Weekend Pharmacy Technician

NHS; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Weekend Pharmacy Technician to ensure a safe and efficient dispensary service. The successful candidate will be responsible for dispensing medications, supervising junior staff, and maintaining high-quality patient services. An NVQ Level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences and GPHC registration are required. This role offers a salary ranging from £35,763 to £43,466 per annum, including HCAS.

Qualifications

• Experienced pharmacy technician with NVQ Level 3 qualification.
• Ability to work under standard operating procedures for an efficient dispensary service.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate dispensary services for inpatients and outpatients.
• Supervise junior staff and pharmacy assistants during pharmacy services.
• Ensure high quality of data input into pharmacy systems.

Skills

Good written and oral communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Good time management

Ability to supervise and train others

Team player

Education

NVQ level 3 or BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences

GPHC registration

Tools

Wellsky pharmacy computer system

JAC pharmacy computer system

Job description

Go back Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Weekend Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 28 September 2025

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced technician to apply for this post. The post-holder will work in Patient Services to provide a safe, efficient and responsive dispensary service at the weekend.

This role includes provision of legally required supervision of staff as well as fulfilling professional duties. You will work as part of a team consisting of Pharmacists, Technicians and Assistants. The work primarily consists of dispensing and checking prescriptions for inpatients and discharge medication. Additional responsibilities include managing workflow and working alongside pharmacy staff to ensure that dispensary services are provided according to all relevant up to date procedures and standards.

The post holder will need to be NVQ Level 3 qualified and have relevant ACT qualification.

You will be required to attend the department during weekday hours for induction and training. Further weekday hours may be available depending on service needs on staff bank.

Main duties of the job

• ACPT qualifications are essential for this role.
• To effectively participate in the provision of inpatient pharmacy services at West Middlesex University Hospital at weekends.
• To follow relevant procedures in order to deliver the service in a safe and effective manner.
• To supervise and co-ordinate junior staff and pharmacy assistants.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Job responsibilities

Dispensary Services

• Accurately identify, select, label using Wellsky dispense and distribute drugs (including controlled drugs) for inpatient and outpatients prescriptions according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain high quality of data input of patient information into the pharmacy computer system in order to ensure excellent labelling standards for dispensed medications.
• Take part in counselling and in the provision of information on medicines to patients, doctors and other health care staff, as required.
• Use the computer systems to track prescriptions. Ensure medication is dispensed to meet agreed delivery times and to minimize waiting times for patients.
• Deal with queries from patients and other hospital staff, referring complex issues to supervisor or line manager.
• Ensure that all medicines are stored according to environmental requirements (e.g. temperature) and to required security standards.
• Ensure stock levels of all products are accurate and support the appropriate ordering of stock through liaison with pharmacy purchasing and procurement office.
• Ensure medication is dispensed and checked to meet agreed turnaround times and to minimise waiting times for patients.
• Be efficient in using the pharmacy robot and able to troubleshoot problems.
• Final check prescriptions within the dispensary for accuracy, in line with departmental procedures.
• Dispense and check clinical trials where required.

Supervisory and training responsibilities

Support Training and supervision of new and rotational staff on weekends as required.

Job description

Education and Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or an equivalent pharmacy technician qualification
• GPHC registration

Experience

• Able to work to standard operating procedures
• Patient Counselling
• Hospital Experience
• Wellsky/ JAC pharmacy computer system experience

Skills and Knowledge

• Good written and oral communication skills
• efficient and accurate worker
• ability to work under pressure
• ability to follow procedures and policies
• ability to work under supervision
• ability to supervise and participate in training of others
• good time management
• good team player and demonstrates reliability

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.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£35,763 to £43,466 a year per annum incl. HCAS (pro rata)