Rotational Pharmacy Technician

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust; Dudley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 4 Pharmacy Technician to join our expanding Pharmacy Department at Russell's Hall Hospital in Dudley. The role involves training and working across Dispensary, Ward Services and Aseptic areas within a supportive team.

We offer development opportunities including Accredited Checking and Medicines Management projects, with a flexible approach to hours and weekend/Bank Holiday rotas. NHS values and wellbeing support are emphasised.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C or equivalent in Maths and English.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent AND BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy services.
• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of technical duties within the Dispensary, Ward Services and Aseptic areas.
• Provide technical support within Dispensary, Ward Services, Stores and distribution.
• A Band 4 technician is a training grade with development opportunities for higher posts.

Skills

Pharmacy Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths & English

NVQ Level 3 / BTEC

GPhC Registration

Tools

PMR systems

JAC

Proscript

Compass

Job description

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

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Hours of work will be on a rotational basis; based on 7.5hrs daily between the hours of 8.20am and 7.30pm weekdays. Part time hours would be considered. In addition the candidate must be able to participate in the rota for the weekend and Bank Holiday service provision. (At The Dudley Group, we understand the benefits of offering a range of flexible working options from day one of employment to support both employees and the Trust. Offering flexible working opportunities is one of the ways that the Trust aims to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Further information on the options available can be found via the link in the job advert).) Job ref 253-0926-8267814

Site Russells Hall Hospital Town Dudley Salary £28,392 - £31,157 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 02/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

Are you about to register as a Pharmacy Technician?

Would you like to gain works experience in a secondary care setting?

If so come and join our Pharmacy team here at Russell's Hall.

As an innovative Pharmacy D epartment continually expanding our services we are looking to expand our qualified pharmacy technician workforc e further. Joining our team of 5 0+ Technicians , we need individuals who are eager to learn new roles and to support future developments. We utilise accredited checking technicians throughout our dispensaries and are keen to develop further technical involvement within Medicines Management. We have a proven track record of developing qualified pharmacy technicians including those who are new to the hospital environment, providing opportunities for you to develop in areas such as: Dispensing, Accredited Checking (ACPT), Medicines Management including Dispensing for Discharge; Aseptic services; and Community services, all within structured development programs .

Main duties of the job

The purpose of this job is to undertake a range of duties of a technical nature within the Dispensary, Ward Services and Aseptic areas of the Pharmacy following Standard Operating Procedures

Service Delivery Responsibilities

• The Band 4 Technician provides technical support within the Dispensary, Ward Services, Stores and distribution and Aseptic areas. Such a technician should be able to work within designated areas of the Pharmacy Department with appropriate support and supervision.
• A Band 4 technician is a training grade and will be supported in developing skills to allow the potential for application for higher grade technician posts.
• Technicians may be asked to provide support on any of the Trust sites.

Working for our organisation

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Qualifications & Education

• GCSE grade C or equivalent in Maths and English
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent AND BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy services
• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain

Experience

• Recent (within the last 2 years) relevant experience in a hospital pharmacy evidenced by competency-based assessment.

Knowledge and Training

• Experience of the use of PMR (Patient Medical Records) or other electronic computer systems such as JAC, Proscript, Compass or alike.

Planning & Organisational Skills

• Able to work during the normal working week, extended hours, weekends and bank holidays.
• Able to manage own time well
• Able to communicate and organise own work.

Using AI for jobs applications:

Whilst we encourage the use of technology to help manage time and support innovation. However, it is your responsibility to ensure your application is personalised and clearly reflects your own skills and experiences. While AI can assist with drafting, it should only be used as a support tool. The content must be your own work and accurately represent your knowledge, abilities, and values. Over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in your application being rejected. A common issue arises when we receive multiple applications with identical or overly generic language.

The use of AI during assessments, including interviews, is not permitted unless it has been pre-approved as part of a reasonable adjustment. For digital interviews, you may be asked to provide a 360-degree view of your surroundings on camera and confirm that no additional devices are present. If we suspect AI is being used during an interview, we may pause the process to clarify or adjust our approach to questioning.

Caring for patients demands integrity, honesty, and accountability. We expect your application and participation to be authentic and a genuine reflection of your own experiences and values.

In line with UK Home Office rules, Band 2 clinical and non‑clinical roles, and Band 3 non‑clinical roles, are not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Non‑clinical roles at Agenda for Change Bands 7–9 that meet the required skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold are eligible for sponsorship.

The Trust will also accept applications from candidates who can evidence their existing right to work in the UK or who hold an alternative eligible visa.

RECRUITMENT EQUALITY STATEMENT

We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups. It is essential we understand our demographics, in order that we can monitor our performance as an equal opportunity employer, as well as continuing to embed a culture of inclusivity across the organisation, which supports the active participation and contribution of our diverse staff groups in the Trusts decision making processes . On application the shortlisting manager will not see this criterion and therefore it cannot be part of their decision making. Please ensure you complete your equal opportunities questions for us and help us to make sure everyone is welcome.

The Trust is committed to employing and supporting people with disabilities. It is the Trust’s policy to interview all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum ‘essential’ criteria as identified on the person specification. To ensure we know you have a disability, please inform us under the appropriate section on the application form. We welcome applications from the LGBTQ+ community and openly encourage people with different sexual orientation, gender identity and expression to apply to join our team. We promise to respect and encourage the use of all pronouns and will not purposefully mis-gender anyone.

We are governed by the public sector equality duties and by our values of Care, Respect and Responsibility to ensure we eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other behaviour that is unlawful, undermines our core values and/or falls short of our Behaviour Framework. We want all of our staff to ‘call out’ any behaviour from colleagues, patients or visitors that constitutes the above and appropriate action be taken.

We will, at every opportunity, advance equality and inclusivity for all staff, at all levels within the organisation, by removing or minimising disadvantage, encouraging participation and taking all relevant steps to meet the needs of anyone who shares a protected characteristic. We will also foster good relations between persons who share a protected characteristic by tackling prejudice and promoting understanding at every opportunity.

We have staff Networks in place to help support staff experience of diverse staff groups and inform us on the actions, interventions and support what we need to put in place to improve the working lives and daily experiences of all colleagues and all teams. Anyone can join the networks and we take pride in having Allies as part of every network in the organisation.

By submitting an application for a position with this organisation, you are declaring that the information given is true and complete, any deliberate omission, falsification or misrepresentation will be grounds for rejecting the application or subsequent dismissal, and where applicable, for positions that requires registration with a professional body, you authorise us to make the required employer checks on your professional registration status.

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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.