicines optimisation, and providing patient advice. A supportive environment offering family-friendly policies and career advancement opportunities awaits.

Benefits

Gym facilities

Pension scheme including life assurance

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Completion of NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services expected within 4 months.
• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Medicines Optimisation specific to the area of work.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the pharmacy dispensary services team.
• Perform accuracy checks on dispensed and ward stock items.
• Communicate non-complex advice to patients and carers.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Attention to accuracy

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Good team working skills

Attention to detail

Education

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Registration with the GPhC as a qualified pharmacy technician

Job description

Main area Pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Late nights, weekends, bank holidays) Job ref 389-25-7270794

Employer Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Bradford Teaching Hospitals Town Bradford Salary £26,530 - £29,114 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 02/07/2025 23:59

NHS AfC: Band 4

Job overview

Closing Date: 02.07.25

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 03.07.25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 14.07.25

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

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

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

• Experience of pharmaceutical technical procedures acquired though training
• Experience of working in a similar role

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

Knowledge

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

Qualifications

• 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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.