# Bank Pharmacy Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bank-pharmacy-technician/55d98b2a-d3e3-461b-8323-63703fe1f102 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bank-pharmacy-technician/55d98b2a-d3e3-461b-8323-63703fe1f102.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust - **Location:** Royal Stoke University Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Pharmacy technician - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Bank - **Employment type:** Flexible working, Other, 0 hours per week (to work as and when agreed) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-17T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-03T14:21:39.762Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Staffordshire/Stoke_on_Trent/University_Hospitals_North_Midlands_NHS_Trust/Pharmacy/Pharmacy-v8251546 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8251546?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations. Are you a passionate and dedicated Pharmacy Technician looking for a flexible position? We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and dedicated Pharmacy Technicians to join our friendly pharmacy team on a bank contract. ### Main duties of the job As one of the team of Rotational Pharmacy Technicians you will have the opportunity to gain experience including the following and much more: - Dispensing controlled drugs using electronic registers from automated storage cabinets - Gaining experience in IT Systems including Ascribe, Omnicell cabinets & Prescription Tracking - Maintaining good stock control of medicines - Medicines optimisation on wards - Supporting and training staff You must be a team player with the ability to work flexibly and react positively to change. Essential skills include an eye for detail, high level of accuracy and knowing the limitations of the role. You must be able to follow written procedures, work under supervision and complete tasks accurately to set deadlines. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information, please refer to the attached job description and person specification, available to download at any time or speak directly with the hiring manager, contact details are as followed. ### 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 ### Skills **Essential** - Computer literate with good general keyboard skills for using the pharmacy computer systems, including ordering and receiving stock and rectifying stock discrepancies. - Literate and numerate. **Desirable** - Evidence of interest in new ways of working and developing specialist knowledge in a clinical area ### Experience **Essential** - Minimum 1 year recent experience in either a hospital pharmacy or community pharmacy setting. - Commitment and evidence of professional updating and continuous professional development - Patient counselling skills – pleasant professional manner; knowledge of use of medicines and advising patients; assessing patient’s pharmaceutical care needs. **Desirable** - Supervisory skills to supervise Pharmacy Assistants and Student Pharmacy Technicians ### Qualifications **Essential** - NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services or National BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent nationally recognised qualification plus Accredited underpinning knowledge - Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council **Desirable** - National Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification or requirement to undertake the training - Expert Witness/A1 NVQ Assessor Qualification or willing to undertake - Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians ## Documents - [jd&ps (pdf, 636.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10574537) - [policy ex-offenders (pdf, 36.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1001) - [speaking up policy (pdf, 523.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2142) - [dbs code of practice (pdf, 54.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1004) - [family relocation information (pdf, 1.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1118) - [infection control statement (pdf, 107.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1003) - [recruitment reasonable adjustments (pdf, 122.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2872) - [statement handling – updated from policy (pdf, 33.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1000) - [policy - managing risks associated with safeguarding children (pdf, 1.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3080) - [policy - protection of adults from abuse and neglect who have care and support needs (pdf, 3.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3079) ## 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.