Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Technician

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Job summary

We are seeking dynamic, motivated and experienced Pharmacy Technicians to join our team on a fixed-term basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals wishing to apply their skills and knowledge within a patient-focused role in a busy hospital environment.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience in hospital, community or other pharmacy sectors.

The successful applicant will thrive in a fast-paced setting, demonstrate a commitment to high-quality patient care and show enthusiasm for learning new skills.

You will take part in a comprehensive training programme designed to prepare you for all aspects of the role and support your professional development within the service.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide excellent, patient-focused pharmacy care across busy inpatient wards, specialist outpatient clinics and satellite units.
  • Participate in medicines management rotations, offering direct patient contact including taking accurate medication histories, medicines reconciliation, supporting the safe and effective use of prescribed medicines, and counselling patients on new treatments.
  • Undertake dispensary duties including the accurate labelling, dispensing and checking of a wide range of prescriptions, such as controlled drugs, clinical trial medications, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), chemotherapy, home IV therapies and palliative care medicines.
  • Use the EPIC electronic prescribing system and Omnicell automated dispensing cabinets accurately to deliver a safe, timely and cost-effective pharmacy service.
  • Full training will be provided for all aspects of the role.

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

19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,860 to £31,671 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

151-SL0511

Job locations

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ


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 to ensure optimal patient care.
  • The role requires the ability to work independently, manage workload effectively and contribute positively within a large, multidisciplinary team.
  • The post holder will adhere to established policies and procedures, maintain professional and regulatory standards, and provide support to the wider pharmacy service as required.

Please refer to the full job description for detailed responsibilities and requirements.

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 to ensure optimal patient care.
  • The role requires the ability to work independently, manage workload effectively and contribute positively within a large, multidisciplinary team.
  • The post holder will adhere to established policies and procedures, maintain professional and regulatory standards, and provide support to the wider pharmacy service as required.

Please refer to the full job description for detailed responsibilities and requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPHC

Desirable

  • Recognised Accredited Checking qualification
  • Medicines Management experience / accreditation

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Focus on quality patient-centred care.
  • Computer literacy.

Experience

Essential

  • Current / recent work in pharmacy sector

Desirable

  • Experience of working in hospital pharmacy
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPHC

Desirable

  • Recognised Accredited Checking qualification
  • Medicines Management experience / accreditation

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Focus on quality patient-centred care.
  • Computer literacy.

Experience

Essential

  • Current / recent work in pharmacy sector

Desirable

  • Experience of working in hospital pharmacy

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


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


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

aileen.clark2@nhs.net

03006136501

Details

Date posted

19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,860 to £31,671 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

151-SL0511

Job locations

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ


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