Rotational Pharmacy Technician

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in East London is seeking a Rotational Pharmacy Technician. The role involves participating in a structured rotational program across various services while supporting pre-registration technicians and gaining valuable qualifications. Interested candidates should have a BTEC/NVQ3 in pharmaceutical science and be committed to high standards in patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking team focused on innovative pharmaceutical services.

Qualifications

• Registration with the GPhC (or in the process of registration).
• Experience of working in various sections of pharmacy.
• Experience of hospital pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured rotational programme gaining experience.
• Support the training of pre-registration technicians.
• Gain the Accredited Checking Technician qualification.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Team working skills

Good patient counselling skills

Supervisory skills

Education

BTEC and NVQ3 in pharmaceutical science or equivalent

Job description

Rotational Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 19 November 2025

Thank you for showing an interest in this very exciting role within Homerton Healthcare. It really is a fantastic Trust - vibrant, enthusiastic, and skilled. Hackney is the 2nd most deprived Borough in London and the Homerton has always been totally committed to making the health of City and Hackney residents the very best it can be a mission which is especially relevant with the current economic situation. As a Trust we manage both acute and community services and are also part of one of the best integrated care systems in the country.

We are looking for a highly motivated, forward-thinking, dynamic individual to join our senior team, who is keen to learn, innovate and push the service forward.

Why join our Pharmacy team?

We are a friendly forward-thinking and dynamic team, always open to new ideas. We were the first Trust in East London to adopt e-prescribing and we are now implementing full automation of medicines management processes Trust wide. This is an exciting time to join Homerton Pharmacy as we re-design our clinical services; enhance the role of prescribing pharmacists, support virtual wards, and build an exemplar service fit for the future.

***Closing date is indicative only and this vacancy may close early without notice when sufficient applications have been received.***

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated technician to join our team of rotational technicians. The post holder will participate in a structured rotational programme gaining experience and training in:

• Dispensary services
• Distribution and Community Health Services
• Procurement and Homecare Services
• Clinical Trials and High Cost Drugs Data Management
• A training post consisting of rotations for 6 months in Dispensary, Distribution, and Community Health Services, Procurement and Clinical Trials/High Cost Drugs data management service areas
• To support the training of pre-registration technicians and pharmacy assistants
• To gain the Accredited Checking Technician qualification and undertake Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of “Outstanding” from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard’s Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Trust Values

• Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values

Education / Skills / Experience

• BTEC and NVQ3 in pharmaceutical science or equivalent pharmacy technician course
• Registration with the GPhC (or in the process of registration)
• Good verbal and written communication skills with internal and external colleagues
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritise
• Good team working skills
• Good patient counselling skills
• Experience of working in various sections of pharmacy
• Understanding Confidentiality issues
• Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act
• Weekend and Bank Holiday working
• Evidence of CPD
• Experience of hospital pharmacy
• Experience of staff training
• Supervisory skills
• Audit Knowledge

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.