The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 02 March 2026

Job summary

We are excited to welcome enthusiastic and committed Registered Pharmacy Technicians to join our friendly and supportive team. This is a great chance to build your career in pharmacy, working alongside experienced colleagues in a busy hospital environment.

To succeed in this role, you'll bring relevant pharmacy experience, a BTEC/NVQ Level 3 (Pharmaceutical Sciences) qualification or equivalent, and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). While hospital pharmacy experience is an advantage, it isn't essential -- this could be the perfect first step into hospital practice, as we provide full training across all areas to help you develop your skills.

You'll play an important part in delivering safe and effective patient care, and in return you'll gain valuable experience, ongoing professional development, and the chance to contribute to a service that makes a real difference. Flexibility is key, as the role includes participation in extended hours, weekends, and bank holidays on a rotational basis -- giving you exposure to a wide range of pharmacy services

Main duties of the job

  • This role involves supervising pharmacy staff and working closely with the team to provide safe and effective pharmaceutical services.
  • The job includes preparing and checking medicines, dispensing prescriptions, and giving advice to patients and ward staff on the correct use of medicines.
  • You will help manage stock, ensure medicines are stored and transported safely, and support clinical trials when needed.
  • The role also requires keeping accurate records, following strict safety procedures, and contributing to improvements in the pharmacy.
  • Flexibility is important, as you may need to work evenings, weekends, or bank holidays, and take on extra responsibilities when required.

About us

What can SaTH Pharmacy offer you?

  • Patient focused service
  • Supportive and friendly team
  • Opportunities for personal development
  • A department open to new ways of working

What can SaTH offer you?

  • To be part of a trust embarking on a transformational journey
  • A supportive environment to enable further development of your career and your skills.
  • A developing trust with recent substantial financial investment to develop the facilities and services
  • Access to our Leadership Academy

Our vision is simple

To provide excellent care to our communities we serve.

We're looking for people who want to help us achieve this vision, who will help us make a difference.

So:

  • Apply today
  • Don't miss this incredible opportunity
  • Hurry, as our vacancies expire soon

Details

Date posted

16 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum/ pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

223-PTN-158

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.

Person Specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 / BTEC in pharmacy Services or equivalent nationally recognised qualification
  • Registration with the GPhC
  • Accredited Checking Technician Qualification or willingness to work towards
  • Recent dispensing experience

Desirable

  • Recent hospital dispensing experience (6 months in the last 2 years)
  • Outpatient counselling
  • Clinical ward-based pharmacy and medicines management experience
  • Experience of aseptic dispensing

Special Aptitudes

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Attention to detail
Person Specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 / BTEC in pharmacy Services or equivalent nationally recognised qualification
  • Registration with the GPhC
  • Accredited Checking Technician Qualification or willingness to work towards
  • Recent dispensing experience

Desirable

  • Recent hospital dispensing experience (6 months in the last 2 years)
  • Outpatient counselling
  • Clinical ward-based pharmacy and medicines management experience
  • Experience of aseptic dispensing

Special Aptitudes

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Attention to detail

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

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief Pharmacy Technician

Matt Brown

matthew.brown25@nhs.net

01743261000

Details

Date posted

16 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum/ pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

223-PTN-158

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Supporting documents

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