Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to make a difference to patient care within a hospital setting?
An opportunity has arisen within the Pharmacy Department at Broomfield Hospital for a motivated and enthusiastic Dispensary based Senior Pharmacy Technician.
Role
We are looking for a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, to join our department. The post holder will actively be involved in delivering a clinical ward service within the hospital. The right applicant will be a dedicated, hardworking individual that works well in a team environment as well as under own initiative. Attention to detail and organisational skills are essential. Current recognised ACT qualification is essential.
Responsibilities
* Dispense inpatient, outpatient and TTA (discharge) prescriptions.
* Process prescriptions using the pharmacy stock control and ePrescribing system, select, count, package and label prescription items according to department procedure. Make records as necessary.
* Final check clinically screened prescriptions and orders prepared by other Pharmacy staff before release to the patient.
* Hand out completed prescriptions with appropriate counselling.
* Answer drug information queries from patients, nursing and medical staff using appropriate reference resources, and refer to Pharmacist when necessary.
* Assess suitability of medication for return to stock. Return items to stock using the pharmacy stock control and ePrescribing system or dispose of according to departmental procedure.
* Assess the suitability of patients' own medicines for use in Hospital.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Band 5 registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
* Current recognised ACT qualification.
* Experience in a clinical ward service within a hospital setting.
* Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
* Ability to work well in a team environment and take initiative.
Our Commitment
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well-being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Are you looking for an exciting Senior Dispensary Pharmacy Technician role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
This advert closes on Monday 9 Mar 2026
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