Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
12 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge:
Basic clinical knowledge.
- Knowledge:
Requirements of Good Dispensing Practice.
- Knowledge:
Knowledge of CPD.
- Knowledge:
Knowledge of good stock control principles.
- Knowledge:
Good knowledge of law and ethics related to Pharmacy.
- Knowledge:
Understand the importance of the need for confidentiality.
- Experience:
Recent experience in a pharmacy setting.
- Experience:
Experience of working to SOPs.
- Experience:
Experience of working with other healthcare professionals.
- Experience:
Experience of working with patients including counselling.
- Education and qualifications:
BTEC level 3 Diploma in the principles and practice for Pharmacy Technicians (previously NVQ 3 in pharmacy services / BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent).
- Education and qualifications:
Current registration as Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council.
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge:
Knowledge of the EMIS pharmacy system.
- Knowledge:
Knowledge of Specialist Hospital services e.g. Homecare, Medicines Management, Procurement.
- Experience:
Experience of working in a pharmacy hospital.
- Experience:
Experience of EMIS pharmacy.
- Education and qualifications:
Accredited checking qualification.
- Education and qualifications:
Clinical Technician Accreditation in Medicines Management (or equivalent).
Job overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic registered Pharmacy Technician, based at the Watford General Hospital.
Working hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 1 late duty every 2 weeks and a weekend shift every 6 weeks.
Whether you are a registered hospital pharmacy technician seeking a new challenge, a community pharmacy technician looking to transition into a hospital setting, or a pre-registration pharmacy technician nearing qualification, this role offers an excellent platform to advance your career.
We have both permanent and fixed-term opportunities available, with further details to be discussed at interview.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the pharmacy team in providing an efficient, effective and safe pharmaceutical service to patients and customers.
To rotate through Dispensary and Clinical areas.
To undertake a range of activities in the dispensary, including the preparation, dispensing and issuing of medicines (including clinical trial products and CDs) in response to prescriptions or requisitions.
To provide a range of clinical and ward services under the direction of the Lead Clinical Technician.
To provide advice to ward staff, patients and carers on pharmaceutical matters within own competency.
To assist the senior Dispensary staff in supervising, training and coaching of pharmacy support workers/student technicians in the dispensary and assist with the daily organisation.
Applicants must be self-motivated and organised. You will need to be able to work effectively alone and as part of a team.
Whilst on rotation you will be expected to complete a set of competencies associated with each area.
Candidates will be encouraged and supported to complete their ACPT, if not already obtained.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Band 5 - Rotational Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy with West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Watford, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Pharmacy technician role. The advertised salary is £33,677 - £40,996 pa inc HCA. The contract type is Permanent: Fixed Term/ Secondment. The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.
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