Rotational Oncology Pharmacy Technician | East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the City of London is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to dispense prescriptions and assist with patient services. The ideal candidate will have experience in a pharmacy setting and the ability to provide information to patients about their medications. The role offers a competitive salary package plus additional supplements for high-cost areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar pharmacy setting.
• Ability to counsel patients on medication.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions and perform final checks per accreditation.
• Participate in dispensary activities as directed.
• Assist with supply to wards and departments.
• Assist with purchasing as per departmental procedures.
• Provide information to patients collecting medications.

Job description

We are recruiting for a Pharmacy Technician who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

Team Testimonials

• Great department to work in - everyone is very friendly, helpful and supportive
• Friendly, forward-thinking department; good emphasis on education and training
• Friendly, supportive team members. Development opportunities and courses are provided

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions for in-patients and out-patients and carry out final checks in accordance with the department’s accreditation scheme.
• Participate in all dispensary activities as designated by the Pharmacy technician team manager, patient services or their deputy.
• Assist with the “topping-up” service supplying stocks of medicinal products to wards and departments and participate in the ‘non-stock’ top up service to one stop wards.
• Assist with purchasing as required according to departmental procedures and as per the departmental rota.
• Counsel and provide information to patients/carers collecting their medication from the dispensary, according to procedures; provide information about prescription payment, exemption, and further supplies as well.

Compensation and Benefits

In addition, you will receive a High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,552 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata.

Core Values

At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

Recruitment and Application

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

This advert closes on Wednesday 29 Oct 2025.