Rotational Pharmacy Technician | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in York is seeking a motivated registered Pharmacy Technician to join their team at Scarborough Hospital. This role includes responsibilities like labeling and dispensing prescriptions, conducting accuracy checks, and patient medicine counselling. Candidates must be registered with the GPHC and possess strong problem-solving and teamwork skills. Full training will be provided, with opportunities for progression after 12 months. Competitive benefits include NHS pension, holidays, and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPHC.
• Must demonstrate problem-solving skills and initiative.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Label and dispense inpatient and discharge prescriptions.
• Perform accuracy checks on dispensed medications.
• Complete medicine reconciliations for patients.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Self-motivated

Organised

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPHC

Job description

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a highly motivated, and enthusiastic registered Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly team at Scarborough Hospital. We welcome applicants from all pharmacy sectors - hospital experience is not necessary as full training will be provided on the job.

Overview

As a Rotational Pharmacy Technician, you will be supported to develop your knowledge and skills in various areas of pharmacy on a rota basis, including:

• Dispensary.
• Ward based - Medicines Management and Optimisation.
• Procurement and distribution.
• Specialist services.

Each area will provide you with an individually tailored induction plan for that service.

You will be eligible for progression from Band 4 into a Band 5 role after being in post for a minimum of 12 months, and once demonstrating you have met the key responsibilities for the role.

Requirements

Applicants must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPHC. You must have strong problem‑solving skills, be self‑motivated and organised. Applicants must be able to work effectively as part of a team and also alone, using initiative to prioritise tasks.

Key elements of the role are:

• Labelling and dispensing both inpatient and discharge prescriptions for patients.
• Performing accuracy checks on dispensed medications (full training will be provided if not already obtained).
• Completing a ward stock top‑up service.
• Completing medicine reconciliations for patients; ensuring that any discrepancies are communicated efficiently.
• Completing medication counselling to patients.
• Procuring medicines and chasing any outstanding orders.

Trust Information Pack

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co‑developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

This advert closes on Thursday 11 Dec 2025.