# Advanced Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary - Peterborough

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Peterborough
- **Region:** East of England
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Pharmacy technician
- **Grade:** Band 5
- **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 pa pro-rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-03T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-20T10:51:29.512Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cambridgeshire/Peterborough/North_West_Anglia_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Advanced_Pharmacy_Technician_Dispensary/Advanced_Pharmacy_Technician_Dispensary-v7648042
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7648042?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Our Pharmacy Team is Looking for You!

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a qualified Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic, patient-focused team at Peterborough City Hospital. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to the ongoing development of our high-quality Dispensary Services, working with cutting-edge technology and systems within a technician-led environment.

You will be a committed and detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values high standards of care. As an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT), you will bring the expertise needed to maintain a high level of accuracy and professionalism in all aspects of your work.

We are also happy to consider applications from current community pharmacy technicians seeking to expand their skills in a hospital setting.

If you are ready to make an impact in a supportive and innovative environment, we encourage you to apply!

For further information on the role, please contact Melanie Swain, Specialist Pharmacy Technician – Dispensaries at \[email protected\].

Previous Applicants Need Not Apply

### Main duties of the job

As a highly motivated Pharmacy Technician, you will be expected to bring excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining precision in all dispensary-related tasks. The role will involve both inpatient and outpatient dispensary services, and you will work closely with the Dispensary Manager to enhance and promote an excellent service for all patients.

You will be responsible for:

- Collaborating with the Dispensaries Manager to develop and promote high-quality services for both Inpatient and Outpatient dispensaries.
- Ensuring the safe and accurate dispensing of medications, as well as

performing checking duties in line with the highest standards of practice.

- Contributing to continuous service improvements and the effective use of new technologies and systems.
- Maintaining compliance with all pharmacy policies, procedures, and legislation.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A detailed job description and person specification will provide you with a full break down of the role.

## Person Specification

### Key Skills

**Essential**

- Good customer care skills
- Communicates well with good listening skills
- Demonstrate initiative
- Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions

### Knowledge and Experience

**Essential**

- Proven track record in Pharmacy
- Previous experience in community or hospital pharmacy
- Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of Pharmacy Computer Systems (training available)
- Knowledge of requirements for maintaining confidentiality and accurate record keeping

**Desirable**

- Previous experience of managing and supervising staff

### Education and Qualification

**Essential**

- Level 3 National Certificate in Pharmacy Services that is recognised as part of the new integrated education standards for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Accredited checking technician (ACPT) certificated by a nationally approved course provider e.g. HEE/UEA (Community based qualifications will be considered on merit and course content)

## Documents

- [staff benefits (pdf, 576.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2886)
- [job description (pdf, 336.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9904531)
- [living our values (pdf, 260.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1865)
- [agile working matrix (pdf, 73.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9904533)
- [person specification (pdf, 216.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9904532)
- [we are team nwangliaft (pdf, 8.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2745)
- [information for candidates (pdf, 5.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2788)

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