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Rotational Pharmacy Technician - Patient Services

North Bristol NHS Trust

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Salary
£28,392 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata for part time roles
Profession
Pharmacy technician
Grade
Band 4
Deadline
17 May 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
01 May 2026

Job overview

Are you a registered Pharmacy Technician with a passion to improve patient care? If so, join our innovative, friendly and inclusive team committed to providing a high-quality service, here in the vibrant City of Bristol.

This role is suitable for registered Pharmacy Technicians, or those due to qualify within 3 months of June interview date, looking to start their Pharmacy career in a hospital environment.

We welcome Pharmacy Technicians currently working in Hospital, Community or the Primary Care sector wishing to expand their knowledge and develop their leadership skills.

You will rotate around the department in areas such as Patient Services, Supply Services, Quality Assurance, Clinical Trials, and Anticoagulant Monitoring Service.

Candidates requiring Medicines Optimisation and Final Accuracy Checking qualifications will be fully supported with training and will progress to Band 5 upon completion.

Main duties of the job

This post provides operational support to the Pharmacy Patient Services Team (dispensary and clinical) by optimising the use of medication to promote health, wellness and disease prevention of our patients.

In this vital role, you will:

  • Participate in a scheduled rotation through all sections of the pharmacy department.
  • Undertake dispensing of prescriptions in an accurate and timely manner and use professional knowledge to ensure that such duties are performed in accordance with Good Dispensing Practice.
  • Process and check ward requisitions for controlled drugs.
  • Maintain competency as an accuracy checking technician by performing dispensary duties.
  • Support the delivery, development and implementation of all aspects of the clinical pharmacy service.
  • Maintain competency as a medicines optimisation technician by performing clinical pharmacy duties.
  • Provide supervision, support, mentorship and training to Pharmacy Assistants in both the dispensary and clinical team.
  • Act as a role model.

Carry out all duties in accordance to Trust policies and with regard to legal and safety requirements.

Applicants will have excellent communication and self-management skills with the ability to prioritise their work.

At NBT we are committed to staff development, providing opportunities for professional growth, and supporting each other to thrive in their career.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see  attached JD&PS for full details and please contact Courtney Hale regards any questions.