Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 motivated and proactive Pharmacy Technicians to join our pharmacy department. Both positions are up to 37.5hours. We are also advertising at Band 5, but we are open to a Band 4 to 5 development opportunity, and applications will be accepted from students who are in their 2nd year of study and are due to qualify. The role is varied and constantly evolving to meet the needs of the service. Whether you are working alongside clinical ward pharmacists, supporting the digital pharmacy, conducting audits or investigations or accuracy checking, no two days are the same. You must be able to work collaboratively to deliver the highest quality of care, and to encourage the development of others, the service and yourselves. It will involve travel across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Currently there are no weekend duties, bank holiday working or late nights. You may be expected to work some Saturday mornings in the future.
Please note the Trust will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role. Employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.
Main duties of the job
You will need to be a confident decision maker, with clear leadership skills, excellent pharmaceutical knowledge and technical skills and a sound understanding of pharmacy service and hospital service.
Main duties include,
Management of Discharge Medication Service
Engagement with patients in discussions about their medication.
Conducting audits or investigations
Writing/Updating medicine policies or standard operating procedures.
Clinical support for digital pharmacy systems.
Dispensing medication or accuracy checking as appropriate.
Support POCHI (point of care haematology) testing for clozapine clinics run across Herefordshire and Worcestershire
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Details
- Date posted: 26 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 4
- Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year pro rata for part time
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: C9798-2397-B4
- Job locations: Princess Of Wales Community Hospital, Stourbridge Road, BROMSGROVE, Worcestershire, B61 0BB, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Detailed knowledge/experience of working in a hospital dispensary
- Knowledge of the national pharmacy agenda
- Management of resources and delivery of services
- Minimum 2 years experience in a relevant clinical/dispensary setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures for specialist area acquired though training, NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- I understand that the Trust will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.
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This advert is for Pharmacy Technician - Medication Management - Development Role with Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust in Worcester, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Pharmacy technician role. The advertised salary is £28,392 to £31,157 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Jul 2026.
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