Rotational Pharmacy Technician (Progression post Band 4-5)

Global Marketing Group; London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a motivated Rotational Pharmacy Technician to join their dynamic team. The role involves various pharmacy duties including stock management, patient counselling, and supporting medicines optimisation. Ideal candidates will have registered status and specific qualifications for progression to a Band 5 Senior Pharmacy Technician role, focusing on clinical and leadership development.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) or working towards.
• Experience in stock management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and effective Medicines Management and Procurement services.
• Responsible for dispensing and coordination tasks in the pharmacy.
• Support Medicines Optimisation at ward level.

Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Conflict Resolution

Education

NVQ Pharmacy Service Level 3

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

Rotational Pharmacy Technician (Progression post Band 4-5)

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Job Summary

Are you a forward-thinking and motivated

Job Summary

Are you a forward-thinking and motivated registered pharmacy technician who would like to expand on clinical and leadership knowledge in secondary care? We are a diverse and dynamic family with a defined education and training strategy who will help you to reach your next career goal.

The post holder will be rotating through our inpatient and outpatient dispensaries, stores and procurement and wards as part of their learning pathway.

To Be Able To Progress To a Band 5 Senior Pharmacy Technician Role, The Post Holder Will Need To Meet The Following:

• Complete the probation period and be substantively confirmed in their post as per the Trust's Probationary Policy & Procedure
• Have completed BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and the Practice of Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent
• Achieved the Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification
• Achieved the Accredited in Medicines Management (AIMM) qualification / Medicines Optimisation Program (MOP) or equivalent
• Have completed a minimum of 4 (3 month) rotations (2 rotations if completed PTPT training at NMUH)
• Have no issues with attendance or performance.
• Mandatory training up to date
  
  

Main duties of the job

The post holder will ensure that the Medicines Management, Procurement, Dispensary and Distribution services are delivered in a safe, effective, economic and timely manner. They will be responsible for ensuring that all documentation and procedures are carried out in accordance with current legislation and guidelines.

Dispensary and Distribution duties will include in-patient, out-patient and ward based dispensing, taking in prescriptions, deal with queries, dispensing Control Drugs, counselling patients, ward stock topping up, stock control, expiry checks, coordination and managing staff among other tasks.

The post holder will be responsible for managing stock control in the dispensary, investigating and resolving discrepancies, and implementing new systems of work to improve stock control.

Procurement duties will include receiving stock, placing orders and maintaining a safe working environment.

Medicines Management duties will include supporting Medicines Optimisation at ward level by completing Drug Histories, POD checking, transcribing, counselling, dispensing using our satellite units, checking expiry dates and stock counting. Be part of audits, projects and surveys.

About Us

North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond.

Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing.

We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families.

For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/

Details

Date posted

11 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£31,081 to £41,956 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS Outer London

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-NMUH-7228784

Job locations

North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust

Sterling Way

London

N18 1QX

Job Description

Job responsibilities

If you want further information about this role, please download the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Ultimately, you can email the contact name provided.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

If you want further information about this role, please download the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Ultimately, you can email the contact name provided.

Person Specification

Educational & Achievements

Essential

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Holds an NVQ Pharmacy Service Level 3 /with accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical sciences) or equivalent
  
  

Desirable

• Accredited checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification or working towards
• Accreditation in Medicines Management (AIMMs)/Medicines Optimisation (MOP) or equivalent or working towards
• Accreditation in Training Skills (ATS)/ Educational Supervisor/Practice Supervisor or working towards
  
  

Essential

Skills and abilities

• Effective leadership and organisation skills
• Time management of self and of others
• Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns
• Able to manage own workload
• Able to resolve conflict
• Able to work under pressure accurately within the departmental Standard Operational Procedures to maintain quality standards
• Able to work without supervision
• Able to prioritise workload effectively
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Portfolio demonstrating competence of previous and current pharmacy practice, skills, knowledge and CPD
• Previous experience of delivering induction and competency based training
• Demonstrated ability to accurately complete complex routine and non-routine tasks as indicated in the job description
• Experience of stock management
  
  

Desirable

• Previous experience of developing Standard Operating Procedures
• Previous experience of medicines management in hospital setting
• Post qualification experience of hospital pharmacy
  
  

Personal qualities/knowledge

Essential

• Familiar with computer systems and basic keyboard
• Knowledge of the GPhC Standards of conduct, ethics and performance
• Effective leadership and organisational skills
• Time management of self and of others
• Good attendance record and good time keeping
  
  

Essential

Other requirements

• Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values and behaviours
• Able to do late duty, weekend and bank holidays as roistered
• Appreciation of need to maintain confidentiality and security
• Awareness of Equal Opportunities
• Enthusiastic and shows initiative
• Flexibility with regard to changes in work schedule
  
  

Person Specification

Educational & Achievements

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values and behaviours
• Able to do late duty, weekend and bank holidays as roistered
• Appreciation of need to maintain confidentiality and security
• Awareness of Equal Opportunities
• Enthusiastic and shows initiative
• Flexibility with regard to changes in work schedule
  
  

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.

UK Registration

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

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust

Sterling Way

London

N18 1QX

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust

Sterling Way

London

N18 1QX

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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