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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Registered Pharmacy Technician Rotational

The closing date is 08 November 2026

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician to join our team.

We welcome applicants from community or other pharmacy sectors, and previous hospital experience is not essential.

This is a Band 4/5 progression post, with Band 5 covering accredited checking (if not already achieved) and leadership development for those already holding ACT status.

You will complete a comprehensive in-house competency programme, including supervisory and leadership training, to equip you with the skills needed for hands-on line management once competent.

If you thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment, enjoy learning new skills and are motivated to improve patient experience, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Provide excellent patient care for inpatients, outpatients and external units.
• Work with the EPIC electronic prescribing system and Omnicell automated dispensing cabinets to deliver an accurate, timely and cost-effective pharmacy service.
• Duties include accurate labelling, dispensing and checking of a wide range of prescriptions, including controlled drugs, clinical trials, TPN, chemotherapy, home IV therapies and palliative care medicines.
• Medicines management rotations will offer direct patient contact, including taking medication histories, medicines reconciliation, supporting safe and correct use of prescribed medicines and counselling patients on new treatments.
• A competency unit will be provided for each area to ensure full training is completed and competence is demonstrated before independent working is expected.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.

We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£29,812 to £40,996 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-SL0629

Job locations

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will be a GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician, responsible for delivering high-quality, safe and efficient pharmacy services.
• They will demonstrate excellent communication skills, accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of their work.
• The role requires the ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a large, diverse team.
• The post holder will follow established procedures, uphold professional standards and support the wider pharmacy service as needed.

For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will be a GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician, responsible for delivering high-quality, safe and efficient pharmacy services.
• They will demonstrate excellent communication skills, accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of their work.
• The role requires the ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a large, diverse team.
• The post holder will follow established procedures, uphold professional standards and support the wider pharmacy service as needed.

For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered as a Pharmacy technician with the GPHC

Desirable

• Recognised ACT qualification
• Medicines Management Accreditation
• Recognised Practice / Educational Supervisor qualification.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary team, as well as independently.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literate.
• Knowledge of medicines management and optimisation principles.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a pharmacy setting.

Desirable

• Previous experience of EPIC.
• Recent experience working in hospital pharmacy.
• Experience of training others.

Special Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work flexible hours including late evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.
• This post may require you to work cross-site so you will need a willingness to travel between sites.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered as a Pharmacy technician with the GPHC

Desirable

• Recognised ACT qualification
• Medicines Management Accreditation
• Recognised Practice / Educational Supervisor qualification.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary team, as well as independently.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literate.
• Knowledge of medicines management and optimisation principles.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a pharmacy setting.

Desirable

• Previous experience of EPIC.
• Recent experience working in hospital pharmacy.
• Experience of training others.

Special Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work flexible hours including late evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.
• This post may require you to work cross-site so you will need a willingness to travel between sites.

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Dispensary Manager

Aileen Clark

[email protected]

03006136501

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£29,812 to £40,996 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-SL0629

Job locations

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom

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