Rotational Pharmacy Technician

Transformationunitgm; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a qualified Pharmacy Technician to join a dynamic pharmacy team. The role involves participating in dispensary and community health services while maintaining high standards in patient care and operational efficiency. Candidates should possess a BTEC and NVQ3 in pharmaceutical science and be registered with the GPhC. The position is full-time with a salary range of £37,259 - £45,356 per year. Join a committed team dedicated to improving health services in the community.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for staff development

Participation in GCP training

Qualifications

• Qualified checking Pharmacy Technician.
• Professional and diplomatic demeanor.
• Ability to prioritize tasks under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Participate in dispensary services.
• Work within the Electronic Clinical Patient Record System.
• Engage in structured rotational program for various pharmacy services.

Skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Good written communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Good planning and organizing skills

Education

BTEC and NVQ3 in pharmaceutical science

Registration with the GPhC

Job description

Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (including One Saturday in 4 and 1/2 Bank Holidays per year dependent on rota) Job ref 293-EMRS2-0538

Employer Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Town London Salary £37,259 - £45,356 p.a. inc. Salary period Yearly Closing 22/02/2026 23:59

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Job overview

We are seeking to recruit an innovative and forward thinking accredited checking Pharmacy Technician who is able to thrive in a busy environment. They must have a "can do and will do" attitude and be able to overcome challenges in the day to day operations of the Pharmacy setting and maintaining the high standards expected by the GPhC, the Trust and its patients.

The candidate must be a qualified checking Pharmacy Technician. It is essential that the candidate be professional and diplomatic with good communication skills and have the ability to prioritise their working day under pressure, whilst ensuring company values and behaviours are upheld.

Main duties of the job

The Trust has an Electronic Clinical Patient Record/EPMA System where vital signs are recorded direct from BP machines, electronic prescribing and electronic drug charts are in use Trust-wide and patient documentation (clinical notes, care planning) are now electronic for the entire multidisciplinary team. This has transformed our working practices and is a really exciting time to join the Trust.

The Pharmacy also has automated the dispensing, distribution and storage of Pharmaceutical medicines by installing a Mach 4 Robot. We also have an Omnicell dispensing cabinet in use in the Pharmacy.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated technician to join our team of rotational technicians. The post holder will participate in a structured rotational programme gaining experience and training in:

• Dispensary services
• Distribution and Community Health Services
• Procurement and Homecare Service
• Clinical Trials and High Cost Drugs Data Management

You will also be able to undertake Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training and, if appropriate, work towards gaining the Practice Supervisor (PS) or Educational Supervisor (ES) qualification.

Working for our organisation

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person specification

Skills/ Abilities

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Good written communication skills with internal and external colleagues
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Good planning and organising skills

Education

• Registration with the GPhC
• BTEC and NVQ3 in pharmaceutical science

Experience

• Experience of hospital pharmacy
• Significant experience of working in a dispensary
• Experience of staff training

Knowledge

• Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
• Audit knowledge

Other Requirements

• Demonstrating an understanding of Trust Values

General Guidance for Applicants

Please ensure that you read the "Guidance Notes On Submitting An Application" under "Additional Documentation" before completing your application.

Please note: we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and we respect and value the diversity and our patients and our people, ensuring everyone is enabled to thrive, feels a sense of belonging, and is able to be their authentic self. We offer a range of flexible working options that enable you to balance your work and personal life, including part-time, compressed hours, remote working and job-shares.

If you are interested in joining our team, please let us know your preferred working pattern in your application, and we will consider all requests for flexible working and try to accommodate them wherever possible.

Please note that secondment arrangements will be considered for any fixed term positions, with the agreement of the existing line manager.

We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.