Rotational Pharmacy Technician

Royal Devon; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Salary sacrifice nursery onsite

Job summary

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a full-time registered Pharmacy Technician to join our pharmacy team. The role is rotational across the Dispensary, Aseptic unit and Procurement, with comprehensive training and a focus on accuracy and professional standards.

You will perform dispensing duties, assist with aseptic preparation and procurement activities, and support auditability projects. Prior hospital experience is desirable but training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
• Strong eye for detail and high accuracy
• Effective interpersonal skills are essential

Responsibilities

• Labelling, dispensing and final accuracy checking of prescriptions
• Receiving and issuing prescriptions
• Assist with supervision of aseptic preparation, dispensing and checking activities
• Preparation of injectable medicines using aseptic technique
• Assist with day-to-day procurement and ordering of medicines
• Support projects to improve auditability and efficiency

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Accuracy

Adaptability

Conscientiousness

Education

GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

This post provides a unique opportunity to join the pharmacy team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for a highly motivated, adaptable and conscientious full-time registered Pharmacy Technician to join our existing team of Technicians, Assistants and Pharmacists. You must have an eye for detail, work with a high level of accuracy and have effective interpersonal skills.

The Royal Devon was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

As a key member of the Trust, you’ll be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients when they need it most.

About the Role

More detail about the role

The role will require you to:

• Work in various sections of the pharmacy department undertaking technician duties on a rotational basis, (Dispensary, Aseptic services, Procurement) whilst demonstrating professional attitudes and behaviours in line with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) ‘Standards for Pharmacy Professionals’.

The post will be rotational, and involve the successful candidate working in our Dispensary, the Aseptic unit and other areas such as Procurement. Prior hospital experience is desirable but not essential. Successful candidates will be given full training and development in order to fulfil specialist duties for this post. (Including participation in accreditation schemes if applicable)

Duties will include:

• Labelling, dispensing and final accuracy checking of prescriptions
• Receiving and Issuing prescriptions
• Assist with the day to day supervision and co-ordination of aseptic preparation, dispensing and checking activities
• Preparation of injectable medicines using aseptic technique in pharmaceutical isolators
• Assist with the day-to-day orderings of standard medicines
• Assist with the processing of invoices, and escalating discrepancies
• Assist the Procurement Technician and Lead Procurement Technician with projects designed to improve auditability and/or efficiency

We are a department that is committed to the expanding role of technicians, and you will gain experience in many aspects of hospital pharmacy practice in our busy department.

The full job description outlines the key areas of responsibility for the role and the person specification details the qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience required. For more information on the Job Description please view the attachment linked to the advert.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week

Interview Date: Tuesday 8th of September 2026

For further information please contact: Beverley Taylor Lead Technician for Education and Training, Tel [phone] email [e-mail]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

• Salary Band 4: £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-441-14036
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 3 September, 2026
• Job Category Pharmacy
• Staff Group Additional Professional Scientific and Technical