Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary and Ward
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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary and Ward
The closing date is 12 November 2026
Job summary
The John Radcliffe Pharmacy department is looking for Registered Pharmacy Technician to join them! This is an exciting opportunity for those who would like to gain hospital experience, working both in dispensary & on the wards.
The post holders will support both our Dispensary and Clinical services and ensure that our patients receive the best care possible. This opportunity is ideal for those would like to gain hospital pharmacy experience. Applicants must hold the NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent recognised qualification, applicants must also be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Main duties of the job
The Pharmacy Technician role is varied, and requires flexibility in your approach to work, supporting both dispensary, stores and ward-based work on the John Radcliffe Hospital site. The successful applicant will be required to assist in the smooth running of the dispensary, providing co-ordinator support to the dispensary team together with our Senior Technicians, or in the absence of the Senior Technician, and at weekends. You will support the training and induction of new members of the team, pharmacy apprentices, trainee technicians and pharmacists working alongside you.
This role includes labelling, dispensing and checking duties, monitoring of workload and our tracking screen to support our TTO KPI, patient counselling and much more! Ward based tasks will include assessing of patients own drugs, medicines reconciliation and one stop ordering. Excellent customer service skills are essential in this role as you will answer the phone, dealing with queries from our service users, and cover both staff and out-patient reception. Stores responsibilities include supporting ward and fluid top up services to clinical areas, receipting of deliveries and stock management processes.
We are lucky to be supported by ever evolving technology, with electronic prescribing and a robot to support the labelling and dispensing of medications. The successful applicant will be trained in the full use of the robotic system on either site.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum/pro rota
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
321-CSS-8351253-B5
Job locations
John Radcliffe Hospital
Headley Way
Oxford
OX3 9DU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The John Radcliffe dispensary team is a friendly and hardworking team of staff ranging from band 2 Assistants through to band 7 Technicians. Many of our dispensary technicians later take other roles within the wider Pharmacy team and this role is ideal for gaining that experience to progress further in your career.
This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, with working hours of 9:00-17:15, however flexible working options would also be considered. You will also be required to participate in weekend working on a 1:6 rota basis, bank holiday, early and late duty rotas as per rota.
If you are interested in an informal discussion about this role, we would be very happy to hear from you. You are welcome to call the number below, or to make an appointment so that we can show you around and answer your questions.
Please refer to the attached job description for further detailed information regarding the role and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The John Radcliffe dispensary team is a friendly and hardworking team of staff ranging from band 2 Assistants through to band 7 Technicians. Many of our dispensary technicians later take other roles within the wider Pharmacy team and this role is ideal for gaining that experience to progress further in your career.
This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, with working hours of 9:00-17:15, however flexible working options would also be considered. You will also be required to participate in weekend working on a 1:6 rota basis, bank holiday, early and late duty rotas as per rota.
If you are interested in an informal discussion about this role, we would be very happy to hear from you. You are welcome to call the number below, or to make an appointment so that we can show you around and answer your questions.
Please refer to the attached job description for further detailed information regarding the role and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Qualified Pharmacy Technician holding an NVQ Level 3 or other relevant qualification. Registered with GPhC
- Comprehensive dispensary experience and knowledge in either Hospital or Community
- Previous experience of training/supervision of other staff
- Enthusiastic and responsible attitude
- Good interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills with staff inside and outside of the department.
- Team player who is considerate to the needs and feelings of others in the Team and works to the Trust values.
- Able to acknowledge, appreciate and conform to change that occurs.
- Accredited for Medicines Optimisation work (MMT)
- Good time management, organisation and prioritisation skills and accurate in your work and with attention to detail.,
- Responsive to direction and constructive feedback.
- Accredited Checking Technician
- A role model that demonstrates a professional attitude at all times.
- Experience of using an automated dispensing system.
Desirable
- Uses own initiative and can work alone.
- To be able to take part in the induction of new staff to the department as necessary. Play a key role in the Health and Safety of yourself and that of your working colleagues in the Department.
- Experience of pharmacy stores and distribution
- Patient counselling skills
- First aid trained
- Fire Marshall trained
- Completion of recognised Leadership Training programme
Essential
Essential
- Qualified Pharmacy Technician holding an NVQ Level 3 or other relevant qualification. Registered with GPhC
- Comprehensive dispensary experience and knowledge in either Hospital or Community
- Previous experience of training/supervision of other staff
- Enthusiastic and responsible attitude
- Good interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills with staff inside and outside of the department.
- Team player who is considerate to the needs and feelings of others in the Team and works to the Trust values.
- Able to acknowledge, appreciate and conform to change that occurs.
- Accredited for Medicines Optimisation work (MMT)
- Good time management, organisation and prioritisation skills and accurate in your work and with attention to detail.,
- Responsive to direction and constructive feedback.
- Accredited Checking Technician
- A role model that demonstrates a professional attitude at all times.
- Experience of using an automated dispensing system.
Desirable
- Uses own initiative and can work alone.
- To be able to take part in the induction of new staff to the department as necessary. Play a key role in the Health and Safety of yourself and that of your working colleagues in the Department.
- Experience of pharmacy stores and distribution
- Patient counselling skills
- First aid trained
- Fire Marshall trained
- Completion of recognised Leadership Training programme
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
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
John Radcliffe Hospital
Headley Way
Oxford
OX3 9DU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
John Radcliffe Hospital
Headley Way
Oxford
OX3 9DU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Hannah Newton-Oakes
01865221502
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum/pro rota
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
321-CSS-8351253-B5
Job locations
John Radcliffe Hospital
Headley Way
Oxford
OX3 9DU
United Kingdom
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