Rotational Pharmacy Technician

NHS; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified Rotational Pharmacy Technician to join its Pharmacy Department. You will contribute to hospital pharmacy operations, demonstrating initiative and technical competence while working closely in a team environment. Successful candidates will help ensure high-quality healthcare delivery while participating in ongoing training and professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Pharmacy Technician, registered with GPhC.
• Required qualifications to hold Band 5 position.
• Ability to assess workflow and execute tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient workflow and effective staff deployment.
• Observe standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Contribute to section policy and procedure development.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Initiative

Proactivity

Technical Competence

Education

GPhC Accredited ACT Qualification

GPhC Accredited Medicines Management Qualification

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Go back The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Rotational Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 13 July 2025

We are looking for an enthusiastic qualified Pharmacy Technician, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, to join our friendly Pharmacy Department. This post offers the opportunity to participate in all aspects of hospital pharmacy. You should show initiative, be proactive, and also demonstrate flexibility in your approach. An ability to work effectively as part of a larger team is essential for this position. You will naturally work to a high level of technical competence, in line with departmental and Trust policies and procedures.

Appointment to Band 5 will be subject to holding a GPhC Accredited ACT qualification and a GPhC Accredited Medicines Management qualification.

Successful candidates who do not hold these qualifications will be appointed at Band 4.If appointed at Band 4, you will be provided with the necessary training and support to achieve the relevant qualifications required for the Band 5 position.

Please note: closing dates are subject to change. Once a sufficient number of applications have been received the vacancy may be closed down.

Main duties of the job

• Be able to assess the ongoing situation in any section of the department and ensure that workflow is efficient and staff are effectively deployed.
• Observe standard operating procedures (SOPs) in every section of the rotation.
• Apply problem-solving skills to resolve day to day problems.
• Contribute to the development of section/speciality policies and procedures by identifying variations in standards of work practice and implement agreed changes as required.
• Undertake CPD activities and training in all sections and specialities within the Pharmacy Department through the rotation.
• Work proactively to avoid errors, complaints and incidents and to deal with them when required.
• In conjunction with the Chief or Senior Technicians, plan and organise the routine work/rota of the section you are in and co-ordinate/supervise junior members of staff.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals, and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe, and compassionate care, while we drive forward with the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

• Education and Qualifications
• Experience
• Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
• Personal Qualities

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.

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£31,081 to £41,956 a yearper annum (incl. of HCAA)