Rotational Pharmacy Technician
The closing date is 03 March 2026
An opportunity has arisen to join our small and friendly team at the Princess Royal University Hospital in Orpington Kent as a rotational Band 4 Pharmacy Technician. We are looking for individuals who are either qualified pharmacy technicians (registered with the GPhC) or who are currently completing their qualification and expect to be registered with the GPhC within the next 6 months. We welcome applications from community technicians as full training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
The post involves working in the Dispensary, Aseptic Services, Stores Department and with the Medicines Management team working on the wards to gain practical experience and assist in the delivery of the service in each of the sections.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job responsibilities
* Deliver a customer focused service to all patients and to adhere to the highest principles of customer services when dealing with patients, staff and the public
* Promote pharmaceutical care for all patients
* Manage and support the safe, accurate and timely supply of medicines to wards and clinics and other areas, as required
* Dispense drugs and prepare aseptically prepared products
* Be able to check clinically screened dispensed prescriptions and become a validated volume checker in aseptics
* Provide patients with information on common drug doses and use
* Assess suitability of patients medicines on admission
* Provide appropriate and sufficient supplies of medication during admission
* Liaise with ward and pharmacy staff to facilitate the efficient transfer of medication when patients move wards
* Act as the pharmacy technical link between wards and pharmacy, maintaining patients own drugs and one stop dispensing systems
* Cover or to participate in ward stock top ups as necessary
* Ensure the safe, effective and economical use of drugs for all patients in the Trust
* Be responsible for the implementation of new or revised policies and procedures that will have an impact within the Pharmacy Department
* Contribute to wider policies that have an impact within the Pharmacy Department and across the Trust
* Be pro‑active in the regular review and update of Pharmacy policies and procedures
* Propose changes to working practices and dispensing techniques that will maximise the potential for efficiency and safety
* Participate in the training and supervision of staff working in the Pharmacy Department as part of their induction
* Support section heads in the development of the service to each area
* Be able to work independently and follow departmental procedures and dispense medication accurately and to refer non-routine enquiries and other matters as appropriate to a more senior member of staff
* Be able to use pharmacy computer systems correctly, enter data accurately from transcription sheets, prescriptions forms and any other prescriptions written by others and ensure that data is stored and archived appropriately in accordance with local and regionally agreed guidelines
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* Registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
* NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services plus accredited underpinning knowledge [BTEC National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent] or equivalent.
* Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification or working towards
Knowledge and Experience
* Knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures acquired through training
* Knowledge of dispensary procedures acquired through training
* Significant Experience post registration relevant to hospital pharmacy practice
Skills
* Be able to provide and receive complex information on medicines use, ward and dispensary services
* Be able to communicate information to patients/carers regarding prescribed medication and prescription payments.
* Be able to use presentational aids
Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
* Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
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.
£32,199 to £34,876 a yearper annum, including HCA's
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