Eligibility and Application
To be eligible to join us in this role you will have successfully completed an NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and hold current registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician at the time of appointment. We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Interview date: 31 March 2026. This post is open to all registered Pharmacy Technicians both newly qualified and experienced who would like to start or continue a career in hospital pharmacy.
About the Department
We are a department of over 100 staff providing pharmacy services through team working and prioritising the needs of those we serve. Our Pharmacy Technicians provide a range of services in the Hospital Pharmacy including: Dispensing for inpatients, outpatients and discharge; Aseptic production; Medicines safety; Workforce development; Procurement; Medicines information; Medicines management; Final checking. Working closely with the Pharmacy Technician team manager and other members of the senior team, this excellent career development opportunity will suit both newly qualified and experienced Pharmacy Technicians as it will involve the post holder being supported to develop themselves in areas such as dispensary, clinical areas, technology, staff and service management. This will occur through fully funded opportunities via nationally accredited and recognised training courses.
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting‑edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career. As a medium‑sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities. We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state‑of‑the‑art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24‑bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
Responsibilities
* To be part of the Pharmacy team and work to enable the objectives of the Pharmacy and the Trust to be achieved.
* To communicate effectively and promptly with all members of the pharmacy teams and, where necessary, clinical multidisciplinary teams (MOTs) to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of medicines management/optimisation and supply services to patients and colleagues across the local health system.
* To participate in high standards of practice as defined by the CQC, NHSLA and other relevant organisations for implementation across the Trust.
* To contribute to trust compliance with the Medicines Management standards, Clinical Governance and Risk Management.
Professional Responsibilities
* To act in a professional manner consistent with the GPhC code of conduct and as is required to ensure safe, effective and timely care for patients and appropriate support for colleagues across the health system, including communication of complex and sensitive information.
* To manage technical work within defined policies and Standard Operating Procedures and where appropriate, recommending and contributing to changes made with the agreement of more senior technicians or pharmacists.
* To receive, label and dispense prescriptions accurately and taking account of professional standards for patient safety, for in‑patients and out‑patients; demonstrate and maintain through CPD competence in these tasks after undertaking an in‑house training programme.
* To contribute to development and training programmes for all staff.
* To support the education and training lead as an assessor for the NVQ in Pharmacy Services (Levels 2 and 3); to demonstrate and maintain competence in this work and complete assessments in a timely manner.
* To be involved in CPD with other pharmacy staff as a participant and in support of other staff including pre‑registration technicians and pharmacists.
Progression from Band 4 to 5
The intention of the role is to progress pharmacy technicians into a band 5 role once performance targets have been achieved. Candidates that meet the following objectives will trigger a review of banding based on achieving the following:
* ACPT qualification completed via external training programme
* MMPT qualification completed via internal training programme and external assessment.
* Competently conduct the Duty Technician role independently following completion of the Duty Technician competency assessment.
* Experience in hospital pharmacy including ward experience for a minimum of 12 months post‑registration, understanding trust processes and policies.
If all of the above objectives are met, a successful candidate will be placed into a band 5 position on appointment.
The Health Service Journal recently named Milton Keynes one of the top performing NHS Trusts to work in and we are proud to be rated "good" by the Care Quality Commission. You can expect a warm welcome, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. Would you like a career where the limitation is your imagination? Does progression and opportunity relate to your personal drive of wanting to be the best you can be? As a Pharmacy Technician in hospital, you can make a difference in multiple areas ranging from clinical to management and from bands 4 to 8. We are looking for highly motivated individuals ready to take that next step and join a forward thinking and innovative Pharmacy Technician team here at Milton Keynes hospital that is continually progressing and growing.
Salary & Hours
Band 4 to 5 Progression Role – £27,485 – £37,796 per annum pro rata. Department: Pharmacy. Hours: 37.5 hours per week; all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.
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