# Band 5 - Rotational Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-5-rotational-pharmacy-technician-pharmacy/3225484d-7385-458e-8ce5-ee784a31dda8 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-5-rotational-pharmacy-technician-pharmacy/3225484d-7385-458e-8ce5-ee784a31dda8.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Watford General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Pharmacy technician - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £33,677 - £40,996 pa inc HCA - **Contract type:** Permanent: Fixed Term/ Secondment - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-13T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-28T14:50:47.515Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Hertfordshire/Watford/West_Hertfordshire_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Clinical_Support/Clinical_Support-v8263346 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8263346?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge: **Essential** - Basic clinical knowledge. - Requirements of Good Dispensing Practice. - Knowledge of CPD. - Knowledge of good stock control principles. - Good knowledge of law and ethics related to Pharmacy. - Understand the importance of the need for confidentiality. **Desirable** - Knowledge of the EMIS pharmacy system. - Knowledge of Specialist Hospital services e.g. Homecare, Medicines Management, Procurement. ### Experience: **Essential** - Recent experience in a pharmacy setting. - Experience of working to SOPs. - Experience of working with other healthcare professionals. - Experience of working with patients including counselling. **Desirable** - Experience of working in a pharmacy hospital. - Experience of EMIS pharmacy. ### Education and qualifications: **Essential** - BTEC level 3 Diploma in the principles and practice for Pharmacy Technicians (previously NVQ 3 in pharmacy services / BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent). - Current registration as Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council. **Desirable** - Accredited checking qualification. - Clinical Technician Accreditation in Medicines Management (or equivalent). ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 646.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10577400) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.