Rotational Pharmacy Technician

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust seeks a Rotational Pharmacy Technician to join the team at Royal Stoke. You will gain experience across a range of services, including dispensing controlled drugs from automated cabinets and supporting stock control and medicines optimisation on wards.

The role offers development opportunities while working with experienced pharmacy professionals, with a focus on keeping procedures up-to-date and delivering high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year recent experience in either a hospital pharmacy or community pharmacy setting.
• Commitment to professional updating and continuous development.
• Patient counselling skills and ability to advise patients on medicines.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing controlled drugs using electronic registers from automated storage cabinets.
• Providing a controlled drug top up and replenishment services to theatre areas.
• Developing experience with IT Systems including Ascribe, Automated dispensing systems & Prescription Tracking systems.
• Supporting the safe and effective management of medicines through stock control and inventory management.
• Contributing to medicines optimisation services on wards.
• Supporting the training and development of pharmacy staff.

Skills

Strong problem solving skills

Supervisory skills

Computer literate with pharmacy IT/s y

Literate and numerate

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services or National BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent nationally recognised qualification

Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council

National Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification

Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians

Job description

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Rotational Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 01 November 2026

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

Are you an experienced or newly qualified Pharmacy Technician? Have you trained in community pharmacy and are looking for a new challenge?Are you enthusiastic,motivatedand keen to develop your skills within afriendly andforward-thinking pharmacy team?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

We areseekingamotivated and organisedpharmacy technician with strong problem solving skills to jointhepharmacydepartment at Royal Stoke,University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to join our teamduring a transformative period,following the successful implementation ofElectronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA)across the trust.

At UHNM, weare passionate about supporting our staff to develop and thrive. Wetake pride inproviding opportunities for professional growth and our excellent retention rates reflect our commitment to investing in our people and helping them achieve their full potential.

Main duties of the job

As one ofourRotational Pharmacy Technicians,you willgain experience across a variety of pharmacy services, including:

• Dispensing controlled drugs using electronic registers from automated storage cabinets
• Providing acontrolled drug top up and replenishment services to theatre areas
• Developing experiencewithIT Systems including Ascribe, Automated dispensingsystems& Prescription Trackingsystems
• Supporting the safe and effective management ofmedicinesthrough stock control and inventorymanagement
• Contributing to medicines optimisationserviceson wards
• Supportingthetrainingand development of pharmacystaff

This is a varied role that will allow you to develop your technical knowledge, clinical understanding and operational skills whilst working alongside experienced pharmacy professionals.

We are looking for an individual who isa strong teamplayer, able to adapt to changing priorities and committed to delivering a high-quality service. You will need excellent attention to detail,a high levelof accuracy and a clear understanding of the scope and limitations of your role.

You should be able to follow written procedures, work effectively under supervision, prioritise your workload and complete tasks accurately within agreed timescales.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact the hiring manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services or National BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent nationally recognised qualification plus Accredited underpinning knowledge
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• National Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification or requirement to undertake the training
• Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians

Experience

• Minimum 1 year recent experience in either a hospital pharmacy or community pharmacy setting
• Commitment and evidence of professional updating and continuous professional development
• Patient counselling skills - pleasant professional manner; knowledge of use of medicines and advising patients; assessing patient's pharmaceutical care needs
• Supervisory skills to supervise Pharmacy Assistants and Student Pharmacy Technicians

Skills

• Computer literate with good general keyboard skills for using the pharmacy computer systems, including ordering and receiving stock and rectifying stock discrepancies.
• Literate and numerate
• Evidence of interest in new ways of working and developing specialist knowledge in a clinical area

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.

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

£28,392 to £31,157 a yearper annum pro rota