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 gain broad hospital experience with exposure to EPMA implementation and Medicines Optimisation. This 12-month fixed term contract or secondment offers development across multiple services at Royal Stoke and other sites.

The role requires NVQ 3 in Pharmaceutical Services or equivalent and full GPhC registration, plus strong IT and communication skills to support a high-quality pharmaceutical service.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications: NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services or equivalent, plus Accredited underpinning knowledge.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Able to use pharmacy IT systems and dispensing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Dispense controlled drugs using electronic registers and manage stock within the pharmacy.
• Provide controlled drug top ups and replenishment to theatre areas.
• Develop experience with IT systems including Ascribe and automated dispensing and prescription tracking systems.
• Support medicines stock control, inventory management and medicines optimisation on wards.

Skills

Computer literacy

Patient counselling

Education

NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services

Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC

Tools

Ascribe

Automated dispensing systems

Job description

Job summary

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.

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, 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.

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.

Details

Date posted: 28 August 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rota

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 205-8154466

Job locations: Royal Stoke, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG, United Kingdom

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

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• National Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification or requirement to undertake the training
• Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians

Experience

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Supervisory skills to supervise Pharmacy Assistants and Student Pharmacy Technicians

Skills

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Evidence of interest in new ways of working and developing specialist knowledge in a clinical area

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).