Rotational Pharmacy Technician

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's healthcare provider in Greater London is looking for a self-motivated Pharmacy Technician to join its team. The role involves rotation across operational services, including dispensing, homecare, and purchasing. Applicants should possess relevant pharmacy qualifications and be keen to participate in training. Good communication and attention to detail are essential. The position includes participation in extended hours, providing vital support to paediatric patients.

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated and willing to learn.
• Relevant dispensary experience as a Pharmacy Technician required.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and demonstrate problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Dispensary, Homecare, Purchasing, and Distribution.
• Participate in the extended hours rota including late nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Assist in delivering patient counselling and dispensing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Education

BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Accreditation in Medicines Management

Educational Supervisor qualification

Tools

Epic system

Stock control systems

Job description

Rotational Pharmacy Technician

Closing date: 04 January 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a well‑organised, enthusiastic and self‑motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our technician rotation in operational services with a keen interest in the provision of medicines to paediatric patients.

Applicants must be self‑motivated, show a willingness to learn and be trained, and be supported towards achieving the accredited checking for Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification or in‑house qualification. They must pay close attention to detail and consistently produce work to the required standard within set deadlines.

Good verbal and written communication skills are required; the role demands a strong team player able to work on their own initiative within the limits of the job role.

We welcome applications from technicians working in community, as full on‑the‑job training will be given. Achievement of progression to Band 5 is clearly outlined within the job description.

Main duties of the job

The role will include working in the Dispensary, Homecare, Purchasing and Distribution. During each rotation you will gain practical experience, assisting in the delivery of the service in each section. This will include carrying out inpatient and outpatient dispensing including extemporaneous dispensing, patient counselling, ward top‑ups, purchasing and homecare services.

You will be expected to participate in the extended hours rota which includes working late nights, weekends and bank holidays.

About us

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from under‑represented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we will have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, enabling us to provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage), ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks; all are sponsored by a member of the Executive Management Team.

We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard and attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Combined Values

• BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) Level 3 (City and Guilds) and Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (QCF) or equivalent qualification supported by Pharmacy work experience.
• Accreditation in Medicines Management for Pharmacy Technicians (AIMMS) or Medicines Optimisation Programme (MOP)-or willing to complete.
• Educational Supervisor qualification or equivalent.

Experience/Knowledge

• Relevant Dispensary experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Familiar with Dispensary and Distribution stock control systems.
• Experience of Epic system.

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work well under pressure and to prioritise workload.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and all levels of staff in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to demonstrate good organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems.
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.

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.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

£33,094 to £36,195 a year inclusive per annum