Job summary

Pharmacy Technician - Band 4Fixed-term maternity cover for 12 months | Pharmacy, Blackpool Teaching HospitalsJoin our teamWe are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals on a fixed-term basis for 12 months to provide maternity leave cover. This varied role offers the opportunity to support dispensary and ward-based services while contributing to safe, effective and patient-focused care.

Please note this role will not be eligible for sponsorship as it doesn't meet the minimum salary requirements for a skilled worker visa, therefore you must have appropriate right to work in the UK or your application will not be progressed to the next stage of Recruitment.

Main duties of the job

Working within a busy hospital pharmacy, you will use your technical knowledge, analytical skills and professional judgement to deliver high standards of service quality, medicines optimisation and patient safety. You will work closely with pharmacy colleagues, clinical teams, wards, patients and external Homecare providers to help ensure medicines are supplied accurately and without unnecessary delay.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified Pharmacy Technician, or an experienced technician who is new to hospital pharmacy, to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence in a supportive environment. You will be supported by our well-established Education and Training team, with access to structured learning, guidance and development opportunities throughout the placement.

About us

You must be a registered Pharmacy Technician with the knowledge and skills required to work safely and accurately in a hospital pharmacy environment. You will have excellent attention to detail, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities. A commitment to patient-centred care, teamwork, continuous improvement and compliance with legal, professional and organisational standards is essential.Contract: Fixed term for 12 months to cover maternity leaveBand: 4Base: Pharmacy, Blackpool Teaching HospitalsDBS: This post is subject to the appropriate DBS check

Details

Date posted

26 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

382-NBC174-26

Job locations

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties Assess, validate, dispense and, where appropriately qualified, accuracy check prescriptions for inpatients, outpatients and specialist services. Maintain accurate electronic medication, dispensing and prescribing records. Dispense, check and audit controlled drugs in accordance with legislation and standard operating procedures. Support ward-based services by identifying upcoming discharges, promoting the use of patients own medicines and helping to reduce medicines waste. Provide clear medicines information and counselling to patients, escalating clinical or complex queries appropriately. Prioritise workload effectively and support the daily coordination of team activity. Participate in weekend, Bank Holiday and late-evening rotas as required.

Job description Job responsibilities Main duties Assess, validate, dispense and, where appropriately qualified, accuracy check prescriptions for inpatients, outpatients and specialist services. Maintain accurate electronic medication, dispensing and prescribing records. Dispense, check and audit controlled drugs in accordance with legislation and standard operating procedures. Support ward-based services by identifying upcoming discharges, promoting the use of patients own medicines and helping to reduce medicines waste. Provide clear medicines information and counselling to patients, escalating clinical or complex queries appropriately. Prioritise workload effectively and support the daily coordination of team activity. Participate in weekend, Bank Holiday and late-evening rotas as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• BTEC National Certificate/Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent recognised qualification

Desirable

• Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Experience working in a hospital Pharmacy or equivalent healthcare setting.
• Experience of dispensing and checking processes in accordance with local procedures.
• Experience communicating effectively with patients and multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Experience of training or supervising junior staff, students or apprentices
• Experience participating in audit, service improvement or quality improvement projects
• Experience supporting Homecare services

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrate professionalism and act in accordance with GPhC Standards for Pharmacy Professionals.
• Reliable, organised and able to meet deadlines.

Desirable

• Ability to confidently counsel patients on medicines.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). BTEC National Certificate/Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent recognised qualification Desirable Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification Experience Essential Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD). Experience working in a hospital Pharmacy or equivalent healthcare setting. Experience of dispensing and checking processes in accordance with local procedures. Experience communicating effectively with patients and multidisciplinary teams. Desirable Experience of training or supervising junior staff, students or apprentices Experience participating in audit, service improvement or quality improvement projects Experience supporting Homecare services Skills Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Demonstrate professionalism and act in accordance with GPhC Standards for Pharmacy Professionals. Reliable, organised and able to meet deadlines. Desirable Ability to confidently counsel patients on medicines.

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.

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. 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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)