Registered Pharmacy Technician Rotational

Frimley Health Nhs Foundation Trust; Burgh Heath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician to join the team. The role supports inpatient, outpatient, and external unit services, with progression through Band 4/5 and leadership development for ACT status holders. A comprehensive in-house competency programme will be provided.

Experience with EPIC and Omnicell is advantageous. The post involves hands-on line management responsibilities as competency is demonstrated and is suitable for those seeking a

Qualifications

• GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician required.
• Desirable ACT qualification; Medicines Management Accreditation and Supervisory qualifications are a plus.
• Proven ability with EPIC and Omnicell systems is beneficial.
• UK-wide role may require cross-site travel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, safe pharmacy services for inpatients, outpatients and external units.
• Demonstrate accuracy in labelling, dispensing and checking prescriptions, including controlled drugs and complex therapies.
• Participate in medicines management rotations with direct patient contact and medicines reconciliation.
• Follow procedures to support safe use of prescribed medicines and patient counselling.
• Complete competency units for each area before independent working.

Skills

GPhC-registered

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisation & time management

Team working

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Medicines management

Education

GPHC registration

ACT qualification (desirable)

Tools

EPIC

Omnicell

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician to join our team. We welcome applicants from community or other pharmacy sectors, and previous hospital experience is not essential. This is a Band 4/5 progression post, with Band 5 covering accredited checking (if not already achieved) and leadership development for those already holding ACT status. You will complete a comprehensive in-house competency programme, including supervisory and leadership training, to equip you with the skills needed for hands-on line management once competent. If you thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment, enjoy learning new skills and are motivated to improve patient experience, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Provide excellent patient care for inpatients, outpatients and external units.
• Work with the EPIC electronic prescribing system and Omnicell automated dispensing cabinets to deliver an accurate, timely and cost-effective pharmacy service.
• Duties include accurate labelling, dispensing and checking of a wide range of prescriptions, including controlled drugs, clinical trials, TPN, chemotherapy, home IV therapies and palliative care medicines.
• Medicines management rotations will offer direct patient contact, including taking medication histories, medicines reconciliation, supporting safe and correct use of prescribed medicines and counselling patients on new treatments.
• A competency unit will be provided for each area to ensure full training is completed and competence is demonstrated before independent working is expected.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Details

Closing date: 08 November 2026
Band: Band 4
Salary: £29,812 to £40,996 a year per annum incl HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 151-SL0629
Location: Frimley Park Hospital, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, GU16 7UJ

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will be a GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician, responsible for delivering high-quality, safe and efficient pharmacy services.
• They will demonstrate excellent communication skills, accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of their work.
• The role requires the ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a large, diverse team.
• The post holder will follow established procedures, uphold professional standards and support the wider pharmacy service as needed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Registered as a Pharmacy technician with the GPHC
• Desirable: Recognised ACT qualification
• Desirable: Medicines Management Accreditation
• Desirable: Recognised Practice / Educational Supervisor qualification.

Skills & Knowledge

• Essential: Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Essential: Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Essential: Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Essential: Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary team, as well as independently.
• Essential: Ability to demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Essential: Computer literate.
• Essential: Knowledge of medicines management and optimisation principles.

Experience

• Essential: Experience of working in a pharmacy setting.
• Desirable: Previous experience of EPIC.
• Desirable: Recent experience working in hospital pharmacy.
• Desirable: Experience of training others.

Special Requirements

• Essential: Ability to work flexible hours including late evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.
• Essential: This post may require you to work cross-site so you will need a willingness to travel between sites.

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).

Contact

Dispensary Manager: Aileen Clark, [e-mail], 03006136501

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equal opportunities.