# Rotational Pharmacy Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/rotational-pharmacy-technician/2a4f8d07-60a4-4c78-9e98-f710f6e8a866 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/rotational-pharmacy-technician/2a4f8d07-60a4-4c78-9e98-f710f6e8a866.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 rota - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (An average of 150 hours per month, to include early, normal, late shifts and weekend/bank holiday working) - **Closing date:** 2026-11-01T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-16T12:55:16.331Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Staffordshire/Stoke_on_Trent/University_Hospitals_North_Midlands_NHS_Trust/Pharmacy/Pharmacy-v8341014 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8341014?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 an experienced or newly qualified Pharmacy Technician? Have you trained in community pharmacy and are looking for a new challenge? Are you enthusiastic, motivated and keen to develop your skills within a friendly and forward-thinking pharmacy team? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are seeking a motivated and organised pharmacy technician with strong problem solving skills to join the pharmacy department at Royal Stoke, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team during a transformative period, following the successful implementation of Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) across the trust. At UHNM, we are passionate about supporting our staff to develop and thrive. We take pride in providing opportunities for professional growth and our excellent retention rates reflect our commitment to investing in our people and helping them achieve their full potential. ### Main duties of the job As one of our Rotational Pharmacy Technicians, you will gain experience across a variety of pharmacy services, including: - Dispensing controlled drugs using electronic registers from automated storage cabinets - Providing a controlled drug top up and replenishment services to theatre areas - Developing experience with IT Systems including Ascribe, Automated dispensing systems & Prescription Tracking systems - Supporting the safe and effective management of medicines through stock control and inventory management - Contributing to medicines optimisation services on wards - Supporting the training and development of pharmacy staff This is a varied role that will allow you to develop your technical knowledge, clinical understanding and operational skills whilst working alongside experienced pharmacy professionals. We are looking for an individual who is a strong team player, able to adapt to changing priorities and committed to delivering a high-quality service. You will need excellent attention to detail, a high level of accuracy and a clear understanding of the scope and limitations of your role. You should be able to follow written procedures, work effectively under supervision, prioritise your workload and complete tasks accurately within agreed timescales. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details on the post, please contact the hiring manager. ### 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 - Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians ## Documents - [jd & ps (pdf, 909.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10665122) - [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.