We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, well‑motivated Pharmacy Technician – either soon to be or registered – with excellent dispensing and communication skills to join our friendly pharmacy team as a Rotational Pharmacy Technician.
The post holder should be ready for a new challenge and show initiative to build on their knowledge gained from their 2‑year initial education and training to develop their foundation practice across an acute hospital.
Minimum 30 hrs per week is required for part time.
This opportunity will involve working on a rotational basis across the Bournemouth and Poole hospital sites. Full training and support will be provided to assist the candidate in building a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate competence mapped from the APTUK Foundation Pharmacy Framework.
Upon successful completion of the rotational technician pathway, the post holder will progress to band 5.
Mandatory rotations include:
* Dispensary Services
* Medicines Optimisation
* Procurement & Distribution
* Medicines Advice Service
Optional rotations into:
* Aseptic services
* Clinical Trials
* Homecare
* Digital Medicines
* Risk & Governance
Interview Date – 6th January 2026. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the pharmacy services across the trust and should be adaptable to new situations and be confident to work independently and as part of a team.
We welcome applications from candidates who have completed their initial education & training in any area of pharmacy including acute hospital, GP surgery, community pharmacy & primary care.
Commencement of employment is subject to registration with the GPhC.
Location: You will be required to work across site at Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospitals.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Working for our organisation
The trust and pharmacy team values and champions inclusivity and diversity. We are open to discussions on flexible working, part time and job share opportunities. Informal visits and enquiries are fully supported and encouraged.
To support seven‑day working, staff for this role are required to work late nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. Some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
About University Hospitals Dorset
We are a three‑site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m. We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state‑of‑the‑art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you'll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.
We believe that a diverse workforce, allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work. We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.
At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women’s Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.
We are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.
While AI tools may be used to support application preparation, applicants are reminded that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.
Staff Recruitment & Expectations
Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.
This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.
COVID‑19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we encourage staff to get vaccinated.
Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.
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