Pharmacy Technician: Ward-Based Dispensing & Flexible Hours

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Pharmacy Technician (Band 4-5) to provide safe and efficient dispensing and ward-based support. The role includes 37.5 hours per week with flexible and compressed working patterns, on-site at Bristol Royal Infirmary.

The successful candidate will dispense and check medicines, participate in medicines reconciliation, and work across dispensary and ward-based teams to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (or in progress)
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
• Accredited Medicines Optimisation Technician within 12 months
• Accredited Accuracy Checking Technician within 12 months

Responsibilities

• Dispense medication accurately for inpatients, outpatients, day cases and discharge patients.
• Assess prescriptions for completeness and clarify discrepancies with pharmacists and staff.
• Maintain accurate records using pharmacy IT systems.
• Support ward-based pharmacy services and medicines management schemes.
• Liaise with patients, carers, and healthcare staff to ensure timely medication supply.
• Contribute to audits, quality improvement and service development initiatives.

Skills

Dispensing medicines

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician (GPhC)

CPD evidence

Accredited Medicines Optimisation Technician

Accredited Accuracy Checking Technician

Tools

GPhC standards

Job description

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Pharmacy Technician (Band 4-5) to provide safe and efficient dispensing and ward-based support. The role includes 37.5 hours per week with flexible and compressed working patterns, on-site at Bristol Royal Infirmary.

The successful candidate will dispense and check medicines, participate in medicines reconciliation, and work across dispensary and ward-based teams to ensure high-quality patient care.