Rotational Pharmacy Technician Progressive 4/5

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Rotational Pharmacy Technician to join their pharmacy team. This role involves working across multiple hospital sites and offers excellent training opportunities. Candidates should possess a Level 3 Diploma and be registered with the GPhC. The position requires good dispensing and communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a commitment to professional development. The trust values inclusivity and supports flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Completion of education and training in pharmacy with experience in a pharmacy department.
• Ability to adapt and work independently or as part of a team.
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Shape pharmacy services across the trust.
• Work independently and as part of the pharmacy team.
• Participate in the rotational basis working across multiple sites.

Skills

Dispensing skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Basic computer literacy

Education

Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians

Professional registration with the GPhC

Tools

Wellsky pharmacy computer system

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Rotational Pharmacy Technician Progressive 4/5

The closing date is 29 December 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic well‑motivated either soon to be, or registered Pharmacy Technician with excellent dispensing and communication skills to join our friendly, pharmacy team as a Rotational Pharmacy Technician

The post holder should be ready for a new challenge and show initiative to build on their knowledge gained from their 2-year initial education and training to develop their foundation practice across an acute hospital.

Minimum 30 hrs per week is required for part time

This opportunity will involve working on a rotational basis across the Bournemouth and Poole hospital sites. Full training and support will be provided to assist the candidate in building a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate competence mapped from the APTUK Foundation Pharmacy Framework.

Upon successful completion of the rotational technician pathway, the post holder will progress to band 5.

Mandatory rotations include:

• Dispensary Services
• Procurement & Distribution

With the option of rotating into:

• Aseptic services
• Clinical Trials

Interview Date – 6th January 2026

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the pharmacy services across the trust and should be adaptable to new situations and be confident to work independently and as part of a team.

We welcome applications from candidates who have completed their initial education & training in any area of pharmacy including acute hospital, GP surgery, community pharmacy & primary care.

Please note: Commencement of employment is subject to registration with the GPhC

Location: Please note that you will be required to work across site at Royal Bournemouth at Poole Hospitals.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

About us

The trust and pharmacy team values and champions inclusivity and diversity. We are open to discussions on flexible working, part time and job share opportunities. Informal visits and enquiries are fully supported and encouraged.

To support seven day working, staff for this role are required to work late nights, weekend and bank holiday on a rotational basis.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent
• Professional registration with the GPhC

Experience

• Experience of working in a busy pharmacy department in primary or secondary care
• Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy department.
• Experience of using Wellsky pharmacy computer system
• Experience of ward based working
• Demonstrated ability to work methodically and accurately
• Able to analyse and interpret prescriptions, identify problems and decide upon an appropriate course of action
• Basic computer literacy & keyboard skills
• Neat, numerate

Knowledge

• Good basic understanding of pharmacy law and ethics, roles and responsibilities
• Good understanding of delivering quality care and providing a safe and efficient service
• Knowledge of aseptic working
• Knowledge of medicines optimisation
• Knowledge of the legal aspects of final accuracy checking and the law relating to prescriptions

Personal Attributes

• Committed to continuing professional development (CPD)
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Aware of own limitations / authority
• Friendly, professional image
• Good working relationships with other healthcare professionals

Other requirements specific to the role

• Able to work flexibly and participate in weekend working, Bank Holiday rotas and other rotas as operational duties require
• Prepared to work on a rotational basis
• Prepared to complete the relevant training & competencies in accordance with the foundation pharmacy technician framework
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good written and oral communication

Language requirement

• Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

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.