Overview
A Vacancy at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Hello! My name is Alice Smilie, Operational Manager of the John Radcliffe Pharmacy, leading the Dispensary team in supplying in-patient, outpatient and discharge medication to patients of the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. This post offers a rare opportunity to provide technical support to the John Radcliffe Dispensary and to develop as an Education and Training Technician.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Registered Pharmacy Technician to join our team as a Dispensary and Education and Training Technician. The role is ideally suited for a qualified Technician with a Dispensary background who wants to progress their career, with a particular interest in training and mentoring others.
Responsibilities
Training:
* Act as an NVQ assessor on completion of the CAVA award, working with the Education and Training Team to assess and support our team of apprentices through their level 2 Pharmacy Services qualification.
* Following relevant experience, progress to become an Internal Verifier (IQA).
* Mentor and supervise the Apprentice Assistants.
* Coordinate inductions and provide practical support and training to our pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants.
* Take part in the recruitment process of Apprentices and Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians and help to support these staff through their induction and probationary periods.
Dispensary:
* Providing regular dispensing/checking duties as directed by the Senior Technicians.
* Dispensary Co-ordinator responsibilities within the dispensary, together with the Senior Technicians, or in the absence of Senior Technicians, and at weekends.
* Monitoring of workload and tracking screen to support our TTO KPI.
* Providing support to the team with regards to resolving CD balance discrepancies.
Team and Progression
The dispensary team is a friendly and hardworking team of 25 staff ranging from band 2 Assistants through to band 7 Technicians. This role is ideal for gaining experience to progress further in your career; many of our dispensary-based Technicians later go on to take other roles within the wider Pharmacy team.
Working Arrangements
This is a full-time dispensary-based position, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with working hours of 9:00–17:15. Flexible working options would be considered. Weekend work is required on a 1:6 rota basis, with bank holidays and early/late duty rotas as per rota.
Applying and Contact
If you are interested in an informal discussion about this role, we would be happy to hear from you. Please call the number below or arrange a visit to see the facility and discuss questions.
Equality and Environment
Some posts will be subject to criminal records bureau checks. Equality of opportunity is assured and we are committed to improving your working life. Our no smoking policy supports a healthier environment.
Please refer to the attached job description for further detailed information regarding the role and main responsibilities.
This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Sep 2025.
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