# Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/medicines-management-pharmacy-technician/60028ddd-181f-4024-919e-3753876b60fd - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/medicines-management-pharmacy-technician/60028ddd-181f-4024-919e-3753876b60fd.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Camberley - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Pharmacy technician - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £29,812 - £40,996 per annum incl HCAS - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (late duty and weekend commitments) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-05T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-18T08:21:26.763Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Surrey/Ascot/Frimley_Health_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Pharmacy/Pharmacy-v8064126 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8064126?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.fhft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We have an exciting opportunity for GPhC‑registered Pharmacy Technicians to join our Medicines Management team at Frimley Health. This is a Band 4/5 progression post, designed for both experienced hospital pharmacy technicians and those looking to transition from community or other pharmacy sectors. Previous hospital experience is not essential. You will be supported through a comprehensive in‑house training programme, including medicines management competencies, digital skills development and leadership training. Progression to Band 5 includes Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) development, if not already achieved, and opportunities to specialise in clinical areas of interest. If you thrive in a busy, patient‑focused environment, enjoy learning new skills, and want to directly improve patient care on our wards, we would be delighted to receive your application. Previous applicants need not apply for this role. ### Main duties of the job Dispensary & Technical Services: - Safe and accurate dispensing and labelling of a wide range of prescriptions. - Rotational experience across, Inpatient and outpatient dispensing (including clinical trials). - Chemotherapy and specialist medicines. - Controlled Drugs. - Automated Drug Cabinets (ADCs). - Robotic dispensing systems. - Satellite services such as emergency supply pathways or hospice/mental health partners. - Ward‑based Medicines Management: - Completing accurate medication histories and medicines reconciliation. - Supporting safe and appropriate use of medicines on the wards.Counselling patients on new and existing treatments. - Communicating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care. - Weekly clinical governance checks under guidance from senior Medicines Management Technicians. - Training and Development: - Full competency‑based training programme across all rotations.Opportunity to develop specialist skills in areas such as Acute Medicine, Care of the Elderly, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Respiratory, Oncology/Haematology, Maternity, Paediatrics or Frailty services (subject to service needs). - Support to complete ACT accreditation (if applicable).Leadership and supervisory development as you progress toward Band 5. You will need: - To be a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council or a Pre-Registration Student eligible for registration this year. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will be a GPhC‑registered Pharmacy Technician responsible for contributing to the delivery of safe, effective and patient‑centred pharmacy services. - You will be expected to: - Demonstrate accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. - Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. - Follow established procedures and uphold high professional standards. - Support service improvement and patient safety initiatives across the pharmacy service. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details. ## Job Details We have an exciting opportunity for GPhC‑registered Pharmacy Technicians to join our Medicines Management team at Frimley Health. This is a Band 4/5 progression post, designed for both experienced hospital pharmacy technicians and those looking to transition from community or other pharmacy sectors. Previous hospital experience is not essential. You will be supported through a comprehensive in‑house training programme, including medicines management competencies, digital skills development and leadership training. Progression to Band 5 includes Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) development, if not already achieved, and opportunities to specialise in clinical areas of interest. If you thrive in a busy, patient‑focused environment, enjoy learning new skills, and want to directly improve patient care on our wards, we would be delighted to receive your application. Previous applicants need not apply for this role. ## Job Description Dispensary & Technical Services: Safe and accurate dispensing and labelling of a wide range of prescriptions. Rotational experience across, Inpatient and outpatient dispensing (including clinical trials). Chemotherapy and specialist medicines. Controlled Drugs. Automated Drug Cabinets (ADCs). Robotic dispensing systems. Satellite services such as emergency supply pathways or hospice/mental health partners. Ward‑based Medicines Management: Completing accurate medication histories and medicines reconciliation. Supporting safe and appropriate use of medicines on the wards.Counselling patients on new and existing treatments. Communicating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care. Weekly clinical governance checks under guidance from senior Medicines Management Technicians. Training and Development: Full competency‑based training programme across all rotations.Opportunity to develop specialist skills in areas such as Acute Medicine, Care of the Elderly, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Respiratory, Oncology/Haematology, Maternity, Paediatrics or Frailty services (subject to service needs). Support to complete ACT accreditation (if applicable).Leadership and supervisory development as you progress toward Band 5. You will need: To be a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council or a Pre-Registration Student eligible for registration this year. ## Responsibilities The post holder will be a GPhC‑registered Pharmacy Technician responsible for contributing to the delivery of safe, effective and patient‑centred pharmacy services. You will be expected to: Demonstrate accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Follow established procedures and uphold high professional standards. Support service improvement and patient safety initiatives across the pharmacy service. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Hospital pharmacy experience. **Desirable** - Experience in supervising people. - Experience of using the EPIC EPR system. - Experience of recruitment and selection ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered as a Pharmacy technician with GPHC - Recognised Accredited. Checking qualification. - Management/Optimisatio Accreditation. **Desirable** - NVQ A1 Assessor - Practice/Education Supervisor - Leadership/management Qualification ### Skills & Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge of CPDs. - Knowledge of common medications to be able to accurately counsel patients and carers. - Clear communication skills both verbal and written. - Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload - Able to work on several issues simultaneously; able to reprioritise work in a rapidly changing environment. **Desirable** - Knowledge of EPIC. - Knowledge of common computers systems and Microsoft apps including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. ### Special Requirements **Essential** - Ability to be work flexible hours including late evenings, bank holidays and weekends on a rotational Basis. - This post may require you to work cross site therefore must have a willingness to travel between sites. ## Documents - [trust values (pdf, 577.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=736) - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 262.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1513) - [medicines management pharmacy technician (pdf, 224.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10386039) ## 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.