Rotational Pharmacy Technician

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital in Milton Keynes is seeking a passionate Pharmacy Technician to join their dynamic team. Responsibilities include collaboration with senior staff, professional development, and participation in training courses. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and GPhC registration. This role offers flexible working hours and the chance to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold current registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician at the time of appointment.
• Open to both newly qualified and experienced Pharmacy Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Pharmacy Technician team manager and other senior team members.
• Receive support to develop in dispensary, clinical areas, and management.
• Participate in fully funded national accredited training courses.

Skills

Motivation

Ability to work in teams

Qualifications in Pharmacy Services

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Position Overview

If all of the above objectives are met, a successful candidate will be placed into a band 5 position on appointment.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.

Would you like a career where the limitation is your imagination? Does progression and opportunity relate to your personal drive of wanting to be the best you can be?

As a Pharmacy Technician in hospital, you can make a difference in multiple areas ranging from clinical to management and from bands 4 to 8. We are looking for highly motivated individuals ready to take that next step and join a forward thinking and innovative Pharmacy Technician team here at Milton Keynes hospital that is continually progressing and growing.

Eligibility and Qualifications

To be eligible to join us in this role you will have successfully completed an NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and hold current registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician at the time of appointment.

This post is open to all registered Pharmacy Technicians both newly qualified and experienced who would like to start or continue a career in hospital pharmacy.

Responsibilities and Development Opportunities

• Work closely with the Pharmacy Technician team manager and other senior team members.
• Receive support to develop yourself in areas such as dispensary, clinical areas, technology, staff, and service management.
• Participate in fully funded national accredited and recognised training courses.

Our Department

We are a department of over 100 staff providing pharmacy services through team working and prioritising the needs of those we serve. Our Pharmacy Technicians provide a range of services in the Hospital Pharmacy through Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting‑edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

Hospital Services

We are a medium sized general hospital, providing a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. We are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all communities.

We also hold a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state‑of‑the‑art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards, a new ward block featuring two 24‑bed wards, and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, expected to open by 2030.