A Band 4 Rotational Pharmacy Technicianis a career-level role within the TRFT that develops broad, hands‑on clinical and technical expertise through rotations across a variety of departments, including Dispensary, Aseptic Services, Electronic Prescribing, Medicines Administration (EPMA) and Wards. In dispensary services, the role involves dispensing To Take Out (TTO) and inpatient prescriptions, managing stock control, and handling Controlled Drugs (CDs). Ward‑based duties include carrying out ward stock top‑ups, assessing patients’ own medications, and supporting the discharge process through TTO prescriptions. Within aseptic services, technicians assist with the preparation of sterile products, chemotherapy treatments, and Central Intravenous Additive Service (CIVAS). Key responsibilities also include performing final accuracy checks on dispensed medicines, providing straightforward patient counselling on the safe use of medicines, and supervising. To work in this role, candidates are required to hold a BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or an equivalent qualification, and must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Main duties of the job
A Band 4 Rotational Pharmacy Technician undertakes a wide range of pharmacy technical duties to support pharmacy services for inpatients, wards, departments, and across the Trust. The role involves working across several key areas, including dispensary services, ward‑based services, aseptic services, pharmacy informatics, and supporting clinical trials. Responsibilities include dispensing and accuracy checking prescriptions, supplying pharmaceutical stock to wards and departments, managing controlled drugs, and ensuring the safe and effective supply of medicines. Ward‑based duties include supporting clinical teams with medicines reconciliation, assessing Patients Own Drugs (PODs), and carrying out ward stock top‑ups. The role will also involve preparing sterile products, chemotherapy, and Central Intravenous Additive Service (CIVAS) products in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice standards. The post‑holder communicates regularly with patients, including counselling them on the safe and appropriate use of medicines, while also liaising closely with hospital colleagues. In addition, the role supports undertaking ongoing professional development.
Person Specification
Registration
* Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician or be eligible to register
knowledge
* To maintain own knowledge base and remain up to date with current issues in undertaking continual professional development
* Understanding of hospital pharmacy
Experience
* Experience of using JAC software
Qualifications
* NVQ 3 / BTec in Pharmacy Services or equivalent; or working towards completion
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.
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum, pro rata
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