# Rotational Pharmacy Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/rotational-pharmacy-technician/72b2c7ae-7ee9-4465-80e8-123ae72826db - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/rotational-pharmacy-technician/72b2c7ae-7ee9-4465-80e8-123ae72826db.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Pharmacy technician - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £38,488 - £46,852 p.a. inc. - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (including One Saturday in 4 and 1/2 Bank Holidays per year dependent on rota) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-30T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-16T08:52:06.116Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Homerton_Healthcare_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Pharmacy/Pharmacy-v8159778 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8159778?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.homerton.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking to recruit an innovative and forward thinking accredited checking Pharmacy Technician who is able to thrive in a busy environment. They must have a "can do and will do" attitude and be able to overcome challenges in the day to day operations of the Pharmacy setting and maintaining the high standards expected by the GPhC, the Trust and its patients. The candidate must be a qualified checking Pharmacy Technician.  It is essential that the candidate be professional and diplomatic with good communication skills and have the ability to prioritise their working day under pressure, whilst ensuring company values and behaviours are upheld. ***this advert may close early, subject to high application numbers*** ### Main duties of the job The Trust has an Electronic Clinical Patient Record/EPMA System where  vital signs are recorded direct from BP machines, electronic prescribing and electronic drug charts are in use Trust-wide and patient documentation (clinical notes, care planning) are now electronic for the entire multidisciplinary team. This has transformed our working practices and is a really exciting time to join the Trust. The Pharmacy also has automated the dispensing, distribution and storage of Pharmaceutical medicines by installing a Mach 4 Robot. We also have an Omnicell dispensing cabinet in use in the Pharmacy. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated technician to join our team of rotational technicians. The post holder will participate in a structured rotational programme gaining experience and training in: - Dispensary services - Distribution and Community Health Services - Procurement and Homecare Service - Clinical Trials and High Cost Drugs Data Management You will also be able to undertake Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training and, if appropriate, work towards gaining the Practice Supervisor (PS) or Educational Supervisor (ES) qualification. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page. The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. ## Person Specification ### Education **Essential** - Registration with the GPhC - BTEC and NVQ3 in pharmaceutical science - Accredited checking qualification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues **Desirable** - Audit knowledge ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of hospital pharmacy - Significant experience of working in a dispensary **Desirable** - Experience of staff training ### Skills/ Abilities **Essential** - Attention to detail and accuracy - Good written communication skills with internal and external colleagues - Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines **Desirable** - Problem solving skills - Good planning and organising skills ### Other Requirements **Essential** - Demonstrating an understanding of Trust Values ## Documents - [trust values (pdf, 652.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=938) - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 124.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=937) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 312.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10460414) ## 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.