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Band 5 Senior Support Pharmacy Technician
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 7 hour(s) ago
Reference: 2444430
Job summary
An exciting split role development opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed individual to gain specialised skills in a senior capacity. We are looking for a motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our diverse team to support the Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary Services in developing a high-quality pharmacy service. This role will be split between both our main dispensary and our cancer services satellite.
We strive to develop the knowledge and skills of our workforce to enable them to advance personally and professionally and this is that ideal career development prospect. Therefore, recruiting the best talent to fulfil this role is really important to us. To help us achieve this, you must be an astute and resilient individual to join our busy team. Enthusiastic and flexible, you will have excellent organisational and communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently without supervision and within the existing team.
Benefits of this role include the opportunity to develop professional skills and an attractive committment to one late night per week, one bank holiday per year and one weekend in twelve.
If shortlisted for interview, we recommend that you arrange an informal visit to meet our team and fully appreciate what this post has to offer.
For further details contact Nickola Harris, Specialist Pharmacy Technician, Dispensary Services on 0121 424 9336
Main duties of the job
With a forward-thinking approach, you will:
Be responsible for co-ordinating workflow through the dispensary providing services for inpatients, outpatients and discharge medication.
Oversee the daily operation in the main Dispensary, working towards achieving daily key performance indicators (KPIs).
Provide supervision for training, health and safety, and stock management.
Act as a role model and be responsible for the maintenance of waste management, reduction of expired medication and stock losses, and Controlled Drug regulations.
You will have:
A nationally recognised Pharmacy Technician qualification and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
An accredited accuracy checking qualification.
Significant experience working in a hospital Pharmacy environment.
The ability to lead a busy team and motivate others.
A flexible approach to accommodate the needs of the service.
This post offers in-service development training and the opportunity to gain valuable leadership and management skills. A requirement to participate in evenings, weekends, and bank holidays on a rotational basis will be necessary.
Please see job description for further information.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
Date posted
23 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-9019915
Job locations
Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must have the following:
- * Professional Registration with the GPhC.
- * Dispensing Accuracy Accreditation. West Midland's scheme or equivalent.
- * Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
- * Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework) or equivalent.
- Plus one of the following:
- * Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians
- OR
- * BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science and Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills
- OR
- equivalent as defined by the General Pharmaceutical Council
Experience
Essential
- * Currently practicing as a band 4 pharmacy technician / equivalent or above with post-qualification
- experience within an acute setting.
- * The ability to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge and the relevant practical experience for
- the post.
- * Experience of the specialist function for area of responsibility.
- * Significant experience within a pharmacy setting.
- * Experience of organising other grades of staff and their workload.
- * Experienced in working to policies and procedures.
- * Experience within a hospital setting.
- * Deputising for senior personnel, co-ordinating daily workflow including situational staff management.
- * Understanding of Good Distribution Practice (GDP).
- * Health and Safety at Work and COSHH.
- * Understanding of stock control and supply processes.
- * Knowledge of Code of Practice / Customer Care.
- * Knowledge of medicines, side effects and where to find further information.
- * Knowledge of practices, policies and procedures associated with the job.
- * Understands the need for delivering a cost-effective service and the required work practices to reduce waste.
- * Understanding of Pharmacy dispensing/stock control IT systems.
Desirable
- * Experience in setting up new working practices or procedures.
- * Participation in training of staff.
- * Experience of managing other grades of staff.
- * Participation in student technician training in a mentor relationship.
- * Understanding of ward environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must have the following:
- * Professional Registration with the GPhC.
- * Dispensing Accuracy Accreditation. West Midland's scheme or equivalent.
- * Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
- * Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework) or equivalent.
- Plus one of the following:
- * Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians
- OR
- * BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science and Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills
- OR
- equivalent as defined by the General Pharmaceutical Council
Experience
Essential
- * Currently practicing as a band 4 pharmacy technician / equivalent or above with post-qualification
- experience within an acute setting.
- * The ability to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge and the relevant practical experience for
- the post.
- * Experience of the specialist function for area of responsibility.
- * Significant experience within a pharmacy setting.
- * Experience of organising other grades of staff and their workload.
- * Experienced in working to policies and procedures.
- * Experience within a hospital setting.
- * Deputising for senior personnel, co-ordinating daily workflow including situational staff management.
- * Understanding of Good Distribution Practice (GDP).
- * Health and Safety at Work and COSHH.
- * Understanding of stock control and supply processes.
- * Knowledge of Code of Practice / Customer Care.
- * Knowledge of medicines, side effects and where to find further information.
- * Knowledge of practices, policies and procedures associated with the job.
- * Understands the need for delivering a cost-effective service and the required work practices to reduce waste.
- * Understanding of Pharmacy dispensing/stock control IT systems.
Desirable
- * Experience in setting up new working practices or procedures.
- * Participation in training of staff.
- * Experience of managing other grades of staff.
- * Participation in student technician training in a mentor relationship.
- * Understanding of ward environment.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)