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 is seeking a Rotational Pharmacy Technician to join the Royal Stoke site. The role involves working across the pharmacy department during a 12-month fixed term or secondment, developing skills in hospital practice and EPMA implementation.

You will gain experience across services and contribute to patient safety and medicines management. You will work as part of a supportive team, with opportunities for professional growth, training, and

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

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

NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services

Registered Pharmacy Technician

ACT qualification

Association of Pharmacy Technicians

Education

National BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Accredited underpinning knowledge

Tools

Ascribe

Automated dispensing systems

Prescription Tracking systems

Job description

Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 4 Contract 12 months (12 month fixed term contract or secondment opportunity until 31.10.2027) 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 205-8154466

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 13/09/2026 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 te chnician 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 .

This post is offered as a 12 month fixed term contract or secondment opportunity and provides an excellent chance to gain a wide range of hospital pharmacy experience within a large and innovative NHS organisation .

At UHNM, w e 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 m edicines 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

• All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
• References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
• 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.
• Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
• New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.
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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.

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At UHNM we are fortunate to receive a high volume of applications for many of our roles, on this occasion we would reserve the right to close any advert early, therefore please apply without delay!

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.

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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.