Rotational Pharmacy Technician Progressive 4/5 | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A UK-based healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join their friendly pharmacy team. This role involves working across multiple sites and participating in various rotations to develop competencies in pharmacy services. Candidates should possess excellent dispensing and communication skills, be adaptable, and ready for challenges. The position offers opportunities for flexible working and requires commitment to support seven-day operation, including late nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be enthusiastic and well-motivated.
• Adaptable to new situations and confident in independent work.
• Willingness to undertake mandatory rotations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing a portfolio of evidence demonstrating competence.
• Participate in mandatory and optional rotations across various services.
• Support seven-day working, including late nights and weekends.

Skills

Excellent dispensing skills

Strong communication skills

Initiative

Education

Education and training in pharmacy

Job description

Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, well‑motivated Pharmacy Technician—soon to be or registered— 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Rotations

Mandatory rotations include:

• Dispensary Services
• Medicines Optimisation
• Procurement & Distribution
• Medicines Advice Service

With the option of rotating into:

• Aseptic services
• Clinical Trials
• Homecare
• Digital Medicines
• Risk & Governance

Location

You will be required to work across sites at Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospitals.

Working Hours

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

Flexible and inclusive

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.

Other Details

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.

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

Interview Date - 6th January 2026.

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Monday 29 Dec 2025.