Pharmacy Technician Band 4 to 5 Progression
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 9RWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
21 October 2026
2 days leftJob description
Pharmacy Technician (Rotational) - Band 4 to 5 Progression Post- 37.5 hours - Permanent We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, Register...
- To co-operate with all pharmaceutical staff in providing and developing the technical aspects of the pharmaceutical service including a comprehensive dispensing and medicines distribution service to out-patients and in-patients on all wards and departments throughout the Trust.
- To act as Dispensary Team Leader when required.
- To train and mentor new and existing staff undertaking in-house or external training/qualifications
- To supervise pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants on a day to day basis
- Duties are carried out under the control or direct supervision of a pharmacist or where appropriate Principal or Chief Technician.
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy services and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy services or the recognised equivalent Certificated Pharmacy Technician qualification
- Good general education , preferably Mathematics , English and 2 other subjects at GCSE level grade C or above
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable: - BTEC Professional Development Certificate in Technician Dispensing Accuracy Checking; - A minimum 12 month post registration Hospital experience
Experience
Desirable
- Recent experience of working in a busy hospital Pharmacy
- Experience of ward based medicines management processes, including assessment of patients own medicines
- Experience of undertaking aseptic dispensing
Skill and Knowledge
Essential
- Good working knowledge of pharmaceutical practice
- Good therapeutics knowledge of frequently use medicines
- Can communicate effectively verbally and in writing with patients and service users, particularly by telephone
- Able to prioritise own workload within the scope of organised rotas and use initiative
- Able to work unsupervised
- Able to work as part of a large team
Other Factors
Essential
- Respect for working colleagues, other disciplines and the public
- Able to meet the demands of a busy department and specifically to work quickly and accurately under pressure
- Able to accept guidance, direction and constructive criticism
Desirable: - Practical, enthusiastic and self motivated
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
13 October 2026
Last checked
15 October 2026
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