Senior Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking a registered pharmacy technician for a full-time permanent position. The successful candidate will assist in managing the dispensary operations, ensuring quality pharmacy services. You will work closely with senior pharmacy technicians and be responsible for dispensing medications, supervising new staff, and overseeing stock control. The role requires strong leadership skills and a Level 3 qualification in Pharmaceutical Science. Competitive salary offered from £31,049 to £37,796 per annum.

Benefits

Employee wellness programs

Diversity and inclusion networks

Occupational health services

Qualifications

• You must have a GPhC approved Level 3 qualification in Pharmaceutical Science.
• Experience in pharmacy stock control processes using systems such as CMM is essential.
• You should demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the department's functions efficiently, working with senior pharmacy technicians.
• Assist in overseeing stock control and support audit initiatives.
• Dispense and final check medications for inpatients and outpatients.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team coordination

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

GPhC approved Level 3 qualification in Pharmaceutical Science

Tools

CMM

Job description

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a registered pharmacy technician to join our well established dispensary team.

The successful candidate will be based in the dispensary providing a quality pharmacy service to wards and community clinics across the Trust.

Main Duties

You will be responsible for ensuring that the department runs efficiently, working closely with the other senior pharmacy technicians within the department, the dispensary manager and lead ATOs.

Main duties will include:

• Assisting and deputising for the Dispensary Manager
• Dispensing and final accuracy checking for inpatients and outpatients
• Ensuring the team functions efficiently, coordinating workflow
• Supervision and training of new and pre‑registration staff
• Assisting in overseeing stock control
• Supporting audit and quality improvement initiatives

About Us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee‑led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in‑house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net‑zero commitment.

Details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 186‑1481‑25‑FS

Job locations: The Wells Road Centre, The Wells Road, Mapperley, NG3 3AA

Job Responsibilities

With a base at The Wells Road Centre, Nottingham the successful candidate will need to be flexible because there may be a requirement to work across Nottinghamshire Healthcare. Ideally, you should have post qualification experience at band 4 or above working in a hospital pharmacy. Experience in a mental health setting is desirable but not essential as full training and support will be given.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• GPhC approved Level 3 qualification in Pharmaceutical Science.

Qualifications (Desirable)

• ACPT

Experience (Essential)

• Experience of pharmacy stock control processes using systems such as CMM
• Experience in co‑ordinating a team and/or trainee team members
• Evidence of leading and/or responsible for delivering a service/function/project or development

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience of working in a NHS pharmacy

Skills (Essential)

• Demonstrate leadership skills and to be able to motivate a team
• An ability to co‑ordinate workload and work towards deadline
• Ability to prioritise and organise tasks and workload
• Demonstrates a problem‑solving approach knowing when to refer to a senior colleague
• To be able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the job
• Demonstrates attention to detail and accurate working in a timely manner

Skills (Desirable)

• Experience in training staff

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer name: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address: The Wells Road Centre, The Wells Road, Mapperley, NG3 3AA

Employer's website: https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/