Pharmacy Technician

We have

an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician in Nottingham University

Hospitals NHS Trust to join the NUH Pharmacy Team in Nottingham City Hospital.

You will be responsible for providing comprehensive, professional and

high-quality technical support across hospital wards and departments on a

rotational basis, managing dispensary, laboratory and distribution activities

to support the delivery of safe and effective pharmaceutical services. You will

be responsible for dispensing and labelling pharmaceuticals, accuracy checking

dispensed items in line with departmental and Trust procedures and supporting

the wider Pharmacy Team in delivering excellent customer care. You will also

support the coordination of pharmacy services in designated areas and deputise

for Team Leaders when required, while promoting a positive and professional

image of NUH Pharmacy.

Main duties of the job

As a

Pharmacy Technician you will be responsible for working across both Nottingham

City Hospital and Queens Medical Centre, contributing to a flexible seven-day

rota that includes weekends, late duties and bank holidays. You will be

managing your workload in line with departmental time and accuracy standards,

while completing the required competency validation and re-validation

processes. You will be supporting the safe handling and preparation of

specialist medicines, including cytotoxic and controlled drugs, and ensuring

prescriptions are interpreted and prepared in accordance with professional and

ethical standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). You will

also support flexible shift arrangements designed to meet the operational needs

and opening hours of the NUH Pharmacy service across both campus sites.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£15.67 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

M0042-91484

Job locations

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Queen's Medical Centre Campus,

Derby Road,

Nottinghamshire,

Nottingham,

NG7 2UH

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• To

provide appropriate advice to patients and carers regarding their medicines,

explaining safe and correct use in a clear and accessible manner to promote

understanding, adherence and safe medication practices.

• To

respond professionally to telephone and face-to-face enquiries from patients,

carers and a wide range of healthcare staff, resolving queries within scope and

referring more complex matters to the appropriate Pharmacy team member.

• To

manage pharmaceutical stock across allocated rotational areas, including

ordering, receipt, issuing and routine stock maintenance, while completing

scheduled stock checks and maintaining accurate electronic records.

• To

support the development of colleagues by assisting with the induction and

training of new Pharmacy staff, apprentices and support workers, acting as a

positive professional role model within the department.

• To

coordinate the activities of dispensary support staff, allocating and

monitoring delegated tasks to help maintain an organised and effective service,

and deputising for Lead Technicians when required.

• To

undertake specialist pharmaceutical manufacturing activities, including adult,

paediatric and neonatal total parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, cytotoxic, intrathecal

and non-sterile preparations, while carrying out relevant environmental,

equipment and quality assurance checks.

Job responsibilities

• To

provide appropriate advice to patients and carers regarding their medicines,

explaining safe and correct use in a clear and accessible manner to promote

understanding, adherence and safe medication practices.

• To

respond professionally to telephone and face-to-face enquiries from patients,

carers and a wide range of healthcare staff, resolving queries within scope and

referring more complex matters to the appropriate Pharmacy team member.

• To

manage pharmaceutical stock across allocated rotational areas, including

ordering, receipt, issuing and routine stock maintenance, while completing

scheduled stock checks and maintaining accurate electronic records.

• To

support the development of colleagues by assisting with the induction and

training of new Pharmacy staff, apprentices and support workers, acting as a

positive professional role model within the department.

• To

coordinate the activities of dispensary support staff, allocating and

monitoring delegated tasks to help maintain an organised and effective service,

and deputising for Lead Technicians when required.

• To

undertake specialist pharmaceutical manufacturing activities, including adult,

paediatric and neonatal total parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, cytotoxic, intrathecal

and non-sterile preparations, while carrying out relevant environmental,

equipment and quality assurance checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician. ACT qualification is desirable.
• Previous accuracy checking experience, ideally within a hospital environment.
• Experience in dispensing prescriptions and using pharmacy electronic systems.
• Effective stock management skills and knowledge of commonly prescribed medicines.
• Able to work safely and effectively both independently and as part of a team, with commitment to CPD.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician. ACT qualification is desirable.
• Previous accuracy checking experience, ideally within a hospital environment.
• Experience in dispensing prescriptions and using pharmacy electronic systems.
• Effective stock management skills and knowledge of commonly prescribed medicines.
• Able to work safely and effectively both independently and as part of a team, with commitment to CPD.

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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Queen's Medical Centre Campus,

Derby Road,

Nottinghamshire,

Nottingham,

NG7 2UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Queen's Medical Centre Campus,

Derby Road,

Nottinghamshire,

Nottingham,

NG7 2UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job responsibilities

• To

provide appropriate advice to patients and carers regarding their medicines,

explaining safe and correct use in a clear and accessible manner to promote

understanding, adherence and safe medication practices.

• To

respond professionally to telephone and face-to-face enquiries from patients,

carers and a wide range of healthcare staff, resolving queries within scope and

referring more complex matters to the appropriate Pharmacy team member.

• To

manage pharmaceutical stock across allocated rotational areas, including

ordering, receipt, issuing and routine stock maintenance, while completing

scheduled stock checks and maintaining accurate electronic records.

• To

support the development of colleagues by assisting with the induction and

training of new Pharmacy staff, apprentices and support workers, acting as a

positive professional role model within the department.

• To

coordinate the activities of dispensary support staff, allocating and

monitoring delegated tasks to help maintain an organised and effective service,

and deputising for Lead Technicians when required.

• To

undertake specialist pharmaceutical manufacturing activities, including adult,

paediatric and neonatal total parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, cytotoxic, intrathecal

and non-sterile preparations, while carrying out relevant environmental,

equipment and quality assurance checks.

Qualifications

Essential

• GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician. ACT qualification is desirable.
• Previous accuracy checking experience, ideally within a hospital environment.
• Experience in dispensing prescriptions and using pharmacy electronic systems.
• Effective stock management skills and knowledge of commonly prescribed medicines.
• Able to work safely and effectively both independently and as part of a team, with commitment to CPD.