Rotational Pharmacy Technician

University-Hospitals-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 in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Band 4 Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy department on a full-time, permanent basis. The role involves rotating across services, gaining experience with controlled drugs, EPMA implementation, stock control and medicines optimisation.

You will work as part of a forward-thinking team, providing high-quality service and supporting staff development while adhering to NHS standards and registrations.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services or equivalent 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.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience across a variety of pharmacy services, including dispensing controlled drugs.
• Provide a controlled drug top up and replenishment services to theatre areas.
• Develop experience with IT Systems including Ascribe, Automated dispensing systems & Prescription Tracking systems.
• Support the safe and effective management of medicines through stock control and inventory management.
• Contribute to medicines optimisation services on wards.
• Support the training and development of pharmacy staff.

Skills

Computer literacy

Literate and numerate

Interest in new ways of working

Education

NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services or equivalent

Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC

ACT qualification or training planned

Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians

Job description

Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (An average of 150 hours per month, to include early, normal, late shifts and weekend/bank holiday working) Job ref 205-8341014

Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Stoke Town Stoke on Trent Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rota Salary period Yearly Closing 01/11/2026 23:59

Band 4

Job overview

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, motivated and keen to develop your skills within a friendly and forward-thinking pharmacy team ?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking a motivated and organised pharmacy technician with strong problem solving skills to join the pharmacy department at Royal Stoke , University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team during a transformative period , following the successful implementation of Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) across the trust .

At UHNM, we are passionate about supporting our staff to develop and thrive. We take pride in providing 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 of our Rotational Pharmacy Technicians , you will gain experience across a variety of pharmacy services, including :

• 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

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 is a strong team player, able to adapt to changing priorities and committed to delivering a high-quality service. You will need excellent attention to detail, a high level of 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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

Important information about your application

• We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community.

If you obtained your qualifications overseas, you will be required to provide an official government translation through ECCTIS (formerly known as NARIC). Please note, this is in addition to any professional registration requirements and not a replacement for your qualifications.

If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the time of your start date to ensure sufficient time for the operational and training process associated with the role. The requirement of at least six months remaining on your visa does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, as a new Skilled Worker Visa would be required for a new role.

In line with the change of Immigration rules on 8th January 2026 if you require Sponsorship through the Skilled Worker Visa you must be able to provide B2 English evidence before a Certificate of Sponsorship can be issued.

Visa eligibility notice:
The UK Home Office has imposed an emergency brake on specific visa routes.

• Skilled Worker visas cannot currently be issued to Afghan nationals.
• Study visas cannot currently be issued to nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar or Sudan.
  As a result, we are unable to progress applications requiring sponsorship under these routes.

UHNM supports the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist in preparing your supporting statement. However, we reserve the right to reject applications where AI has been used in a misleading manner, for example, by implying experience or understanding that the applicant does not possess or where its use is excessive or unfair. If AI has been used to support your application, you must declare this within your submission.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Name Liam Colclough Job title Lead Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary Services Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01782 674566